Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: Something that cannot be determined, measured, or settled clearly.

Example: The outcome of the experiment was indeterminable due to various unpredictable factors.

Definition: A state of being uncertain or not having a clear direction or decision.

Example: The indetermination of his plans made it difficult for others to help him.

Definition: The belief that some events, especially human actions, happen without a specific cause, meaning they cannot be predicted or determined by previous events.

Example: Indeterminism suggests that our choices are not always influenced by prior causes, allowing for free will.

Definition: A person who believes that not all events are determined by previous causes, allowing for randomness or free will in the universe.

Example: As an indeterminist, she argues that some events occur by chance rather than by predetermined laws.

Definition: A sign or indication of something, often used in legal or scientific contexts.

Example: The indicium of the crime was found at the scene.

Definition: Able to be formally accused of a crime in a court of law.

Example: The lawyer explained that the actions of the suspect were indictable under the new law.

Definition: A person who has been formally accused of a crime in a court of law.

Example: The indictee appeared in court to respond to the charges against them.

Definition: A person who formally accuses someone of a crime, usually in a legal context.

Example: The indicter presented the evidence to the grand jury.

Definition: A period of 15 years that was used in ancient Rome and some medieval systems to measure time.

Example: The historian noted the indiction of the events to understand the timeline better.

Definition: A person who supports the idea that all religions or beliefs are equally valid and should be treated the same.

Example: As an indifferentist, she believed that no single religion held the ultimate truth over others.