For upper-intermediate learners who want to express nuanced ideas and handle complex everyday situations with confidence.
35 cards
acknowledge
to accept or admit that something is true or exists.
demonstrate
to show clearly that something is true through evidence or action.
assume
to accept something as true without checking or confirming it.
context
the background information that helps you understand a situation or statement.
emphasise
to give special importance to something so it stands out.
reliable
consistently doing what is expected without failing.
apparent
seeming true or real but possibly not.
consequence
a result or effect of an action or event, often negative.
commitment
a promise or decision to do something and keep doing it.
adjust
to make a small change to something to improve it or fit better.
sustain
to keep something going at the same level over a period of time.
interpret
to explain or understand the meaning of something.
establish
to set up or start something in a firm and lasting way.
challenge
a task or situation that is demanding and requires skill or effort.
perspective
a particular way of thinking about or viewing something.
consistent
always behaving or happening in the same way over time.
ambiguous
having more than one possible meaning and therefore unclear.
considerable
large enough in size or importance to deserve attention.
precise
exact and accurate in every detail.
contrast
a clear difference between two things when they are compared.
resolve
to find a solution to a problem or disagreement.
reflect
to think carefully about something that has happened.
impact
a strong effect or influence on someone or something.
rational
based on clear thinking and good reasons rather than emotion.
retain
to continue to hold or keep something.
overlook
to fail to notice or consider something.
tendency
a natural inclination to behave or think in a certain way.
persist
to continue doing something despite difficulties or opposition.
imply
to suggest something without saying it directly.
distinct
clearly different and separate from other things.
routine
a regular sequence of actions done in the same order.
shift
a noticeable change in position, opinion, or behaviour.
aware
knowing that something exists or understanding a situation.
in turn
as a result of something, or one after another in sequence.
regardless
without being affected by something else.