Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Connection & Joining

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)

a connection between a person, group, or organization and another entity, often involving membership, support, or shared identity

Ex: Their company has a long-standing affiliation with the local chamber of commerce .
affinity [noun]

a strong and natural liking or sympathy toward someone or something

Ex: Despite their different backgrounds , they formed a strong affinity through their shared experiences .
allure [noun]

the quality of attracting someone by being fascinating and glamorous

Ex: He could n't resist the allure of adventure in far-off lands .
amalgam [noun]

a combination or blend of different things

Ex: The fresh sound of their music results from an amalgam of jazz and rock influences .

to combine different things, often diverse elements, into a single, unified whole

Ex: The artist 's painting skillfully amalgamated different styles , resulting in a visually stunning masterpiece .
to annex [verb]

to attach a document to another, especially in formal or legal writings

Ex: In the contract , they decided to annex the updated terms and conditions .

to fix or connect one object to another so that it hangs from or is joined to it

Ex: A small tag was appended to each item for identification .

to bring separate elements together so they form an organized, harmonious, or unified result

Ex: A skilled designer can cohere diverse styles into a single theme .

to arrange things in the proper format or order

Ex: The secretary will collate the documents before the meeting starts .

the process of putting pages, documents, or other items into the correct numerical, logical, or sequential order

Ex: The secretary spent the morning on the collation of training materials .

to connect or join multiple items, events, or ideas so that they form a continuous sequence

Ex: The author concatenated different stories into one cohesive narrative .
concerted [adjective]

carried out jointly by multiple individuals or groups

Ex: The government launched a concerted crackdown on organized crime in the city , involving multiple law enforcement agencies .

to collect, combine, or cluster separate things into one body or unit

Ex: The snow conglomerated into large icy chunks .

a group or whole formed by gathering many different, often unrelated, items, ideas, or elements together

Ex: Her desk was covered in a conglomeration of books , papers , and gadgets .

to be in harmony with something in style, nature, purpose, or meaning

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to officially call people together for a meeting, assembly, or formal gathering

Ex: Leaders from across the country were convoked to discuss the treaty .
nexus [noun]

a closely connected group of people, things, or ideas

Ex: The ecosystem in the coral reef represents a delicate nexus of various organisms , each playing a crucial role in maintaining its balance .

to include something within a larger category or idea

Ex: The concept of human rights subsumes principles such as equality , dignity , and freedom .
to clasp [verb]

to grip or hold tightly with one's hand

Ex: The knight clasps the hilt of his sword , ready for the impending battle .

a mutual relationship between things, where one tends to influence the other

Ex: The study found a correlation between urban green spaces and lower stress levels .

(of ideas, feelings, or groups) to take definite form

Ex: Their vague ideas congealed into a detailed proposal .
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
Declaration & Appeal Casual & Annoying Talk Linguistic Terms & Sayings Styles & Qualities of Speech
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
Additions & Attachments Animals & Biology Finance & Valuables Tools & Equipment
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