Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Not being honest or sincere; pretending to be innocent or unaware while actually being manipulative or calculating.

Example: His disingenuous remarks made it clear that he was not being truthful.

Definition: In a way that is not sincere or honest, often pretending to be unaware of the truth.

Example: She disingenuously claimed that she had no idea about the problem, even though she was involved.

Definition: The action of taking away someone's right to inherit property or money from a family member, usually through a legal process.

Example: The disinheritance of the eldest son caused a lot of family disputes.

Definition: To remove restrictions or limitations that prevent someone from acting freely or expressing themselves.

Example: The new therapy aims to disinhibit patients, allowing them to express their feelings more openly.

Definition: A state where a person acts without restraint or control, often due to external influences like drugs or alcohol, or a change in brain function.

Example: After a few drinks, his disinhibition led him to dance on the table.

Definition: To break apart into smaller pieces or particles, often losing structure or unity.

Example: The old building began to disintegrate after years of neglect.

Definition: To break something into smaller parts or pieces, often causing it to fall apart or lose its structure.

Example: The intense heat caused the rock to disintegrate into dust.

Definition: Describing something that has broken apart into smaller pieces or has fallen apart completely.

Example: The disintegrated building was a reminder of the earthquake's power.

Definition: To break apart into small pieces or to lose cohesion; to fall apart.

Example: The old building disintegrated after years of neglect.

Definition: The process of breaking apart into smaller pieces or parts, often used in contexts like physics or chemistry.

Example: The disintegration of the old building was a result of years of neglect.

Definition: Describing something that causes a loss of unity or organization, often leading to fragmentation or breakdown.

Example: The disintegrative effects of the conflict were evident in the community's relationships.

Definition: Not influenced by personal feelings or interests; impartial and unbiased.

Example: The judge was disinterested in the case, making a fair decision based solely on the evidence presented.