Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: The act of deciding or determining something in advance, often related to fate or destiny.

Example: Many people believe in the concept of foreordination when it comes to their life paths.

Definition: A person who loses something, usually as a penalty for not following rules or agreements.

Example: The forfeiter lost their deposit because they canceled the reservation too late.

Definition: The act of losing something, usually money or property, as a penalty for not following rules or laws.

Example: The company faced a forfeiture of its license due to repeated violations of safety regulations.

Definition: Relating to a strict or official way of doing things, often following established rules or conventions.

Example: She wore a formal dress to the wedding.

Definition: An event or item that follows strict rules or traditions, often associated with elegance or official occasions.

Example: She wore a beautiful gown to the formal held at the city hall.

Definition: Describing someone who has lied while making a promise or oath, especially in a legal context.

Example: The witness was found to be forsworn, leading to serious consequences for the case.

Definition: To have made a serious promise to give up or reject something, often under oath.

Example: He had forsworn his allegiance to the old regime.

Definition: Relating to or resembling something that has been preserved from a past geological age, often referring to ancient remains or characteristics.

Example: The fossil evidence shows how life on Earth has changed over millions of years.

Definition: A remnant or trace of a living organism from a long time ago that has been preserved in the ground, often found as rock or imprint.

Example: The paleontologist discovered a fossil of a dinosaur in the excavation site.

Definition: Software that can be used without paying any money, often downloaded from the Internet.

Example: Many people prefer to use freeware instead of paying for expensive software.

Definition: Describing something that happens repeatedly or often.

Example: The frequentative form of the verb indicates that the action occurs multiple times.

Definition: A type of verb that indicates repeated or habitual action.

Example: In English, the verb 'to run' can have a frequentative form to express running repeatedly.

Definition: Causing a feeling of coldness or chill.

Example: The frigorific air from the freezer made the room feel much colder.

Definition: Something that is productive or yields good results.

Example: The team's fructuous efforts led to a successful project completion.