CAE intensive 2025 Weeks 2+3 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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A distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of one's personality

trait

The act of evaluating or assessing a situation or inventory

stock-taking

To allow oneself to enjoy something, especially something considered unhealthy or excessive

indulge in

The outward behavior or attitude of a person

demeanor

To adjust slightly for improvement or refinement

tweak

Extremely surprising, complex, or difficult to grasp

mind-boggling

Naturally provided or gifted with a particular quality or talent

endowed with

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy

advocate (n)

To find or encounter something unexpectedly or by chance

stumble across

To be filled with or brimming over with something, usually life or activity

teem with

Having a fair or legal claim to something

rightful

To involve something as a necessary part or result

entail

To fall or drop sharply and suddenly from a high position

plummet

Done with extreme care and attention to detail

painstaking

To improve the value, quality, or effectiveness of something

enhance

To actively search for and find something, often with determination

seek out

To suddenly release a powerful force, effect, or emotion onto something or someone

unleash upon

Not anticipated or predicted; occurring unexpectedly

unforeseen

Next to or very near something else; situated side by side

adjacent

A subtle or slight difference in meaning, expression, or tone

nuance

Outstanding; surpassing all others in importance or quality

preeminent

To shelter or protect

harbor

To become relevant or influential in a situation or decision

enter into the equation

The excessive collection and storage of items, often to the point of waste or obstruction

hoarding

Safe and suitable for eating

edible

To gradually fall apart or decay over time, especially due to neglect or age

crumble away

Extremely unpleasant, dreadful, or terrible

horrendous

According to what is generally accepted or customary, though not legally required

by convention

To mislead or trick someone into believing something false

deceive

In an attempt to; used to express purpose or effort

in a bid to (inf)

A place of protection or refuge from danger, weather, or hardship

shelter

No longer in active use or service, especially referring to machinery or facilities

decommissioned

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something (especially positive traits or ideas)

foster

Full of or involving problems, risks, or tension

fraught (with)

Used to express doubt or criticism about the official or popular name or reputation of something

so-called

In regard to this particular point or detail

in this respect

A gradual reduction in size, quantity, or strength

dwindling

A lack or deficit in the amount expected or required

shortfall

A person who is new to or inexperienced in a task or field

novice

Causing discomfort, anxiety, or loss of confidence

unnerving