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CAE September 2024 > Vocabulary Revision > Flashcards

Vocabulary Revision Flashcards

1
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to switch sb on to sth

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To make someone interested in something.

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to figure sth out

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To solve or understand something.

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apprehensive

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Feeling anxious or fearful about something.

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muddled

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Confused or disorganized in thought.

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self-conscious

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Excessively aware of oneself; awkward or insecure.

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an eye-opener

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A surprising revelation or realization.

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to liaise with sb

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To communicate and cooperate with someone.

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affluent

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Wealthy; having a lot of money.

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to be on the point of sth

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To be close to sth. (= to be on the verge of sth)

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to be held up by sth

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Delayed or impeded by something.

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to get to grips with sth

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To understand and deal with something.

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a grasp of sth

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Understanding or comprehension of something.

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13
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a course requirement

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Mandatory condition for a course completion.

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14
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to make the best of sth

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Try to find the positive side of a bad situation.

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to snap sth up

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To quickly acquire or take advantage of something.

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to stand sb in good stead

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To prepare or benefit sb for the future.

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17
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from all walks of life

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From various backgrounds or professions.

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18
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part and parcel of sth

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Essential or integral part of something.

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19
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to crop up

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To appear unexpectedly or arise suddenly.

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to take exception to sth

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To object to something; be offended.

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to take sth in one’s stride

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To handle something calmly or effortlessly.

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22
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a workload

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Amount of work assigned to someone.

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to take one’s time doing/to do sth

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To proceed slowly and carefully without rush.

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to make time to do sth

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To create an opening in one’s schedule to do sth.

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25
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stubborn

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Unyielding; refusing to change one’s mind.

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26
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restless

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Unable to rest; fidgety or anxious.

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half-hearted

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Lacking enthusiasm or effort; indifferent.

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28
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to scrape through

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To barely succeed or pass something.

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29
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against the odds

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Despite difficulties or challenges faced.

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to shadow sb

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To follow and observe someone closely.

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ruthless

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Showing no pity or compassion; merciless.

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32
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innate

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Existing from birth; natural or inherent.

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a barrister

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A lawyer who represents clients in court. (<-> a solicitor)

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to chop and change

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Frequently change decisions or plans.

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for a change

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As something different or unusual

36
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to make for a nice change

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provides a refreshing or welcome difference

37
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to go out of one’s comfort zone

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Try unfamiliar or uncomfortable experiences.

38
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to identify with sth

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Relate or connect personally to something.

39
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to cram sth

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Fill or pack something quickly or tightly.

40
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to cram A with B

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Fill A completely with B.

41
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rough and ready

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Functional but lacking refinement.

42
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substantial

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Significant or considerable in amount.

43
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outwardly

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Appearing externally, not necessarily reflecting reality.

44
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to lump A in with B

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Group A together with B without distinction.

45
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to despise sth

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Feel intense dislike or disdain for something.

46
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to be disaffected by sth

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Feel unsatisfied with authority.

47
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to be fed up with sth

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Tired or annoyed by something repetitive.

48
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to see eye to eye with sb on sth

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Agree completely on something.

49
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to do as one is told

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Follow instructions or orders.

50
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to get one’s (own) way

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Achieve what one desires or insists on.

51
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to keep (oneself) to oneself

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Avoid socializing or sharing personal information.

52
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to rub sb (up) the wrong way

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To give a bad impression on sb.

53
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to do sth on a whim

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Act impulsively without much thought.

54
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to look up to sb

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Admire or respect someone greatly.

55
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to come across as sth

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Appear or seem a certain way to others.

56
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to take after sb

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To be similar to an older relative.

57
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to run in the family

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To be a shared quality in the family.

58
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high expectations

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Strong hopes or demands for achievement.

59
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to be committed to sth

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Dedicated or devoted to a cause or action.

60
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to commit to sth

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Promise or bind oneself to an obligation.

61
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to commit sth

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Carry out or execute an action, especially a crime.

62
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to be liable for sth

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Legally responsible for something.

63
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to go over old ground

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Revisit previously discussed topics or issues.

64
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to sneak

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Move or act stealthily or secretly.

65
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to astound sb

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Greatly surprise or shock someone.

66
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to snub sb

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Ignore or treat someone disrespectfully.

67
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to be caught unawares

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Taken by surprise or unexpectedly.

68
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to cotton on

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Begin to understand or realize something.

69
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to lurk

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Remain hidden or stay in a place secretly.

70
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to take notice of sth

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Pay attention to something.

71
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to make the best (out) of sth

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Handle a bad situation optimistically.

72
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to put sth into practice

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Apply a concept or plan in real situations.

73
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overpowered

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Defeated by a stronger force or influence.

74
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to take off

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Begin to succeed or gain popularity.

75
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to resort to sth

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Reluctantly choose an option without choice.

76
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to swear by sth

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Firmly believe in the effectiveness of something.

77
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to have every intention to do/of doing sth

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Fully determined or planned to act (usually unsuccessful).

78
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every so often

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Occasionally or at intervals.

79
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a nuclear family

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A household with parents and their children.

80
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a basic need

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Essential requirement for survival or well-being.

81
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immediate family

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Close relatives like parents, siblings, and children.

82
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extended family

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Relatives beyond the immediate family (e.g., cousins, aunts).

CAE September 2024 (4 decks)

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