Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Unconventional States

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aberrant [adjective]

different from the usual and accepted way

Ex: The animal ’s aberrant actions indicated a possible illness .

aberration [noun]

something that is different from what is expected and normal

Ex: The team 's loss was an aberration in their otherwise successful season .

anomalous [adjective]

not consistent with what is considered to be expected

Ex: The accountant flagged an anomalous expense report that lacked proper approval and documentation .

atypical [adjective]

differing from what is usual, expected, or standard

Ex: The atypical species of bird spotted in the area excited local birdwatchers .

avant-garde [adjective]

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

Ex: The avant-garde composer experimented with unconventional instrumentation and avant-garde techniques , producing compositions that defied conventional musical conventions .

errant [adjective]

deviating from proper behavior, rules, or the expected path

Ex: Management disciplined the errant employee for repeatedly ignoring safety protocols .

heterodox [adjective]

diverging from established norms

Ex: Scholars criticized her heterodox interpretation of ancient texts as too far removed from the accepted commentary .

iconoclastic [adjective]

marked by rejection of traditional doctrines, norms, or power structures

Ex: As an iconoclastic novelist , he subverted genre tropes to expose social hypocrisies .

quaint [adjective]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

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circuitous [adjective]

(of a route) longer and more indirect than the most direct course

Ex: The map showed a circuitous path that seemed unnecessary for such a short trip .

labile [adjective]

unstable in condition

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zany [adjective]

absurdly foolish

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to [blow] hot and cold [phrase]

to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

Ex: The manager blew hot and cold during the meeting , first praising the idea then criticizing it .

Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
Deceitful Qualities & Roles	Deception & Corruption	Moral Corruption & Wickedness	Ailments & Injuries
Treatments & Remedies	The Body & Its State	Criticism & Censure	Sadness, Regret & Apathy
Fear, Anxiety & Weakness	Generosity, Kindness & Composure	Skill & Wisdom	Friendliness & Good Nature
Vigor & Fortitude	Favorable States & Qualities	Honesty & Integrity	Nature & Environment
Declaration & Appeal	Casual & Annoying Talk	Linguistic Terms & Sayings	Styles & Qualities of Speech
Religion & Morality	Magic & The Supernatural	Time & Duration	History & Antiquity
Legal Matters	Improvement	Foolishness & Folly	Hostility, Temper & Aggression
Arrogance & Haughtiness	Obstinacy & Stubbornness	Social Roles & Archetypes	Professions & Roles
Politics & Social Structure	Science	Hostile Actions	Low Quality & Worthlessness
Burdens & Afflictions	Physical Conflict	Termination & Renunciation	Prohibition & Prevention
Weakening & Decline	Confusion & Obscurity	Connection & Joining	Warfare
Abundance & Proliferation	Arts & Literature	Spoilage	Strong Emotional States
Color, Light & Visual Patterns	Form, Texture & Structure	Suitability & Appropriateness	Approval & Agreement
Additions & Attachments	Animals & Biology	Finance & Valuables	Tools & Equipment
Cognition & Understanding	Caution, Judgment & Awareness	Sound & Noise	Movement
Physical Descriptions	Landforms	Objects & Materials	Ceremonies & Revelry
Creation & Causation	Argument & Disparagement	Agriculture & Food	Unconventional States
Family & Marriage	Dwelling & Inhabiting	Scent & Flavor	Conceptual Extremes
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