Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A collection or set of five items or elements.

Example: The pentad of senses includes sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

Definition: Describing something that has five similar parts or components, often used in relation to flowers with five petals or other structures.

Example: The pentamerous flower of the geranium has five distinct petals.

Definition: Describing an organism or cell that has five sets of chromosomes, which is five times the basic number of chromosomes.

Example: The plant species is classified as pentaploid due to its unique chromosome structure.

Definition: An organism or cell that has five sets of chromosomes instead of the usual two sets found in diploid organisms.

Example: The pentaploid plant showed unique characteristics compared to its diploid relatives.

Definition: Describing a chemical element or compound that has five bonds or valences.

Example: The pentavalent compound can form five different connections with other atoms.

Definition: A hidden image or design in a painting that can be seen when the top layer of paint becomes transparent over time.

Example: The artist discovered a beautiful pentimento beneath the final layer of paint.

Definition: A chemical compound that consists of five oxygen atoms bonded to another element or group.

Example: Pentoxide is often used in various chemical reactions and processes.

Definition: A type of salt that is made from a combination of borate and hydrogen peroxide.

Example: The chemist used perborate in the experiment to create a bleaching agent.

Definition: The ability to notice and understand things quickly and accurately, often in a way that seems almost intuitive or instinctive.

Example: Her percipience allowed her to sense the tension in the room before anyone spoke.

Definition: The quality or state of lasting for a long time or enduring.

Example: The perdurability of the ancient structures is a testament to their strong construction.

Definition: Something that lasts a very long time and is not easily damaged or destroyed.

Example: The ancient ruins are a testament to the perdurable nature of their construction.