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This word is from CEFR Level C2 list 4
VOCABULARY: INTEGRITY
WORD FAMILY: noun
MEANING: having the following positive characteristics: honesty, decency, fairness, can be trusted.
EXAMPLE: Integrity is a characteristic that employers value in their members of staff.
STRESS: in-TEG-ri-ty
Quick test – Are these sentences logically correct?
1. I enjoy working with my boss and feel I can trust him because of his integrity.
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This is logical.
2. If we compromise our integrity this can have a positive impact not only on the respect that other people have for us, but also how we feel about ..read more
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This word is from CEFR Level C2 list 2
VOCABULARY: LURID
WORD FAMILY: adjective
MEANING: Too bright in colour, vivid, shocking, sensationalised.
EXAMPLE: There are many reasons why newspapers should not present lurid details of violent crimes.
STRESS: LU-rid
Quick test – Are these sentences logically correct?
1. He is wearing a very lurid shirt today, which is unusual as he normally dresses very conservatively.
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This is logical – it is comparing his normal conservative dress style to today’s bright, vivid shirt.
2. I have been experiencing some very lurid dreams lately and I wonder ..read more
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CEFR Level C2 Vocabulary: INTUITION
This word is from CEFR Level C2 list 1
VOCABULARY: INTUITION
WORD FAMILY: noun
MEANING: the ability to understand something through feeling or instinct not factual knowledge
EXAMPLE: Our intuition can often tell us that something is dangerous about a situation even when there are no facts.
STRESS: in-tu-I-tion
Quick test! Are these sentences grammatically correct?
We may need to rely on our intuition in situations where facts are not clear.
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Yes, this is grammatically correct.
A mother’s intuition can tell her things about her child that oth ..read more
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CEFR Level C2 Vocabulary: FUTILE
This word is from CEFR Level C2 list 3
VOCABULARY: FUTILE
WORD FAMILY: adjective
MEANING: incapable of producing any useful result; ineffective; pointless
EXAMPLE: Despite several discussions, efforts to reach an agreement were futile.
STRESS: FU-tile
Quick test! Are these sentences logically correct?
Despite several days of searching, efforts to find the missing hiker were futile.
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Yes, this is logical.
His mind is made up. Trying to change his opinion is futile.
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Yes, this is logical.
As a general rule, studying hard to get a good ..read more
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3y ago
CEFR Level C2 Vocabulary: PROLIFIC
This word is from CEFR Level C2 list 3
VOCABULARY: PROLIFIC
WORD FAMILY: adjective
MEANING: present/produced in large numbers or quantities; plentiful
EXAMPLE: He’s such a prolific author – he has written over 50 books, and is still getting books published.
STRESS: PRO-lif-ic
Quick test! Is the grammar in these sentences correct?
Prolific mice are breeders, which is why their numbers can easily get out of control.
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No, this is not correct. The order is incorrect – it should be ‘ Mice are prolific breeders, which is why their numbers can ..read more
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3y ago
CEFR Level C2 Vocabulary: PRUDENT
This word is from CEFR Level C2 list 1
VOCABULARY: PRUDENT
WORD FAMILY: adjective
MEANING: acting with care and thought for the future; wise; well thought through
EXAMPLE: It has been argued that young people today have a much more prudent approach to saving and spending than previous generations.
STRESS: PRU-dent
Quick test! Are these sentences logically correct?
I was not able to afford a holiday because I have been prudent with my wages all year.
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No, this is not logically correct. If someone has been prudent with their money, they have been car ..read more
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CEFR Level C2 Vocabulary: INTRINSIC
This word is from CEFR Level C2 list 3
VOCABULARY: INTRINSIC
WORD FAMILY: adjective
MEANING: belonging naturally, built-in, a typical feature
EXAMPLE: A dog’s loyalty is an intrinsic characteristic.
STRESS: in-TRIN-sic
Quick test! Are these sentences logically correct?
The sparkle of a diamond is one of its intrinsic qualities.
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Yes, this is not correct. Diamonds naturally have a sparkle.
Education has an intrinsic value as well as helping people get jobs.
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Yes, this is also correct. Education is naturally valuable, regardless of wheth ..read more
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CEFR Level C2 Vocabulary: EXPLICIT
This word is from CEFR Level C2 list 1
VOCABULARY: EXPLICIT
WORD FAMILY: adjective
MEANING: clear, detailed, unmistakable, obvious
EXAMPLE: Films that include explicit violence should not be watched by under 18 year olds.
STRESS: ex-PLIC-it
Quick test! Are these sentences logically correct?
I can understand why she got lost as the directions I gave her were very explicit
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No, this is not logically correct. Clear directions should have meant she didn’t get lost, so it should be ‘I can’t understand….’
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CEFR Level C2 Vocabulary: IMPLEMENT
This word is from CEFR Level C2 list 3
VOCABULARY: IMPLEMENT
WORD FAMILY: verb
MEANING: put a decision, plan or agreement into effect
EXAMPLE: The changes to the government’s education policy will be implemented next month.
STRESS: IM-ple-ment
Quick test! Is the grammar in these sentences correct?
It is difficult implement change without support.
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No, this is not correct. It should be to implement (the infinitive). Review gerunds and infinitives if you answered this incorrectly.
Has the new law being implemented yet?
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CEFR Level C2 Vocabulary: PREDOMINANT
This word is from CEFR Level C2 list 3
VOCABULARY: PREDOMINANT
WORD FAMILY: adjective
MEANING: strongest or main; having the most control or power.
EXAMPLE: It can be argued that the predominant cause of crime is poverty.
STRESS: pre-DOM-i-nant
Quick test! Is the grammar in these sentences correct?
The predominant part of my job is customer care.
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Yes, this is correct!
Women are predominant in the nursing profession.
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Yes, this is correct!
The religion that are predominant in the area is Christianity.
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N0, this is not corr ..read more