Vocabulary Revision (Week 5) Flashcards
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to tag along with sb to sth
A
to accompany sb to sth (often without proper invitation)
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stage fright
A
nervousness before a performance
3
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to provide sb ___ sth
A
to provide sb with sth
4
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to ___ a lack of sth
A
to have a lack of sth
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to set about doing sth
A
to begin or start something
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pronouncement
A
formal announcement or declaration
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to reassure sb of sth
A
to give sb confidence or faith in sth
8
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to originate ___ sth
A
to originate in sth
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imperative (adj.)
A
absolutely necessary or urgent
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inconclusive
A
(as research, etc.) not decisive or final
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to ___ a problem ___ sth
A
to have a problem doing/with sth
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to flaunt sth
A
to show off something to impress others
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lavish
A
extravagant, luxurious, or over-the-top
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reticence
A
reluctance to speak or express oneself; the quality of being reserved
15
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to faze sb
A
to unsettle or disturb someone
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to ___ effort / to ___ an effort
A
to put in effort / to make an effort
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to resurge
A
to return or revive after a decline
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for care to ___ ___ sth
A
for care to go into sth
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to fade ___
A
to fade away
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to (just) about to do sth
A
to be (very) close to doing sth
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to take on sth
A
to accept a task or responsibility
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to find oneself doing sth
A
to be in a situation, often unintentionally
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knock-on effect
A
secondary, indirect consequence
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to reap sth
A
to harvest or obtain something
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notorious
famous for negative reasons; infamous
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to stand/stick ___ sb
to stand/stick by sb
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cutting edge
highly advanced, innovative, or pioneering
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a taste ___ sth
a taste in sth
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oppression
abuse of power to restrict others' freedom/rights/etc.
30
to play sth by ear
to act without a fixed plan; improvise
31
hitherto
up until now; previously
32
a tributary
a river or stream flowing into a larger body
33
trivial
of little importance or value
34
competency
a skill or qualification
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to take to sth
to start liking or becoming skilled at something
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to be driven by sth
to be motivated or propelled by something
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a thirst ___ sth
a thirst for sth
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strictly speaking
in the most accurate or specific sense
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to adopt sth
to make sth one's own
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to ___ no difference to sb
to make no difference to sb
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to come to terms with sth
accept or reconcile with something
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to ravage sth
to severely damage or devastate something
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a s___ illness
a severe illness
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to be in disbelief
to have difficulty accepting something as true
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competence
the ability to do something well
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to account ___ sth (= to explain sth)
to account for sth
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to sample sth
to try or test something briefly
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to be compared ___ sth
to be compared to sth
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antepenultimate
third to last in a sequence
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sartorial
related to fine clothing
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to r___ the benefits of sth
to reap the benefits of sth
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resurgent
continuing to revive after a period of inactivity
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backbreaking
physically demanding or exhausting
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steadfast
firm and unwavering
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historic
significant; important in history
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to set the bar (high/low)
to establish a standard or expectation (high/low)
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to run dry (to go dry)
to be depleted (as resource)
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to restore A to B
to return A to B (its original state)
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to bide time
to wait patiently
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to be detrimental to sth
to cause harm or damage to sth
61
jaded
lacking enthusiasm/excitement (due to overexposure)
62
paramount
most important; supreme
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uninterested
lacking interest
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to work towards sth
to make efforts or progress toward a goal
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to be good/bad ___ sb/sth
to be good/bad for sb/sth
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an e___ of access
an ease of access
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mundane
ordinary or dull
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fowl
a domesticated bird
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to crumble ___ sth
to crumble into sth
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to dissent
to disagree
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to tout sth
to promote or praise something enthusiastically
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a concession
a compromise or acknowledgment of the opponent in argument
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capture -> (n.)
