Gold experience advanced unit 1

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accomplished (at)
Diana became very accomplished at playing the piano at an early age.
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an accomplished writer, painter, singer, etc. is very skilful
advent
did people spend their evenings before the advent of television?
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the time when something first begins to be widely used
allegory
Her experience is an allegory for how hard work can pay off.
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a story, painting, etc. in which the events and characters represent ideas or teach a moral lesson
as far as sth goes
As far as work goes I’m afraid I haven’t done very much over the last few days as I’ve been ill.
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used to say that an idea, suggestion, plan, etc. is satisfactory, but only to a limited degree
banter
Over dinner there was a lot of banter about the colour Tina had dyed her hair!
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friendly conversation in which people make a lot of jokes with, and amusing remarks about, each other
block out a memory
People tend to block out traumatic memories.
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to stop yourself thinking about something or remembering it
build followers
Danny’s vlog is very popular and she’s pleased because her main aim is to build followers.
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to gain a lot of people who look at your messages sent on Twitter
caught up in the past
Since they split up he has been quite sad and caught up in the past.
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to be so involved in things that happened in the past that you do not notice other things
character study
We did a character study of the main characters in the book for our literature exam.
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analysis or portrayal in literature, film, etc. of character traits of an individual
charismatic
Mark is a charismatic politician and people believe everything he says.
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having charisma
chart
The story charts the rise of unemployment in the late 1920s.
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to record information about a situation or set of events over a period of time, in order to see how it changes or develops
commit sth to memory
I love the book and I’ve committed lots of sections to memory.
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to learn something so that you remember it
conceptual
He’s a brilliant conceptual artist.
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showing an idea rather than representing actual things
current
Current fashion trends will probably change in a matter of months.
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happening or existing now
cutting-edge
Surgeons use cutting-edge technology to perform difficult operations.
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an advantage over other people or things
designated
This floor has three designated meeting rooms – the rest are all offices.
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chosen for a particular job or purpose
doodle
I always draw doodles when I’m bored – straight lines and circles mostly.
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shapes, lines, or patterns drawn without really thinking about it
engaged (with)
My sister never really engaged with science subjects at school and she dropped them as soon as she could.
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to get involved with other people and their ideas in order to understand them
episode
I watched the final episode in the series last night.
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a television or radio programme that is one of a series of programmes in which the same story is continued each week
erase
I’d like to erase the memory of the argument but I can’t and I go over it again and again.
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to get rid of something so that it has gone completely and no longer exists
exclusively
This offer is open exclusively to members of this art club, no one else.
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only
facilitate
The online application system facilitates the whole recruiting process.
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to make it easier for a process or activity to happen
flashback
The story is told through a series of flashbacks.
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a scene in a film, play, book, etc. that shows something that happened before that point in the story
flawed
His argument against the planning application was flawed because he hadn’t considered a new batch of statistics.
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spoiled by having mistakes, weaknesses, or by being damaged
flush (sth away)
The heavy showers yesterday flushed away all the salt left on the road by the gritting lorry.
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to clean something by forcing water through it
freak (sb) out
My brother really freaked me out when he came through the front door wearing a horrible mask.
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to become very anxious, upset, or afraid, or make someone very anxious, upset, or afraid
full-on
The new course is a bit full-on – early start, late finish and loads of work.
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extreme -
fundamental
Understanding the needs of the people involved is fundamental to the whole project.
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very necessary and important
get into sth
I couldn’t get into my work last night, so I decided to watch a film instead.
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to begin to enjoy something or be interested in it
gush
In the storm a tree damaged the roof and rainwater started to gush through the hole.
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if a liquid gushes, it flows or pours out quickly and in large quantities
hang around with
Aren’t those girls part of the gang that Kenny used to hang around with?
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to spend a lot of time with someone
have a selective memory
My mum says I used to have a very selective memory and only remember what I wanted to!
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to choose what you want to remember and what to forget
impartial
The witness didn’t know the victim or the thief and his statement is completely impartial.
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not involved in a particular situation, and therefore able to give a fair opinion or piece of advice
infuriated
The teacher was infuriated when Ben refused to do what she’d asked.
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extremely angry
inspirational
This book is truly inspirational and will surely encourage many people to change their lives.
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providing encouragement or new ideas for what you should do
jog someone’s memory
My friend Eva is very busy and I often need to jog her memory about times we’ve arranged to go out.
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to make someone remember something
make stuff up
Most children make stuff up all the time – they like to use their imaginations.
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to produce a new story, song, game, etc. by thinking
manipulate
The scientists did not get the results they wanted, so they manipulated the data in their favour.
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to work skilfully with information, systems, etc. to achieve the result that you want
marked improvement
The lecturer was impressed by the marked improvement in her students’ work.
