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- discrete Word C1 Discrete means separate and distinct, not continuous or connected.
- disposition Word C1 A disposition is a person’s usual attitude, mood, or way of behaving.
- elude Word C1 To elude someone is to avoid being caught or understood.
- empirical Word C1 Based on observation or experience rather than theory.
- ephemeral Word C1 Ephemeral describes something that lasts for only a short time.
- epiphany Word C1 An epiphany is a sudden, clear realization or understanding.
- esoteric Word C1 Esoteric describes something meant for or understood by only a small group with special knowledge.
- euphemism Word C1 A euphemism is a polite or indirect word or phrase used instead of one that might seem rude, harsh, or uncomfortable.
- genocide Word C1 Genocide is the intentional killing of a large number of people from a particular national, ethnic, racial, or religiou…
- holistic Word C1 Holistic describes an approach that considers the whole person or system rather than only individual parts.
- ideology Word C1 An ideology is a set of beliefs and ideas that guides how people understand society and make political or social choice…
- juxtaposition Word C1 Juxtaposition is the act of placing two things close together to highlight their differences or create an interesting c…
- keep a stiff upper lip Idiom C1 To keep a stiff upper lip means to stay calm and not show strong emotions in a difficult situation.
- keep schtum Idiom C1 To keep schtum means to stay silent and not reveal information.
- know one's onions Idiom C1 To know one's onions means to be very knowledgeable and competent about a particular subject or job.
- look a gift horse in the mouth Idiom C1 To criticize or question something you received for free instead of appreciating it.
- make a pig's ear of Idiom C1 To make a pig's ear of something means to do it very badly and create a mess or failure.
- malevolent Word C1 Malevolent describes someone or something that wants to harm others or takes pleasure in causing harm.
- melancholy Word C1 Melancholy is a quiet, lasting feeling of sadness or thoughtful gloom.
- mind your Ps and Qs Idiom C1 Be very polite and careful about your manners and what you say or do.