Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A type of flag or banner that hangs from a crossbar, often used in religious ceremonies or as a symbol for certain states or groups, especially in medieval Italy.

Example: During the parade, the gonfalon was proudly displayed, fluttering in the wind.

Definition: A type of cell in certain algae that is involved in asexual reproduction and contains chlorophyll.

Example: The gonidia in the lichen help in photosynthesis and reproduction.

Definition: A type of germ cell that plays a crucial role in the formation of sperm in males and eggs in females.

Example: Gonocytes are essential for the development of reproductive cells in both sexes.

Definition: A part of certain aquatic animals that carries reproductive organs or structures, often found in colonies of hydroids.

Example: The gonophore is essential for the reproduction of the hydroid colony.

Definition: Very light and delicate, often used to describe something that is thin and almost transparent.

Example: The gossamer fabric floated gently in the breeze.

Definition: A very light and delicate material, often like a fine web or a sheer fabric.

Example: The morning dew glistened on the gossamer threads of the spider's web.

Definition: In a way that relates to or is done by a government.

Example: The policies were implemented governmentally to ensure compliance with national laws.

Definition: The position or term of being a governor, which includes the responsibilities and authority of that role.

Example: She was elected to the governorship after a long campaign.

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of the grass family of plants.

Example: The gramineous plants in the field provide excellent grazing for livestock.

Definition: The set of rules that explain how words are used together in a language to create sentences and convey meaning.

Example: She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.

Definition: A person who studies or is an expert in the rules and structure of a language.

Example: The grammarian explained the complex rules of punctuation to the students.