Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A reason or explanation that makes something less serious or more forgivable.

Example: The lawyer presented evidence of extenuation to reduce the severity of the sentence.

Definition: A person who makes something seem less serious or more forgivable.

Example: The lawyer acted as an extenuator, trying to lessen the severity of his client's actions.

Definition: Describing something that makes a situation seem less serious or more forgivable.

Example: The lawyer presented extenuatory evidence to reduce the severity of the sentence.

Definition: Related to the act of completely destroying or eliminating something, often used in the context of pests or unwanted organisms.

Example: The exterminatory measures taken by the pest control service effectively eliminated the infestation in the house.

Definition: A person who is connected to an institution but does not live there, often used to refer to a nonresident doctor or medical student.

Example: The extern worked at the hospital during the summer to gain experience.

Definition: The act of making something external or visible, often referring to expressing thoughts or feelings outwardly.

Example: The externalisation of her ideas helped the team understand her vision better.

Definition: A focus on outside factors or appearances rather than on internal aspects or qualities.

Example: The philosopher argued that externalism overlooks the importance of internal beliefs and motivations.

Definition: The process of making something external or visible, often referring to expressing thoughts or feelings outwardly.

Example: The externalization of her emotions helped her feel more at peace.

Definition: A type of learning experience where students work in a real job setting, usually for a short time, to gain practical skills related to their field of study.

Example: She completed her externship at a local hospital to gain experience in healthcare.

Definition: Relating to sensations or responses that come from outside the body, such as touch, sight, or sound.

Example: The exteroceptive senses help us understand our environment by detecting external stimuli.