Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A title for a governor or viceroy in Egypt, particularly one who ruled from 1867 to 1914 under the authority of the Turkish sultan.

Example: The khedive implemented several reforms to modernize Egypt during his rule.

Definition: To take someone away by force or threat, often to demand money for their return.

Example: The police worked hard to rescue the child who had been kidnapped.

Definition: A unit used to measure the strength of a magnetic field, equivalent to 1,000 gauss.

Example: The laboratory measured the magnetic field strength in kilogauss.

Definition: A unit of measurement for distance in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.

Example: The nearest star is about 1.3 kiloparsecs away from Earth.

Definition: A special part of a cell in some tiny organisms that contains DNA and is located near the base of a tail-like structure used for movement.

Example: The kinetoplast is essential for the survival of certain protozoans, as it helps them with energy production.

Definition: A small structure found in certain cells, often associated with the formation of cilia or flagella, and plays a role in cell movement.

Example: The kinetosome is essential for the proper functioning of the cell's motility structures.

Definition: Describing something that is considered to be in poor taste because of its overly sentimental or gaudy nature, often appealing to popular or lowbrow culture.

Example: The restaurant's decor was so kitsch that it felt like stepping into a cartoon.

Definition: A style or quality that is considered to be in poor taste because of its overly sentimental or superficial nature, often appealing to popular or lowbrow tastes.

Example: The garden was filled with kitsch decorations, like plastic flamingos and brightly colored gnomes.

Definition: A person in power who uses their position to steal money or resources from the country they govern.

Example: The kleptocrat embezzled millions from public funds, leaving the citizens in poverty.

Definition: Relating to a system of government where leaders exploit their power to steal from the people.

Example: The country's kleptocratic regime led to widespread poverty and corruption.

Definition: A puzzling statement or story used in Zen Buddhism to help with meditation and achieve spiritual insight.

Example: The monk contemplated the koan for hours, seeking deeper understanding.