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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Additions & Attachments

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
adjunct
adjunct
[noun]

something added to something else support or enhancement, but not essential to its core function

Ex: The therapy served as an adjunct to medication. 
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adventitious
adventitious
[Adjective]

coming from an external source

Ex: His success was the result of adventitious circumstances rather than his own efforts. 
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ancillary
ancillary
[Adjective]

secondary or supplementary to something more important

Ex: The ancillary staff helped with the setup for the conference. 
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to annotate

to add notes that explain or comment on something, such as a text, document, or image

Ex: The student was instructed to annotate the historical document, highlighting key events and adding explanations. 
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auxiliary
auxiliary
[Adjective]

providing additional help or support

Ex: The auxiliary power generator kicked in during the blackout to provide electricity. 
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avocation
avocation
[noun]

a hobby pursued alongside one's main occupation, typically for enjoyment

Ex: Gardening is her avocation; she finds solace in tending to her plants. 
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extraneous
extraneous
[Adjective]

unnecessary or unrelated to the matter or subject at hand

Ex: The detective urged the witness to provide only relevant information and avoid including extraneous details that could confuse the investigation. 
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extrinsic
extrinsic
[Adjective]

originating from or caused by external factors

Ex: The damage was due to extrinsic forces, not internal flaws. 
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to interpolate

to insert words or material into a text, often in a way that alters or falsifies the original

Ex: The editor was accused of interpolating phrases into the original manuscript. 
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concomitant
concomitant
[Adjective]

simultaneously occurring with something else as it is either related to it or an outcome of it

Ex: With the rapid growth of the city came the concomitant challenges of increased traffic and infrastructure demands. 
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contingent
contingent
[Adjective]

depending on certain conditions or factors, making something possible to occur but not certain

Ex: The success of the project was contingent upon securing adequate funding. 
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addendum
addendum
[noun]

a section of additional material that is usually added at the end of a book

Ex: The book included an addendum with updated statistics on the topic. 
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