Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Describing something that is large, solid, and made from one piece, often appearing as a single, unchanging unit.

Example: The monolithic structure stood out against the skyline, dominating the landscape with its sheer size.

Definition: In a way that is large, unified, and indivisible, often referring to structures or systems that are solid and not broken into parts.

Example: The software was designed monolithically, making it difficult to update individual components.

Definition: A long speech by one person in a play or performance, or a speech given by a character in a story.

Example: In the play, the main character delivered a powerful monolog that captivated the audience.

Definition: A person who speaks alone on stage, often delivering a long speech or story without interruption.

Example: The monologist captivated the audience with her powerful performance.

Definition: A long speech by one person in a play, movie, or conversation, often expressing thoughts or feelings.

Example: The actor delivered a powerful monologue that captivated the audience.

Definition: A long speech given by one person, often in a play or conversation, where they express their thoughts or feelings without interruption.

Example: The actor delivered a powerful monologue that captivated the audience.

Definition: A long speech by one person in a play or movie, or a speech given by someone alone that expresses their thoughts or feelings.

Example: In the play, the main character delivers a powerful monologue that reveals his inner struggles.

Definition: A person who performs a monologue, which is a long speech by one person in a play or other performance.

Example: The monologuist captivated the audience with her powerful storytelling.

Definition: The act of speaking alone, often in a way that dominates a conversation or expresses one's thoughts aloud.

Example: During the play, the character's monology revealed his inner struggles and thoughts.

Definition: An intense and often unhealthy focus or obsession with a single idea or subject.

Example: His monomania about collecting stamps made it difficult for him to enjoy other hobbies.

Definition: Someone who is obsessed with a single idea or subject, often to the exclusion of everything else.

Example: His monomaniac approach to work left little room for social life.

Definition: A person who is overly focused on one particular idea or subject, ignoring everything else.

Example: He is a monomaniac about his work, often neglecting his personal life.

Definition: Having an excessive focus or obsession with a single idea or cause, ignoring other important matters.

Example: His monomaniacal pursuit of success left little room for personal relationships.