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29 Cards in this Set
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inadvertently |
inadvertently /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜː.t ə nt.li/ /-ˈvɝː.t ̬ ə nt-/ adverb not intentionally He inadvertently deleted the file. inadvertent /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜː.t ə nt/ /-ˈvɝː.t ̬ ə nt/ adjective All authors need to be wary of inadvertent copying of other people's ideas. inadvertence /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜː.t ə n t s/ /-ˈvɝː.t ̬ ə n t s/ noun [ U ] |
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vigorous |
/ˈvɪg. ə r.əs/ /-ɚ-/ adjective 1. very forceful or energetic a vigorous debate There has been vigorous opposition to the proposals for a new road. He takes plenty of vigorous exercise. 2. healthy and strong Cutting the bush back in the autumn will help promote vigorous growth in the spring. vigorously /ˈvɪg. ə r.ə.sli/ /-ɚ-/ adverb |
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vigilant |
/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt/ adjective always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger Following the bomb scare at the airport, the staff have been warned to be extra vigilant. vigilantly /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt.li/ adverb |
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rudimentary |
/ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/, /-tri/ (US) /-tɚ-/ adjective formal |
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impulse |
/ˈɪm.pʌls/ noun WISH 1. [ C + to infinitive ] a sudden strong wish to do something I had this sudden impulse to shout out "Rubbish!" in the middle of her speech. 2. on (an) impulse because you suddenly want to, although you haven't planned to "I didn't know you were looking for some new shoes." "Oh, I wasn't - I just bought them on impulse."
noun SIGNAL 3. [ C ] a short electrical, radio or light signal which carries information or instructions between the parts of a system an electrical/nerve impulse
noun REASON 4. [ C usually singular ] formal something that is the force behind or reason for something else a creative/commercial impulse |
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impulse buying |
noun [ U ] when you buy something that you had not planned to buy, because you suddenly want it when you see it They display chocolates next to supermarket checkouts to encourage impulse buying.
impulse buy noun [ C ] something that you buy suddenly and without thinking carefully I hadn't intended to get one - it was an impulse buy. |
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diffuse |
/dɪˈfjuːs/ adjective SPREAD 1. spread out and not directed in one place a diffuse light The company has become large and diffuse.
/dɪˈfjuːs/ adjective NOT CLEAR 2. disapproving not clear or easy to understand a diffuse literary style
diffusely /dɪˈfjuː.sli/ adverb
diffuser , diffusor /dɪˈfjuː.zə r / /-zɚ/ noun [ C ] a device which is used to make light less direct, especially one used with a fluorescent light, or spreading heat across an area or surface
/dɪˈfjuːz/ verb [ I or T ] 1. to (cause something to) spread in many directions Television is a powerful means of diffusing knowledge. 2. to (cause a gas or liquid to) spread through or into a surrounding substance by mixing with it Oxygen diffuses from the lungs into the bloodstream. The drop of red dye diffused slowly in the water. |
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glaring |
/ˈgleə.rɪŋ/ /ˈgler.ɪŋ/ adjective OBVIOUS 1. describes something bad that is very obvious glaring errors a glaring injustice
2. shining too brightly glaring light glaring colours glaringly /ˈgleə.rɪŋ.li/ /ˈgler.ɪŋ-/ adverb glaringly obvious
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ecological |
/ˌiː.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.k ə l/ /-ˈlɑː.dʒɪ-/ adjective relating to ecology or the environment The destruction of the rain forests is an ecological disaster. ecologically /ˌiː.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kli/ /-ˈlɑː.dʒɪ-/ adverb It's an ecologically friendly/sound (= not harmful) means of transport.
ecological ˈ footprint noun [ C ] ( also ˈ eco- ˌ footprint ) the amount of the Earth's energy that someone or something uses I'm trying to reduce my ecological footprint by cycling more and driving less. |
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profligate |
/ˈprɒf.lɪ.gət/ /ˈprɑː.flɪ-/ adjective formal wasteful with money She is well-known for her profligate spending habits.
