Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A clear, colorless liquid that is used in chemical reactions and was also used as a poisonous gas during World War I.

Example: Diphosgene was utilized as a chemical weapon in the trenches during the war.

Definition: To pronounce a vowel sound that starts as one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.

Example: In some dialects, speakers tend to diphthongize certain vowel sounds, making them sound more complex.

Definition: Having two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, which is typical in many organisms, including humans.

Example: Humans are diploid organisms because they have two sets of chromosomes in their cells.

Definition: A type of organism or cell that has two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

Example: Humans are diploid organisms because they have two sets of chromosomes in their cells.

Definition: The condition of having two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

Example: In humans, diploidy is the normal state for most cells, containing two sets of chromosomes.

Definition: A type of organism that has cells containing two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

Example: In many plants and animals, the diplont stage is the dominant form of the life cycle.

Definition: Referring to insects that have two wings, or to certain fruits and seeds that have wing-like parts.

Example: The dipterous insects, like flies and mosquitoes, are known for their unique flying abilities.

Definition: A piece of art made of two panels that are connected and often display related images or themes.

Example: The artist created a beautiful diptych that showcased the changing seasons.

Definition: Having the power to annul or invalidate something; decisive or conclusive.

Example: The diriment factors in the agreement made it impossible to proceed with the contract.

Definition: To declare that something is not valid or to reject it, especially in a legal context.

Example: The court decided to disaffirm the previous ruling due to new evidence.

Definition: The act of removing a lawyer from the bar association, which means they can no longer practice law, often due to misconduct or illegal actions.

Example: After the investigation, the lawyer faced disbarment for unethical behavior.