Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: Referring to the nonliving substances produced by living cells during their activity.

Example: The ergastic substances in the plant cells include starch and oils.

Definition: Relating to a type of language where the subject of an intransitive verb and the object of a transitive verb are marked the same way, while the subject of a transitive verb is marked differently.

Example: Georgian is an ergative language, which means it has a unique way of marking subjects and objects in sentences.

Definition: A grammatical term referring to a noun or pronoun that indicates the subject of a transitive verb in certain languages, often contrasting with the absolutive case.

Example: In some languages, the ergative case marks the subject of a transitive verb, while the absolutive case marks the subject of an intransitive verb.

Definition: Relating to plants that prefer acidic soil, especially those in the heath family.

Example: Blueberries are ericaceous plants that thrive in acidic soil.

Definition: The condition of making mistakes or being wrong.

Example: His errancy in judgment led to several poor decisions.

Definition: The state of wandering or traveling around, often in search of exciting adventures or experiences.

Example: The knight's errantry took him to distant lands where he sought glory and honor.

Definition: Mistaken or incorrect; having errors or faults.

Example: The report was based on erroneous data, leading to wrong conclusions.

Definition: A deep and extensive knowledge gained from studying, especially from books.

Example: Her erudition in classical literature impressed everyone at the conference.

Definition: A device or mechanism that allows controlled movement, often used in clocks and watches to regulate time by providing energy impulses.

Example: The watchmaker carefully adjusted the escapement to ensure the clock kept accurate time.

Definition: Related to the study of the end of the world or final events in religious beliefs.

Example: Many religious texts discuss eschatological themes about the end times.

Definition: The study or belief about the end of the world and what happens after death, including ideas about the final events in human history and the ultimate fate of humanity.

Example: Many religions have their own views on eschatology and what the end of the world will look like.