Vocabulary Unit 1 C1 Gold Experience

block out a memory

To deliberately forget or suppress a memory.

commit something to memory

To learn something so well that it can be remembered.

have a selective memory

To remember only certain things while forgetting others.

jog someone's memory

To help someone remember something.

memonse

To memorize or commit to memory.

recall

To bring back a memory or thought to mind.

recognise

To identify someone or something from past encounters.

remember

To have or keep an image in one's mind of something or someone.

remind

To make someone think of something.

trigger a memory

To cause a memory to come to mind.

word for word

Exactly as stated or written, with no changes.

designated

Chosen or marked for a specific purpose.

fundamental

Serving as a basis or core; essential.

impartial

Treating all rivals or disputants equally.

inspirational

Providing motivation or encouragement.

partial

In favor of one side over another; biased.

partially

To some extent; not completely.

reassuring

Providing comfort and confidence.

substantial

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

character study

An analysis focus on the personality and development of characters.

flashback

A scene in a film or story set in a time earlier than the main story.

sequence

A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.

take liberties with

To change aspects of something in a way that is inappropriate.

accomplished

Highly skilled or proficient.

advent

The arrival of a notable person or event.

allegory

A story that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.

as far as something goes

To the extent that something is true or applicable.

banter

Playful conversation.

build followers

To gather an audience or supporters.

caught up in the past

To be overly focused on past events rather than the present.

charismatic

Having a personal magnetism or charm.

chart

To make a map or outline of something.

conceptual

Relating to ideas or mental concepts.

cutting-edge

At the forefront of innovation or technology.

doodle

A simple, spontaneous drawing made while a person's attention is otherwise occupied.

engaged (with)

Involved or interested in something.

erase

To remove or wipe out.

exclusively

Only; solely.

facilitate

To make an action or process easy or easier.

flawed

Having imperfections or weaknesses.

freak someone out

To make someone extremely anxious or scared.

full-on

Complete; intense.

get into something

To become involved or engaged in something.

gush (about)

To express oneself extravagantly or emotionally.

hang around with

To spend time informally with someone.

infuriated

Extremely angry.

make stuff up

To invent false information or a story.

manipulate

To control or influence someone or something cleverly.

marked improvement

A significant or noticeable enhancement.

mind-blowing

Extremely impressive or shocking.

modify

To make changes to something.

mundane

Lacking interest or excitement; dull.

on a positive note

To refer to a hopeful or encouraging element in a situation.

operate (as)

To function or act in a specified capacity.

overall

Taking everything into account; general.

pave the way (for something)

To make progress or prepare for something to happen.

play a vital role (in something)

To be an essential part of a process or situation.

provocative

Causing thought, discussion, or controversy.

pure invention

Something that is completely made up and not based on fact.

quit

To stop doing something; to leave a place.

raise awareness

To make people more informed about a particular issue.

read up on something

To research or learn about a topic.

realm

A field or domain of activity or interest.

ripple effect

A situation in which one event causes a series of other events.

run into trouble

To encounter problems.

scamper

To run away quickly.

scrapbook

A book in which various items are collected and arranged.

slippery path

A course of action that is dangerous or risky.

stick to something

To adhere or remain committed to something.

therapeutic

Having a healing effect.

unnerving

Causing anxiety or fear.

witty

Characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor.