Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The quality of being overly sentimental or emotional in a way that is considered weak or sickly.

Example: The movie was criticized for its mawkishness, as it relied too heavily on tearful moments.

Definition: Connected to the upper jaw and the face, often used in medical contexts.

Example: The surgeon specialized in maxillofacial procedures to treat facial injuries.

Definition: Referring to the largest or highest amount that is possible or allowed.

Example: The maximal score on the test is 100 points.

Definition: A value or element in a set that is greater than or equal to all other elements in that set, meaning there is no larger element that follows it.

Example: In the set of numbers, the maximal value is the highest number present.

Definition: A person who supports taking bold or extreme actions to achieve a complete goal or set of goals, often in a social or political context.

Example: The maximalist approach to environmental policy aims for comprehensive reforms rather than small changes.

Definition: The condition of having very little or being insufficient in quantity or quality.

Example: The meagerness of the food made it difficult for the family to feel satisfied.

Definition: The quality or state of having significance or purpose.

Example: The meaningfulness of her work inspired her to continue despite the challenges.

Definition: The condition of having no meaning or significance.

Example: Many people feel a sense of meaninglessness in their daily routines.

Definition: The quality of being able to be measured or quantified.

Example: The measurability of the project's success was evaluated through various metrics.

Definition: A natural opening or passage in the body, like the ear canal or the urethra.

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

Definition: A person who believes that everything in the universe can be explained by physical laws and mechanical processes.

Example: The mechanist argued that all natural phenomena could be understood through science and mechanics.