Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A type of plant that has deep roots and gets its water from underground sources, like the water table.

Example: The phreatophyte thrives in arid regions where it can access groundwater.

Definition: Related to the study of the shape and size of the skull as a supposed indication of character and mental abilities.

Example: The phrenological theories of the 19th century suggested that personality traits could be determined by examining the bumps on a person's head.

Definition: The study of the shape of the skull, which was once believed to show a person's character and mental abilities.

Example: Phrenology was popular in the 19th century, but it is now considered a pseudoscience.

Definition: Relating to or affected by a wasting disease, especially tuberculosis.

Example: The phthisical condition of the patient required immediate medical attention.

Definition: A type of blue pigment found in certain bacteria, especially cyanobacteria, that helps in photosynthesis.

Example: Phycocyanin is responsible for the blue color in many species of cyanobacteria.

Definition: A type of red pigment found in certain algae, particularly red algae, that helps in photosynthesis.

Example: Phycoerythrin is responsible for the red color of many species of red algae.

Definition: A type of fungus that looks like algae and includes certain molds and mildews.

Example: Phycomycetes are often found in damp environments and can be important in the decomposition process.

Definition: A small leather box containing religious texts, worn by Jewish men during prayer, one on the forehead and one on the arm.

Example: He carefully placed the phylactery on his arm before the morning prayers.

Definition: The way leaves are arranged on a plant stem, which can affect how much sunlight they receive and how they grow.

Example: The phyllotaxy of the sunflower allows its leaves to capture maximum sunlight.

Definition: The study or interpretation of a person's facial features and expressions, often used to assess their character or personality.

Example: The detective relied on his knowledge of physiognomy to understand the suspect's intentions.