Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Describing a situation where something is less exciting or impressive than expected, often after a buildup of anticipation.

Example: The movie's ending was anticlimactical, leaving the audience disappointed after the thrilling buildup.

Definition: A situation or event that is much less exciting or important than what was expected, often following something more impressive.

Example: The movie built up to an exciting climax, but the ending felt like an anticlimax.

Definition: Relating to a type of geological formation where layers of rock bend upwards, creating a peak, or to the plane of cell division in plants that is perpendicular to the surface.

Example: The anticlinal structure of the mountain range was evident in the way the rocks were layered.

Definition: A geological formation where layers of rock bend upward, creating a peak with slopes that go down on both sides.

Example: The anticline formed a natural barrier that influenced the local landscape.

Definition: Having the ability to prevent blood from clotting.

Example: The doctor prescribed an anticoagulant to help prevent blood clots.

Definition: A substance that stops blood from clotting.

Example: Doctors often prescribe anticoagulants to prevent blood clots in patients.

Definition: A group of three nucleotides in transfer RNA that pairs with a matching sequence in messenger RNA to help build proteins.

Example: The anticodon on the tRNA matched the codon on the mRNA during translation.

Definition: Describing something that helps to stop or prevent seizures or convulsions in the body.

Example: The doctor prescribed an anticonvulsive medication to help manage the patient's seizures.

Definition: A type of medication used to prevent or reduce seizures in people with epilepsy or other seizure disorders.

Example: The doctor prescribed an anticonvulsive to help manage her seizures.

Definition: This word describes something that helps to stop or reduce the damage caused by rust or other forms of corrosion.

Example: The new paint is anticorrosive, protecting the metal from rusting.

Definition: A substance that helps to prevent or stop the process of corrosion, which is the gradual destruction of materials, usually metals, due to chemical reactions with their environment.

Example: The engineer applied an anticorrosive to the metal surface to protect it from rusting.

Definition: Relating to a weather system where air moves in a clockwise direction in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere, typically associated with clear skies and calm weather.

Example: The anticyclonic conditions led to a sunny and warm weekend.

Definition: Relating to actions or policies that aim to prevent or counteract the damaging of a person's or group's reputation.

Example: The organization launched an antidefamation campaign to protect the rights of marginalized communities.