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32 Cards in this Set
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Demonstrate |
Show Model |
Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing. These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working.
You need to demonstrate more self-control. We want to demonstrate our commitment to human rights. |
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Indistinct |
Unclear |
My memory of what happened next is indistinct.
His memory of the incident was somewhat indistinct. |
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Indiscrenibly |
in a way that is impossible to see or notice |
The path was almost indiscernible in the mist. |
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Peripheral |
not as important as other things or people in a particular activity, idea, or situation |
a diplomat who had a peripheral role in the negotiations Her involvement in the case was peripheral. |
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Discernible |
That can be recognized or understood |
There is often no discernible difference between rival brands. |
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Exotic |
unusual, from a foreign place
something that is exotic seems unusual and interesting because it is related to a foreign country – use this to show approval |
Exotic birds Exotic places |
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Grandeur |
The quality of being great and impressive in appearance |
The grandeur and simplicity of Roman architecture.
the grandeur of the mountains Delusions of grandeur |
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Remnant |
a small part of something that remains after the rest of it has been used, destroyed, or eaten |
The remnants of a meal stood on the table.
The woods are remnants of a huge forest which once covered the whole area. Many of the traditions are remnants of a time when most people worked on the land. |
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Spectator |
A person who is watching an event, especially a sports event |
Fishing is not really a spectator sport. What is the country's most popular spectator sport? |
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Venue |
A place where people meet for an organized event, for example a concert, sporting event or conference |
Please note the change of venue for this event. The band will be playing at 20 different venues on their UK tour. |
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Acknowledge |
to admit or accept that something is true or that a situation exists |
The family acknowledge the need for change.
He acknowledges that when he’s tired he gets bad-tempered. |
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Authority |
person with power or special knowledge. the power you have because of your official position. |
Only the president has the authority to declare war.
I need to speak to someone (in authority )(=who has a position of power). |
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The authorities |
an official organization or a government department that has the power to make decisions, and has particular responsibilities |
the local authority the San Diego Water Authority |
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under the authority of somebody
without somebody’s authority |
official permission to do something |
The attack took place under the authority of the UN Security Council.
No one may enter without my authority |
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have authority |
Teachers should have the authority to discipline their students. He has no authority over us anymore. |
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exercise/exert your authority (also wield authority formal) |
Use your authority |
In practice it’s very difficult for the president to exercise his authority. He was one of those people who want to wield authority over others. |
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abuse/misuse your authority |
use your authority in a bad way |
The mayor was accused of abusing his authority and taking bribes. |
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lose your authority |
He’s worried that he is losing his authority over the party. |
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lose your authority |
He’s worried that he is losing his authority over the party. |
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undermine/weaken somebody’s authority |
make someone’s authority weaker |
I wasn’t trying to undermine your authority. |
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Crucial |
Extremely important, because it will affect other things |
Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school. He wasn't there at the crucial moment (= when he was needed most). |
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deliberately |
intentionally, on purpose |
He deliberately upset her. I deliberately kept the letter short. Police believe the fire was started deliberately. |
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Engage |
To succeed in attracting and keeping somebody's attention and interest. To succeed in attracting and keeping somebody's attention and interest.
To employ somebody to do a particular job. |
It is a movie that engages both the mind and the eye.
He is currently engaged as a consultant. We will have to engage the services of a translator. |
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Industrious |
Hardworking |
An industrious student. She was surrounded by energetic, industrious people. |
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Intellectual |
related to thinking |
An intellectual novel. Intellectual curiosity. |
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Intellectual |
related to thinking |
An intellectual novel. Intellectual curiosity. |
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Merely |
Only used to emphasize how small or unimportant something or someone is 2.Just |
He’s merely a boy – you can’t expect him to understand. We’re merely good friends I wondered if the girl had meant more to him than being merely a casual friend. |
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Overwhelming |
Overpowering Overcome Very large |
an overwhelming sense of guilt She felt an overwhelming desire to hit him. She found the city quite overwhelming when she first arrived. There is overwhelming evidence that smoking damages your health. 2.An overwhelming majority of the members were against the idea. The proposal has been given overwhelming support. |
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Passive |
Not active |
He played a passive role in the relationship |
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Pastime |
a free-time activity |
Watching television now seems to be the most popular national pastime. |
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Rejuvenate |
to refresh, restore |
His new job seemed to rejuvenate him. Special creams to rejuvenate the skin. |
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Reluctant |
slow and unwilling |
She gave a reluctant smile Maddox was reluctant to talk about it Reluctantly, he agreed |
