Cae Unit 3 Random 24

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grossly (adv)

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extremely, used in a critical way ◆ The recent claims about poor
teaching have been grossly exaggerated, although it’s clear
that there are some areas for improvement in schools.  gross (adj)

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reluctant (adj)

Back 2

hesitant, not keen to do sth
 reluctance (n), reluctantly (adv

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strategy (n)

Back 3

plan intended to achieve a particular purpose, often in the
context of business or war  strategic (adj), strategically (adv)

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outrageous (adj)

Back 4

very shocking and unacceptable
 outrage (n), outrageously (adv)

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spell (n)

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a period of time during which sth lasts, esp. weather or in a
particular job ◆ After a spell as an actress in her younger days,
Kylie Minogue has carved out a successful career for herself as a singer.

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negotiation (n)

Back 6

formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement
 negotiator (n), negotiate (v)

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deterioration (n)

Back 7

state of becoming worse
◆ Following the earthquake there was a serious deterioration in
standards of hygiene and medical services.  deteriorate (v)

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gerontologist (n)

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person who studies the process of people growing old  gerontology (n)

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smugly (adv)

Back 9

looking or feeling too pleased with yourself or sth you have done
or achieved ◆ ‘I got all ‘A’s.’ Ian announced smugly, knowing very
well that Rob would have struggled to pass a single exam.
 smugness (n), smug (adj)

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carry out (phr v)

Back 10

do sth, esp. tests, experiments or research

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project (v)

Back 11

present sb/sth in a particular way
◆ In her interview for a job as a babysitter, Lara tried to project
herself as reliable and caring.

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provoke (sb into doing sth) (v)

Back 12

do or say sth that annoys sb so that they react in an angry way
◆ The lawyer claimed that his client was provoked into fighting
by the defendant.

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prompt (sb into doing sth) (v)

Back 13

make sb decide to do sth, usu. because they think it is right
 prompt (n)

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incite (sb to do sth) (v)

Back 14

encourage sb to do sth violent, illegal or unpleasant, esp. by
making them angry or excited.  incitement (n)

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token (n)

Back 15

sth that is a symbol of a feeling, a fact or an event ◆ As a token of my
appreciation for your help, please accept this gift.

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blur (v)

Back 16

become less clear  blur (n), blurry (adj)

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in the pipeline (idm)

Back 17

being discussed, planned or prepared to happen or exist soon

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thunder (on) (v)

Back 18

communicate approval or disapproval loudly or impressively
 thunder (n)

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in layman’s terms (phr)

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in simple language ◆ I don’t really understand all this technical language. Can you put it into layman’s terms?

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flourish (v)

Back 20

develop quickly and be successful or common
◆ During the Second World War the black market flourished in many British cities.  flourish (n), flourishing (adj)

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hook up (phr v)

Back 21

connect sb/sth to a piece of equipment
◆ I went to see Mike in hospital today. He’s better, but he’s still hooked up to all those machines.

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likelihood (n)

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chance of sth happening ◆ Peter doesn’t have any qualifications
so there’s little likelihood of him getting a highly paid job.  likely (adj)
the chances are (that) (idm)
it is likely (that)

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inevitable (adj)

Back 23

that cannot be avoided or prevented
◆ Our neighbours always copy us so when we bought a new car it was inevitable that they would soon get one.
 the inevitable (n), inevitability (n), inevitably (adv)

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bound (to do/be sth) (adj)

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certain or likely to happen, do or be ◆ Could you answer the phone? It’s
bound to be Sally. She always calls this late.