Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To take away someone's title, claim, or right to something.

Example: The new law may disentitle many people from receiving benefits they previously had.

Definition: To disturb or disrupt the balance of something, such as a system or situation.

Example: The sudden influx of new businesses can disequilibrate the local economy.

Definition: A state where balance or stability is lost, often affecting systems like economics or biology.

Example: The sudden changes in the market caused a disequilibrium that affected many businesses.

Definition: To change the status of something that has been officially accepted or recognized, often by removing its support or authority.

Example: The government decided to disestablish the state church, leading to significant changes in religious practices.

Definition: To make someone unhappy or dissatisfied with something.

Example: The changes in the company policy disgruntled many employees.

Definition: Feeling unhappy or dissatisfied, often because of a perceived injustice or unfair treatment.

Example: The disgruntled employee voiced his concerns about the new policy during the meeting.

Definition: To make someone unhappy or dissatisfied.

Example: The changes in the company policy disgruntled many employees.

Definition: Not in harmony or agreement; lacking a pleasing arrangement or combination.

Example: The disharmonic sounds from the instruments made the performance difficult to enjoy.

Definition: Not in agreement or harmony; creating a sense of conflict or discord.

Example: The disharmonious sounds from the band made it hard to enjoy the music.

Definition: To cause a lack of harmony or agreement between things or people.

Example: The new policy may disharmonize the relationship between the departments.

Definition: A situation where there is a lack of agreement or harmony, often leading to conflict or unpleasantness.

Example: The disharmony in the group made it difficult to complete the project successfully.