Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A person who is skilled in the art of reasoning and argumentation, often focusing on the logical structure of discussions.

Example: The dialectician presented a compelling argument that challenged the opposing viewpoint.

Definition: Describing something that contains or produces diamonds.

Example: The diamondiferous region is known for its rich deposits of precious stones.

Definition: The quality of being transparent or allowing light to pass through.

Example: The diaphaneity of the glass allowed sunlight to fill the room.

Definition: A geological formation where a soft material, like salt or gypsum, pushes through harder rock layers above it, creating a dome-like shape.

Example: The diapir formed over millions of years as the salt layer pushed upward through the surrounding rock.

Definition: Relating to a group of reptiles that have two pairs of openings in their skulls, which includes crocodiles and some other reptiles.

Example: The diapsid lineage includes many modern reptiles and birds.

Definition: A type of reptile that has a skull with two pairs of openings on the sides, which includes animals like lizards, snakes, crocodiles, dinosaurs, and pterosaurs.

Example: The diapsid lineage includes many modern reptiles and birds.

Definition: Relating to a condition or predisposition that affects the body's response to disease or injury.

Example: The doctor explained that her diathetic condition made her more susceptible to certain illnesses.

Definition: A chemical compound made of two benzene rings connected to a furan ring, often used in chemical processes and can be toxic, especially in its chlorinated forms.

Example: Dibenzofuran is often studied for its environmental impact due to its toxicity.

Definition: A type of compound that has two carboxyl groups in its molecular structure.

Example: Citric acid is an example of a dicarboxylic acid that is found in citrus fruits.

Definition: Describing something that is divided into two distinct parts or categories.

Example: The study presented a dichotomous view of the issue, separating it into two opposing sides.

Definition: A property of certain materials that shows two different colors when viewed from different angles or under different conditions.

Example: The dichroism of the crystal was evident when it was rotated in the light.