Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A person who studies or teaches about right and wrong behavior, often focusing on moral principles and issues.

Example: The moralist often discusses the importance of honesty in society.

Definition: Showing a strong concern for what is right and wrong, often in a way that can seem overly strict or judgmental.

Example: His moralistic views often made it difficult for him to accept different lifestyles.

Definition: In a way that emphasizes moral principles or values, often in a judgmental or self-righteous manner.

Example: She spoke moralistically about the importance of honesty in all aspects of life.

Definition: The process of making something moral or teaching moral values.

Example: The moralization of society is important for promoting ethical behavior.

Definition: To think or talk about what is right and wrong, often in a way that tries to teach others.

Example: She tends to moralize about the importance of honesty in relationships.

Definition: To teach or explain what is right and wrong, often with the intention of improving someone's character or behavior.

Example: The teacher tried to moralize the students by discussing the importance of honesty.

Definition: A temporary pause or delay in an activity or obligation, often authorized by an authority.

Example: The government announced a moratorium on new construction projects until further notice.

Definition: Relating to a delay or postponement, especially in payment or obligation.

Example: The moratory period allowed the company extra time to settle its debts without penalties.

Definition: Relating to an unhealthy interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects, especially death or disease.

Example: She had a morbid curiosity about crime stories and horror movies.

Definition: The state of being unhealthy or having a disease, often used to describe the frequency of diseases in a population.

Example: The morbidity rate in the region has increased due to the outbreak of the flu.

Definition: The quality or state of being related to unpleasant or unhealthy subjects, especially death or disease.

Example: The morbidness of the horror film made some viewers uncomfortable.