C2 English Vocabulary

A confused mixture of things; to mix in a disordered way

Playfully naughty or troublesome; causing harm

To pinch or bite sharply; a sharp pinch or small drink

A mixture of different things; a musical piece combining several songs

To be the most powerful or numerous element; to dominate

To destroy or severely reduce a large portion of something

The striking of objects to produce sound; percussion instruments

An absurd comic play or situation; something ridiculous

In a hard-working and careful manner

Lacking skill or competence; clumsy or unsuitable

A short-lived popular fad; to drive someone crazy

Not causing pain; easy and effortless

To intensify anger or passion; to cause inflammation; to set on fire

The state of being a father; legal acknowledgement of fatherhood

A showy but often hollow display of boldness or defiance

Tending to control others unfairly for personal gain

To walk slowly and leisurely; a leisurely stroll

To strongly disapprove of or feel deep regret about something

A temporary framework supporting workers on a building

A final demand with a threat of consequences if not met

A fast bird of prey with pointed wings; to hunt with falcons

Characterized by hypocrisy; saying one thing but doing another

A blue-green semi-precious gemstone; its pale greenish-blue colour

Widespread or very common, especially of something unpleasant

A floating marker in water; to keep afloat or support at a high level

To adjust or mark a measuring instrument against a standard

A lasting feeling of resentment; to be unwilling to give or allow something

Slightly fat in a soft, rounded way

To stimulate into action; to coat with zinc

A stain or spot; a mark on one's reputation; to absorb liquid

Not leading to a definite result or conclusion

Refusal to obey rules or authority

Forceful and strongly expressed; a word or form used for emphasis

Quiet, gentle, and humble; not assertive

A minor accident or piece of bad luck

To burn or discolour with heat; a mark left by burning

To twist out of shape; a distortion or bend

Not harmful or likely to cause offence

To cook by direct heat; food cooked this way

To persuade someone not to do something

The mood or atmosphere of a place

To obstruct legislation through prolonged speeches; the tactic itself

A sign believed to foretell future events

To make restless movements out of nervousness; a nervous twitch or restless person

A member of the aristocracy or hereditary nobility

Causing severe disability or serious damage; severely harmful

Having a rough, harsh-sounding voice

A secure position for the feet; a stable base for further progress