Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The condition of being extremely serious or urgent, often related to a dangerous situation.

Example: The direness of the situation prompted immediate action from the authorities.

Definition: A sad song or poem that is played or sung at a funeral to express sorrow for someone who has died.

Example: The choir sang a beautiful dirge at the memorial service.

Definition: Having a mournful or sad quality, often associated with a funeral or lament.

Example: The dirgeful music filled the air, evoking a sense of deep sorrow.

Definition: Having a slow and mournful quality, similar to a funeral song.

Example: The music had a dirgelike quality that made everyone feel somber.

Definition: Able to be controlled and directed in movement.

Example: The dirigible balloon floated gracefully through the sky, dirigible and elegant.

Definition: A type of airship that is filled with gas and can be steered and controlled in the air.

Example: The dirigible floated gracefully above the city, offering a unique view of the landscape.

Definition: Having the power to annul or invalidate something; decisive or conclusive.

Example: The diriment factors in the agreement made it impossible to proceed with the contract.

Definition: To correct someone's misunderstanding or false belief about something.

Example: I need to disabuse you of the idea that success comes without hard work.

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down disaccharides into simpler sugars called monosaccharides.

Example: Lactase is a disaccharidase that helps digest lactose in dairy products.

Definition: Causing harm or having a negative effect; not beneficial.

Example: The new policy was seen as disadvantageous to small businesses.

Definition: Feeling unhappy and dissatisfied, often because of a lack of support or respect from those in power.

Example: The disaffected youth protested against the government's policies.