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C2 Level Wordlist - Attempt and Prevention

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Attempt and Prevention, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
to bid
to bid
[Verb]

to try to achieve something

Ex: The company is bidding to secure the contract for the new infrastructure project. 
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to overexert

to strain or expend excessive physical or mental effort beyond one's capacity

Ex: After the intense workout, he began to feel lightheaded, realizing he had overexerted himself at the gym. 
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to make off

to leave quickly, often in order to escape or avoid someone or something

Ex: The thief made off after robbing the bank. 
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to scram
to scram
[Verb]

to move hurriedly, especially to escape or to leave a place abruptly

Ex: When the fire alarm sounded, the students had to scram out of the building in an orderly manner. 
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to shirk
to shirk
[Verb]

to avoid or neglect one's responsibilities, often by finding ways to escape from them

Ex: Instead of completing the assigned project, he tends to shirk his responsibilities by procrastinating and avoiding the necessary work. 
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to sidestep

to avoid or bypass a problem, question, or responsibility by addressing it indirectly or by taking a different approach

Ex: During the interview, the politician attempted to sidestep controversial questions by redirecting the conversation to unrelated topics. 
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to shun
to shun
[Verb]

to deliberately avoid, ignore, or keep away from someone or something

Ex: The celebrity chose to shun the limelight for a while, seeking privacy away from the public eye. 
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to eschew
to eschew
[Verb]

to avoid a thing or doing something on purpose

Ex: Health-conscious individuals often eschew sugary beverages in favor of water or herbal tea. 
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to abscond

to secretly flee from a place, typically to avoid arrest or prosecution

Ex: The prisoner managed to abscond from the maximum-security prison. 
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to skedaddle

to run away hastily, often in a disorderly or hurried manner

Ex: When they heard the loud noise, the startled animals began to skedaddle into the safety of the nearby forest. 
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to forestall

to stop something from happening by acting ahead of time

Ex: She took painkillers to forestall a migraine. 
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to ward off

to repel or avoid an attack or undesirable situation

Ex: The use of insect repellent helps ward off mosquitoes and reduce the risk of insect-borne diseases. 
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to head off

to take action to prevent or resolve a problem before it occurs

Ex: The company decided to head off any potential disputes by clarifying the contract terms. 
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to stave off

to delay the occurrence of something undesirable or threatening

Ex: Adequate sleep and a healthy diet can help stave off fatigue and improve overall well-being 
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to circumvent

to evade an obligation, question, or problem by means of excuses or dishonesty

Ex: Many companies circumvent their environmental responsibilities by outsourcing to suppliers in other countries. 
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to bypass
to bypass
[Verb]

to circumvent or avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally

Ex: The engineer designed a system to bypass the faulty circuit and ensure the smooth operation of the machinery. 
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