C1 English Vocabulary

To perceive or distinguish something with the senses or mind

The path followed by a moving object; a course of development

A building for observing stars, planets, or weather

A revolt or rebellion against authority

A temporary break in activity; a hollow indented space

A sharp sibilant sound; to make such a sound as a sign of disapproval

A medical examination of a corpse to find the cause of death

Extremely large in size

The human mind, soul, or spirit; one's inner mental life

A precious stone; something or someone of great value or beauty

To deceive by false confidence; an act of bluffing; direct in manner

A large slow-moving mass of ice

Similar in nature; related by blood

To imitate or reproduce the behavior or conditions of something

The current holder of an office; imposed as an obligation

An unborn human or animal in later stages of development

The outline or shape of something; a line connecting equal altitudes on a map

Thick oily substance used for lubrication; to apply grease to something

A bird of prey; a person favouring aggressive policies; to sell goods in public

Having a lively, creative imagination; original and inventive

Arousing pity or contempt due to inadequacy or misery

To protect from loss or waste; a fruit jam or preserve

Money paid to secure release from custody before trial; to pay such money

A device for finding direction; range or scope

Relating to war or the military; warlike

To pay for regular access to a service or publication; to agree with an idea

A common city bird; a person easily deceived

The practice of engaging in sex for payment

The art of making pottery and objects from fired clay

A spiritual teacher; an influential expert or mentor

A long thick piece of timber; a political policy position; to cover with planks

A fine-grained grey rock used for roofing; a list of candidates; bluish-grey in colour

A trainee gaining practical experience; to detain without trial

A group of organisations joined together for a common purpose

The quality of being eager and able to compete successfully

A feeling of envy or suspicious resentment toward a rival

Having a strong, severe, or extreme effect

A lack of balance or equal proportion

A stitched join in fabric; a layer of coal or mineral

Of crucial importance; central or key

The universe as an ordered and harmonious system

The state of being alone; a deserted place

Wearing torn clothes; rough and uneven

The quality of being genuine and trustworthy

A hard, white, translucent ceramic material made by firing kaolin at high temperatures; objects made from this material

The act of misleading someone; a trick or dishonest scheme

A severe shortage of food causing widespread starvation

A hollow opening for receiving a plug, bulb, or bone; to fit into a socket