cpe proficiency gold word lists

a close thing a complete disaster

unit 1relationships

admirableadolescenceanticipateacquainted with

a grounding in

breakthroughbang you head against a brick wallbring me up to dateat a pinchacquire importance

bow out

blaring musicat the earliest opportunity

burnt to the ground

booming voice carve a career affectionateconsiderable oppositionbulkyclear-mindedconstituteby far the largestbuild up

completely out of the blue attributed to

dragdense forestconsolationdribble distinctly definedcost an arm and a legefforts were in vainevident disbeliefcrumbleelsewherefiercedeclineestablish their identityflickercome into her thinkingcarry on

conversely confidante

face problemsflunkdevelop an interestcondemn

exert control floodlight

feedbackglow enrich our livesfurther (v) self-interestill at easedisclosuredisclose

father (v) a child glimmer

have a tough timein floods of tearsfeel exasperatedhumdrumin horror/ despairfeel strandedimitatein search of = in the quest forexplicit meaningenduring

gain a considerable insight impermeable

look for new challengesindulge ingive chapter and verselose outirrespective ofgive up maintain family valuesit is rumoured to beflapfall off

inconsiderate person in their midst

make a contributionlimelightimmeasurablymake conversationlurkimprove by leaps and boundsmake out a noisemenacinglyin the depths of despairmoney-grabbersmisconceptionincensenurse (v)notoriousinciteon the blinkour thoughts turned to…high achieverfly the nest

major undertaking keen interest

persistentprowlkeep upportray/ demonstrate the best aspectsreciprocalkeep up a conversationpush back the frontiers of knowledgereminiscemade up of = consisted ofput strain on himroam (v)initiallyhollow

otherwise plight

rest on his laurelsscreechmasteryreverberateshow sb the ropesoutwardset off for new horizonssnapownershipsettle backsparkleregale severely limitedstalkmaintainkeep to

reports ruthless

sparksto the detriment of sophisticationspectaculartrustworthytake ontake a deep breathtwilightrobustmaintain relationships

sole purpose take the matter out of sb’s hand

the daily grindundergo a changethe full spectrumsacrifice

take financial responsibility uncanny similarity / ability

turn your life the workings of the language unfailingly

cpe proficiency gold word lists

aroundunnervingtremendousthrow a partyundertake a challengeuse sparinglytruck ploughed into hertriumphs

under examination unruly children

wealth creationwanderunjustwith his feet upwary of publicityvaguewithout hesitationwhimperunderestimateturn to

vast majority wail

wedgedundisputed zap through the channels wry smile

streaming in education provide information/qualifications/suggestions/experience unit 2

educationquestion (v) ideas give sb experience

self-motivated put forward the idea

possess leadership skills maintain its reputationempathy besieged by the needs of students keep your wits about youexcel (v) not conducive to the learning experience at my wits’ endwithout undue effort benchmark to the best of my knowledgelight upon (v) ill-equipped for real life it’s common knowledgenot to be sneezed at tackle this problem I have it on the brainI came to realize amazingly ,…. can I pick your brains ?nudge (v) came out of the blue I’ve been racking my brainsencounter (v) pleasurable moment scared out of my witsmerge (v) lamentably fewthrust among people(v) stimulating enjoyment think of a nameassumptions (n) empowered to take control think back to your childhoodaccustomed to smthg (adj) provided with clear feedback think up a storycultivate a set of attitudes acquisition of knowledge think through a plancontribute (v) universalacquire skills transmit information foster anti-social behaviourobliged to (adj) achieve better results expert opinion is shifting radicallybrought up-to-date distinguish smthg from smthg amplify powers of concentrationbridge the gap between x & y reconsider /continue with your plans highlight (v)work experience placements made me bad-tempered reward successgo over well with keep out of my affairs spur them on to further challengesexpress my concern take a different tack a boonstretch the brain cells a regrettable incident a leading researcherthe basis of learning have similar upbringings in a rapid and effective fashioninstinctive reaction his meanness with money apparaent facitlity to deal eithskid (v) the elasticity of this material be of particular benefitintricate (adj) low mileage on the car exploit a particular featurecontemplative modernisation of facilities perched on a tower of cushionsmeditative thrive (v) nimblyill-defined problem the urgent needs of .. gun-totingmake headway clamouring for their attention into the realms of …..give these proposals due consideration may pass unnoticed bloodthirsty imagesarticulate (v) disregarded by the teacher have a stifling effectlost the knack of doing divulge the names of their informants discourage the development of skillsit’s advantageous to test meaningless activities her views are shared by oithersretain the information cover breakages look for greater challengesthat is a valid point his refusal to accompany if they so desireput strain on sb boredom sets in such considerations pale into insignificanceimprove your grade within the reassuring confines of home receve supporta more focused goal impressive/stunning achievement deeply impressedto the best of her ability tremendous energy low standrards prevailset smthg down systematic/persistent approach adapt to the environmentbusiness is slow mastered language skills tailored to their needsdark rings around her eyes devote time to smthg develop talents to a high degreeset your mind on doing something on a par with find other points in their favourauthoritarian (adj) concentrate their energies in particular

directionssuffer enormous stress

clockwise direction maximise the impact of their workput all thoughts of smthg out of your mind excelled at everythingto his amazement cover breakagessimplify your language in search ofsymbolizes the blood a substantial numbernorthwards give him a special advantageaccidental discovery time-consuming naturedisconnect your phone by all accountsunaware of any changes extraordinary persistencesit in a semi-circle their achievements are greeted with praiseanti-social tendencies streadfastly refusedpoverty remarkable powershonourable perservre in the face of fatiguecontribute economically discouragement can wear downface a life of backbreaking work set him apart as a learnerdie of preventable diseases intellectual excellencesubordination to a husband had a limited incomedoomed life high-spirited childreninefficient practices amply justifiedraise awareness reach adolescencemortality rate persistent effortsan unavoidable necessity dauntingly / excruciatingly tediousovercome the difficultites reaped the rewards of his own effortsprovide them with an education keep thorough notesthe format of the examinations acquire/develop effective habitscontinuous assessment relentless diet of computer gamesacknowledge an opinion of the utmost/prime importancenarrow-minded attitude meticulously organised

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his strengths lie in …. maximise your potentialvital in today’s world squandering your hours on triviamake drastic/radical changes ultimately reflected in their performancedivert money into other areas cover all the pointsset up links with local businesses start well in advancedevelop effective life skills concern has been expresseddevelop understanding mental make-up

shortcomings

unit 3education

inherently

impact on filmmaking

gradualremote persondirectly involvedobjectionable programmespreside over the worldsummon a servantseducechuckleapathytake refuge in ribaldpuntersmutual respectsquintapplaingdeceitinflict moral values on sbmisleading information

cpe proficiency gold word lists