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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)

an accessory or addition to something more important

Ex: The musician carefully stored her violin and its appurtenances in a sturdy case .
attire [noun]

the clothes that someone is wearing for a special occasion

Ex: The company ’s annual dinner is a black-tie event , so I ’ll need to rent a tuxedo as my attire for the evening .
ballast [noun]

a heavy substance placed in a ship's hull or an airship's tanks to lower its center of gravity and counteract unwanted tilting, rolling, or drifting

Ex: The passenger ferry adjusted its ballast water before docking to maintain an even keel .
brocade [noun]

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

Ex: The queen 's throne was upholstered in regal brocade .
brooch [noun]

a decorative ornament, often metal set with gems or enamel, fastened to clothing by a hinged pin and catch

Ex: He wore a silver thistle brooch to honor his Scottish heritage .
cauldron [noun]

a large pot, often made of metal and equipped with handles, used for boiling liquids like water or soup

Ex: The villagers gathered around the cauldron during the harvest festival to enjoy a communal soup .
carafe [noun]

a glass vessel, typically with a wide body and narrow neck, used for serving wine, water, or juice without a stopper

Ex: At brunch , the hostess offered orange juice from a tall glass carafe .
raiment [noun]

clothing or garments, especially when considered in terms of fashion or formal attire

Ex: In her wardrobe , there was a vast array of raiment , ranging from casual to formal attire .
dais [noun]

a low platform at the front of a room, hall, or stage on which speakers or honored guests stand, sit, or are displayed

Ex: Photographers clustered around the dais as the award recipient posed with her trophy .
damask [noun]

a rich, durable cloth woven so that the design appears on both sides, traditionally used for fine apparel and home furnishings

Ex: Upholsterers favored woolen damask for its resilience and subtle sheen .
edifice [noun]

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

Ex: The library was an impressive edifice of knowledge and learning .
veneer [noun]

a thin layer of wood that is applied to the surface of a less expensive wood to improve its appearance or durability

Ex: The dresser 's veneer had worn off after years of use .
carillon [noun]

a musical installation composed of multiple tuned bells, typically arranged in a tower and sounded via a clavier or automated mechanism

Ex: The city council commissioned a carillon of bronze bells to commemorate the centennial .
chassis [noun]

the frame of a vehicle that supports the body and other components

Ex: He upgraded the chassis with reinforced steel .
conduit [noun]

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

Ex: During the renovation , the team installed new conduits to accommodate the updated electrical and communication lines .
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
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Burdens & Afflictions Physical Conflict Termination & Renunciation Prohibition & Prevention
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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
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