Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A type of tissue in plants that develops into vascular tissues, which are responsible for transporting water and nutrients.

Example: The procambium is essential for the growth of new vascular tissues in young plants.

Definition: Relating to a type of word that is attached to the beginning of another word and forms a single unit with it, often affecting pronunciation or meaning.

Example: In the phrase 'I'm', the 'I' is a proclitic that combines with 'am'.

Definition: A type of word that is attached to the start of another word and cannot stand alone by itself.

Example: In the phrase 'I'm going', 'I' is a proclitic that attaches to 'am'.

Definition: Relating to a proconsul, which is a governor of a province in ancient Rome.

Example: The proconsular authority was significant in maintaining order in the province.

Definition: Relating to the act of producing offspring or creating new life.

Example: The procreant nature of the species ensures its survival through generations.

Definition: The embryonic part of the digestive system that develops from the ectoderm at the rear end of an organism.

Example: During development, the proctodaeum forms the anus and the lower part of the digestive tract.

Definition: A legal document or authority that allows one person to act on behalf of another person, especially in business or legal matters.

Example: She signed a procuration to allow her lawyer to handle the case for her.

Definition: A person who is authorized to manage someone else's affairs or business, often in a legal or financial context.

Example: The procurator handled all the financial matters for the estate.

Definition: Related to a person who acts on behalf of others, especially in legal or administrative matters.

Example: The procuratorial duties included overseeing the management of the museum's collections.

Definition: Relating to a preface or introductory part of a text.

Example: The proemial section of the book sets the stage for the themes that will be explored.

Definition: The act of treating something sacred with disrespect or irreverence.

Example: The profanation of the ancient temple angered the local community.