Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: To break a word into its individual syllables or to arrange it in syllable form.

Example: In English class, we learned how to syllabify difficult words to help with pronunciation.

Definition: Relating to a movement in art and literature that uses symbols to express ideas and emotions.

Example: The symbolist movement influenced many poets and artists in the late 19th century.

Definition: A person, especially a writer or artist, who uses symbols to express ideas and emotions, often associated with a movement in the late 19th century that rejected realistic representation.

Example: The symbolist poet used vivid imagery to convey deep emotions and abstract ideas.

Definition: In a way that relates to or resembles a symphony, often involving harmony and orchestration.

Example: The orchestra played symphonically, creating a rich and layered sound that filled the concert hall.

Definition: In a way that is harmonious or pleasing to the ear, often used to describe music or sounds that blend well together.

Example: The orchestra played symphoniously, creating a beautiful and harmonious sound.

Definition: A person who takes part in a formal meeting or conference to discuss a particular topic.

Example: The symposiast shared valuable insights during the discussion on climate change.

Definition: The process where homologous chromosomes pair up during the first stage of cell division, specifically meiosis, allowing for genetic exchange.

Example: During synapsis, the chromosomes align closely together to exchange genetic material.

Definition: The condition of being joined or connected together, often used in a biological or anatomical context.

Example: In biology, syndesis refers to the binding of two structures, such as chromosomes, during cell division.

Definition: Describing something that is connected by a conjunction or serves to connect ideas or phrases in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence, the words are syndetic because they are linked by conjunctions like 'and' or 'but'.

Definition: The study of how different groups of living things interact with each other and their environment.

Example: Synecology helps scientists understand the relationships between various species in an ecosystem.

Definition: A type of grammatical construction where the agreement of words is based on meaning rather than strict grammatical rules, such as using a plural pronoun for a singular noun when the meaning suggests it.

Example: In the sentence 'If anyone calls, tell them I am out', the use of 'them' shows synesis because it refers to a singular person in a plural form.