Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A state in which things are not arranged properly or are in disorder.

Example: The disarrangement of the books on the shelf made it hard to find the one I wanted.

Definition: To become separated at the joints or connections, resulting in a disjointed state.

Example: After the accident, the bones in his arm began to disarticulate, causing severe pain.

Definition: To separate or disconnect the parts of something at its joints.

Example: The surgeon had to disarticulate the bones to repair the injury.

Definition: Not connected or joined together; separated or broken apart.

Example: The disarticulated pieces of the sculpture were scattered across the floor.

Definition: To separate or disconnect the joints of a body part, especially in a way that makes it no longer functional or usable.

Example: The surgeon disarticulated the limb to prevent further injury.

Definition: The act of separating or disconnecting the joints of a body part, often used in medical contexts.

Example: The surgeon performed a disarticulation of the limb to prevent further complications.

Definition: To separate or remove someone or something from a connection or relationship with another person or thing.

Example: It's important to disassociate your personal feelings from your professional decisions.

Definition: The act of separating or disconnecting from something, often referring to a mental process where a person feels detached from their thoughts, feelings, or sense of identity.

Example: After the traumatic event, she experienced a sense of disassociation from reality.

Definition: Causing great damage or suffering; very bad or unfortunate.

Example: The storm had disastrous effects on the small town, leaving many homes destroyed.

Definition: To deny any knowledge of or responsibility for something, or to refuse to accept a connection with someone or something.

Example: The politician decided to disavow any involvement in the scandal.

Definition: Capable of being denied or rejected, especially in relation to responsibility or association.

Example: The politician's actions were disavowable, allowing him to distance himself from the controversy.

Definition: A statement in which someone says they do not know about something or are not responsible for it.

Example: His disavowal of the agreement surprised everyone involved.