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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Time & Duration

Learn advanced CPE vocabulary for time and duration, including periods, intervals, frequency, continuity, delay, permanence, and the passage or measurement of time.

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
to antecede

to happen or come before something else in a sequence, order, or arrangement

Ex: Dream analysis in psychotherapy seeks to understand what events may have anteceded troubling nightmares. 
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antecedent

something that comes before another in time

Ex: The steam engine was an important antecedent of modern trains. 
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belated
belated
[Adjective]

happening or arriving much later than it should have

Ex: He sent a belated birthday card after missing the celebration. 
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coeval
coeval
[Adjective]

existing or occurring in the same era

Ex: The fossils were coeval with the earliest human civilizations, dating back thousands of years. 
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ephemeral
ephemeral
[Adjective]

lasting or existing for a small amount of time

Ex: The joy of childhood is often described as ephemeral, fleeting away as one grows older. 
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extant
extant
[Adjective]

existing despite being extremely old

Ex: The museum houses an extant manuscript from the 15th century. 
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interregnum

a period between two reigns, governments, or leaderships when normal authority is absent

Ex: The country faced chaos during the interregnum between rulers. 
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inveterate
inveterate
[Adjective]

habitual, firmly established, and unlikely to change

Ex: Despite numerous attempts to quit smoking, John remained an inveterate smoker, unable to break the habit. 
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abiding
abiding
[Adjective]

enduring for a prolonged priod

Ex: He had an abiding interest in classical music that never waned over the years. 
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juncture
juncture
[noun]

a certain stage or point in an activity, a process, or a series of events, particularly important

Ex: At this critical juncture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize. 
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forthwith
forthwith
[Adverb]

without any hesitation or waiting, often used in legal or formal contexts

Ex: The council decided to take action forthwith in response to the complaint. 
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on the dot
on the dot
[phrase]

exactly at a time that is expected or decided upon

Ex: The train left at eight on the dot. 
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evanescent
evanescent
[Adjective]

fading out of existence, mind, or sight quickly

Ex: The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, with its vibrant colors vanishing as night fell. 
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incipient
incipient
[Adjective]

starting to develop, appear, or take place

Ex: They noticed the incipient signs of a conflict during the early stages of the project. 
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propinquity

the state of being near something or someone

Ex: The propinquity of their homes made it easy for them to spend time together frequently. 
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red-letter day

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

Ex: Before making a decision, you need to know how the land lies. 
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under the wire

completing or achieving something just before a deadline

Ex: We submitted the proposal under the wire, five minutes before the deadline. 
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truncated
truncated
[Adjective]

shortened in length or time, ending earlier than expected

Ex: The meeting was truncated due to a power outage. 
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bout
bout
[noun]

a short duration or episode during which a particular activity or event occurs

Ex: After a bout of heavy rain, the streets were flooded and traffic came to a standstill. 
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brevity
brevity
[noun]

the quality of being fleeting or short-lived

Ex: The brevity of the summer storm surprised everyone, as it ended almost as soon as it began. 
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nascent
nascent
[Adjective]

newly started or formed, and expected to further develop and grow

Ex: The startup is in its nascent stage but shows great potential for growth. 
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