profligacy /ˈprɒf.lɪ.gə.si/ /ˈprɑː.flɪ-/ noun [ U ] The profligacy of the West shocked him. |
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bold |
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illicit |
/ɪˈlɪs.ɪt/ adjective illegal or disapproved of by society illicit drugs such as cocaine and cannabis the illicit trade in stolen vehicles an illicit love affair
illicitly /ɪˈlɪs.ɪt.li/ adverb |
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ill-informed |
/ˌɪl.ɪnˈfɔːmd/ /-ˈfɔːrmd/ adjective knowing less than you should about a particular subject
ex: 1. ill-informed opinions 2. The public is ill-informed of the danger. |
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disruptive |
/dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv/ adjective causing trouble and therefore stopping something from continuing as usual His teacher described him as a noisy, disruptive influence in class. disruptively /dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv.li/ adverb |
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upfront |
/ʌpˈfrʌnt/ adjective [ after verb ] speaking or behaving in a way which makes intentions and beliefs clear She's very upfront about why she wants the job - she'd earn a lot more money. See also up front
up front If you give someone an amount of money up front, you pay them before they do something for you He wants all the money up front or he won't do the job. |
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profound |
/prəˈfaʊnd/ adjective EXTREME 1. felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way His mother's death when he was aged six had a very profound effect on him. The invention of the contraceptive pill brought about profound changes in the lives of women. Those two lines of poetry express perfectly the profound sadness of loss. My grandfather has a profound mistrust of anything new or foreign. There was a note of profound irritation in his voice.
profound /prəˈfaʊnd/ adjective SHOWING UNDERSTANDING 2. showing a clear and deep understanding of serious matters profound truths/wisdom The review that I read said that it was 'a thoughtful and profound film'. "Dying is easy - it's living that's the problem." "That was very profound of you, Steven." profoundly /prəˈfaʊnd.li/ adverb deeply or extremely Society has changed so profoundly over the last fifty years. We are all profoundly grateful for your help and encouragement. |
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provisional |
provisional |
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conducive |
/kənˈdjuː.sɪv/ /-ˈduː-/ adjective providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist Such a noisy environment was not conducive to a good night's sleep. This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying. |
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inclusive |
/ɪnˈkluː.sɪv/ adjective 1. An inclusive price or amount includes everything My rent is $700 a month inclusive ( of bills). 2. [ after noun ] including the first and last date or number stated I'll be away from the 20th to the 31st of May inclusive. 3. describes a group or organization which tries to include many different types of people and treat them all fairly and equally Our aim is to create a fairer, more inclusive society. |
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all-inclusive |
/ˌɔːl.ɪnˈkluː.sɪv/ /ˌɑːl-/ adjective including everything a seven-night all-inclusive package an all-inclusive resort |
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incognito |
/ˌɪn.kɒgˈniː.təʊ/ /-kɑːgˈniː.t ̬oʊ/ adverb avoiding being recognized, by changing your name or appearance The prince often travelled abroad incognito. |
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one-time |
/ˈwʌn.taɪm/ adjective
a one-time teacher/doctor/cleaner, etc. someone who was a teacher/doctor/cleaner, etc. in the past Duggan, a TV presenter and one-time journalist, made the announcement last week. |
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definitive |
/dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/ /-ə.t ̬ɪv/ adjective
not able to be changed or improved; final, complete, or best a definitive judgment/ruling There are no definitive answers/solutions to this problem. The police have no definitive proof of her guilt. He's written the definitive (= best and most complete) guide to Britain's Lake District. |
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high-profile |
/ˌhaɪˈprəʊ.faɪl/ /-ˈproʊ-/ adjective [ before noun ]
attracting a lot of attention and interest from the public and newpapers, television, etc high-profile politicians He resigned from a high-profile job as economic adviser to the Prime Minister. |
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high-risk |
/ˌhaɪˈrɪsk/ adjective [ before noun ]
involving a greater than usual amount of risk Only people who can afford to lose their money should make high-risk investments. |
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/ænˈsɪl. ə r.i/ /ˈæn t .sə.ler.i/ adjective providing support or help; additional; extra ancillary staff/workers an ancillary role Campaigning to change government policy is ancillary to the charity's direct relief work.
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titchy
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/ˈtɪtʃ.i/ adjective UK child's word extremely small We've got a great big car, and you've only got a titchy little one.
titch /tɪtʃ/ noun [ C ] UK child's word a small person, especially a child I don't need to take any notice of a titch like you. [ as form of address ] Come on, titch. |
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lucrative |
/ˈluː.krə.t̬ɪv/ C2 (especially of a business, job, or activity)producing a lot of money: The merger proved to be very lucrative for both companies OFFICEWORKS has grown from a single store in Melbourne to an immensely lucrative empire |
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looming |
/ˈluː.mɪŋ/ US /ˈluː.mɪŋ/(of something unwanted or unpleasant) about tohappen soon and causing worry: the looming crisis OFFICEWORKS has grown from a single store in Melbourne to an immensely lucrative empire. But with Amazon looming, it’s under threat. |
