Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Describing something that is considered to be in poor taste because of its overly sentimental or gaudy nature, often appealing to popular or lowbrow culture.

Example: The restaurant's decor was so kitschy that it felt like a theme park attraction.

Definition: A person in power who uses their position to steal money or resources from the country they govern.

Example: The kleptocrat embezzled millions from public funds, leaving the citizens in poverty.

Definition: Relating to a system of government where leaders exploit their power to steal from the people.

Example: The country's kleptocratic regime led to widespread poverty and corruption.

Definition: A device that uses electric fields to amplify or generate high-frequency signals, often used in radar and communication systems.

Example: The engineers installed a klystron to improve the signal strength of the radar system.

Definition: A type of dishonest or tricky behavior, often involving deceit or mischief.

Example: The politician was accused of knavery for his underhanded tactics during the campaign.

Definition: Having the qualities of a dishonest or deceitful person; playful in a mischievous way.

Example: The knavish trickster managed to fool everyone at the party.

Definition: Able to be understood or learned about.

Example: The concept of time is knowable through scientific study.

Definition: A puzzling statement or story used in Zen Buddhism to help with meditation and achieve spiritual insight.

Example: The monk contemplated the koan for hours, seeking deeper understanding.

Definition: A common language that is used by people from different language backgrounds to communicate, often developed in a specific region or period.

Example: During the Hellenistic period, Greek became the koine for trade and culture across the eastern Mediterranean.

Definition: A type of ancient Greek sculpture that shows a young man standing upright, usually nude, often with one leg forward and arms at the sides.

Example: The museum displayed a beautiful kouros from the 6th century B.C.