CEFR Level C2 vocabulary: INTEGRITY
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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. Show answer 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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CEFR Level C2 vocabulary: LURID
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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. Show answer 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
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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. Show answer 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
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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. Show answer Yes, this is logical. His mind is made up. Trying to change his opinion is futile. Show answer Yes, this is logical. As a general rule, studying hard to get a good ..read more
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CEFR Level C2 vocabulary: PROLIFIC
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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. Show answer 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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CEFR Level C2 vocabulary: PRUDENT
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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. Show answer 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
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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. Show answer Yes, this is not correct. Diamonds naturally have a sparkle. Education has an intrinsic value as well as helping people get jobs. Show answer Yes, this is also correct. Education is naturally valuable, regardless of wheth ..read more
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CEFR Level C2 vocabulary: EXPLICIT
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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 Show answer No, this is not logically correct. Clear directions should have meant she didn’t get lost, so it should be ‘I can’t understand….’ I didn’t realise that there would be extra costs ..read more
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CEFR Level C2 vocabulary: IMPLEMENT
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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. Show answer 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? Show answer No, this is also ..read more
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CEFR Level C2 vocabulary: PREDOMINANT
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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. Show answer Yes, this is correct! Women are predominant in the nursing profession. Show answer Yes, this is correct! The religion that are predominant in the area is Christianity. Show answer N0, this is not corr ..read more
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