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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Interpersonal Communication

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
to go ahead

to proceed with an action, event, or task

Ex: The project is set to go ahead as planned, with no delays. 
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gossip
gossip
[noun]

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

Ex: The office was filled with gossip after the new manager arrived. 
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to cheer
to cheer
[Verb]

to encourage or show support or praise for someone by shouting

Ex: The fans cheer loudly during the soccer match. 
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critical
critical
[Adjective]

noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

Ex: She gave a critical review of the movie, focusing on its weak plot. 
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to admit
to admit
[Verb]

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

Ex: She admits her mistakes openly during team meetings. 
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to stress
to stress
[Verb]

to emphasize a particular point or aspect

Ex: The teacher stressed the need for thorough preparation before the exam. 
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to discourage

to prevent or persuade someone from taking a particular action or pursuing a specific course of action

Ex: I tried to discourage him from quitting his job by highlighting the potential risks and uncertainties. 
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to talk into

to convince someone to do something they do not want to do

Ex: He's against the idea, but I think I can talk him into it. 
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to apologize

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

Ex: When realizing the mistake, he promptly apologized to his friend for the misunderstanding. 
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to claim
to claim
[Verb]

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

Ex: The controversial article regularly claims that a UFO sighting occurred last night. 
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to deny
to deny
[Verb]

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

Ex: The accused continued to deny any involvement in the theft, despite the evidence. 
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to insist
to insist
[Verb]

to assert or postulate something positively and confidently

Ex: He insisted on the accuracy of his calculations. 
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to mention

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

Ex: During the meeting, please mention any concerns or suggestions you may have. 
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to promise

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

Ex: He promised to help her with the project last week. 
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to refuse
to refuse
[Verb]

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

Ex: The student had to refuse the invitation to join the extracurricular club due to time constraints. 
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to urge
to urge
[Verb]

to strongly recommend something

Ex: The safety inspector urged caution when handling hazardous materials in the workplace. 
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to warn
to warn
[Verb]

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

Ex: The weather forecast warned residents of an approaching storm. 
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to send off

to send a letter, document, or package to its intended destination using postal services

Ex: She sent the important contract off to the client via express mail. 
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to tell off

to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

Ex: She told her friend off for spreading rumors about her. 
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apology
apology
[noun]

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

Ex: She sent an apology to her friend for missing the birthday party. 
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complaint
complaint
[noun]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: After receiving the wrong order at the restaurant, she decided to file a complaint with the manager to express her dissatisfaction. 
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to ignore
to ignore
[Verb]

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

Ex: Despite the repeated warnings, he chose to ignore the safety guidelines. 
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to submit
to submit
[Verb]

to formally present something, such as a proposal or document, to someone in authority for review or decision

Ex: He will submit his application for the job by tomorrow. 
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to accuse
to accuse
[Verb]

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

Ex: He was falsely accused of cheating on the exam and faced serious consequences. 
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to reject
to reject
[Verb]

to refuse to accept a proposal, idea, person, etc.

Ex: He rejected the first draft of the report, asking for major revisions. 
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the former
the former
[pronoun]

the first of two people, things, or groups previously mentioned

Ex: Between the doctor and the lawyer, I would trust the former more for medical advice. 
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the latter
the latter
[pronoun]

used to refer to the second of two individuals or things mentioned in a preceding statement

Ex: Between the painter and the sculptor, I prefer the latter for their attention to detail. 
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on behalf of
on behalf of
[preposition]

used to indicate that someone is acting or speaking for another person or group

Ex: The lawyer spoke on behalf of her client during the court proceedings. 
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on the condition that

used to express a condition that must be met for a certain action or situation to happen

Ex: She agreed to lend him money on the condition that he pays it back by the end of the month. 
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