Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: In a way that does not follow traditional musical tones or keys, often used in music that lacks a clear tonal center.

Example: The composer wrote the piece atonally, creating a unique and dissonant sound.

Definition: To make up for a mistake or wrongdoing, often by doing something good or by showing regret.

Example: He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.

Definition: To make amends or repair a wrong that has been done, often by offering something in return or by showing remorse.

Example: He tried to atone for his mistakes by volunteering in the community.

Definition: Making up for a wrong or injury; the act of repairing a relationship or situation that has been damaged.

Example: He sought atonement for his past mistakes by helping others in need.

Definition: A condition where there is a lack of muscle tone, resulting in weakness or floppiness of the muscles.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with atonia, which affected their ability to move normally.

Definition: Describing something that is not stressed or accented, often used in relation to syllables or muscle tone.

Example: In linguistics, an atonic syllable is one that is not emphasized in pronunciation.

Definition: A word, syllable, or sound that does not have an accent or stress placed on it.

Example: In the word 'banana', the second syllable is atonic because it is not stressed.

Definition: A chemical used to kill weeds by stopping their ability to make food through photosynthesis.

Example: Farmers often use atrazine to control weed growth in their crops.

Definition: Very bad or unpleasant; something that is extremely poor in quality or morally wrong.

Example: The service at the restaurant was atrocious, and we decided not to return.

Definition: The quality or state of being extremely bad or unpleasant.

Example: The atrociousness of the conditions in the prison shocked everyone.

Definition: Relating to a condition where body tissue or an organ wastes away or decreases in size due to lack of use or nourishment.

Example: The doctor explained that the atrophic muscles would need special exercises to regain strength.

Definition: Describing a part of the body that has become smaller or weaker due to lack of use or nourishment.

Example: After months of inactivity, his muscles had atrophied significantly.