Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: Relating to literature that is written for artistic enjoyment rather than for practical or informational purposes.

Example: The author's belletristic style captivated readers with its beauty and elegance.

Definition: Having a kind or charitable nature; doing good or helping others.

Example: The benefic actions of the volunteers made a significant difference in the community.

Definition: The quality of being kind, gentle, and not harmful; a state of showing goodwill or favor.

Example: Her benignity towards the children made her a beloved teacher.

Definition: To give or leave personal property to someone through a will after one's death.

Example: She decided to bequeath her jewelry to her daughter.

Definition: The act of giving or leaving personal property to someone through a will after one's death.

Example: In her will, she included a bequeathal of her jewelry to her daughter.

Definition: To make someone or something behave in a cruel or savage way, or to depict them as an animal.

Example: The harsh conditions of the prison seemed to bestialize the inmates over time.

Definition: To scatter or spread things over a surface, so that they cover it or lie around in a disordered way.

Example: The crowd bestrewed the streets with confetti after the parade.

Definition: Related to the list of books and other sources used in research or writing.

Example: The bibliographical section of the paper included all the sources cited by the author.

Definition: A list of books, articles, and other written works that are related to a specific subject or by a particular author.

Example: The student included a bibliography at the end of her research paper to show all the sources she used.

Definition: An excessive devotion to the Bible or a literal interpretation of it, often to the point of idolizing it. It can also refer to an extreme love or concern for books in general.

Example: His bibliolatry was evident in the way he treated every book as sacred.