Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a demon; often used to describe something evil or malevolent.

Example: The story featured a demonical figure that haunted the village at night.

Definition: Relating to the study of demons and their characteristics or behaviors.

Example: The demonological aspects of the story added a layer of intrigue to the plot.

Definition: The quality of being able to be shown or proven clearly.

Example: The demonstrability of the theory was confirmed through various experiments.

Definition: Able to be shown or proven clearly and easily.

Example: The scientist provided demonstrable evidence to support her theory.

Definition: In a way that can be shown or proven to be true or real.

Example: The results of the experiment demonstrably support the theory.

Definition: Showing feelings or emotions openly; also refers to words that point out specific things or people, like 'this' or 'that'.

Example: She is very demonstrative, often hugging her friends to show her affection.

Definition: A word that is used to point to specific things or people, often indicating their location or identity, such as 'this', 'that', 'these', or 'those'.

Example: In the sentence, 'This is my book,' the word 'this' is a demonstrative.

Definition: In a way that shows or expresses something clearly, often through actions or gestures.

Example: She waved her hand demonstratively to get everyone's attention.

Definition: A word that describes a person from a specific place, usually based on the name of that place.

Example: The term 'New Yorker' is a demonym for someone from New York City.

Definition: Relating to the everyday language or speech of the common people, often used to describe a simplified or popular form of communication.

Example: The playwright used demotic language to make the dialogue more relatable to the audience.

Definition: A form of the Greek language that was used in everyday conversation and writing, especially during the later periods of Greek history.

Example: Demotic is often considered the modern form of the Greek language that evolved from ancient Greek.

Definition: Having a soothing or softening effect, often used to describe substances that relieve irritation or discomfort.

Example: The demulcent properties of the herbal tea helped to calm her sore throat.

Definition: A substance that is smooth and soothing, often used to relieve pain in irritated or inflamed areas of the body, especially in mucous membranes.

Example: The doctor recommended a demulcent to help soothe her sore throat.