captivity
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immediacy
urgency or directness
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indefatigable
persisting tirelessly
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to seem/appear (adj.) to sb
to give the impression of being (adj.) for sb
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to ___ notice of sth
to take notice of sth
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have no intention ___ ___ sth
have no intention of doing sth
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to have a brush with sth
to experience something briefly, often unpleasant
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to i___ coma/pain
to induce coma/pain
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to be lined up to do sth
to be scheduled to do something
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to ___ no mention of sth
to make no mention of sth
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to be h___ competitive
to be highly competitive
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to be intent on doing sth
to be determined to achieve something
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to resonate ___ sth
to resonate with sth
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emotional intelligence
the ability to understand and manage emotions in self and others
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a credential
a qualification or achievement proving ability
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to stick ___ sth
to stick with sth
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to have/get sth done
to arrange for sth to be done
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a harness
a device for securing or controlling
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to be on the point ___ ___ sth
to be on the point of doing sth (to be on the verge of doing sth)
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to boast sth
to proudly show sth; to be well known for sth
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to do sth ___ fear
to do sth out of fear
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a f___ claim
a false/frivolous claim
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quirky
unconventional or unusual (in a lighthearted way)
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in the same ballpark
approximately similar in amount or range
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a queue
a line or sequence of people waiting
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a stigma
a negative association
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to be outdated
to no longer be relevant or modern
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to be (highly) touted
to be considered (very) valuable
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unprecedented
never done or known before
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a standing ovation
audience's applause while standing, expressing great approval
103
enmeshed
tangled or deeply involved in something complicated
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to g___ interest
to generate interest
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to may/could/might well do/be sth
to be quite likely to do/be sth
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to ___ credit ___ sth (= to be acknowledged for sth)
to take credit for sth
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to have/get sb doing sth
to cause someone to begin doing something
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to keep track of sth
to monitor or maintain awareness of something
109
compulsive
uncontrollable or irresistible
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malicious
intending harm or evil
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just (adj.)
fair and morally right
112
to wallow in sth
to lie in water; to indulge in negative emotions (e.g. sadness)
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to surge
to rise suddenly or powerfully
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a shipwright
a person who builds or repairs ships
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to pull out all stops
to use maximum effort or resources
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a reign
a ruler's period of power
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to thrive ___ sth
to thrive on sth
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to falter
to hesitate, weaken, or lose momentum
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to deface sth
to damage sth's appearance
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to b___ witness to sth
to bear witness to sth
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to bring sth to sb's attention
to inform someone about something
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to have come a long way
to have made significant improvement or progress
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a setback
a problem or delay hindering progress
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a prerequisite
a requirement
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a premise
an assumption forming the basis of an argument
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a testimony ___ sth
a testimony to sth
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to seep into sth
to gradually enter or spread into something
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to be recognizable as sth
having a familiar or identifiable quality of sth
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to form an opinion about sth
to develop a judgment or view on something
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to query sb on sth
to ask someone about something
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a talent ___ sth
a talent for sth
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intrinsic
naturally belonging to something
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an imperative
a crucial or urgent requirement
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sb's chance ___ ___ sth
sb's chance of doing sth
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to liken A to B
compare A to B as being similar
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to point sth out
to highlight or draw attention to something
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"however (adj.) it may seem"
no matter how (adj.) it appears
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a dependant
