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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Social Navigation & Behavior Patterns

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
human behavior

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

Ex: Social media has changed patterns of human behavior. 
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conformity

the act of adhering to established norms, protocols, and standardized behaviors within a social system or institution

Ex: The company values conformity to its strict dress code. 
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mindset
mindset
[noun]

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

Ex: Her growth mindset allows her to view failures as opportunities for learning and improvement. 
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obedience
obedience
[noun]

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

Ex: The soldier's strict obedience to orders earned him a commendation. 
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peer group

a set of individuals of similar age, status, or background with whom one interacts or identifies

Ex: Teenagers are often influenced by their peer group. 
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to come up against

to face a difficult situation, obstacle, or opponent

Ex: During the negotiations, they came up against several unexpected challenges. 
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to constitute

to contribute to the structure or makeup of something

Ex: Healthy fats and proteins constitute a balanced diet that supports overall well-being. 
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to [take] {one's} word for it

to believe what someone says without needing further proof

Ex: I don't have the receipt, so you'll have to take my word for it. 
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to cope
to cope
[Verb]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

Ex: She copes with work pressure by prioritizing tasks and maintaining a positive mindset. 
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to [draw] a line between

to clearly distinguish between two things, especially to separate similar ideas, actions, or categories

Ex: It's hard to draw a line between help and interference. 
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to establish

to prove the fact of a situation

Ex: The detective gathered evidence to establish the suspect's presence at the crime scene. 
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survival
survival
[noun]

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

Ex: The survival of the crew depended on their ability to find fresh water. 
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to drive
to drive
[Verb]

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

Ex: Healthcare reforms are expected to drive improvements in patient care. 
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mainstream

the opinions, activities, or methods that are considered normal because they are accepted by a majority of people

Ex: Despite her unconventional ideas, she managed to gain acceptance in the mainstream over time. 
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to mistake

to incorrectly think someone or something is a different person or thing

Ex: I mistook her for my cousin when she walked into the room. 
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to shape
to shape
[Verb]

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

Ex: Early childhood experiences can shape a person's personality and attitudes later in life. 
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conscious
conscious
[Adjective]

aware of and responsive to one's surroundings

Ex: After the fall, she was fully conscious and able to speak. 
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means
means
[noun]

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

Ex: Education is a powerful means to improve one's future prospects. 
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to undergo

to experience or endure a process, change, or event

Ex: The patient had to undergo surgery to address the medical condition. 
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vested interest

a personal reason for involvement in a situation, especially when connected to financial or other gain

Ex: Some critics say the company has a vested interest in the new law. 
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craze
craze
[noun]

a temporary enthusiasm or infatuation for a particular thing or activity

Ex: The hula hoop craze swept through schools in the 1950s, with kids everywhere wanting one. 
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to tackle
to tackle
[Verb]

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

Ex: The team decided to tackle the project's complexity by breaking it into manageable tasks. 
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wake-up call

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 accident was a wake-up call for the whole community. 
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counterargument

an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory

Ex: She anticipated the counterarguments to her proposal and prepared strong rebuttals. 
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to sway
to sway
[Verb]

to encourage someone to do or believe something

Ex: The passionate speaker hoped to sway the audience with compelling arguments. 
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to settle in

to become familiar and at ease in a new environment

Ex: After a few days, the new students began to settle in and make friends. 
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outsider
outsider
[noun]

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

Ex: The small town was suspicious of outsiders, rarely trusting strangers. 
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queue
queue
[noun]

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

Ex: They waited in a long queue at the ticket counter for the concert. 
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