C2 English Vocabulary

To secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal

An expert commentator or critic, especially in the media

To force someone out of a position or place

Directly and firmly; in a straightforward manner

Covered with or containing a lot of grease; slippery

Made up of various different kinds; mixed

A large container for bathing in

Food or items remaining after use; remaining or surplus

Light fine rain; to rain lightly

To swell or protrude outward; a rounded protrusion on a surface

Offensive to decency or morality; indecent or lewd

A core belief or principle held as true by a person or organization

To make a bad situation worse; to annoy or irritate

To throw with a swinging motion; a strap for throwing or supporting

A circular decorative band of flowers or leaves

An official who enforces rules in a sport; to act as umpire

Not functioning normally or healthily

Mixed or conflicting feelings about someone or something

A severe snowstorm with strong winds and poor visibility

To be cautious or on guard against danger

Causing great excitement or interest; extremely impressive

Magnetic tape for recording video and sound; to record on such tape

Not conforming to tradition; unconventional

To shrink back involuntarily from pain or fear

A raised platform in a church for preaching

To provide with a permanent fund; to give a natural quality or ability

The land or area of a city alongside water

An embankment built to prevent river flooding

A small open fruit pie; sharp or sour in taste; cutting in manner

To worry or feel anxious; a state of irritation

To spread information or ideas widely

A short trip made to carry out a specific task or mission

Spontaneous creation or performance without prior preparation

A diplomatic representative or messenger sent by a government

To exist together at the same time or in the same place

A large floating mass of ice broken from a glacier

To scatter objects over a surface

To declare not guilty; to conduct oneself in a certain way

To droop or become limp; a plant disease causing wilting

Relating to botany or plants; a plant-derived substance

Powerful, assertive, and effective

A symbol or badge representing a person, group, or idea

Lacking strong flavor or interest; mild and dull

Dominance or leadership of one country or group over others

Special respect or tribute paid to someone; an admiring imitation

Able to be touched or felt; clearly obvious and noticeable

A sudden impulsive idea or desire

A guard dog; a person or group that monitors others for wrongdoing