cae exam vocab Flashcards
Very strong, freezing winds
Biting cold gales
Warm and pleasant nights.
Balmy evenings
o spend a lot of money unwillingly.
To fork out a fortune
Long-lasting and strong.
Durable
In contrast to what was before
Whereas now
A danger or risk.
Threat
Making you think deeply.
thought-provoking
Extremely exaggerated finish.
Wildly over-dramatic at the end
Far too much or excessive.
Way over the top
To make something seem bigger or more important than it is.
Exaggerate
In a way that deserves praise.
Admirably
Not willing or hesitant.
Reluctant
Beliefs or principles shared by everyone.
Universal values
Effort leads to success.
Hard work pays off
A direct conflict or disagreement.
Confrontation
The teenage years or growing up phase.
Adolescence
very high or very great
TOWERING
area has a lot of green, healthy plants, grass, and trees
lush
causing you to feel great respect or admiration, amazing
awe-inspiring, spectacular
known or talked about by many people; famous.
renowned
very popular among travelers
a renowned destination for adventurers
a piece of grassland, especially one used for hay.
meadow
full of excitement and energy
vibrant
used to emphasize a situation, quality, or type of behaviour
BE NOTHING SHORT OF
unforgettable
memorable
This means the story keeps you on the edge of your seat, making you feel nervous or excited because you don’t know what will happen next.
intense suspense
This means the series shows or critiques problems in society, like inequality, poverty, or unfair systems.
Social Commentary
interested and excited about something because they don’t know what’s going to happen.
edge-of-your-seat experience
To wake up or become aware again after being unconscious.
Regain consciousness
To feel doubt or concern about something.
To have misgivings:
