Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Able to be dissolved in a liquid or broken down into smaller parts.

Example: Some substances are dissoluble in water, making them easy to mix.

Definition: Not showing control over one's behavior, especially in relation to pleasures or bad habits.

Example: The dissolute lifestyle of the artist shocked his friends.

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of moral restraint, often indulging in sensual pleasures or bad behavior.

Example: He lived dissolutely, spending his nights at parties and ignoring his responsibilities.

Definition: The quality of being morally loose or lacking in restraint, often associated with indulgence in sensual pleasures.

Example: His disoluteness led him to make choices that harmed his relationships and reputation.

Definition: The act of ending or breaking a formal agreement, bond, or connection, often resulting in separation or disintegration.

Example: The dissolution of the partnership was agreed upon by both parties after many discussions.

Definition: A situation where there is a lack of harmony or agreement, often resulting in conflict or tension.

Example: The dissonance between their opinions made it difficult to reach a consensus.

Definition: Describing sounds that are harsh, unpleasant, or not in harmony with each other.

Example: The dissonant chords created an unsettling atmosphere in the music.

Definition: In a way that is harsh or unpleasant to hear, often involving a lack of harmony or agreement.

Example: The music played dissonantly, creating an unsettling atmosphere in the room.

Definition: The act of convincing someone not to do something or to change their mind about a decision.

Example: His dissuasion from taking the risky job helped her make a better choice.

Definition: Having the effect of persuading someone not to do something; intended to discourage or prevent an action.

Example: The teacher gave a dissuasive speech to discourage students from cheating on exams.