Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to a type of rock that is formed from magma at a moderate depth beneath the Earth's surface, typically having a fine texture.

Example: The geologist studied the hypabyssal rock formations to understand their formation process.

Definition: A type of expression where a word that describes one thing is used to modify another, often creating a surprising or poetic effect.

Example: In the phrase 'the angry sky', the sky is described as angry, which is an example of hypallage.

Definition: Describing something that has an unusually high level of acidity.

Example: The doctor advised her to avoid foods that could trigger her hyperacid condition.

Definition: A type of sensory ability that allows a person to perceive very small differences in stimuli, often better than what is typical for most people.

Example: The artist's hyperacuity allowed her to notice subtle color variations that others missed.

Definition: Extremely sharp or intense, often used to describe a heightened sensitivity or perception.

Example: The hyperacute senses of the animal allowed it to detect even the faintest sounds.

Definition: A condition characterized by an increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as touch, sound, or light.

Example: The patient experienced hyperaesthesia, making even light touches feel painful.

Definition: Having an increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as touch, sound, or light.

Example: After the accident, she became hyperaesthetic and found even soft sounds overwhelming.

Definition: Relating to or occurring at pressures that are higher than normal atmospheric pressure, often used in medical treatments involving oxygen.

Example: The athlete underwent hyperbaric therapy to help with his recovery after the injury.

Definition: A way of speaking or writing that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or create a strong impression.

Example: When she said she was so hungry she could eat a horse, it was just a hyperbole.

Definition: Relating to a type of geometry where lines can diverge from each other, or to functions that describe hyperbolas, or to exaggerated statements that are not meant to be taken literally.

Example: The author's hyperbolic descriptions made the story more entertaining, even if they weren't entirely true.