Word List: Vocabulary (CLL0221) : Obstacle
Word List: Vocabulary (CLL0221) : Obstacle
achievement noun something very good and difficult that you have
succeeded in doing
contain verb to have something inside or include something as a
part
desperate adjective very serious or bad
committed adjective loyal and willing to give your time and energy to
something that you believe in
consternation noun a feeling of worry, shock, or confusion
precaution noun an action that is done to prevent something
unpleasant or dangerous happening
impending adjective used to refer to an event, usually something
unpleasant or unwanted, that is going to happen
soon
settled adjective If you feel settled in a job, school, etc., you have
become familiar with it and are comfortable and
happy there
ritual noun a set of fixed actions and sometimes words
performed regularly, especially as part of a
ceremony
implication noun an occasion when you seem to suggest something
without saying it directly
comb noun a flat piece of plastic, wood, or metal with a thin
row of long, narrow parts along one side, used to
tidy and arrange your hair
livelihood noun (the way someone earns) the money people need
to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.