Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: The ability to know or predict what will happen in the future.

Example: Her prescience allowed her to make decisions that others could not foresee.

Definition: Having knowledge of events before they happen; able to foresee or predict future events.

Example: The prescient investor made a fortune by predicting the market crash.

Definition: To separate or divide something in thought, considering it individually rather than as part of a whole.

Example: In her analysis, she decided to prescind the emotional aspects and focus solely on the facts.

Definition: Happening or existing before a legal sentence is given.

Example: The judge considered the presentencing report before making a decision.

Definition: The practice of interpreting historical events or ideas based on modern beliefs and values, often disregarding the context of the time.

Example: Presentism can lead to misunderstandings of historical events because it applies today's values to the past.

Definition: Relating to the idea of presentism, which means looking at historical events or figures through the lens of current beliefs and values.

Example: The presentist approach to history can sometimes lead to misunderstandings of past events.

Definition: Having a high reputation or status, often due to achievements or quality.

Example: She graduated from a prestigious university known for its excellent programs.

Definition: The quality of having a high status or being respected and admired by many people.

Example: The prestigiousness of the university attracts students from all over the world.

Definition: The act of leaving something out or not including it.

Example: The pretermission of certain details in the report led to confusion among the team members.

Definition: The act of avoiding the truth or being deliberately unclear in order to mislead or deceive.

Example: His prevarication during the interview made it clear that he was hiding something.