Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to the bones in the fingers or toes that are called phalanges.

Example: The doctor examined the phalangeal joints for any signs of injury.

Definition: A group of people or things that are closely packed together, often used to describe a military formation or a bone in the fingers or toes.

Example: The soldiers marched in a tight phalanx, ready to defend their territory.

Definition: Relating to or resembling a male reproductive organ, often used in discussions about sexuality or psychoanalysis.

Example: The artist's work often includes phallic symbols to represent masculinity and power.

Definition: Focused on or emphasizing male perspectives, often implying the dominance of men over women.

Example: The phallocentric view in literature often overlooks the experiences of female characters.

Definition: Relating to a system or society where men hold power and authority over women.

Example: The phallocratic structure of the organization limited women's opportunities for advancement.

Definition: A term used to refer to the penis or a representation of it, often symbolizing male generative power.

Example: In ancient cultures, the phallus was often used as a symbol of fertility and strength.

Definition: A mental image or vision that is not real, often seen as a ghost or illusion.

Example: The haunted house was filled with phantasms that frightened the visitors.

Definition: A series of changing images or scenes that create a dream-like or surreal effect, often seen in art or imagination.

Example: The film was a phantasmagoria of colors and shapes that captivated the audience.

Definition: Describing something that has a dream-like quality, often mixing real and imaginary elements, or showing rapid changes in light and color.

Example: The artist's painting was phantasmagoric, filled with swirling colors and surreal images that seemed to come alive.

Definition: Relating to ghosts or phantoms; often eerie or frightening, and connected to fantasy.

Example: The phantasmal figure appeared in the mist, sending chills down my spine.