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a very obvious or noticeable improvement
memorise
As a child I had to memorise loads of historical dates for school exams.
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to learn words, music, etc. so that you know them perfectly
mind-blowing
I simply can’t believe the speed of this new computer – it’s mind blowing.
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very exciting, shocking, or strange
modify
The plan is great but I think you need to modify it a little to take certain other expectations into consideration
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to make small changes to something in order to improve it and make it more suitable or effective
mundane
Tina thought the job would be exciting but unfortunately she spends most of the time doing mundane tasks like clearing out old files.
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ordinary and not interesting or exciting
on a positive note
Your assignment has a lot of basic errors but on a positive note, I really liked the way you expressed your ideas.
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used when saying what is good about something
operate (as)
The cream operates as a filter for the dangerous sun rays.
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to have a particular purpose
overall
Both candidates interviewed well but overall I’d say that the second one would be best for the job.
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considering or including everything
partial
There was a partial eclipse of the sun last Saturday and we all watched it.
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not complete
partially
Janice has only partially completed her work. She still has quite a lot to do.
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not completely
pave the way (for sth)
The decision paved the way for future demands from the employees.
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to make a later event or development possible by producing the right conditions
play a vital role (in sth)
Our teacher played a vital role in getting funding for the new science block at our college.
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to fulfill a very important or essential role in an undertaking
provocative
It’s a very provocative statement and I’m sure a lot of people are going to disagree and get angry about it.
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intended to make people angry or upset, or to cause a lot of discussion
pure invention
His excuse for not turning up at the meeting is pure invention – he was just too lazy to come.
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a story, explanation, etc. that is not true
quit
James used to have a Saturday job at the supermarket but he quit last month.
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to leave a job, school, etc., especially without finishing it completely
raise awareness
The health campaign raises awareness of the problems of having too much salt in our diet.
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to improve people’s knowledge about something
read up on (sth)
You definitely need to read up on some 20th century writers before starting the course.
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to read a lot about something because you will need to know about it
realise
When I got to the station I realised I’d forgotten my ticket.
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to know and understand something, or suddenly begin to understand it
realm
It’s within the realm of possibility that we might all lose our jobs.
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a general area of knowledge, activity, or thought
reassuring
It was very reassuring to get such positive feedback from my teacher.
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making you feel less worried or frightened
recall
I can’t recall who told me about the gig, but it definitely wasn’t Emma.
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to remember a particular fact, event, or situation from the past
recognise
Maria has dyed her hair and I nearly didn’t recognise her the other day.
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to know who someone is or what something is, because you have seen, heard, experienced, or learned about them in the past
remember
Did you remember to bring your dictionary to class today?
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1) to have a picture or idea in your mind of people, events, places, etc. from the past; 2) to not forget something that you must do, get, or bring
remind
The teacher reminded us to hand in our assignments on Friday.
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to make someone remember something that they must do
ripple effect
Decisions like that have a ripple effect throughout the whole company.
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a situation in which one action causes another, which then causes a third, etc.
run into trouble
I was doing well on the assignment but then ran into trouble trying to follow links to the website you suggested.
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to start to experience difficulties
scamper
At my friend’s farmhouse I slept in an upstairs room and heard mice scampering about in the attic all night.
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to run with quick short steps, like a child or small animal
scrapbook
My mum has kept a scrapbook with cuttings and articles about all my early ballet competitions.
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a book with empty pages where you can stick pictures, newspaper articles, or other things you want to keep
sequence
I really enjoyed the sequence filmed in black and white.
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one part of a story, film, etc. that deals with a single subject or action
showcase
This role showcases the leading actor’s main talents which include singing and dancing.
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to exhibit, especially in an attractive or favorable way
slippery path
If you have a piece of chocolate now, it’s a slippery path to abandoning your diet altogether!
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used to talk about a process or habit that is difficult to stop and which will develop into something bad
stick to sth
If I stick to the diet, I should lose several kilos by the end of the month.
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to do or keep doing what you said you would do or what you believe in, even when it is difficult
substantial
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large in amount or number
There will be a substantial increase in salary if you get the promotion.
take liberties with to make unreasonable changes in something such as a piece of writing
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The director has taken liberties with the original plot and the film is weakened by this.
therapeutic
When you’re feeling low or depressed, talking to a friend can be very therapeutic.
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making you feel calm and relaxed
trigger a memory
I heard an old pop song yesterday and it triggered a memory of when I was on holiday in Greece.
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make you suddenly remember something
unnerving
Helen was staring at me and it was a little unnerving.
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making someone feel uncomfortable
witty
My cousin, Jim, is really witty with his quick and clever comments.
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using words in a clever and amusing way
word for word
My dad has an amazing memory and remembers nearly word for word every conversation he has had!
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in exactly the same words

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