Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: In a way that is clear and easy to understand.

Example: The teacher explained the concept perspicuously, making it simple for all the students to grasp.

Definition: Being very determined and unwilling to change your mind or give up on something.

Example: Despite many challenges, her pertinacious spirit helped her achieve her goals.

Definition: The quality of allowing liquids or gases to pass through it.

Example: The perviousness of the soil allows rainwater to seep into the ground.

Definition: A person who formally requests something from a court or other authority by presenting a petition.

Example: The petitioner submitted a request for a new trial.

Definition: The process where organic material is replaced by minerals, turning it into stone, or the state of being extremely shocked or unable to move.

Example: The petrifaction of the tree over millions of years created a beautiful fossil.

Definition: The study of how rocks, particularly igneous ones, are formed and where they come from.

Example: Petrogenesis helps geologists understand the processes that create different types of rocks.

Definition: A thick, oily liquid found underground that is used to make fuel and other products.

Example: The company is drilling for petroleum in the Gulf of Mexico.

Definition: A belief or perspective that emphasizes male dominance and the importance of the male point of view in society and culture.

Example: Phallocentrism can be seen in many traditional narratives that prioritize male experiences over female ones.

Definition: A type of plant that produces seeds, including flowering plants.

Example: Roses and daisies are examples of phanerogams that produce beautiful flowers.

Definition: A series of changing images or scenes that create a dream-like or surreal effect, often seen in art or imagination.

Example: The film was a phantasmagoria of colors and shapes that captivated the audience.