Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A short musical phrase or pattern that is repeated many times, often in the same pitch, throughout a piece of music.

Example: The pianist played an ostinato that created a captivating rhythm in the piece.

Definition: A person who has had a surgical procedure to create an opening in the body for the discharge of body wastes.

Example: After her surgery, she became an ostomate and learned how to manage her new lifestyle.

Definition: A condition involving the formation of bone tissue, often used in medical contexts.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with ostosis after reviewing the X-ray results.

Definition: To exclude someone from a group or society, often as a form of punishment or social rejection.

Example: After the scandal, he was ostracised by his friends and colleagues.

Definition: The act of excluding someone from a group or society, often as a form of punishment or social rejection.

Example: The student faced ostracism from his peers after the incident.

Definition: A tiny aquatic animal that belongs to a group of crustaceans, usually found in freshwater, and has a shell made of two parts.

Example: Scientists study ostracods to understand ancient aquatic environments.

Definition: A condition characterized by pain in the ear, commonly known as an earache.

Example: After swimming, I developed otalgia and had to see a doctor.

Definition: Discomfort or pain that occurs in the ear.

Example: After swimming, she experienced otalgia and had to see a doctor.

Definition: The quality or state of being different or distinct from something else.

Example: The concept of otherness helps us understand cultural differences.

Definition: Describing something that is ineffective or serves no useful purpose; often associated with laziness or idleness.

Example: His otiose remarks during the meeting did not contribute to the discussion.