Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Vigor & Fortitude

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
alacrity [noun]

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

Ex: He accepted the promotion with a burst of alacrity , clearly excited about the opportunity .
assiduous [adjective]

working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible

Ex: They admired his assiduous approach to solving complex problems .
audacious [adjective]

taking risks that are bold and shocking

Ex: The audacious artist 's controversial exhibition provoked intense reactions from critics and audiences , sparking debates about the nature of art .
ebullient [adjective]

having or displaying enthusiasm, happiness, and liveliness

Ex: He greeted everyone with an ebullient smile .
mettle [noun]

strength of character shown through courage and determination, especially in difficult situations

Ex: He faced the challenge with true mettle and refused to give up .

a lively or enthusiastic personality or mood

Ex: Despite the challenges , his effervescence never faded .
mettlesome [adjective]

overflowing with courage and determination

Ex:
sedulous [adjective]

putting continuous effort, care, and attention in doing something

Ex: The student ’s sedulous study habits led to excellent exam results .

the ability to show patience toward someone that has done something wrong

Ex: Despite being wronged , she acted with forbearance and chose not to retaliate .
exuberant [adjective]

filled with lively energy and excitement

Ex: Her exuberant personality lit up the room , bringing smiles to everyone 's faces .
feisty [adjective]

lively and assertive in one's actions or behavior

Ex: Despite her small stature , she 's quite feisty , never backing down from a challenge .
indefatigable [adjective]

showing so much energy and persistence and never becoming tired of trying to achieve something

Ex: Even after a long day , the indefatigable teacher continued helping her students with their work .
gusto [noun]

a strong and enthusiastic enjoyment or excitement in doing something

Ex: The children played in the park with gusto , laughing and running around .

the ability to hide one's emotions and seem calm in unpleasant or difficult situations

Ex: He is known for his ability to maintain a stiff upper lip in difficult times .

fully prepared and heavily equipped to face a challenging situation

Ex:
staunch [adjective]

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

Ex: The politician had a staunch following among his constituents .
tenable [adjective]

able to be defended, justified, or maintained against criticism or opposition

Ex: Despite initial skepticism , the proposed budget plan proved to be tenable after thorough analysis by financial experts .

to complete one's responsibilities regarding a group task, project, work, etc.

Ex: She 's been pulling her weight by working late and taking on extra tasks to help the team meet the deadline .

the careful and wise use of resources, avoiding waste or unnecessary spending

Ex: They admired his frugality in managing the company 's expenses .
conscientious [adjective]

devoted fully to completing tasks and obligations to the highest standard

Ex: Her conscientious approach to health and wellness inspired others to be more mindful .
indomitable [adjective]

impossible to be conquered or overcome

Ex: The indomitable force of the waterfall carved its path through the rocky terrain .
inured [adjective]

accustomed to something undesirable or unpleasant through prolonged exposure

Ex: Diehard fans of losing teams unfortunately become inured to disappointment through years of underachievement .
puissant [adjective]

having great power or influence, especially in a commanding or dignified way

Ex: The organization became a puissant force in global politics .

to face challenges with a positive attitude

Ex: The team is bearing up admirably despite the injuries .

to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: She knew she had to confront her fears and bite the bullet to speak in front of a large audience .
to inure [verb]

to become accustomed to something difficult or unpleasant, usually through repeated exposure

Ex: The villagers were inured to the cold after many harsh winters .

to try to achieve the best outcome possible when dealing with a difficult or bad situation

Ex: After the car broke down during the road trip , they had to make the best of a bad bargain by exploring the small town while waiting for repairs .

to achieve sudden and overwhelming success, popularity, or control

Ex: The team took the tournament by storm , winning every match .
Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
Deceitful Qualities & Roles Deception & Corruption Moral Corruption & Wickedness Ailments & Injuries
Treatments & Remedies The Body & Its State Criticism & Censure Sadness, Regret & Apathy
Fear, Anxiety & Weakness Generosity, Kindness & Composure Skill & Wisdom Friendliness & Good Nature
Vigor & Fortitude Favorable States & Qualities Honesty & Integrity Nature & Environment
Declaration & Appeal Casual & Annoying Talk Linguistic Terms & Sayings Styles & Qualities of Speech
Religion & Morality Magic & The Supernatural Time & Duration History & Antiquity
Legal Matters Improvement Foolishness & Folly Hostility, Temper & Aggression
Arrogance & Haughtiness Obstinacy & Stubbornness Social Roles & Archetypes Professions & Roles
Politics & Social Structure Science Hostile Actions Low Quality & Worthlessness
Burdens & Afflictions Physical Conflict Termination & Renunciation Prohibition & Prevention
Weakening & Decline Confusion & Obscurity Connection & Joining Warfare
Abundance & Proliferation Arts & Literature Spoilage Strong Emotional States
Color, Light & Visual Patterns Form, Texture & Structure Suitability & Appropriateness Approval & Agreement
Additions & Attachments Animals & Biology Finance & Valuables Tools & Equipment
Cognition & Understanding Caution, Judgment & Awareness Sound & Noise Movement
Physical Descriptions Landforms Objects & Materials Ceremonies & Revelry
Creation & Causation Argument & Disparagement Agriculture & Food Unconventional States
Family & Marriage Dwelling & Inhabiting Scent & Flavor Conceptual Extremes
Similarity & Difference