someone financially reliant on another
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to date back to sth
to come from a specific past time
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detrimental
harmful or damaging
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to erode
to gradually wear away or diminish sth
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to be passable as sth
to be adequately or acceptably similar to sth
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penultimate
second to last in a sequence
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to gain ground
to make progress or advance
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to have had enough (of sth)
to no longer be able to tolerate or endure something
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to nag
to annoyingly complain repeatedly
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dynamic meditation
active meditation involving movement or activity
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jargon
specialized terms used by a specific group or profession
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a notion
an idea, belief, or concept
150
nagging
persistent and annoying
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to v___ deny sth
to vehemently deny sth
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to brag about sth
to talk proudly, often arrogantly, about sth
153
a shortcoming
fault, flaw, or weakness in someone or something
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to thrive on sth
to be successful or well thanks to sth; to enjoy sth greatly
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solidarity
unity or mutual support within a group
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to stray ___ sth
to stray from/away from sth
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an insistence ___ sth
an insistence on sth
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a reason ___ sth
a reason for sth / to do sth
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to do sth as a last resort
to do sth as a final option
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to turn up (show up) at sth
to appear or arrive at a place
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to stem ___ sth
to stem from sth
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a track record
history of achievements or past performance
163
an endeavor
a task that requires effort
164
to slip ___ ___ sth
to slip out of sth
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stationary
not moving
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to own up to sth
to admit responsibility for sth
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to lavish A with B
to generously give A an abundance of B
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a craze ___ sth
a craze for sth
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"for all we know"
"as far as we know"
170
fabrication
1. false or made-up information; 2. process of making something
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to retain sth
to keep sth or not lose sth
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eclectic
drawing from various sources
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a ballpark figure
an approximate estimate
174
inherent
naturally belonging to something
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"sb was ___ (blame) for sth"
"sb was to blame for sth"
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to come cheap
to be inexpensive or affordable
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to refrain from doing sth
to avoid or stop oneself from doing something
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an inducement
sth that leads to an action; a motivation to act
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to step into the spotlight
to gain public attention or focus
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to get sb to do sth
to persuade sb to do sth
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to yet to do sth
to not have done something yet
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to ___ care
to take care
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to fit in with sth
to blend harmoniously with something
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representational
depicting sth in reality
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to predate sth
to exist before something
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to be at ease
feel comfortable or relaxed
187
guerilla
irregular warfare or its fighter
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to imply sth
to suggest sth without stating directly
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to be devoted to sth
to be committed or dedicated to something
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infallible
incapable of being wrong
191
a museum p___
a museum piece
192
to be alleged to do/be sth
to be accused of wrongdoing, often without proof
193
to dredge sth up
to dig sth up (old memories, buried objects, etc.)
194
to be in the limelight
to be the focus of (public) attention
195
to compare A with/and B
to examine similarities and differences between A and B
196
tranquility
the state of being calm or peaceful
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to be representative of sth
to exemplify or symbolize something
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more often than not
usually
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a prey
an animal hunted by predators
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to dispel sth
to remove sth's effect
201
a brush with sth
a brief encounter or experience with sth
202
ordinary (neg.)
extraordinary
203
inhibited
restrained or unable to act freely
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to ___ an impression on sb
to make an impression on sb
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daunting
intimidating due to perceived difficulty
206
effectively
practically; in effect (only)
207
to ___ difficulty (in) doing sth
to have difficulty (in) doing sth
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to shrivel
to wither or become smaller and wrinkled
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to enclose sth
to surround or contain something
210
a lapse in sth
a temporary failure in the continuation of sth
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to entail sth
to involve or require something
212
to compliment sth
to praise something
213
to converge
to come together a single point and become one
