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CAE Gold Unit 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| demeanour /dɪˈmiːnə/ | outward behaviour |
| every so often | from time to time |
| fleeting | brief |
| get round to (noun/gerund) | deal with (a task) in due course |
| disclose | make (secret or private) information known / available |
| deter from | make sb less enthusiastic about doing sth |
| wrong (verb) | treat unjustly or injuriously |
| outspoken | frank in stating one's opinions |
| insightful | with accurate and deep understanding |
| reticent | not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. |
| reluctant | disinclined, unwilling |
| lifespan | the length of time for which sb lives |
| it strikes me that... | it seems to me that ... |
| Granted | expression used to admit that sth is true |
| laid-back | relaxed and easy going |
| veer (to) | change direction suddenly |
| succinct | brief |