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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

the way people act or respond, especially in social, emotional, or psychological situations

Ex: The book explains the biology behind human behavior.
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the act of adhering to established norms, protocols, and standardized behaviors within a social system or institution

Ex: The new regulation enforced conformity across all departments .
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mindset
[noun]

a set of attitudes, beliefs, or a mental disposition that influences how a person interprets and responds to situations

Ex: Changing one 's mindset can have a profound impact on personal and professional development .
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obedience
[noun]

the action of respecting or following the instructions of someone in authority

Ex: The monks took vows of poverty , chastity , and obedience to their abbot .
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a set of individuals of similar age, status, or background with whom one interacts or identifies

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to face a difficult situation, obstacle, or opponent

Ex: They came up against legal obstacles that delayed the launch.
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to contribute to the structure or makeup of something

Ex: The distinct architectural styles and historical landmarks constitute the city 's unique identity .
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to believe what someone says without needing further proof

Ex: The tour guide mentioned that the hike was challenging but rewarding, and we took their word for it and embarked on the adventure.
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to cope
[Verb]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

Ex: Couples may attend counseling sessions to cope with relationship difficulties and improve communication .
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to clearly distinguish between two things, especially to separate similar ideas, actions, or categories

Ex: Teachers often struggle to draw a line between discipline and punishment.
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to prove the fact of a situation

Ex: The medical tests were conducted to establish the cause of the patient 's symptoms .
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survival
[noun]

the state in which a person manages to stay alive or strong despite dangers or difficulties

Ex: The book tells a powerful story of survival against overwhelming odds .
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to drive
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to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

Ex: Entrepreneurship and small businesses have been driving local economic development .
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the opinions, activities, or methods that are considered normal because they are accepted by a majority of people

Ex: His views were considered outside the mainstream of political thought .
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to incorrectly think someone or something is a different person or thing

Ex: I mistook the sound of the phone for the doorbell.
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to shape
[Verb]

to exert a significant influence on the development, nature, or outcome of something

Ex: Political ideologies and policies can shape the socioeconomic landscape of a nation and its citizens ' lives .
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conscious
[Adjective]

aware of and responsive to one's surroundings

Ex: She was conscious of the people around her as she walked through the busy city streets .
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means
[noun]

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

Ex: Art can be a means of expressing complex emotions and ideas .
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to experience or endure a process, change, or event

Ex: Students are undergoing intensive training for the upcoming competition .
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a personal reason for involvement in a situation, especially when connected to financial or other gain

Ex: Politicians often protect their own vested interests.
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craze
[noun]

a temporary enthusiasm or infatuation for a particular thing or activity

Ex: Every few years , there seems to be a new craze in fashion that everyone follows .
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to tackle
[Verb]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

Ex: Governments worldwide are tackling climate change through various initiatives .
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a warning or event that draws attention to a problem and shows that action must be taken, especially when something has been neglected

Ex: The defeat was a wake-up call for the team to improve .
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an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory

Ex: The professor encouraged students to consider counterarguments to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the topic .
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to sway
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to encourage someone to do or believe something

Ex: He sought to sway the team 's decision by presenting a compelling vision for the future .
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to become familiar and at ease in a new environment

Ex: The initial nervousness disappeared as they began to settle in and explore their new surroundings .
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outsider
[noun]

a person who is not a member of a particular group, society, etc.

Ex: Despite years working there , he was still treated as an outsider by the old guard .
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queue
[noun]

a line in which people or vehicles wait for a particular purpose

Ex: There was a queue outside the popular restaurant , with people eager to get a table .
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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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