CompleteCAE_WLM_ExtendedUnit02.pdf

Extended wordlist

Unit 2

Abbreviations: n/np = noun / noun phrase; v/vp = verb / verb phrase; adj/adjp = adjective / adjective phrase;

adv/advp = adverb / adverb phrase; T/I = transitive/intransitive; C/U = countable/uncountable

The numbers indicate the page in the unit on which the word or phrase irst appears. RS indicates that the word

or phrase appears in the recording script (a student version of the recording scripts can be found at

www.cambridge.org/elt/completecae).

account for sth v [T] (25) to give a reason for something

exaggerate sth v [I or T] (RS) to make something seem

larger, better, worse, etc. than it really is

all the more advp (18) even more

frankly absurd adv + adj (RS) ridiculous or unreasonable

anathema n [C, usually singular] (19) something which

is strongly disliked or disapproved of

fringe n [C] (19) the outer part of an area, group or

activity

at sth’s last gasp pp (18) i n f o r m a l going to soon

disappear completely

get attuned to sth vp (20) to start to recognise or be able

to understand something

be a touch aggrieved np (19) slightly upset or angry at

an unfair situation

get behind the scenes vp (RS) to get beyond

appearances and see things which most people don’t

usually see

be completely thrown vp (RS) to feel completely

shocked or confused

get down to sth v [T] (18) to start doing something

seriously and with a lot of attention and effort

be up to scratch vp (RS) i n f o r m a l to be of good enough

quality

get stuck into sth vp (RS) i n f o r m a l to start doing

something with energy and determination

bilingual adj (17) using or able to speak two languages

brutally adv (19) in an extreme way, showing no

consideration or pity for others

get to thinking about sth vp (RS) to start thinking about

something

buckle n [C] (18) a metal object used to fasten the ends

of a belt or strap

go about doing sth v (18) to start to do something in a

purposeful way

byways n [C] (19) facts about a subject that are known

only by a few people

handicap n [C or U] (RS) something that makes it more

dificult for you to do something

come across sth/sb v [T] (RS) to discover something or

someone by chance

have a reliance on sth vp (25) to be in a situation

when someone or something depends on someone or

something else

consumerism n [U] (25) buying and selling things,

especially when this is an important part of a society’s

activities

have an excellent command of sth vp (17) to have an

excellent knowledge of a subject, especially a language

converse v [I] (18) f o r m a l to talk with someone

have sth in common vp (18) to share features, interests

or experiences with someone or something else

crucial adj (RS) extremely important or necessary

die out v [I] (19) to become more and more rare and then

disappear completely

highly articulate adv+adj (17) able to express ideas and

feelings in words very clearly in words

do business vp (20) to buy or sell goods or services for

someone

hold your own vp (RS) to be as successful as other

people in a situation

equate sth with sth v [T] (RS) to consider one thing to

be the same as or equal to another thing

immerse yourself in sth v [T] (23) to become completely

involved in something

Complete CAE by Guy Brook-Hart and Simon Haines © Cambridge University Press 2009

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indignant adj (18) angry because something is unfair

revitalization n [U] (18) when something is given new

life or energy or becomes successful again

innate capacity/ faculty/ ability adj + n (18) an ability

that you were born with and not one that you have learnt

rudimentary adj (18) very basic

in other respects pp (18) in other ways

rusty adj (17) if a skill is rusty , you are no longer so good

at it because you have forgotten it

intuitive adj (19) based on feelings rather than facts or

proof

say v [I] (17) used in conversation to introduce an

example ‘The lavours of our company’s ice creams are

not as important as, say, the name or the colour.’

irreparable adj (20) irreparable damage, harm, injury,

etc. is so bad that it can never be repaired

setback n [C] (18) a problem that makes something

happen later or more slowly than it should

little chance of sth np (18) not much possibility of

something

settle into sth v [T] (RS) to start to feel relaxed and

comfortable in a new situation

loanword n [C] (17) a word taken from one language and

used in another

stand sb in good stead vp (RS) to be useful to someone

major factor adj+n [C] (RS) one of the main things that

has an effect on a situation

study under sb v [I or T] (18) f o r m a l to be taught by

someone

make a fool of yourself vp (RS) to behave in a way

which is embarrassing and makes you look silly

subsidise sb/sth v [T] (25) if a government or other

organization subsidises something, it pays part of the

cost of it

make ends meet vp (RS) to have just enough money for

the things that you need to live on

sweep sth aside v [T] (19) to replace or destroy

something

make yourself understood vp (18) to say something to

someone in a way that they understand

switch between languages/from one language to

another vp (17) to repeatedly change the language that

you are speaking in

mother tongue n [C] (17) the irst language that you

learn when you are a child

native speaker n [C] (18) someone who speaks a

language as their irst language

tactics n [C, usually plural] (RS) a planned way of doing

something in order to achieve what you want

naturally gifted adv+adj (RS) able to do something very

well because you were born with that ability

take sb by surprise vp [T] (23) to surprise someone

thereabouts adv (RS) near the number, amount, or time

that has just been given

not get very far vp (RS) to not make progress

nuisance n [C or U] (18) a person, thing, or situation

that annoys you or causes problems for you

uninhibited adj (RS) feeling free to behave in any way

that you want without worrying about other people’s

opinions

pick up sth v [T] (17) to start learning something or

doing something regularly without intending to

weird adj (19) very strange

press sb for sth vp (18) to try to persuade someone to do

something

word-for-word (translate sth ~) adv (19) taking each

word separately and in the same order

quite by chance advp (RS) completely by accident

work tirelessly v + adv (18) to work very hard and with

great energy over a long period

ranch n [C] (18) a large farm where animals are kept

remarkable adj (RS) very unusual or noticeable in a way

that you admire

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