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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - The Body & Its State

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
ashen
[Adjective]

looking pale or grayish, often due to illness, shock, or strong emotional response

Ex: The sight of the disaster left the rescue workers with an ashen look of disbelief .
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bilious
[Adjective]

feeling or showing signs of liver problems or other disorders affecting digestion

Ex: His bilious health issues required long-term dietary changes .
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to blanch
[Verb]

to turn pale, especially in response to fear, shock, or surprise

Ex: He tends to blanch whenever he hears bad news .
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cadaver
[noun]

a dead human body, typically used for medical or scientific purposes such as dissection or research

Ex: In ancient civilizations , rituals involving the preservation and burial of cadavers played significant roles in religious beliefs and cultural practices .
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cadaverous
[Adjective]

very thin or pale in a way that is suggestive of an illness

Ex: The ghost in the movie was depicted as a cadaverous figure , with sunken eyes and hollow cheeks .
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cerebral
[Adjective]

relating to the forepart of the brain, particularly its higher functions such as thinking, reasoning, and cognition

Ex: Cerebral functions can be affected by factors such as aging , injury , and disease .
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clavicle
[noun]

the long, curved bone that connects the shoulder blade to the sternum

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the ability to consciously control the release of urine or feces

Ex: Medications were prescribed to improve her continence.
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florid
[Adjective]

(of one's face) having a naturally red skin tone

Ex: His florid cheeks gave him a youthful and vigorous appearance , contrasting with his otherwise serious demeanor .
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somatic
[Adjective]

related only to the body, distinct from mental or emotional aspects

Ex: Somatic complaints , such as stomach pain or fatigue , can be influenced by psychological factors .
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being in good physical or mental condition

Ex: The garden is in fine fettle thanks to regular care.
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carnal
[Adjective]

pertaining to the physical flesh

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libido
[noun]

(psychology) the mental energy or drive connected with sexual desire

Ex: The patient reported a sudden change in libido after treatment .
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the condition of being physically held, tied, or otherwise restricted in movement

Ex: She disliked the constraint of the tight costume .
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sensuous
[Adjective]

pleasing and attractive to the senses

Ex: The sensuous painting depicted a serene landscape , evoking calmness in all who viewed it .
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sentient
[Adjective]

possessing the ability to experience, feel, or perceive things through the senses

Ex: The ethical treatment of sentient creatures is a significant concern in animal welfare.
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repose
[noun]

a state of rest or relaxation, free from work, stress, or responsibility

Ex: The soldiers found brief repose between battles .
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a short, light nap or brief sleep taken to rest and regain energy

Ex: Whenever I 'm feeling tired and need a quick energy boost , I 'll take forty winks before continuing my work .
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in a deep sleep

Ex: The tranquil night wrapped him gently in the arms of Morpheus.
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