Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A situation where there is a break or separation between two things that are usually connected or related.

Example: The disjuncture between the two departments caused confusion in the project.

Definition: A condition where something is out of its normal position, often referring to a bone that has been moved from its usual place in the body, or an imperfection in a solid's structure.

Example: The athlete suffered a dislocation of his shoulder during the game.

Definition: The act of removing something from its place or position.

Example: The dislodgement of the rock caused a small landslide.

Definition: The process of taking something apart or breaking it down into its parts.

Example: The dismantlement of the old building took several weeks to complete.

Definition: The act of cutting or separating the limbs from a body or the state of being cut apart.

Example: The horror movie included a scene of dismemberment that shocked the audience.

Definition: The condition in which a cell has two copies of a particular chromosome instead of the usual one copy.

Example: In humans, disomy is the normal state for most chromosomes, where each chromosome is present in pairs.

Definition: The action of speaking about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval and lack of respect, often to make them seem less important or valuable.

Example: His constant disparagement of her ideas made it difficult for her to feel confident in meetings.

Definition: A person who speaks negatively about someone or something, often to belittle or criticize them.

Example: He was known as a disparager, always finding faults in others' work.

Definition: Showing a lack of respect or belittling someone or something.

Example: His disparaging remarks about her work were hurtful.

Definition: To speak about someone or something in a way that shows you think they are not good or important.

Example: He made a disparaging remark about her work during the meeting.

Definition: Made up of different and distinct elements that are not similar or alike.

Example: The committee was formed by a disparate group of experts from various fields.