Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A strong tendency to lie or exaggerate, often to make stories more interesting or dramatic.

Example: His mythomania made it difficult for his friends to trust anything he said.

Definition: A person who has a tendency to lie or exaggerate, often creating false stories or myths.

Example: The mythomaniac told incredible tales that no one believed.

Definition: Relating to the creation or making of myths, often used to describe works that invent or develop mythological stories.

Example: The author's mythopoeic style brings ancient legends to life in a modern context.

Definition: Relating to the creation of myths or having qualities similar to those found in myths and poetry.

Example: The author's mythopoetic style brings ancient stories to life in a modern context.

Definition: Relating to the making or creation of myths, often involving imaginative storytelling or symbolic representation.

Example: The author's mythopoetical style weaves together ancient legends with modern themes.

Definition: A set of beliefs or values that are shared by a group of people, often expressed through stories or myths.

Example: The mythos of the ancient Greeks included many gods and heroes that shaped their culture.

Definition: Relating to a type of tumor that resembles mucus or gelatinous tissue.

Example: The doctor explained that the growth was myxomatous in nature, indicating it had a gelatinous consistency.

Definition: The quality of being innocent or lacking experience, often leading to a lack of understanding about the complexities of life.

Example: Her naivete made her believe that everyone had good intentions.

Definition: A lack of experience or sophistication, often leading to a simple or innocent view of the world.

Example: Her naivety made her believe that everyone had good intentions.

Definition: Able to be named or identified.

Example: The artist created a namable character for her story.