Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: Having characteristics or features similar to those of a human being.

Example: The android was designed to mimic human emotions and expressions.

Definition: A type of robot that looks and behaves like a human, often made from materials that mimic human features.

Example: The scientist created an android that could perform tasks just like a real person.

Definition: A collection of short, interesting stories or accounts about real events, often shared in conversation.

Example: The book is filled with anecdotage from the author's life experiences.

Definition: A device that measures and records the speed and direction of the wind.

Example: The meteorologist used an anemograph to track the wind patterns during the storm.

Definition: A device used to measure how fast the wind is blowing and its strength.

Example: The meteorologist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.

Definition: Referring to plants that are pollinated by pollen carried by the wind rather than by insects or other animals.

Example: Many grasses are anemophilous, relying on the wind for their reproduction.

Definition: This word is used to refer to a subject or topic, often meaning 'about' or 'concerning'.

Example: The committee met to discuss issues anent the new policy changes.

Definition: A quality or state of being twisted or having many turns and curves.

Example: The anfractuosity of the river made it difficult to navigate.

Definition: Having many twists and turns; complex and winding in shape or form.

Example: The anfractuous path through the forest made it difficult to find the way back.

Definition: A type of plant that produces flowers and has seeds enclosed in a protective structure called an ovary.

Example: Roses and daisies are examples of angiosperms that bloom in the spring.

Definition: Referring to a type of plant that produces seeds enclosed within a fruit.

Example: Angiospermous plants, such as roses and apples, are known for their flowers and fruits.