Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: Describing a substance that absorbs moisture from the air and turns into a liquid or solution.

Example: The deliquescent salt slowly dissolved as it absorbed water from the humid air.

Definition: A musical note that lasts for a very short time, specifically one-thirtieth of a whole note, often represented by a specific symbol in sheet music.

Example: In the piece, the composer used a demisemiquaver to create a rapid, lively rhythm.

Definition: A creator or deity responsible for making the physical world, often seen as a source of evil or chaos in certain religious beliefs.

Example: In Gnostic beliefs, the demiurge is often depicted as a flawed creator who traps souls in the material world.

Definition: Related to a creator or a being responsible for the creation of the universe, often in philosophical or religious contexts.

Example: In some philosophical traditions, the demiurgic force is seen as the craftsman of the material world.

Definition: Relating to or resembling a devil; having qualities that are evil or fiendish.

Example: The movie featured a demoniac character who caused chaos and fear.

Definition: A person who is believed to be controlled by a demon or evil spirit.

Example: The villagers were afraid of the demoniac, thinking he was under the influence of dark forces.

Definition: Relating to or resembling a demon; having qualities that are evil or wicked.

Example: The movie featured a demoniacal character who caused chaos and fear.

Definition: Relating to a word that is formed from a noun or an adjective and is used to give a name or designation.

Example: The denominative form of the word helps to clarify its meaning in context.

Definition: A word that comes from a noun or an adjective, often used to describe a specific type of word formation.

Example: In linguistics, a denominative is often used to create verbs from nouns.

Definition: Related to the measurement of density, especially in scientific contexts where a densitometer is used to determine the concentration of substances.

Example: The densitometric analysis revealed the concentration of the solution was higher than expected.

Definition: Connected to or having to do with teeth.

Example: The dentary bone is important for understanding the structure of the jaw in many animals.

Definition: A bone in the lower jaw of vertebrates that holds the teeth.

Example: The dentary is an important part of the jaw structure in many animals.

Definition: Having small tooth-like projections or notches along an edge.

Example: The leaf had a denticulated margin, making it look jagged and interesting.