Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A unit of measurement for computer memory or data storage that is equal to one billion bytes or 1,024 megabytes.

Example: My new computer has a storage capacity of 256 gigabytes.

Definition: Having a thin layer of gold or a golden appearance.

Example: The picture frame was beautifully gilt, adding a touch of elegance to the room.

Definition: A thin layer of gold or a material that looks like gold, often used to decorate objects.

Example: The picture frame was covered in gilt, making it look very luxurious.

Definition: To cover something with a thin layer of gold or a gold-like substance.

Example: The artist gilt the frame of the painting to enhance its beauty.

Definition: Relating to the study of glaciers and ice sheets.

Example: The glaciological research provided important insights into climate change.

Definition: A term used in anatomy and zoology to refer to the tongue or a tongue-like structure, particularly in insects.

Example: The glossa of the insect helps it to feed on nectar from flowers.

Definition: Relating to the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords and the opening between them.

Example: The doctor examined the glottic area to check for any abnormalities.

Definition: A type of steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate metabolism and has anti-inflammatory effects.

Example: Doctors often prescribe glucocorticoids to reduce inflammation in patients with autoimmune diseases.

Definition: A type of compound that consists of both a sugar (carbohydrate) and a protein fragment (peptide).

Example: Glycopeptides are important in the study of cell signaling and immune responses.

Definition: Relating to a gnomon, which is a part of a sundial that casts a shadow to indicate the time.

Example: The gnomical design of the sundial allowed it to accurately tell the time based on the position of the sun.

Definition: A tool or object that casts a shadow to indicate time, often found in sundials, or a geometric shape left after removing a part from a larger shape.

Example: The gnomon of the sundial showed that it was almost noon.

Definition: Relating to the gnomon, which is the part of a sundial that casts a shadow to indicate the time.

Example: The gnomonic design of the sundial allows it to accurately show the time based on the position of the sun.