Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A legal decision that someone is not guilty of a crime, meaning they are cleared of the charges against them.

Example: The jury's acquittal of the defendant surprised many in the courtroom.

Definition: A person who frees someone from blame or responsibility, especially in a legal context.

Example: The acquitter was praised for their fair judgment in the case.

Definition: A small, ancient organic fossil that is not soluble in acid and cannot be easily classified. These fossils come from one-celled marine organisms and are believed to be some of the earliest forms of complex life.

Example: The study of acritarchs provides valuable insights into the evolution of early life on Earth.

Definition: In a manner that relates to or involves the use of abbreviations formed from the initial letters of a series of words.

Example: The organization was acronymically known as NASA, which stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Definition: Referring to a process or growth that starts at the bottom and moves upward toward the top, often used to describe how certain plant parts develop.

Example: The acropetal arrangement of leaves allows the plant to grow more efficiently towards the light.

Definition: In a way that relates to or is caused by light, especially ultraviolet light, which can cause chemical reactions.

Example: The light was filtered actinically to enhance the chemical reactions.

Definition: A property of radiation that causes chemical changes, especially in the presence of light.

Example: The actinism of sunlight is essential for photosynthesis in plants.

Definition: Relating to or resembling a star-like shape, often used to describe certain marine animals or structures that have a radial symmetry.

Example: The actinoid structure of the sea star allows it to capture prey effectively.

Definition: Describing a shape that can be divided into equal parts from the center, like certain flowers or starfish, where each part looks the same.

Example: The actinomorphic flowers of the tulip are beautiful and symmetrical.

Definition: Related to the work of professionals who analyze financial risks using mathematics and statistics, often focusing on areas like life insurance and pensions.

Example: The actuarial analysis provided insights into the insurance policy's risk factors.