READY FOR C2 - Unit 5 Flashcards
Who is wet behind the ears?
Somebody inexperienced
To hoax means to….
deceive
What is an adage?
a wise saying
To force someone to leave a position of power, job or place.
To oust!
What is a savvy reader?
The one having or showing practical knowledge and experience.
ENSCONCED means ….
Positioned safely or comfortably somewhere.
HACKNEYED means……
Said or used so often that it has become boring and has no meaning.
The quality of being true, honest, or accurate means …….
VERACITY
If you are aware of, or have thought about sth, then this is ……….
ON YOUR RADAR
DWARF sth means ……
make it seem small by comparison.
Something that will solve all problems is a ……
PANACEA
If you add proof to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information, then you …….
CORROBORATE
the income that a government or company receives regularly is a ……
REVENUE
What is ASPERSION?
a criticism, suggestion, or remark that damages another person’s reputation
A reaction of anger bcause of an unfair treatment :
INDIGNATION
A difficult or unlucky situation or event
ADVERSITY
To NUDGE sb means to ……..
URGE sb to do sth
Sth having little value or importance is ……..
TRIVIAL
If sth is TRIVIAL, it can also be ……….
INCONSEQUENTIAL
If you feel NUMB, ………
you are unable to feel any emotions or to think clearly, because you are so shocked or frightened you.
War can be a real IMPEDIMENT / PITFALL to progress
IMPEDIMENT
A PITFALL is sth you can………
FALL INTO
HITHERTO means
until now
To frighten or threaten sb to do sth against their will……..
INTIMIDATE
Sb easily deceived or tricked is
GUILLIBLE
