Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: The process of removing someone or something from their natural environment or cultural roots.

Example: The deracination of the community led to a loss of cultural identity.

Definition: Relating to the process of forming new words or forms from existing ones.

Example: In linguistics, derivational morphemes change the meaning or grammatical category of a word.

Definition: To remove the sacred or religious meaning from something.

Example: The new policy aimed to desacralize certain traditional practices that were no longer relevant.

Definition: A thing that is desired or wanted, often considered essential or necessary.

Example: The new policy aims to address the main desideratum of improving employee satisfaction.

Definition: Relating to something that is intended to be used on a desk or table, such as a computer or telephone.

Example: I prefer using a desktop computer for my work because it has a larger screen.

Definition: The surface of a desk or the main screen area of a computer where icons and windows are displayed.

Example: I organized my files on the desktop of my computer.

Definition: A person or thing that causes destruction or emptiness in a place or situation.

Example: The desolater left the once vibrant town in ruins.

Definition: A type of government where one person has complete control and power over the state, often in a cruel or oppressive way.

Example: The country suffered under despotism for many years before the people fought for their freedom.

Definition: A condition where something is no longer used or active.

Example: The old factory fell into desuetude after the new one was built.

Definition: Able to be decided, limited, or fixed in some way.

Example: The project has a determinable end date based on the completion of the tasks.

Definition: The quality of being clear and definite, not vague or uncertain.

Example: The determinateness of her answer made it easy for everyone to understand her point of view.