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C1 LEXIS - PART 1
Work out the meaning of words related to CAPTURING A MOMENT
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| obsession | (n) an idea that you can’t stop thinking about, e.g. His ______ with women is going to end badly sooner or later. |
| impairment | (n) weakening, loss of ability, e.g. visual _________ |
| whipped out | (phr v) to produce something quickly, to take something out, e.g. He ____ his phone for an emergency |
| rely on | (phr v) to be dependent on something, e.g. as babies, we _____ others for food. |
| thus | (adv) in this manner, therefore. |
| snatched | (v) to seize, catch something suddenly., e.g. The burglar _____ the handbag out of her hands. |
| merely | (adv) nothing more than, only, e.g. It was ______ a friendly talk, nothing serious. |
| steered | (v) to control, e.g. He ______ the boat into the harbour. |
| factual | (adj) relating to or based on facts. Do you have any _______ information on this topic? |
| confronted | (v) to face someone or something, e.g. I was suddenly _____ by the task of rewriting the entire book. |
| mindlessly | (adv) without thought and for no particular reason or purpose, e.g. There is no excuse for _______ destroying public property. |
| grasp | (v) to understand something completely, e.g. They failed to _______ the importance of his words. |
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