Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to or occurring before death.

Example: The doctors conducted an antemortem examination to determine the cause of the patient's condition.

Definition: Relating to events or agreements that happen before a marriage.

Example: They signed an antenuptial agreement to protect their individual assets.

Definition: Referring to the position that is third from the end in a sequence or list.

Example: In a race with ten runners, the antepenultimate runner finished in eighth place.

Definition: The third-to-last syllable or element in a sequence, especially in a word or list.

Example: In the word 'unhappiness', the antepenultimate syllable is 'hap'.

Definition: Referring to a position that is located at the front of something, especially in relation to the body or an organ.

Example: The anterior part of the brain is responsible for many important functions.

Definition: In a position that is in front of something else or towards the front part of a body or object.

Example: The doctor examined the patient anteriorly to check for any abnormalities.

Definition: Relating to movement or processes that occur in a forward direction, especially in the context of memory or physiological functions after an event.

Example: The patient exhibited anterograde amnesia, making it difficult for him to form new memories after the accident.

Definition: To move or tilt something forward, especially in a way that changes its position or orientation.

Example: The doctor explained that they might need to antevert the hip joint during the surgery.

Definition: Describing a substance that helps to remove or kill parasitic worms in the body, particularly in the intestines.

Example: The doctor prescribed an anthelmintic medication to treat the patient's intestinal infection.

Definition: A substance that kills or helps remove parasitic worms from the body.

Example: The doctor prescribed an anthelmintic to treat the patient's intestinal infection.

Definition: Describing something that is inspiring or uplifting, often like a song that is meant to be sung by a group.

Example: The band's new song has anthemic qualities that make it perfect for sing-alongs at concerts.

Definition: Relating to a collection of selected literary works, often from various authors, especially poetry.

Example: The anthological series features poems from both classic and contemporary writers.