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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Ideas, Planning & Problem Solving

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
technique
technique
[noun]

a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills

Ex: The athlete 's training regimen focused on perfecting her sprinting technique.
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alternative

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

Ex: When the restaurant was full , we had to consider an alternative for dinner .
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argument
argument
[noun]

a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea

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concept
concept
[noun]

a principle or idea that is abstract

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proposal
proposal
[noun]

something suggested or put forward for consideration, such as an idea, plan, or assumption

Ex: They considered the proposal and offered feedback .
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to devise
to devise
[Verb]

to design or invent a new thing or method after much thinking

Ex: Tomorrow , the committee will devise a plan to address the budget deficit .
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to look into

to carefully examine something to verify its quality, accuracy, or condition

Ex: The quality control team will look into the product 's packaging to ensure it meets the required standards .
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to come up with

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

Ex: We came up with a creative solution to the problem .
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to work on

to focus one's effort, time, or attention on something in order to achieve a particular goal

Ex: She is working on improving her language skills by practicing every day.
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to solve
to solve
[Verb]

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

Ex: Can you solve this riddle before the time runs out ?
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tricky
tricky
[Adjective]

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

Ex: Figuring out the tricky instructions for assembling furniture can be frustrating without the right tools and expertise .
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to work out

to find a solution to a problem

Ex: She helped me work out the best way to approach the problem .
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solution
solution
[noun]

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

Ex: Effective communication is often the solution to resolving misunderstandings in relationships .
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to [reach] a conclusion

to come to a decision or judgment after considering evidence, arguments, or facts

Ex: The committee reviewed the proposals and debated extensively before reaching a conclusion.
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view
view
[noun]

a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty

Ex: Students expressed their views on the topic .
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image
image
[noun]

a mental perception resembling an external phenomenon

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to [come] to a conclusion

to reach a final decision or judgment after considering all relevant information and evidence

Ex: The jury deliberated for hours before coming to a conclusion in the trial.
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brainchild

a creative or innovative idea, project, or concept that is the result of one's own thinking or imagination

Ex: She presented her brainchild at the conference , receiving great feedback .
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