Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: To provide specific details or information about something.

Example: In her presentation, she decided to particularize her findings to make them clearer.

Definition: To specify or describe something in detail, making it distinct from others.

Example: The teacher asked the students to particularize their arguments in the essay.

Definition: Used to indicate that something appears frequently or in various places within a text.

Example: The author refers to this concept passim throughout the book.

Definition: A person or entity that holds a patent, which is a legal right granted for an invention or a process, allowing them to exclude others from making, using, or selling it without permission.

Example: The patentee has the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell the new invention.

Definition: To develop a thin layer or coating on a surface, often due to age or exposure, which can change its appearance.

Example: The old bronze statue began to patinate over the years, giving it a beautiful green hue.

Definition: To give a surface a thin layer that changes its appearance, often to make it look older or more attractive.

Example: The artist decided to patinate the bronze sculpture to enhance its beauty.

Definition: A social class of noble or aristocratic families, often holding power and privileges in society.

Example: The patriciate played a significant role in the governance of the ancient city.

Definition: The study of the lives, writings, and beliefs of early Christian leaders known as the Church fathers.

Example: Many theologians specialize in patristics to understand the foundations of Christian doctrine.

Definition: Describing something that is spread out or expanded, often used in a botanical context to refer to branches or leaves that are widely spaced.

Example: The patulous branches of the tree provided ample shade on a hot day.

Definition: Showing fear or being afraid; lacking confidence or courage.

Example: The pavid child hesitated to speak in front of the class.

Definition: A wrongdoing or a moral fault that goes against ethical principles.

Example: The peccancy of his actions weighed heavily on his conscience.

Definition: Relating to a substance found in fruits that helps to form gels and is used in making jams and jellies.

Example: The pectic properties of the fruit made it ideal for making preserves.