Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Spoilage

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)

to dress or decorate in a flashy, showy, or tasteless way

Ex: He arrived at the party bedizened in bright , mismatched colors .

to corrupt something by adding inferior substances, especially to reduce its purity or quality

Ex: Some manufacturers adulterate food products to cut costs .
bedraggled [adjective]

looking messy, wet, and soiled, as if having been pulled through mud or rain

Ex:
to botch [verb]

to do a task badly or carelessly, causing mistakes or damage

Ex: She botched her lines during the play 's opening scene .

to handle a task or activity clumsily, often causing damage or problem

Ex: She feared she would bungle her speech in front of the large audience and embarrass herself .

to smear or soil something so that it looks unclean

Ex: The tablecloth was besmirched with wine stains .
to char [verb]

to burn something so much that it turns into charcoal or carbon

Ex: The intense forest fire charred the landscape , leaving a trail of destruction .

an extremely intense and destructive fire

Ex: Historical records describe the conflagration that swept through the city , destroying countless homes and landmarks .

to preserve something, like food, by ridding it of all its moisture

Ex: They are currently desiccating the food samples to test their long-term viability .

to completely destroy or remove something

Ex: The city implemented strict policies to extirpate illegal dumping and maintain cleanliness .

to spoil, weaken, or reduce the usefulness or perfection of something

Ex: Careless planning vitiated the success of the entire project .

to ruin or damage something's appearance, particularly by writing or sketching on it

Ex: They are currently defacing the wall with unauthorized posters .

a person or thing that ruins an otherwise positive or enjoyable situation

Ex: The only fly in the ointment during the vacation was the rainy weather .

to cause problems, often by ruining or interrupting something that was planned

Ex: Sarah 's decision to quit her job and travel the world upset the apple cart for her family , who were relying on her income .
crud [noun]

a substance, mess, or residue that looks gross or unclean

Ex: His shoes were covered in mud and other crud from the streets .
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