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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
chilly
chilly
[Adjective]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

Ex: She put on a jacket to protect against the chilly wind. 
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overcrowded
overcrowded
[Adjective]

(of a space or area) filled with too many people or things, causing discomfort or lack of space

Ex: The overcrowded streets made it hard to find a parking spot. 
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refreshed
refreshed
[Adjective]

(of a person) feeling less tired and more energized, typically after rest or a break

Ex: After a good night’s sleep, she felt refreshed and ready to start the day. 
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dysfunctional
dysfunctional
[Adjective]

not working normally in the body

Ex: The patient was diagnosed with a dysfunctional kidney. 
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open-ended
open-ended
[Adjective]

designed to allow for later additions, changes, or adaptations

Ex: The policy is open-ended and may be revised next year. 
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downward spiral

a continuous worsening of a situation, where one negative event causes another, leading to further decline

Ex: After losing his job, he entered a downward spiral of debt and depression. 
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nasty
nasty
[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

Ex: The nasty smell coming from the garbage bin made it difficult to stand nearby. 
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drawn-out
drawn-out
[Adjective]

prolonged or extended longer than expected or necessary

Ex: The meeting became a drawn-out affair, stretching well past its scheduled end time. 
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immobile
immobile
[Adjective]

unable to move

Ex: The patient remained immobile after the injury. 
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a thing of the past

something that does not exist or happen anymore due to being replaced by something more modern or desirable

Ex: With the advent of digital cameras, film photography has become a thing of the past for most people. 
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disposable
disposable
[Adjective]

meant to be thrown away after being used

Ex: Disposable utensils are convenient for picnics and outdoor events. 
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beyond recognition

so changed or damaged that it looks completely different or is no longer identifiable

Ex: The town has changed beyond recognition in the last ten years. 
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running
running
[Adjective]

occurring repeatedly over a period of time

Ex: He had a running cough for several weeks. 
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unprecedented
unprecedented
[Adjective]

never having existed or happened before

Ex: The pandemic caused an unprecedented disruption to global travel and commerce. 
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made-to-measure
made-to-measure
[Adjective]

made to fit the specific size and requirements of a person or thing

Ex: He ordered a made-to-measure suit for the wedding. 
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arid
arid
[Adjective]

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

Ex: The Sahara Desert is known for its arid climate, with vast expanses of sand and very little vegetation. 
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on track
on track
[phrase]

making progress as planned or expected and likely to achieve a goal or finish on time

Ex: The project is on track to be completed by the deadline. 
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tight
tight
[Adjective]

having little available money or time, making it difficult to manage or spend freely

Ex: I'm a bit tight this week, so I can't go out. 
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airborne
airborne
[Adjective]

related to something that is moving or transported through the air

Ex: The pollen from the flowers became airborne and triggered allergies for many people. 
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impending
impending
[Adjective]

about to happen soon, often with a sense of threat or urgency

Ex: The impending birth of their first child filled the couple with excitement and anticipation. 
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top-of-the-form
top-of-the-form
[Adjective]

(of a person) achieving the highest marks or best results in a class, exam, or competition

Ex: She was always top-of-the-form in math. 
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home from home

a place where one feels as comfortable and at ease as they do in their own home

Ex: The cozy cottage felt like a home from home during their holiday. 
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room to swing a cat

a small or confined room with very limited space for movement

Ex: The studio apartment was so small that there was hardly enough room to swing a cat. 
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a stone's throw

a distance that is very short

Ex: The café is just a stone's throw from the station. 
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watertight
watertight
[Adjective]

not letting water in or out

Ex: The boat's hull is watertight, keeping it afloat in rough seas. 
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sluggish
sluggish
[Adjective]

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

Ex: She dragged her feet in a sluggish pace down the hallway. 
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vicious (circle|cycle)

a situation where one problem brings about another and that only worsens the original problem

Ex: His chronic procrastination created a vicious circle, as missed deadlines led to stress, and stress further hindered his ability to meet deadlines. 
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fleeting
fleeting
[Adjective]

continuing or existing for a very short amount of time

Ex: The joy she felt was fleeting, disappearing as quickly as it had come. 
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irreversible
irreversible
[Adjective]

unable to be undone, changed, or corrected once something has occurred

Ex: Smoking can cause irreversible damage to the lungs over many years. 
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to stand up to

to endure harsh conditions without being significantly damaged

Ex: This fabric will stand up to repeated washings. 
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innocence
innocence
[noun]

the quality of being free from worldly experience

Ex: The child's innocence was evident in her wide-eyed curiosity. 
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warring
warring
[Adjective]

involved in hostilities

Ex: The warring nations signed a temporary ceasefire. 
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