Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To use mild or indirect words to replace harsh or unpleasant ones.

Example: He tends to euphemize difficult topics to make them easier to discuss.

Definition: To use a mild or indirect word or phrase to replace one that is considered harsh or blunt.

Example: Instead of saying he was fired, she chose to euphemize it by saying he was let go.

Definition: A person who uses mild or indirect words to replace harsh or unpleasant ones.

Example: The euphemizer chose to say 'passed away' instead of 'died' to soften the message.

Definition: The study or practice of improving human traits or characteristics after birth.

Example: Euphenics focuses on enhancing the phenotypic qualities of individuals through various interventions.

Definition: Describing sounds that are pleasant and harmonious to hear.

Example: The euphonic melodies of the orchestra filled the concert hall with joy.

Definition: In a way that is pleasant to hear; producing a harmonious sound.

Example: The choir sang euphonically, filling the hall with beautiful melodies.

Definition: Pleasing or agreeable to the ear.

Example: The euphonious sounds of the orchestra filled the concert hall.

Definition: In a way that sounds pleasant and harmonious to the ear.

Example: The choir sang euphoniously, filling the hall with beautiful melodies.

Definition: A pleasant or agreeable sound, especially in the way words are arranged or pronounced.

Example: The poem was filled with euphony, making it a joy to read aloud.

Definition: A substance that causes a feeling of intense happiness or excitement.

Example: Many people seek out euphoriants to enhance their mood during celebrations.

Definition: Relating to the upper layer of water in a body of water where there is enough light for plants to grow and photosynthesis to occur.

Example: The euphotic zone is crucial for marine life as it supports the growth of phytoplankton.