Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A unit used to measure radioactivity, which is one thousandth of a curie.

Example: The radioactive sample was measured in millicuries to determine its activity level.

Definition: Describing a solution that has a concentration of one thousandth of a mole in each liter.

Example: The laboratory prepared a millimolar solution for the experiment.

Definition: A unit of electrical resistance equal to one thousandth of an ohm.

Example: The resistance of the circuit was measured in milliohms to ensure accuracy.

Definition: The act of imitating or representing something, especially in art or literature, to reflect reality or human actions.

Example: The artist's work is a perfect example of mimesis, capturing the essence of human emotions.

Definition: The process of making something smaller in size or scale.

Example: The miniaturization of technology has led to smaller and more efficient devices.

Definition: In a way that relates to a minister or the duties of a minister.

Example: The decisions were made ministerially, reflecting the authority of the government.

Definition: Having a dislike or distrust of people and humanity in general.

Example: His misanthropic views made it difficult for him to form friendships.

Definition: A strong dislike or distrust of people and humanity as a whole.

Example: His misanthropy made it difficult for him to form friendships.

Definition: In a way that involves various different kinds or types.

Example: The items were arranged miscellaneously on the table, making it hard to find what I needed.

Definition: The ability of two substances to mix together without separating.

Example: Oil and water have low miscibility, meaning they do not mix well.