CPE Academic Vocabulary and Register 2

Question 1

What is the meaning of 'ambiguous' in academic English at CPE level?

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear in meaning

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Extremely clear and easy to understand

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Relating to both the left and right side equally

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Having a very strong and decisive meaning

Question 2

Which of the following best defines 'rhetoric' in the context of CPE language study?

Accepted Answer

The art of using language persuasively and effectively

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A type of mathematical formula

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A grammatical error involving word repetition

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A method of memorizing vocabulary lists

Question 3

In CPE vocabulary, what does 'contentious' mean?

Accepted Answer

Causing disagreement or controversy; likely to be disputed

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Widely agreed upon and uncontroversial

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Easy to understand and explain

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Related to satisfaction and contentment

Question 4

What does 'substantiate' mean in formal CPE written English?

Accepted Answer

To provide evidence or proof to support a claim

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To replace something with a substitute

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To reduce or minimize an argument

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To summarize briefly at the end

Question 5

What is the meaning of 'nuanced' in CPE academic and critical reading?

Accepted Answer

Involving subtle distinctions and complex shades of meaning

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Exaggerated and over-simplified

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Expressed in very simple, basic terms

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Borrowed from a foreign language

Question 6

Which of the following is the best definition of 'propensity' in CPE vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

A natural tendency or inclination to behave in a certain way

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A formal legal document or agreement

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An extreme dislike or aversion to something

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A technical term used only in science