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WorksheetsCAE 2 (OW) | U8p110: Online Shaming > Vocabulary
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
savvy
easily persuaded to believe something
knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment
an armchair expert is someone who claims to have expertise in a subject but lacks practical experience or knowledge gained through real-world application
true
false
to get wind of
confident in what one thinks or knows
begin to suspect that (something) is happening; hear a rumor of
propel (something) with force through the air
to deem
give the impression or sensation of being something
pay no attention to; ignore
regard or consider in a specified way
breadcrumbs
the impact on the environment of human activity in terms of pollution
a series of connected pieces of information or evidence
backlash
the restoration of friendly relations
the action or process of making something consistent or compatible
a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development
before long
soon
late
good riddance
used to express impatience, annoyance, urgency, or desperation
said to express relief at being free of a troublesome or unwanted person or thing
to dub: give an unofficial name or nickname to (someone or something)
false
true
barrage
the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage
an overwhelming number of questions, criticisms, complaints, etc. delivered simultaneously or in rapid succession
whistle-blower
a person who informs on a person or organization engaged in an illicit activity
a person who brings about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries.
misdemeanor
a minor wrongdoing
a crime, typically one involving violence
jump on the bandwagon
join others in doing or supporting something fashionable or likely to be successful
a period of excessive indulgence in an activity
