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FCE Gold Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gist | general meaning of a speech or text |
| appealing | attractive or interesting |
| target | objective or result towards which efforts are directed |
| overcome | succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty) |
| attend | be present at (an event, meeting, or function). |
| attendees | person who is present at a conference or other gathering |
| miss out on | miss the chance to do or experience something |
| cater for | provide with what is needed or required |
| profitable | beneficial; (of a business or activity) yielding financial gain |
| furthermore | in addition; besides |
| show off | boastfully display one's abilities or accomplishments |
| release | 1) allow sth to flow freely 2) make (a film, recording, or other product) available to the public |
| take up | become interested or engaged in a pursuit |
| purchase | buy or the act of buying |
| take off | become successfull |
| take over | assume control of sth (a class, a company) |
| take after | resemble (a parent or ancestor) |
| not bother with (+ noun or gerund) | expend one's energy addressing a particular person or issue |
| keep up with | move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else |
| venue | the site where an organized event takes place |
| willing | glad to do something if needed |
| feel like (+ noun or gerund) | have a desire |