Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: The legal process of taking someone's property to satisfy a debt or obligation.

Example: The landlord used distraint to recover unpaid rent from the tenant.

Definition: Having two syllables in a word.

Example: The word 'happy' is disyllabic because it has two syllables.

Definition: A word that has two syllables.

Example: The word 'happy' is disyllabic because it has two syllables.

Definition: A word that has two separate sounds or beats, known as syllables.

Example: The word 'happy' is a disyllable because it has two syllables: 'hap' and 'py'.

Definition: Relating to a type of ancient Greek poem that expresses enthusiastic emotions, often in a passionate or wild manner.

Example: The speaker delivered a dithyrambic ode that captivated the audience with its fervor.

Definition: A type of ancient Greek poem or song that is usually sung in honor of Dionysus, often characterized by its passionate and enthusiastic style.

Example: The poet recited a dithyrambic that celebrated the beauty of nature and the joy of life.

Definition: This term describes a type of verb that can have two objects: one that receives the action directly and another that receives it indirectly.

Example: In the sentence 'She gave him a book', the verb 'gave' is ditransitive because it has both a direct object ('a book') and an indirect object ('him').

Definition: A type of verb that can take two objects, typically a direct object and an indirect object.

Example: In the sentence 'She gave him a book', 'gave' is a ditransitive verb because it has both a direct object ('a book') and an indirect object ('him').

Definition: The act of wandering away from a planned path or direction.

Example: His divagation from the main topic made the discussion confusing.

Definition: This word describes a substance that can form two bonds with other atoms or groups, often used in chemistry.

Example: In chemistry, a divalent ion can bond with two monovalent ions to form a stable compound.

Definition: The act or process of splitting or branching into different directions, often used to describe a divergence in opinions or ideas.

Example: The divarication of their views led to a heated debate.

Definition: A list of tasks or items that need to be completed, often used in legal contexts to refer to court cases or proceedings.

Example: The lawyer reviewed the docket to prepare for the upcoming court hearings.

Definition: To enter something into a list or record, especially in a legal context, such as a court calendar or proceedings.

Example: The lawyer decided to docket the case for the upcoming trial.

Definition: Connected to the highest level of academic degree, usually involving advanced study and research.

Example: She is pursuing a doctoral degree in psychology.