CPE Academic Vocabulary and Register 3

Question 1

What does 'commensurate' mean in formal CPE English?

Accepted Answer

Corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate

Answer

'Commensurate' describes something that is in appropriate proportion or corresponds in degree to something else.

Question 2

In CPE academic vocabulary, what does 'dichotomy' mean?

Accepted Answer

A division into two contrasting or opposing groups or ideas

Answer

A dichotomy refers to a division of something into two mutually exclusive or sharply contrasting categories.

Question 3

What is the meaning of 'ephemeral' in CPE reading and vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

Lasting for only a short time; transitory

Answer

'Ephemeral' describes things that last for only a very short time and disappear quickly.

Question 4

What does 'proliferate' mean in a CPE-level academic text?

Accepted Answer

To increase rapidly in number; to spread widely

Answer

'Proliferate' means to increase rapidly in number and spread widely, often used to describe ideas, technologies, or organisms.

Question 5

In formal CPE English, what does 'alleviate' mean?

Accepted Answer

To make a problem or suffering less severe

Answer

'Alleviate' means to partially reduce or ease pain, a problem, or difficulty, though not necessarily eliminate it.

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