C1 WORDS
Ubiquitous
present, appearing, or found everywhere.
– Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society
Ambiguous
– Having more than one possible meaning; unclear
– The ending of the movie was deliberately ambiguous.
Ineffable
– Too great or extreme to be expressed in words
– The beauty of the sunset was ineffable.
Repercussion
– An unintended consequence or effect, especially an unwelcome one.
– The economic repercussions of the war were severe.
At the cutting edge
the most modern stage of development in a particular type of work or activity
We try to develop a product that is truly at the cutting edge.
Perfunctory
– carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort.
– She gave a perfunctory nod before walking away.
Ostentatious
– characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress.
– His ostentatious lifestyle made him unpopular among colleagues.
Obfuscate
– To make something unclear or confusing
– The politician tried to obfuscate the issue with vague answers.
Convoluted
– extremely complex and difficult to follow.
– The plot of the novel was too convoluted to enjoy.
Blue-sky thinking
- Using the imagination to think of ideas without limitations, constraints, or regard for immediate practicality
- Her blue-sky thinking inspired the team to explore new possibilities.
Alleviate
– To reduce or ease pain or difficulty
– This medicine should help alleviate the pain.
Delineate
– describe or portray (something) precisely.
– The report clearly delineates the responsibilities of each team member.
Resilient
– able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
– Children can be surprisingly resilient after setbacks.
Insatiable
– Impossible to satisfy
– He has an insatiable curiosity about the universe.
Think outside the box
- To think creatively and differently
We need someone who can think outside the box.
Meticulous
– Extremely careful and precise
– He is meticulous in his research and documentation.
Ephemeral
– Lasting for a very short time
– Trends on social media are often ephemeral.
Voracious
– wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
engaging in an activity with great eagerness or enthusiasm.
– She has a voracious appetite for books.
Aberration
– a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.
– His outburst was an aberration from his usual calm behavior.
Push the envelope
- To go beyond accepted boundaries or limits
Our engineers are constantly pushing the envelope of design.
Cognizant
– Aware or having knowledge of something
– They were not fully cognizant of the consequences.
Juxtapose
– To place side by side for comparison or contrast
– The artist juxtaposes light and dark to create dramatic effect.
Superfluous
– More than is needed; unnecessary
– All the superfluous details were removed from the essay.
Disparage
– To criticize or belittle
– He never missed a chance to disparage his opponents.
Joined-up thinking
- Logical and integrated thinking across different areas
The policy needs more joined-up thinking across departments