CPE 1 Flashcards
stretch
the fact that something has gone past its usual limits
continuum
something that changes in character gradually or in very slight stages without any clear dividing points
conspicuously
in a way that is noticeable
condemn
to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons
undaunted
still determined and enthusiastic, despite problems or no success
make a leap into the unknown
making a significant decision and taking a risk.
go out on a limb
- State an opinion or take a position that is very different from most other people
- Be in a vulnerable or awkward position where you lack support from others.
on a whim
because of a sudden decision
accolade
praise and approval
diffident
shy and not confident of your abilities
rebranding exercise
a marketing strategy in which a new name, term, symbol, design, or combination thereof is created for an established brand.
easy on the eyes
attractive, visually appealing
as far back as
very long time ago
coas
to persuade sb to do sth by talking to them in a kind and gentel way
remedial
intended to correct something that is wrong or to improve a bad situation
eviscerate
to remove one or all of the organs from the inside of a body
indulgence
an occasion when you allow yourself to have something enjoyable, especially something that is not good for you, or something enjoyable that you allow yourself like this to happen
striking distance
close proximity or a short distance
look back on
to think abt sth in the past
virtuous
- having good moral qualities and behaviour
- thinks himself or herself morally better than other people
contempt
a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something
imposture
the act of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others
rigour
- the fact that people are made to follow rules in a very severe way
- the quality of being detailed, careful, and complete
prose
written language in its ordinary form rather than poetry