214
a witness ___ sth
a witness to sth (as a person)
215
intricate
complex and detailed
216
a proposition
a statement or suggestion to be considered
217
to draw sth up
to create or prepare something as a draft
218
self-sufficient
independent and able to provide for oneself
219
hustle
busy and vigorous work
220
an understudy
a replacement apprentice performer
221
austere
simple, strict, or lacking luxury
222
to make a comeback
to regain success or popularity
223
to navigate an issue
to manage or deal with an issue
224
to c___ to an end
to come to an end
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to be hard-pressed ___ sth
to be hard-pressed to do sth / for sth
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to m___ a significant progress ___ sth
to make a significant progress in sth
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to complement sth
to enhance or complete something (complementary = free of charge)
228
a prospect of sb doing sth
likelihood of someone achieving something
229
to be recognized as sth
socially accepted as sth
230
to be enthralled ___ sth
to be enthralled by sth
231
subtleties
small, delicate details or nuances
232
for explanation to be ___
for explanation to be given
233
to have a knack for sth
to have natural skill in sth
234
justified
having a valid reason or explanation
235
to ___ sth into account (= to consider sth)
to take sth into account
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to adapt to sth
to change oneself to better fit into sth
237
enduring
lasting over time; persistent
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to cling to/onto sth
to hold on to sth; to not abandon sth
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to ___ the honour of ___ sth
to have the honour of doing sth
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to g___ a grounding/experience
to gain a grounding/experience
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a proof ___ sth
a proof of sth
242
alien
foreign, unfamiliar, or strange
243
to be e___/w___ convincing
to be entirely/wholly convincing
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to creep ___ sth
to creep into/up to sth
245
disinterested
neutral and unbiased
246
"I'd like ___ sth"
"I'd like to do sth"
247
fallible
capable of making mistakes
248
principal
most important
249
to be captivated ___ sth
to be captivated by sth
250
to be absorbed ___ sth
to be absorbed in sth
251
to popularise sth
to make sth popular
252
to do sth ___ the fear of sth
to do sth for the fear of sth
253
ingenuity
inventiveness and creativity
254
a hype ___ sth
a hype around sth
255
hackneyed
overused and unoriginal
256
to prepare ___ sth
to prepare for sth
257
unassailable
unable to be questioned
258
to own up to sth
to admit responsibility for sth
259
to pop into sth
to enter or visit briefly
260
solace
comfort or consolation in a time of distress
261
untapped
not yet utilized or exploited
262
at the expense of sth
by sacrificing sth
263
in contrast ___ sth
in contrast with sth
264
clamour (to clamour)
loud indistinct sound (usually of people)
265
stationery
writing materials and office supplies
266
to assent
to agree or approve
267
to take precedence over sth
to be more important than something else
268
to do sth on cue
to do something when required (even with little/no warning)
269
representative
typical or symbolic of something
270
tranquil
calm, peaceful, and serene
271
to harness sth
to control and utilize something (e.g. resource, power, etc.)
272
feasibility
possibility or practicality
273
a stint (a run)
a short, defined period of activity or work (e.g. a 10-year stint, one's first/second stint)
274
frivolous
lacking seriousness or authenticity
275
to buy into sth
to believe, support or participate in something
276
an interpretation ___ sth
an interpretation of sth
277
exhaustive
thorough and complete
278
to strut
to walk proudly or confidently
279
to compare A to B
to liken A to B
280
a deterrent to/against sth
something that discourages action or behavior
281
to be brought up
to be mentioned or raised
282
decimation
severe destruction or reduction of something
283
a dress rehearsal
near-final practice before a performance
284
to carry on doing sth
to continue performing or engaging in something
285
to be bound to do/be sth
to be certain to happen
286
to get one's teeth into sth
to tackle or engage deeply in something challenging
287
to keep sb on tenterhooks
to keep someone anxious or uncertain (= to keep sb on their toes/at the edge of their seat)
288
to go off
(as a phone/alarm) to ring
289
to be hard-pressed
to be pressured
290
revelation
surprising fact or discovery, often previously unknown
291
a principle
a fundamental belief or rule
292
salient
most noticeable or important
293
an adaptation of sth
a modified version of something (usually across format/platform/language/etc.)
294
to h___ invest in sth
to heavily invest in sth
295
evidence ___ sth
evidence of sth
296
a hypochondriac
a person excessively worried about their health
297
to ring a bell
to seem familiar or recognizable
298
a playwright
a person who writes plays
299
to crumble into sth
break apart or fall into sth
300
to dabble with sth
to try something casually or sporadically
301
a sedentary lifestyle
an inactive lifestyle with little physical activity
302
deafening
extremely loud or overwhelming in sound
303
to enumerate
to list or mention things one by one
304
discrepancy
an inconsistency between what is believed and what is real
305
catch-22
a contradictory situation with no clear solution, often in the system
306
to be associated ___ sth
to be associated with sth
307
stalwart
loyal and strong
308
ungrounded
lacking a basis or justification
309
questionable
possibly inappropriate
310
to brush through sth
to move through something with light resistance (as if a brush through hair)
311
mundane
ordinary, dull, or lacking excitement
312
to be symptomatic ___ sth
to be symptomatic of sth (to be a symptom of sth)
313
a remedy for sth
a solution or cure for something
314
a precedent
an earlier example that guides future actions
315
succinct
brief and clear
316
"only time will tell"
"it is uncertain"
317
a rein
a strap controlling a horse
318
a pet peeve
one's favourite subject of casual complaint
319
buoy
a floating marker in water
320
an intervention
an act of becoming involved to change an outcome
321
but for sth
except for sth
322
to get sth done
to ensure a task or work is completed
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to be conducive to sth
to help make something possible
324
to deliver ___ sth
to deliver sth
325
to stand to do/be sth
to be likely to do/be something
326
in turn (adv.)
