Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Caution, Judgment & Awareness

to quickly turn a disadvantageous circumstance into a beneficial one

more than one skill or plan to increase chances of success

to indulge in aimless daydreaming, often drifting away from reality or practical concerns

the act or state of being lost in fanciful thought

reflective and thoughtful, often with a hint of melancholy and sadness

a sign or indication of what is to come, especially something unfortunate

to serve as a sign or warning of a future event

to be an omen or indication of a future outcome, often suggesting something negative or ominous

a sign, omen, or event interpreted as foretelling future outcomes, often fateful ones

used to say that that something bad is likely to happen

on the lookout, especially for danger, opportunity, or unexpected events

causing or feeling caution or suspicion

afraid and cautious of the possible outcomes of an action, thus reluctant to take risks or action

to carefully examine something and judge its value, often in terms of money or quality

to determine something with certainty by careful examination or investigation

a hope or wish that cannot be realized or fulfilled

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

in a very careful or cautious manner, especially to avoid harm or discomfort

in a way that shows close focus, deep concentration, or eager attention to something

a period of watchfulness, often maintained to protect, monitor, or await something significant