Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A type of software that helps to find and remove harmful programs from computers.

Example: I installed an antivirus on my computer to protect it from viruses.

Definition: The use of a specific name or title to represent a general class or group, such as calling a traitor a 'Benedict Arnold' or referring to a king as 'Your Majesty.'

Example: In literature, authors often use antonomasia to create memorable characters by substituting a common trait for a proper name.

Definition: A word that has a meaning that is opposite to another word.

Example: The word 'hot' is an antonym of 'cold'.

Definition: The relationship between words that have opposite meanings.

Example: In linguistics, antonymy is an important concept for understanding how words relate to each other.

Definition: Relating to a condition where there is a lack of urine production.

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

Definition: Relating to a condition where a person does not produce urine.

Example: The patient was diagnosed as anuric after several days without urination.

Definition: Describing a substance or treatment that helps to reduce or prevent feelings of anxiety.

Example: The doctor prescribed an anxiolytic medication to help manage her anxiety symptoms.

Definition: A type of medication that helps to reduce feelings of anxiety and promote calmness.

Example: The doctor prescribed an anxiolytic to help manage her anxiety symptoms.

Definition: A type of verb form used in some languages that shows past action without indicating whether the action is complete or ongoing.

Example: In Classical Greek, the aorist tense is often used to describe actions that happened in the past.

Definition: Relating to a grammatical aspect that indicates a completed action or event, often used to describe actions that are viewed as whole or perfect.

Example: In some languages, the aoristic aspect is used to convey actions that are seen as completed without focusing on the duration.

Definition: Related to a medical imaging technique that examines the aorta, the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Example: The doctor ordered an aortographic study to check for any abnormalities in the patient's aorta.