Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Not neat or tidy in appearance, especially referring to hair or clothing that is messy or unkempt.

Example: After the long journey, she looked dishevelled and tired.

Definition: To make something untidy or messy, especially hair or clothing.

Example: The wind dishevelled her hair as she walked outside.

Definition: The quality of being untruthful or not honest; the act of deceiving or lying.

Example: His dishonesty was revealed when he was caught lying about his qualifications.

Definition: A situation where someone loses their honor, respect, or reputation, often due to a failure to meet obligations or standards.

Example: His actions brought dishonor to his family.

Definition: To cause someone to feel shame or disgrace; to bring dishonor upon someone or something.

Example: He felt he would dishonor his family by not succeeding in his career.

Definition: Describing someone or something that is not honorable, often due to a lack of integrity or principles.

Example: His dishonorable actions led to his expulsion from the organization.

Definition: A person who brings shame or disgrace to someone else, often by acting dishonorably or disrespectfully.

Example: He was labeled a dishonorer after betraying his friend's trust.

Definition: A feeling of disappointment that comes when someone realizes that something is not as good as they thought it was, especially when it involves a belief that is important to them.

Example: After years of believing in the company's promises, she felt a deep sense of disillusionment when they failed to deliver.

Definition: A feeling of not wanting to do something or a reluctance to engage in an activity.

Example: Her disinclination to attend the meeting was evident when she made excuses.

Definition: To be unwilling or not inclined to do something.

Example: She seemed to disincline from participating in the event.

Definition: To make someone feel unwilling or hesitant about something.

Example: The long meeting seemed to disincline her from attending the party later.

Definition: A decrease in the rate of inflation, meaning that prices are still rising but at a slower pace than before.

Example: The government implemented policies to encourage disinflation in the economy.

Definition: Describing a situation or policy that leads to a decrease in the rate of inflation, meaning prices are rising more slowly than before.

Example: The government implemented disinflationary measures to stabilize the economy.