CPE 2 Flashcards
admittedly
As has been or must be admitted
embarking
Begin a journey
pattern
a particular way in which something is done or organized, or in which something happens
injustice(s)
(an example of) a situation in which there is no fairness and justice
drama
excitement and strong interest produced by an unexpected or surprising event or situation
attribute something to someone/something
to think that someone or something has a particular quality or feature
elemental
- showing the strong power of nature
- basic or most simple, but strong
keep tabs on something/someone
to watch something or someone carefully
lurk
(of an unpleasant feeling or quality) to exist although it is not always noticeable
strip sb/sth of sth
to take something away from someone, sometimes in a way that seems unfair or dishonest
synthesis
the act of combining different ideas or things to make a whole that is new and different from the items considered separately
photosynthesis
quá trình quang hợp
signpost
to show the direction of something on a signpost
rite of passage
lễ trưởng thành
wallow in sth
to allow yourself to enjoy something completely differently
lad
young man, boy
ape
to copy something or someone badly and unsuccessfully
stem
to stop sth unwanted from spreading or increasing
enclosure
an area surrounded by fences or walls
sinuous
nook
a small space that is hidden or partly sheltered
jumble
an untidy and confused mixture of things, feelings or ideas
