Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A serious criticism or harsh verbal attack, often aimed at someone's actions or character.

Example: The politician faced excoriation from the media after the scandal was revealed.

Definition: Describing something that grows out in an abnormal or excessive way, often referring to unnecessary or unwanted growths.

Example: The excrescent tissue around the wound needed to be removed by the doctor.

Definition: The process of getting rid of waste materials from the body, such as urine or sweat.

Example: Excretion is an important function of the kidneys in maintaining the body's health.

Definition: Related to the process of getting rid of waste from the body.

Example: The kidneys are important excretory organs that help filter waste from the blood.

Definition: To cause someone to feel intense pain or mental suffering.

Example: The news of his failure seemed to excruciate him for days.

Definition: Causing very strong pain or discomfort; extremely painful or intense.

Example: The patient described the pain as excruciating after the surgery.

Definition: A state of intense suffering or pain, often described as unbearable.

Example: The excruciation from his injury made it difficult for him to concentrate.

Definition: To free someone from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing.

Example: The evidence presented in court helped to exculpate the defendant.

Definition: The act of clearing someone from blame or fault, especially in a legal context.

Example: The lawyer presented evidence for the exculpation of her client, proving he was not at the scene of the crime.

Definition: Relating to or serving to clear someone from blame or fault.

Example: The lawyer presented exculpatory evidence that proved her client's innocence.