Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: Relating to a form of government in which the mob or a large group of people has control, often leading to disorder or chaos.

Example: The ochlocratic rule in the city led to widespread unrest and confusion among the citizens.

Definition: Having a yellowish or brownish color, similar to that of ochre, which is a natural clay pigment.

Example: The artist chose ochreous tones for the landscape painting to give it a warm, earthy feel.

Definition: A section or part that represents one-eighth of a circle or a three-dimensional space divided by three perpendicular planes.

Example: The navigator used an octant to measure the angle of the stars in the night sky.

Definition: Describing a word or line of poetry that has eight syllables.

Example: The poem was written in an octosyllabic form, making it rhythmically pleasing.

Definition: A woman who is a concubine or a slave, often found in a harem, typically associated with historical contexts.

Example: The artist painted an odalisque lounging gracefully on a divan.

Definition: The quality or state of having a strong smell or fragrance.

Example: The odoriferousness of the flowers filled the garden with a sweet scent.

Definition: In a way that relates to the Oedipus complex, which is a psychological theory about a child's feelings of desire for their opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward their same-sex parent.

Example: He interpreted the character's actions oedipally, suggesting deep psychological conflicts.

Definition: A unit of measurement for magnetic field strength in the centimeter-gram-second system, representing the intensity of a magnetic field one centimeter away from a unit magnetic pole.

Example: The strength of the magnetic field was measured in oersteds.

Definition: A tube that connects the throat to the stomach, allowing food and liquids to pass through.

Example: The doctor explained how the oesophagus works in the digestive system.

Definition: A collection of works created by an artist, writer, or composer throughout their career.

Example: The museum is showcasing the complete oeuvre of the famous painter.