Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - History & Antiquity

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
antediluvian [adjective]

connected to the time before the biblical flood described in the story of Noah

Ex: The museum displayed artifacts from antediluvian cultures .
antiquated [adjective]

no longer useful, accepted, or relevant to modern times

Ex: His antiquated views on gender roles were no longer relevant in today 's society .
antique [adjective]

outdated and belonging to an earlier time and no longer relevant or efficient

Ex: They replaced the antique machinery that was slowing down production .

the historical period before the Middle Ages, especially before the sixth century when Greeks and Romans were the most prosperous

Ex: The art and architecture of antiquity , such as the Parthenon in Athens and the Colosseum in Rome , continue to inspire awe and admiration today .
atavism [noun]

an ancestral or ancient trait, feeling, outlook, activity, etc. that modern humans revert to

Ex: His fear of the dark felt like an atavism , a remnant of early human survival instincts .
primordial [adjective]

belonging to the beginning of time

Ex: The primordial instincts of survival are deeply rooted in the human psyche .
anachronistic [adjective]

belonging to a time period different from the one it is in, often seen as out of place in the current era

Ex: The knight wearing a wristwatch was clearly anachronistic .
atavistic [adjective]

showing traits or behaviors that resemble those of distant ancestors, often primitive or ancient in nature

Ex: Her fear of the dark seemed almost atavistic .
passe [adjective]

outdated, or no longer in style

Ex:

something occurring at a time when it could not have existed or happened

Ex: That law was cited centuries before it was written , an obvious anachronism .
annals [noun]

a historical record that lists events in the order they happened, year by year

Ex: The discovery was noted in the annals of science .

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

Ex: She read a chronicle of the city ’s development over the last century .
aboriginal [adjective]

(of things or beings) existed in a particular region from the very beginning

Ex: Archaeologists unearthed tools that offer insights into the aboriginal technology of the prehistoric era .
vestige [noun]

a minor remaining part or trace of something that is no longer present in full

Ex: The abandoned house still contained a few vestiges of the family that once lived there .
Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
Deceitful Qualities & Roles Deception & Corruption Moral Corruption & Wickedness Ailments & Injuries
Treatments & Remedies The Body & Its State Criticism & Censure Sadness, Regret & Apathy
Fear, Anxiety & Weakness Generosity, Kindness & Composure Skill & Wisdom Friendliness & Good Nature
Vigor & Fortitude Favorable States & Qualities Honesty & Integrity Nature & Environment
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Religion & Morality Magic & The Supernatural Time & Duration History & Antiquity
Legal Matters Improvement Foolishness & Folly Hostility, Temper & Aggression
Arrogance & Haughtiness Obstinacy & Stubbornness Social Roles & Archetypes Professions & Roles
Politics & Social Structure Science Hostile Actions Low Quality & Worthlessness
Burdens & Afflictions Physical Conflict Termination & Renunciation Prohibition & Prevention
Weakening & Decline Confusion & Obscurity Connection & Joining Warfare
Abundance & Proliferation Arts & Literature Spoilage Strong Emotional States
Color, Light & Visual Patterns Form, Texture & Structure Suitability & Appropriateness Approval & Agreement
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Cognition & Understanding Caution, Judgment & Awareness Sound & Noise Movement
Physical Descriptions Landforms Objects & Materials Ceremonies & Revelry
Creation & Causation Argument & Disparagement Agriculture & Food Unconventional States
Family & Marriage Dwelling & Inhabiting Scent & Flavor Conceptual Extremes
Similarity & Difference