Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: The quality of being very particular or hard to please, especially about details in appearance or behavior.

Example: Her finicalness about her clothing made it difficult for her to find something to wear for the party.

Definition: A philosophical view in mathematics that states a mathematical object only exists if it can be created using a finite number of steps with natural numbers.

Example: Finitism challenges the existence of infinite mathematical objects.

Definition: Relating to a philosophical view that only finite objects or processes exist, rejecting the existence of infinite entities.

Example: The finitist perspective emphasizes the importance of finite mathematics in understanding the universe.

Definition: A person who supports finitism, which is a philosophical view that only finite mathematical objects exist and that infinite objects are not valid.

Example: As a finitist, she believes that only finite numbers can be used in mathematics.

Definition: The state of having limits or bounds; the quality of being limited or restricted in extent or duration.

Example: The finitude of human life makes us appreciate every moment we have.

Definition: To apply full power or speed, especially in vehicles or aircraft.

Example: The driver decided to firewall the accelerator to overtake the car in front.

Definition: A protective barrier that stops the spread of fire or a security system that controls access to a computer network.

Example: The company installed a firewall to protect its network from cyber attacks.

Definition: Relating to the sky or heavens, often used in a poetic or literary context.

Example: The firmamental beauty of the night sky filled her with wonder.

Definition: Software that is permanently stored in a hardware device, providing low-level control for the device's specific functions.

Example: The printer's firmware was updated to improve its performance and fix bugs.

Definition: The money and resources that a government or state has, often used for public spending and services.

Example: The government's fisc is under pressure due to increased spending on healthcare.

Definition: The quality or ability of a material to split or break apart along certain layers or planes.

Example: The fissility of the rock made it easy to split into thin sheets.

Definition: Describing something that reproduces by splitting into parts or tends to separate into smaller groups.

Example: The fissiparous nature of the species allows it to adapt quickly to changing environments.