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- 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.
- feather in your cap Idiom C1 An achievement you can be proud of and that adds to your reputation.
- fly by the seat of your pants Idiom C1 To fly by the seat of your pants means to act or make decisions quickly without a plan, relying on instinct and improvi…
- genocide Word C1 Genocide is the intentional killing of a large number of people from a particular national, ethnic, racial, or religiou…
- get down to brass tacks Idiom C1 To get down to brass tacks means to start discussing the most important practical details of something.
- go the whole nine yards Idiom C1 To go the whole nine yards means to do something as completely and thoroughly as possible.
- gravy train Idiom C1 A gravy train is an easy, steady way to make a lot of money with little effort.
- 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 your nose to the grindstone Idiom C1 To keep your nose to the grindstone means to work very hard and steadily for a long time.
- loose cannon Idiom C1 A loose cannon is a person who behaves unpredictably and may cause trouble or harm.
- 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.
- Monday morning quarterback Idiom C1 A “Monday morning quarterback” is someone who criticizes decisions after the outcome is already known.