Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A belief or philosophy that opposes the principles of humanism, which emphasizes the value and agency of human beings.

Example: The rise of antihumanism has sparked debates about the role of humanity in the modern world.

Definition: Opposed to the belief in the value and agency of human beings, often emphasizing a negative view of humanity.

Example: The author's antihumanistic perspective challenges the idea that humans are inherently good.

Definition: This word describes something that helps to prevent or fight against leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.

Example: The doctor prescribed an antileukemic drug to help treat the patient's condition.

Definition: A type of drug that helps to prevent or treat leukemia, a cancer of the blood cells.

Example: The doctor prescribed an antileukemic to help manage the patient's condition.

Definition: Not affected by magnetic fields; unable to be magnetized.

Example: The antimagnetic watch is perfect for people who work in environments with strong magnetic fields.

Definition: A belief system that rejects the idea that material possessions and physical wealth are the most important aspects of life.

Example: Many people turn to antimaterialism as a way to find deeper meaning beyond material wealth.

Definition: A person who believes that material possessions and physical things are not the most important aspects of life.

Example: As an antimaterialist, she focused on experiences and relationships rather than accumulating wealth.

Definition: A type of matter that is the opposite of regular matter, made up of particles like antielectrons and antiprotons.

Example: Scientists are researching antimatter to understand its properties and potential uses in energy production.

Definition: Relating to a substance that interferes with normal metabolic processes in the body.

Example: The doctor prescribed an antimetabolic drug to help treat the cancer.

Definition: A substance that is similar to a necessary compound in the body and can disrupt normal biological processes by blocking or replacing it.

Example: Doctors sometimes use antimetabolites to treat certain types of cancer by interfering with the growth of cancer cells.

Definition: Able to kill or stop the growth of tiny living things like bacteria and fungi that can cause disease.

Example: The doctor prescribed an antimicrobial medication to treat the infection.