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CAE intensive 2025 Week 2

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  • advocate (n)
    A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy
  • by convention
    According to what is generally accepted or customary, though not legally required
  • hoarding
    The excessive collection and storage of items, often to the point of waste or obstruction
  • endowed with
    Naturally provided or gifted with a particular quality or talent
  • in a bid to (inf)
    In an attempt to; used to express purpose or effort
  • adjacent
    Next to or very near something else; situated side by side
  • crumble away
    To gradually fall apart or decay over time, especially due to neglect or age
  • stumble across
    To find or encounter something unexpectedly or by chance
  • seek out
    To actively search for and find something, often with determination
  • unleash upon
    To suddenly release a powerful force, effect, or emotion onto something or someone
  • trait
    A distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of one's personality
  • plummet
    To fall or drop sharply and suddenly from a high position
  • dwindling
    A gradual reduction in size, quantity, or strength
  • so-called
    Used to express doubt or criticism about the official or popular name or reputation of something
  • shelter
    A place of protection or refuge from danger, weather, or hardship
  • horrendous
    Extremely unpleasant, dreadful, or terrible
  • fraught
    Full of or involving problems, risks, or tension; often used with "with"
  • foster
    To encourage or promote the development or growth of something (especially positive traits or ideas)
  • indulge in
    To allow oneself to enjoy something, especially something considered unhealthy or excessive
  • unforeseen
    Not anticipated or predicted; occurring unexpectedly
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