Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: The quality of having a smooth, pleasant sound that is sweet and soothing to hear.

Example: The mellifluousness of her voice captivated everyone in the room.

Definition: The quality of being untruthful or dishonest; a tendency to lie.

Example: His mendaciousness made it difficult for anyone to trust him.

Definition: Describing something that has a bad or poisonous smell, often associated with decay or harmful substances.

Example: The mephitic odor from the garbage made it difficult to breathe in the alley.

Definition: Relating to an economic theory that emphasizes the importance of trade and commerce in increasing a nation's wealth.

Example: The government's mercantilist policies aimed to boost exports and limit imports.

Definition: A person who supports or believes in the economic theory that trade generates wealth and is stimulated by the accumulation of profitable balances, which is often achieved through government regulation of the economy.

Example: The mercantilist argued that a nation should export more than it imports to build its wealth.

Definition: The condition of being motivated by personal gain, especially in terms of money, rather than by loyalty or ethics.

Example: His mercenariness was evident in his willingness to switch sides for a higher paycheck.

Definition: Attracting attention in a way that is flashy or showy but lacks real value or sincerity.

Example: The meretricious decorations in the restaurant made it feel more like a circus than a fine dining experience.

Definition: In a way that is attractive but has no real value or integrity; superficially appealing.

Example: The advertisement was designed to attract customers meretriciously, focusing on flashy images rather than quality.

Definition: A type of plant tissue that can grow and develop into new cells, found at the tips of stems and roots.

Example: The meristem at the root tip allows the plant to grow deeper into the soil.

Definition: Relating to a type of plant tissue that can divide and form new cells, allowing for growth and development.

Example: The meristematic tissue in plants is responsible for their growth.

Definition: Relating to a type of gland that releases its secretions without harming the cells that produce them.

Example: The sweat glands in humans are an example of merocrine glands, as they secrete sweat without damaging their cells.