Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: Something that cannot be continued or maintained over time without causing harm to the environment or society.

Example: The company's practices are considered unsustainable because they deplete natural resources.

Definition: To learn new skills or improve existing ones, often to enhance job performance or adapt to changes in the workplace.

Example: Many employees choose to upskill to stay competitive in their careers.

Definition: This term describes something that is connected to uranium, particularly when it has a lower valence than other compounds of uranium.

Example: The chemist studied the properties of uranous compounds in the laboratory.

Definition: Relating to a group of marine animals that have a notochord at some stage of their life cycle, typically including tunicates.

Example: The urochordate species are fascinating due to their unique life cycle.

Definition: A type of marine animal that belongs to the subphylum Urochordata, commonly known as tunicates, which have a simple body structure and are often found attached to surfaces in the ocean.

Example: The urochordate is an interesting creature that plays a role in the marine ecosystem.

Definition: Describing a condition that involves the presence of hives on the skin, often causing itching or irritation.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with an urticate rash after the allergic reaction.

Definition: To cause a stinging or itching feeling on the skin.

Example: The plant can urticate if you touch it without protection.

Definition: To sting or whip someone with nettles or to cause a stinging sensation similar to that of nettles.

Example: The plant can urticate the skin if touched carelessly.

Definition: Relating to the practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.

Example: The bank offered usurious rates that made it difficult for borrowers to repay their loans.

Definition: In a way that involves taking advantage of someone by charging excessively high interest rates on loans.

Example: The lender acted usuriously, demanding an outrageous interest rate that the borrower could not afford.

Definition: The act of taking control or power that does not belong to you, often in a wrongful or illegal way.

Example: The usurpation of the throne led to a civil war in the kingdom.

Definition: A belief or theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or utility for the greatest number of people.

Example: Utilitarianism is often discussed in philosophy classes as a way to evaluate moral decisions.

Definition: The beliefs or ideas about a perfect society that is often unrealistic or impractical.

Example: Many writers have explored the concept of utopianism in their works, imagining ideal societies.