Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A situation in which a consonant sound is held or pronounced for a longer time than usual.

Example: In some languages, gemination can change the meaning of a word, such as in Italian where 'papa' means 'pope' and 'pappa' means 'food'.

Definition: The act of being born or the condition of being born; it refers to one's origin or birth circumstances.

Example: Her geniture was celebrated in the family as a sign of good fortune.

Definition: In a way that relates to the genetic makeup of an organism.

Example: The plants were genotypically similar, showing the same genetic traits.

Definition: Relating to the study of the age of rocks and the timing of geological events.

Example: The geochronologic analysis revealed the age of the fossils found in the sediment.

Definition: A method of predicting the future or gaining insight by interpreting patterns made in the ground or by using figures and lines.

Example: She practiced geomancy to seek guidance about her future decisions.

Definition: The study of how landforms are shaped and change over time, including their origins and features.

Example: Geomorphology helps us understand how rivers and mountains are formed.

Definition: A long, basin-shaped area near a continent where a lot of sediment and volcanic material has built up over time.

Example: The geosyncline formed over millions of years, collecting layers of sediment.

Definition: The way a plant grows in response to gravity, such as roots growing downward.

Example: The roots of the plant showed geotropism by growing deeper into the soil.

Definition: A type of hormone found in plants that helps them grow by promoting cell elongation and other growth processes.

Example: Gibberellin is often used in agriculture to enhance the growth of crops.

Definition: A rounded bump or swelling on a surface, often referring to the shape of the moon when it is more than half illuminated but not full.

Example: The gibbosity of the moon was clearly visible in the night sky.