C2 English Vocabulary

To give a false impression of; to contradict

Intense pain or struggle, especially during a difficult process

A sudden flood; a large rush or outpouring of something

Expressing regret or apology; offering a defense of beliefs

A person who supports a cause or shares another's feelings

To whiten using chemicals; a chemical used for whitening or disinfecting

A descriptive word or phrase used to characterize a person or thing

A hidden store of valuables; to accumulate and store things secretly

The state of having great wealth; prosperity

A person who forges and shapes iron objects

A very small freshwater fish; a person or thing of little importance

To make someone a slave; to deprive of freedom

A hole made by a sharp object, especially in a tyre; to pierce or make a hole

The ground along the side of a river

The state of existing together, especially peacefully

A very wealthy and powerful business person

To strike someone repeatedly and heavily

Able to be taken off or taken away

To splash in water; to engage in something casually or superficially.

The ability to move or think quickly and easily

A soldier standing guard at a post

Feeling angry about something unfair or unjust

To fail to work properly; a failure in normal operation

A sensation of spinning or losing balance

Shamelessly bold or impudent; to face something with bold impudence

A minor violation of a rule or law

Occurring at the same time; something that accompanies another

Freedom from punishment or bad consequences

A substance that can cause cancer

A feeling of doubt, unease, or guilt; sudden nausea

In terms of concepts or abstract ideas

To walk or behave arrogantly; boastful confidence

Skillful and nimble, especially with the hands

The art of creating images by etching a metal plate with acid; a print made by this process

A soldier hired for money; motivated by personal gain

Serving as a symbol or very typical example of something

A formal rebuke; to officially criticize someone

To walk slowly and leisurely; a leisurely stroll

A clouding of the eye's lens; a large waterfall

Relating to hypnosis; mesmerizingly fascinating; a sleep-inducing substance

To kill germs; to make unable to reproduce

To surround with armed forces; to overwhelm with demands

The work of cleaning and managing a home; routine administrative tasks

Richly delicious; highly pleasing or attractive

The state of being normal or usual

Taking advantage of situations without regard for principles

Short and solidly built

To secretly listen to others' conversation