C2 English Vocabulary

An eight-legged creature such as a spider or scorpion

A conceited, self-centered person who talks excessively about themselves

In a careless, indifferent manner

An open and frank declaration or admission

Playfully mischievous

A period between two successive reigns or governments

A ranch worker who tends cattle

Intensely passionate or zealous

A small decorative ring or band worn on the head

A small gap or space between closely set objects

A formal expression of high praise or tribute

To express strong criticism loudly; an explosive chemical salt

Having only one meaning; unambiguous

A mental condition involving delusions of great power or importance

The principal ore of aluminium

A false and malicious statement made to damage someone's reputation; slander

To perceive or interpret incorrectly

Practical suitability for a purpose, often prioritizing self-interest

A large or ancient cemetery

A conference between enemies; to hold such a discussion

An exclamation expressing emotion; a grammatically independent word like 'oh!' or 'wow!'

Meticulously neat and tidy

A hissing consonant sound like s or sh; producing such a sound

A proverb or saying; a perfect example of something

An underwater mountain that does not reach the surface

The process of passing something through a system again

To scout an area to gather information, especially militarily

A small ape with very long arms found in Southeast Asian rainforests

The act of atoning for a sin or wrongdoing

Easily crumbled or broken into small pieces

The process of making something sensitive to stimuli

Causing sudden abrupt movements or shocks

Relating to initiation; introductory or inaugural

In a calm and composed manner

The quality of being clumsy or incompetent

The trail or scent left by an animal; to track by following it

A curse called down upon someone; an act of cursing

In a dishonest or insincere manner

To make weak or feeble

A chain that restrains; to bind or restrict freedom

Related by origin; a word sharing the same linguistic root

Characterized by harsh and abusive criticism

A female domestic servant

An attitude of arrogant superiority

To convert into or form an emulsion

A person who lends money and charges interest

Violating the standards of fair play in sport

Causing disgust; a substance that drives away insects