Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: Referring to something that goes beyond or surpasses the normal physical laws, often associated with supernatural or extraordinary phenomena.

Example: The concept of hyperphysical beings challenges our understanding of reality.

Definition: Referring to a condition where an organism has more chromosomes than the standard number, but not in a way that is a perfect multiple of that number.

Example: The hyperploid cells showed an unusual number of chromosomes during the analysis.

Definition: A style of art that shows things in a very realistic way, often making them look more real than they actually are.

Example: The painting was so detailed that it looked like a photograph, showcasing the artist's skill in hyperrealism.

Definition: A person who creates art that looks very realistic, often more so than real life, or someone who believes in the concept of hyperreality, where the distinction between reality and representation becomes blurred.

Example: The hyperrealist artist spent hours perfecting every detail of his painting to make it look lifelike.

Definition: A surface that exists in a space with one more dimension than itself, often used in mathematics and physics to describe complex shapes or boundaries.

Example: In advanced geometry, a hypersurface can represent the boundary of a higher-dimensional object.

Definition: A system that allows users to navigate through text and documents by clicking on links, making it easier to access related information.

Example: The website uses hypertext to connect different articles and resources.

Definition: A system used in ancient Roman buildings to heat rooms or baths by circulating warm air from a furnace through spaces under the floor.

Example: The ancient Romans used a hypocaust to keep their baths warm and comfortable.

Definition: Relating to a term of endearment or a nickname that shows affection or closeness to someone.

Example: She used a hypocoristic name for her best friend to show their close bond.

Definition: A term used to describe a pet name or affectionate nickname, often used to express endearment.

Example: She called her cat by a hypocoristic, using a cute name that made her smile.

Definition: The act of pretending to have beliefs, opinions, or virtues that one does not actually have; being insincere or deceptive about one's true feelings or beliefs.

Example: His hypocrisy was evident when he criticized others for being late while he himself was often tardy.

Definition: Relating to or used for injecting substances beneath the skin.

Example: The doctor used a hypodermic needle to give the patient a vaccine.

Definition: A medical tool used to inject substances into the body or withdraw fluids, typically consisting of a hollow needle and a syringe.

Example: The nurse used a hypodermic to give the patient a vaccine.