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CAE Gold Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Opt for / to | Choose one over others |
| Unique | Existing as the only one of its kind |
| Exclusive | Excluding or tending to exclude |
| Drawbacks | Pitfalls, downsides |
| Landmark | building or place that is easily recognized |
| Be home to | The place where something is located |
| Boast | Speak too proudly or happily about achievements or possessions |
| Long-standing | Having existed for a long time |
| Run-down | In poor condition |
| Detachment | A feeling of not being emotionally involved |
| Reliant | Needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed |
| Standing room | Space available for people to stand rather than sit in a passenger vehicle or building |
| Downsize | Reduce the number of employees or move to a smaller home |
| Thorough | With great care and completeness |
| farfetched / far-fetched | Difficult to believe and unlikely to be true |
| Unaccountable | Unable to be explained |
| Be in the habit of | Do sth regularly |
| Let alone | Far less likely or suitable than something else already mentioned |
| Disregard | Pay no attention to; ignore |
| Strike... as | Cause sb to think about someone or sth in a particular way |
| Gulp | Gasp, swallow air or sth else |
| Ravishing | Extremely beautiful |
| Succinct | Very brief |
| Dispel | Make disappear |
| Insouciant /ɪnˈsuː.si.ənt/ | Showing a casual lack of concern |
| Seemingly | Apparently |
| Wrestle | Fight |
| In turn | In succession |
| Embellish | Make more attractive |
Created by:
Maru Rodriguez
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