C1 collections Flashcards
(30 cards)
What does it mean to ‘meet a deadline’?
We must meet the deadline for the final report.
Finish on time
Meeting deadlines is crucial in professional and academic settings.
What is the meaning of ‘face criticism’?
The minister faced criticism over the new law.
Be criticised
Facing criticism can lead to personal growth or improvements.
Define ‘voice concern’.
Parents voiced concern about school safety
Express worry
Voicing concern is important in discussions to address issues.
What does ‘gain insight into’ mean?
The book helped me gain insight into her life
Understand deeply
Gaining insight can enhance decision-making and problem-solving.
What is meant by ‘reach a verdict’?
The jury reached a verdict after three days
Make a decision (in court)
Reaching a verdict is a critical part of judicial processes.
What does it mean to ‘overcome an obstacle’?
He overcame many obstacles to succeed.
Deal with a difficulty
Overcoming obstacles is essential for personal and professional success.
Define ‘address an issue’.
The company failed to address the issue
Deal with a problem
Addressing issues promptly can prevent escalation.
What does it mean to ‘draw a conclusion’?
You shouldn’t draw conclusions too quickly.
Decide after thinking
Drawing conclusions is a key component of critical thinking.
Fill in the blank: To stay safe, one should _______.
Tourists should take precautions in remote areas
Take precautions
Taking precautions is vital in risk management.
What does it mean to ‘spark controversy’?
The film sparked controversy due to its subject
Cause strong disagreement
Controversial topics often lead to heated discussions.
What does ‘set a precedent’ mean?
The ruling set a precedent for future cases.
Establish a standard for future decisions
Setting precedents can influence future legal or organizational decisions.
Define ‘voice an opinion’.
She voiced her opinion during the meeting.
Express a view
Voicing opinions can contribute to discussions and debates.
What does it mean to ‘make progress’?
Move forward or improve
Making progress is often a goal in various endeavors.
Fill in the blank: To accept something difficult, one must _______.
Come to terms with
Coming to terms with challenges is part of emotional resilience.
What does ‘conduct research’ mean?
They conducted research on climate change.
Carry out a study or investigation
Conducting research is essential for acquiring new knowledge.
What does it mean to ‘cause confusion’?
Lead to misunderstanding
Clear communication helps avoid causing confusion.
Define ‘keep a promise’.
Do what you said you would
Keeping promises builds trust in relationships.
What does ‘launch an initiative’ mean?
Start a new plan or project
Launching initiatives can drive change within organizations.
What does it mean to ‘run a campaign’?
Organize a series of actions
Running campaigns is common in political and marketing contexts.
Fill in the blank: To fail to understand the main idea is to _______.
Miss the point
Missing the point can lead to misunderstandings in discussions.
What does ‘break the news’ mean?
Tell someone important news
Breaking news often requires sensitivity and tact.
What does it mean to ‘draw a distinction’?
Show how things are different
Drawing distinctions is important for clarity in arguments.
Define ‘file a complaint’.
Submit a formal accusation
Filing complaints is a way to address grievances.
What does ‘hold a position’ mean?
Have a job or responsibility
Holding a position often comes with specific duties and expectations.
