Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To remove the head from a body or to separate copies of printed materials.

Example: The ancient ritual involved the act to decollate the defeated enemy.

Definition: The process of a colony gaining independence and becoming self-governing, often after being ruled by another country.

Example: The decolonization of many African nations occurred in the mid-20th century.

Definition: To worsen in performance or health because the usual methods to manage problems or stress are not working anymore.

Example: After months of stress, he began to decompensate and struggled to keep up with his responsibilities.

Definition: A medical or psychological condition where the body or mind fails to function properly, often leading to serious health issues.

Example: The patient was admitted to the hospital due to heart decompensation, which caused severe breathing difficulties.

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be broken down into smaller parts or components.

Example: The decomposability of organic materials is important for composting.

Definition: The process of breaking down or decaying organic materials into simpler parts or elements.

Example: The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil with nutrients.

Definition: To make a place of worship, like a church or temple, no longer sacred or holy.

Example: The community decided to deconsecrate the old church after it was no longer in use.

Definition: The act of removing the sacred status from a place or object, often through a formal ceremony, making it no longer holy or dedicated to religious use.

Example: The deconsecration of the church allowed it to be repurposed as a community center.

Definition: To break something down into its parts or components, often to analyze or understand it better.

Example: In her essay, she decided to deconstruct the main themes of the novel.

Definition: A method of analyzing and breaking down ideas or structures to show how they are constructed and to reveal their underlying assumptions.

Example: The deconstruction of the text revealed hidden meanings that were not immediately obvious.