Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to or characterized by hyperbole, which is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

Example: His hyperbolical claims about the product made it hard to believe any of his statements.

Definition: In a way that exaggerates or overstates something, often for emphasis or effect.

Example: She described the situation hyperbolically, making it sound much worse than it really was.

Definition: To make something sound more extreme or important than it really is by using exaggeration.

Example: He tends to hyperbolize his achievements to impress others.

Definition: To describe something in an exaggerated way that makes it seem more extreme than it really is.

Example: He tends to hyperbolize his achievements to impress others.

Definition: A type of three-dimensional shape created by rotating a hyperbola around one of its axes, which can have sections that are hyperbolas, ellipses, or circles.

Example: The architect designed a building with a hyperboloid structure to enhance its aesthetic appeal.

Definition: Having a shape that resembles a hyperboloid, which is a type of surface formed by rotating a hyperbola around its axis.

Example: The architect designed the building with a hyperboloidal structure to create a unique visual effect.

Definition: A medical condition where there is too much carbon dioxide in the blood, often due to not breathing enough.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with hypercapnia after the doctor noticed high levels of carbon dioxide in his blood.

Definition: A condition where the body breaks down substances at a faster rate than normal.

Example: During periods of extreme stress, the body may experience hypercatabolism, leading to rapid weight loss.

Definition: Extremely advanced in terms of culture, society, and technology, often to the point of being overly refined or complex.

Example: In a hypercivilized society, people may prioritize technology over personal relationships.

Definition: Having a greater than normal tendency to form blood clots.

Example: Patients with certain medical conditions may be hypercoagulable, leading to an increased risk of thrombosis.

Definition: Describing a way of speaking or writing that is overly correct, often leading to mistakes based on incorrect rules or analogies.

Example: His hypercorrect use of grammar made his speech sound unnatural.