Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of beetles, which are insects belonging to the order Coleoptera.

Example: The coleopterous species in the garden are known for their hard shells and diverse colors.

Definition: A protective covering that surrounds the shoot tip and the first leaves of certain plants, especially grasses.

Example: The coleoptile helps protect the young shoot as it grows through the soil.

Definition: A type of virus that specifically infects and replicates within the bacteria known as Escherichia coli.

Example: Researchers are studying coliphages to find new ways to combat bacterial infections.

Definition: A type of plant tissue that provides support, made up of living cells that are usually elongated and have walls that are thicker in some places than others.

Example: Collenchyma helps young stems and leaves to stay upright and flexible.

Definition: The occurrence of different grammatical categories together in a sentence or the creation of a general idea that links multiple facts.

Example: In linguistics, colligation helps us understand how different parts of speech work together in a sentence.

Definition: To appear together with other words in a specific way, often forming a common phrase or expression.

Example: In English, the word 'make' often collocates with 'a decision'.

Definition: To place words or phrases together in a way that is commonly accepted in a language.

Example: In English, we often collocate certain adjectives with specific nouns, like 'strong coffee' or 'heavy rain'.

Definition: Relating to the way words are often used together in a language.

Example: In English, certain adjectives are collocational with specific nouns, like 'strong coffee' instead of 'powerful coffee'.

Definition: A note found at the end of a book that provides information about its publication, such as the publisher's name and the date of printing.

Example: The colophon at the end of the book revealed that it was printed in 2021 by a small local publisher.

Definition: A device used to measure the concentration of a substance in a solution by comparing its color to standard colors.

Example: The scientist used a colorimeter to analyze the concentration of the dye in the solution.

Definition: Relating to the use of colors or the effects of color in art, design, or music.

Example: The artist's coloristic approach made the painting vibrant and lively.