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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

prosaist

IPA: /prəʊˈzeɪɪst/

KK: /proʊˈzeɪɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who creates written works in ordinary language, rather than poetry.

Example: The prosaist captured the essence of everyday life in his stories.

proscriber

IPA: /prəˈsɪbər/

KK: /prəˈsɪbər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that officially forbids or condemns something.

Example: The proscriber issued a statement against the use of harmful substances.

proscriptive

IPA: /prəˈskrɪp.tɪv/

KK: /prəˈskrɪp.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to rules or laws that forbid certain actions or behaviors.

Example: The proscriptive policies of the organization limit what employees can do during work hours.

prose

IPA: /proʊz/

KK: /proʊz/

adjective

Definition: This term refers to a style of writing that is straightforward and not structured in verse or poetry.

Example: The author's prose is clear and easy to understand, making the book enjoyable to read.

intransitive verb

Definition: To write or speak in a straightforward and ordinary style, often lacking excitement or creativity.

Example: He tends to prose on about his daily routine, making it hard to stay interested.

noun

Definition: Written or spoken language that is not in a poetic form, often used for everyday communication and storytelling.

Example: The author is known for her beautiful prose that captures the essence of life.

prosecutable

IPA: //ˈprɒsɪkjuːtəbl//

KK: /prɑːsɪˈkjuːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be taken to court for a crime or legal offense.

Example: The evidence was strong enough to make the case prosecutable.

prosecute

IPA: /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

KK: /ˈprɑsɪˌkjut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take legal action against someone in a court of law, usually to enforce a law or seek punishment for a crime.

Example: The state decided to prosecute the suspect for theft.

transitive verb

Definition: To take legal action against someone in a court of law, usually to charge them with a crime or to enforce a legal right.

Example: The state decided to prosecute the company for violating environmental laws.

prosecutorial

IPA: /ˌprɒsɪkjuˈtɔːrɪəl/

KK: /prɑːsɪkjuˈtɔːriəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of bringing someone to trial for a crime.

Example: The prosecutorial team worked hard to gather evidence for the case.

proseminar

IPA: //proʊˈsiːˌmɪnɑːr//

KK: /proʊˈsiːˌmɪnɑːr/

noun

Definition: A type of course at a college or university where students discuss and explore topics in depth, usually for graduate or advanced undergraduate students.

Example: She enrolled in a proseminar to deepen her understanding of contemporary literature.

prosencephalic

IPA: //prəʊˈsɛn.sɪˌfæl.ɪk//

KK: /prəʊˈsɛn.sɪˌfæl.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the front part of the brain, specifically the prosencephalon, which is involved in various functions including sensory processing and higher cognitive functions.

Example: The prosencephalic region of the brain plays a crucial role in decision-making and emotional responses.

prosopography

IPA: /prəˈsɒpəˌɡrəʊfi/

KK: /prəˈsɒpəˌɡrɑfi/

noun

Definition: A study that examines and connects various characters or people within a specific historical, social, or literary context, often using statistical methods.

Example: The historian's prosopography revealed interesting connections between the influential figures of the era.

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