Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A relationship or connection between people who are related by blood or share a common ancestry.

Example: The cognation between the two families was evident during the reunion.

Definition: Able to be known or recognized; something that can be perceived or understood.

Example: The evidence presented in court was cognizable and could be used to support the case.

Definition: Relating to a surname or family name.

Example: In some cultures, the cognominal tradition is very important for family identity.

Definition: A person or thing that has the same name as another; a namesake.

Example: She named her daughter after her grandmother, making her a cognominal of the family.

Definition: A person who has expert knowledge or refined taste in a specific area, often related to art, food, or culture.

Example: As a cognoscente of fine wines, she could easily identify the subtle flavors in each glass.

Definition: Able to be understood or known; something that can be recognized or identified.

Example: The concept of justice is cognoscible through careful study and reflection.

Definition: A person who shares the inheritance of an estate with one or more others.

Example: After their father's passing, the siblings became coheirs to the family fortune.

Definition: A device that detects radio waves, commonly used in early radio receivers, which improves its ability to conduct electricity when high-frequency current passes through it.

Example: The coherer was an essential component in the first radio communication systems.

Definition: Describing a material or substance made up of particles that do not stick together or bond.

Example: The cohesionless sand shifted easily underfoot, making it difficult to walk on.

Definition: Relating to a large order of insects known as beetles, which have hard forewings and are characterized by their chewing mouthparts.

Example: The coleopteran species in this region are known for their vibrant colors and diverse habitats.

Definition: A type of insect that belongs to the order Coleoptera, which includes beetles and is known for having hard front wings that protect their softer hind wings.

Example: The coleopteran species in the garden are essential for pollination.

Definition: A person who studies or specializes in beetles, which are a type of insect.

Example: The coleopterist spent hours observing the different species of beetles in the forest.