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Proficiency Expert Unit 1

Hi! Make sure to open the games and practice online. This is our word bank that will be used for testing this semester.

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Auditionan interview for a role or job as a singer, actor, dancer, or musician, consisting of a practical demonstration of the candidate's suitability and skill
Backstagein or to the area behind the stage in a theatre, especially the wings or dressing rooms
Limelightthe focus of public attention
Hustlea state of great activity
Jadedbored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something
Notoriousfamous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed
Resiliencethe capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
Mediocritythe quality or state of being mediocre; average or even below average
Anonymous(of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name
Prerequisitea thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist
Accomplishedhighly trained or skilled in a particular activity
Enhanceintensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of
Charityan organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need
Assumesuppose to be the case, without proof
Yella loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight
Dimension/sa measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height
Extremitiesthe furthest point or limit of something
Spanthe full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers
Externalbelonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something
Inclinedleaning or turning away from the vertical or horizontal; sloping
Out of plumbnot exactly vertical
Wingspanthe maximum extent across the wings of an aircraft or of a bird or other flying animal, measured from tip to tip
Planea flat surface on which a straight line joining any two points on it would wholly lie
Internalof or situated on the inside
Thicknessthe distance through an object, as distinct from width or heigh
Insanitythe state of being seriously mentally ill; madness
Mentoran experienced and trusted adviser
Lucky breaka piece of good luck, especially one that leads to success
Famethe state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements
Intentiona thing intended; an aim or plan
Skiman act of reading something quickly or superficially
Strategya plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim
Exploitationthe action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work
Demanding(of a task) requiring much skill or effort
Disrobingtake off one's clothes
Gearprepare, adjust, or equip for a particular purpose or need
Scroungeseek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth
Interpretexplain the meaning of (information or actions)
Precedecome before (something) in time
Judgeform an opinion or conclusion about
Successiona number of people or things of a similar kind following one after the other
Act of vandalismintentional destruction or damage to property
Attention spanthe length of time for which a person is able to concentrate on a particular activity or subject
Exemplifybe a typical example of
To be magnifiedmake something appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope
Propan object used by the actors performing in a play or film
Emphasisspecial importance, value, or prominence given to something
MediumA medium is a way or means of expressing your ideas or of communicating with people
Acknowledgeaccept or admit the existence or truth of
Conveyto impart or communicate by statement, suggestion, gesture, or appearance


English Course: General Academic

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