Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Causing great damage or destruction.

Example: The hurricane had a devastating impact on the coastal towns.

Definition: To cause severe and widespread destruction or damage.

Example: The hurricane was devastating to the coastal towns, leaving many homes in ruins.

Definition: A person or company that creates or improves software, applications, or real estate projects.

Example: The software developer worked late to finish the new app before the deadline.

Definition: A word that is derived from a verb, often used as a noun or in another grammatical form.

Example: The term 'deverbal' is often used in linguistic studies to describe words that come from verbs.

Definition: Relating to a word that is formed from a verb, often used to describe nouns or adjectives that are derived from verbs.

Example: The term 'deverbative' describes words like 'teacher' that come from the verb 'teach'.

Definition: A word that is formed from a verb and has a related meaning, often used to create nouns or adjectives from verbs.

Example: The word 'runner' is a deverbative because it comes from the verb 'run'.

Definition: The quality or state of behaving in a way that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable in society.

Example: The study of deviance helps sociologists understand why some people break social rules.

Definition: Not following the usual rules or standards of behavior in society.

Example: His deviant behavior shocked his friends and family.

Definition: A person who behaves in a way that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable in society.

Example: The artist was seen as a deviant for expressing unconventional ideas in his work.

Definition: Describing behavior that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable in a society.

Example: His deviate behavior made him stand out in the crowd.

Definition: To move away from a standard or expected path; to stray from what is usual or planned.

Example: Sometimes it's good to deviate from the usual routine to try something new.

Definition: A person or thing that differs from what is considered normal or acceptable in a particular group or society.

Example: The artist was seen as a deviate because his work challenged traditional ideas.

Definition: To cause something to change direction or to differ from what is expected or usual.

Example: The new policy may deviate from traditional practices.

Definition: A difference or change from what is normal or expected, often referring to behavior, statistics, or policies.

Example: The scientist noted a significant deviation in the experiment's results compared to the previous trials.

Definition: Having a tendency to stray from the usual or expected path; not following the norm.

Example: The scientist noted that the results were deviatory from the standard expectations.

Definition: A tool or invention that is made for a specific purpose, often a machine that helps perform tasks easily.

Example: The new device can help you track your fitness goals more effectively.