Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A disturbance in the orbit of the moon caused by the gravitational pull of the sun.

Example: The evection of the moon affects its position in the sky.

Definition: Related to or used in the presentation of evidence in a legal context.

Example: The judge scheduled an evidentiary hearing to review the new evidence presented by the defense.

Definition: Able to be shown or proven clearly; something that can be demonstrated or made evident.

Example: The scientist presented evincible evidence to support her theory.

Definition: A unit of digital information storage that is equal to one quintillion bytes, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes.

Example: The new data center can store up to 10 exabytes of information.

Definition: A person who praises or elevates someone or something to a higher status or level.

Example: The exalter spoke highly of the artist's contributions to the community.

Definition: The process of thinking deeply about something in order to come up with new ideas or solutions.

Example: Her excogitation led to a groundbreaking invention that changed the industry.

Definition: Not allowed to be part of a church or religious community due to a formal decision.

Example: After the disagreement with the church leaders, he found himself in an excommunicate position.

Definition: A person who has been officially removed from membership in a religious community or organization.

Example: After the scandal, he was declared an excommunicate by the church.

Definition: To officially remove someone from a religious community or organization, preventing them from participating in its activities.

Example: The church decided to excommunicate the member for violating its rules.

Definition: A growth or part that is not normal or wanted, often seen as unnecessary or unattractive.

Example: The tree had an excrescence that made it look unusual.

Definition: A growth or outgrowth that is abnormal or not normal, often on a living organism.

Example: The doctor examined the excrescency on the patient's skin to determine if it was harmful.

Definition: The process of getting rid of waste materials from the body, such as urine or sweat.

Example: Excretion is an important function of the kidneys in maintaining the body's health.