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- compliment Word C1 A compliment is a polite, positive remark that expresses praise or admiration.
- conundrum Word C1 A conundrum is a confusing and difficult problem to solve or understand.
- didactic Word C1 Didactic describes something intended to teach, often in a way that feels too moralizing or instructive.
- discreet Word C1 Discreet means careful and polite about what you say or do so you do not cause embarrassment or attract attention.
- 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.
- double-edged sword Idiom C1 A double-edged sword is something that has both benefits and drawbacks at the same time.
- 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.