Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: This word describes something that makes things unclear or confusing, often to hide the truth.

Example: The lawyer's obfuscatory language made it difficult for the jury to understand the case.

Definition: The act of treating a person or thing as an object rather than as a human being with feelings and rights.

Example: The objectification of individuals in media can lead to harmful stereotypes.

Definition: Treated as a thing rather than as a person, often in a way that disregards individual feelings or rights.

Example: In many advertisements, women are often objectified, reducing them to mere visuals rather than individuals.

Definition: To treat someone as an object or a thing, rather than as a person with feelings and thoughts.

Example: In the film, the main character felt objectified by the way she was portrayed.

Definition: To treat someone or something as an object rather than a person or a complex being, often reducing their value or importance.

Example: In some cultures, women are often objectified in media and advertising.

Definition: A reason or argument that someone gives to express disagreement or opposition to something.

Example: She raised an objection to the proposed changes in the policy.

Definition: Causing disapproval or offense; something that people find unacceptable or distasteful.

Example: Many people found the movie's content objectionable and chose not to watch it.

Definition: Based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

Example: The report provided an objective analysis of the situation.

Definition: A goal or aim that someone is trying to achieve; something that is real or exists.

Example: Her main objective is to finish her degree by the end of the year.

Definition: The quality of being fair and impartial, without personal feelings or opinions influencing judgment.

Example: Her objectiveness in the debate helped her present a balanced view of the issue.

Definition: A philosophy or theory that emphasizes the importance of objective reality and knowledge based on observable facts, rather than personal feelings or opinions.

Example: Objectivism promotes the idea that reality exists independently of consciousness.

Definition: Relating to a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of objective reality and reason, often associated with the belief that knowledge is based on observable facts rather than personal feelings or opinions.

Example: Her objectivist approach to ethics focuses on universal principles rather than subjective interpretations.

Definition: A person who supports or promotes the philosophy of objectivism, which emphasizes reason, individualism, and the pursuit of one's own happiness.

Example: As an objectivist, she believes in the importance of rational thought and personal freedom.