Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A situation where a person or organization cannot pay their debts.

Example: The company declared insolvency after failing to meet its financial obligations.

Definition: Not able to pay debts or meet financial obligations; often used to describe a person or organization that is bankrupt.

Example: The company was declared insolvent after failing to pay its creditors for several months.

Definition: A person or entity that is unable to pay their debts and is declared bankrupt.

Example: The company was declared insolvent after failing to meet its financial obligations.

Definition: To make something thicker, often by boiling or evaporating it.

Example: The chef decided to inspissate the sauce to enhance its flavor and texture.

Definition: Made thicker or denser, often by the process of evaporation or concentration.

Example: The inspissated syrup was perfect for making candy.

Definition: To make something thicker or denser, often by removing liquid.

Example: The chef inspissated the sauce to enhance its flavor and texture.

Definition: The process of making something thicker or denser.

Example: The inspissation of the sauce made it perfect for the pasta.

Definition: A part of a payment that is made regularly over a period of time, rather than paying the full amount at once.

Example: I decided to pay for the new car in monthly instalments.

Definition: A specific example or occurrence of something, often used in contexts like programming or philosophy to refer to a concrete realization of an abstract concept.

Example: The instantiation of the model allowed the researchers to test their theories in a real-world scenario.

Definition: A theory that suggests ideas are tools for guiding actions, and their truth is based on how well they work in practice.

Example: The philosopher discussed instrumentalism as a way to evaluate the effectiveness of scientific theories.

Definition: The quality of not following orders or rules from someone in charge.

Example: His insubordination led to disciplinary action at work.

Definition: In a way that is isolated or detached from others, often referring to a narrow or limited perspective.

Example: The community lived insularly, rarely interacting with outsiders.