READY FOR C2 - Unit 1 Flashcards

1
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a system of secret voting

A

BALLOT

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2
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(of actions) having no effect or achieving nothing

A

FUTILE

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3
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of or belonging to a town or city

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MUNICIPAL

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4
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something that happens or is done over a period of time without a break

A

STREAK

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5
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praising yourself and what you have done

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BOASTFUL

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6
Q

Provide a …………… to success.

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SPRINGBOARD

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7
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What is a SPRINGBOARD ?

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something that provides you either with the opportunity to follow a particular plan of action, or the encouragement that is needed to make it successful

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8
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existing as a natural or basic part of something

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INHERENT

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9
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to start thinking or talking about a different subject from the one you should be giving attention to

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STRAY FROM

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10
Q

to spend a lot of money on buying goods, especially expensive goods

A

SPLURGE

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11
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dependability

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CONSISTENCY

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12
Q

launch oneself

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SPRING INTO ACTION

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13
Q

abusive

A

TOXIC

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14
Q

immoderate

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SELF-INDULGENT

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15
Q

How does sb behave in a goblin mode?

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In a lazy, greedy and self-ndulgent manner.

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