C2 English Vocabulary

Shining unsteadily; a brief burst of light

A vast flat treeless Arctic plain with permanently frozen subsoil

A continuous attack with bombs or artillery; an overwhelming stream of something

To jump suddenly on a target; a sudden attack

A violation of a law or moral principle; an offense

A faint unsteady light; a slight trace of something; to shine faintly

A sudden event causing great damage or suffering; a disaster

Soft and limp; a floppy disk

Relating to Byzantium; excessively complicated

A tower with a light to guide or warn sailors

To die or cause death from lack of oxygen; to be unable to breathe

Uncovered outdoor stadium seating benches

An outburst of uncontrolled anger or bad temper

A false perception of something that does not exist

To gather or assemble into a group

A public declaration of principles or intentions

Up in the air; high above the ground

A gradual increase in intensity or scope

Calm, peaceful, and undisturbed

Irritatingly self-satisfied or complacent

To be naturally drawn or attracted toward something

To willingly give up or do without something

Promoting unity among Christian churches; universal

The highest point of success; a sharp mountain peak; a pointed spire

The stage of development when a person becomes sexually mature

To overcome and control by force; to reduce in intensity

A swinging weight used to regulate clocks; something that swings between extremes

To decorate or beautify; to add exaggerated details to a story

A synthetic cleaning agent for washing

A feeling of intense happiness or excitement

Making one feel very excited and full of energy

To bite persistently; to cause persistent worry

Thoroughly soaked with liquid; unpleasantly wet and soft

A person who does not believe in any god

To leave or move out of a place or position

To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something

An action that deliberately angers or irritates someone

To eagerly and enviously desire something belonging to another

To financially guarantee or provide insurance coverage for something

The meat of a young calf

To move unsteadily from side to side; an unsteady rocking motion

A purse or wallet; one's personal financial means

To deposit as security for a loan; an item pledged as security; a chess piece

To lose something as a penalty; something surrendered as punishment

Done by one side alone, without others' agreement

To charm or fascinate completely

A small sheltered corner or secluded spot

To fill with horror or shock