Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A person who creates documentaries, which are films or television programs that provide a factual report on a particular subject.

Example: The documentarist spent years researching before filming the story of the local community.

Definition: A collection of written records or materials that provide information about a specific subject, often used to explain how something works or to support its use.

Example: The software documentation includes user manuals and installation guides.

Definition: Related to a style of music that uses twelve different notes in a specific order, rather than the traditional scale of eight notes.

Example: The composer experimented with dodecaphonic techniques to create a unique sound.

Definition: Describing poetry or writing that is poorly constructed, often humorous or trivial in nature.

Example: The comedian's performance included some doggerel that made the audience laugh.

Definition: A type of poetry that is poorly written or has a simple, rough style, often meant to be funny or silly.

Example: The comedian recited some doggerel that made the audience laugh.

Definition: A set of beliefs or principles that are accepted as true by a group, often without questioning or doubt.

Example: The church's dogma was challenged by new scientific discoveries.

Definition: Describing a way of thinking that is very certain and does not allow for different opinions or ideas, often in a strict or arrogant manner.

Example: His dogmatic approach to the debate left no room for alternative viewpoints.

Definition: Relating to or characterized by the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts.

Example: His dogmatical approach to the discussion made it difficult for others to share their views.

Definition: In a way that is stubbornly opinionated or assertive about beliefs, often without considering other viewpoints.

Example: She argued dogmatically, refusing to listen to any opposing ideas.

Definition: The study of the principles and beliefs of a particular religion, especially in Christianity.

Example: The professor specializes in dogmatics and teaches about the core beliefs of the church.

Definition: A strong and often unreasonable belief in the correctness of one's opinions or beliefs, without considering other viewpoints.

Example: His dogmatism made it difficult for him to accept any ideas that differed from his own.