consequently or as a result
327
___ the credit ___ sth (= thanks to sth)
to the credit of sth
328
vehemently
with intense resistance or insistence
329
"to name a few" (adv.)
(expression used to give examples)
330
in unison with sth
acting together harmoniously with sth
331
a pastime
a leisure activity or hobby
332
rare
uncommon due to being infrequently found
333
rambunctious
energetic, noisy, and difficult to control
334
for darkness to f___
for darkness to fall
335
straightforward
simple, clear, or easy to understand
336
to run on sth
to operate or function using something
337
to go through with sth
carry out or complete something, despite difficulty
338
to enable ___ sth
to enable sth
339
wilderness
uncultivated, natural area with minimal human presence
340
pervasive
spreading widely throughout an area or group
341
to lay sth out
to arrange or explain something (plans, etc.)
342
to fret
to worry or feel anxious
343
to find sth (adj.)
to view sth to have a quality of (adj.)
344
initiative / an initiative
ability to act independently / organized effort to achieve a goal
345
harnessing
act of utilizing or controlling something effectively
346
surmountable
able to be overcome or dealt with successfully
347
mediocre
of average quality; not good or bad
348
to counteract sth
to act against sth (a previous action) to neutralize its effect
349
to turn sth out
to produce or create something, often quickly
350
to the best of one's knowledge
as far as one knows
351
a marked rise in sth
a noticeable increase
352
to make for sth
to result in sth or to have the quality of sth
353
to concede
to acknowledge the opponent's point in argument
354
to stem from sth
originate from or be caused by something
355
to inquire/enquire about sth
to ask for information about sth
356
the minute sb does sth / has done sth
as soon as sb does sth / has done sth
357
to be a prerequisite for sth
be necessary before something can happen
358
surmountable (neg.)
insurmountable
359
prose
written language
360
emotional recall
reliving past emotions to enhance performance
361
to ___ harm to sb
to do/bring harm to sb
362
to r___ money/funds
to raise money/funds
363
scarce
rare due to low quantity available
364
to permeate sth
to spread through something completely
365
to be v___ against sth
to be vehemently against sth
366
precarious
unstable or risky
367
a curtain call
a performer’s final bow after a show
368
historical
related to past events
369
to be preoccupied ___ sth
to be preoccupied with sth
370
to change one's tune
to alter one's opinion or position (often drastically or unexpectedly)
371
to put sth forward/forth
to suggest or propose something (theory, proposal, etc.)
372
to allow ___ sth
to allow for sth
373
tatty
old, worn out or run down in appearance
374
inhibition
restraint or suppression of behavior
375
a preparation ___ sth
a preparation for sth
376
mediocrity
a quality of being average or lacking excellence
377
to have sb do sth
to instruct sb to do sth
378
to take off
(as progress) to become successful; (as an aeroplane) to achieve lift
379
to put up with sth
to tolerate or endure something unpleasant
380
to underact/overact
to perform with too little or too much emotion
381
to hark back to sth
to revisit or refer to sth from the past
382
to antagonize sb
to create hostility and annoyance in sb
383
to take up sth
to begin a new activity
384
proliferation
rapid increase or spread of something
385
to reach a wider audience
to connect with more diverse or numerous people
