Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to the act of leaving something out or not including it.

Example: The exclusionary policies of the club prevented many people from joining.

Definition: The quality or state of being limited to a particular group or individual, often implying that others are not included or allowed.

Example: The exclusiveness of the club made it difficult for new members to join.

Definition: The practice of not allowing certain people or groups to participate or belong, often to maintain a sense of superiority or uniqueness.

Example: The school's exclusivism led to a lack of diversity among its students.

Definition: A person who supports the idea that only a particular group or belief is valid, often excluding others.

Example: The exclusivist argued that only their interpretation of the doctrine was correct.

Definition: To think about something carefully and in detail, often to come up with a plan or idea.

Example: She needed to excogitate a solution to the complex problem.

Definition: The process of thinking deeply about something in order to come up with new ideas or solutions.

Example: Her excogitation led to a groundbreaking invention that changed the industry.

Definition: Relating to the process of thinking deeply or carefully about something; involving careful consideration or thought.

Example: The excogitative approach to solving the problem led to innovative solutions.

Definition: Not allowed to be part of a church or religious community due to a formal decision.

Example: After the disagreement with the church leaders, he found himself in an excommunicate position.

Definition: A person who has been officially removed from membership in a religious community or organization.

Example: After the scandal, he was declared an excommunicate by the church.

Definition: To officially remove someone from a religious community or organization, preventing them from participating in its activities.

Example: The church decided to excommunicate the member for violating its rules.

Definition: A formal punishment by a church that removes a person's membership and rights within that church.

Example: After the scandal, the priest faced excommunication from the church.

Definition: To criticize someone or something very harshly, or to remove the skin from a surface.

Example: The journalist excoriated the politician for his unethical behavior.