Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Conceptual Extremes

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antithesis [noun]

the direct opposite or contrasting counterpart to something

Ex: Throughout his career , Dostoyevsky explored psychological antitheses like good vs evil , faith vs doubt .

apotheosis [noun]

the most flawless version of something

Ex: The artist ’s apotheosis was the masterpiece that earned him international recognition .

adverse [adjective]

moving in an opposing direction

Ex: Marathon runners battled adverse crosswinds along the exposed coastal stretch .

acme [noun]

the highest point in development or achievement

Ex: After years of training , scaling Everest was the mountaineer 's acme .

paragon [noun]

a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality or trait

Ex: She 's a paragon of kindness , always helping those in need .

nadir [noun]

the moment in which a situation or life is at its lowest or worst

Ex: She realized she was at her emotional nadir after the breakup .

epitome [noun]

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

Ex: The mountains provided the epitome of natural unspoiled beauty and serenity .

zenith [noun]

a period during which someone or something reaches their most successful point

Ex: The company ’s profits soared to their zenith during the economic boom .

ineffable [adjective]

so intense that it cannot be adequately expressed in words

Ex: The sunset painted the canyon walls in hues of orange and purple beyond any ineffable beauty he 'd imagined .

quintessence [noun]

a perfect exemplar of a particular type or class

Ex: In her performance , the actress delivered the quintessence of tragic vulnerability .

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
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