Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A style of art that shows things in a very realistic way, often making them look more real than they actually are.

Example: The painting was so detailed that it looked like a photograph, showcasing the artist's skill in hyperrealism.

Definition: A person who creates art that looks very realistic, often more so than real life, or someone who believes in the concept of hyperreality, where the distinction between reality and representation becomes blurred.

Example: The hyperrealist artist spent hours perfecting every detail of his painting to make it look lifelike.

Definition: Relating to a style of art or representation that is extremely realistic, often more so than what is seen in real life.

Example: The artist's hyperrealistic paintings make the subjects look almost lifelike.

Definition: Having a very high level of salt in water or soil.

Example: The hypersaline lake is home to unique organisms that can survive in such salty conditions.

Definition: A condition where the salt concentration in water is unusually high.

Example: The hypersalinity of the lake made it difficult for most fish to survive.

Definition: The condition of producing too much of a substance, often referring to hormones or other bodily fluids.

Example: Hypersecretion of insulin can lead to low blood sugar levels.

Definition: Having an extreme or excessive sensitivity to stimuli, emotions, or certain substances.

Example: Some people are hypersensitive to certain foods, causing allergic reactions.

Definition: To make someone or something overly sensitive to stimuli or reactions.

Example: The medication can hypersensitize the skin, making it react more strongly to allergens.

Definition: Having an extreme sensitivity or reaction to something, often related to allergies or specific stimuli.

Example: After the treatment, she felt hypersensitized to certain foods and environmental factors.

Definition: A condition characterized by excessive sleepiness or prolonged sleep, often interfering with daily activities.

Example: His hypersomnolence made it difficult for him to stay awake during meetings.