Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: The action of officially canceling or reversing a decision, agreement, or law.

Example: The rescindment of the policy surprised many employees.

Definition: Relating to the act of canceling or rescinding something, often in a legal context.

Example: The rescissory clause in the contract allowed either party to withdraw under certain conditions.

Definition: A formal written order or decree, often issued by a religious authority or government, that provides guidance or answers to specific questions.

Example: The bishop issued a rescript to clarify the church's position on the matter.

Definition: To revise or rewrite something, especially a document or text.

Example: The author decided to rescript the ending of the story to make it more exciting.

Definition: Relating to what is left over after the main part has been taken away or dealt with, especially in legal contexts regarding estates.

Example: The residuary beneficiary will receive the remaining assets after all debts and specific bequests have been paid.

Definition: A remaining part or substance after other parts have been removed or separated.

Example: After the experiment, the residuum was analyzed for any useful compounds.

Definition: The quality of being very bright and shining, often in a way that is beautiful or impressive.

Example: The resplendence of the sunset filled the sky with vibrant colors.

Definition: To go through the process of returning something to its rightful owner or restoring it to its original state.

Example: After the court's decision, the company had to restitute the stolen funds to the victims.

Definition: To return something to its original state or to give back what was taken away.

Example: The company had to restitute the money to the customers who were overcharged.

Definition: A person who brings something back into use or notice, or someone who steals bodies from graves to sell them for dissection.

Example: The resurrectionist was caught trying to sell stolen bodies to the medical school.

Definition: The ability or power to hold onto something, especially in terms of memory or magnetism.

Example: The retentivity of the material allows it to maintain its magnetic properties even after the external magnetic field is removed.

Definition: Describing something that is arranged in a net-like pattern or structure.

Example: The artist created a retiform design that resembled a delicate web.