C2 English Vocabulary

A feeling of fear or anxiety about something uncertain

To obstruct or thwart; an obstacle preventing progress

To sing or hum softly and sentimentally; a soft, low-pitched song

Excessive pride or arrogance, especially leading to downfall

A female nature spirit in classical mythology; an insect larva

A person whose actions contradict their claimed beliefs or values

Stagnant water held back by a dam; a remote, undeveloped place

A marketplace with many shops, especially in the Middle East; a charity fair

Unselfish concern for the well-being of others

To urge or provoke someone into action, especially wrongdoing

To hint at something indirectly; to ingratiate oneself by subtle means

Done hastily and without thoroughness

Resembling glass; smooth and reflective; (of eyes) dull and expressionless

Hot and humid; oppressively warm; sexually attractive and enticing

A young small tree

An original model or ideal example from which others are derived

To be an early sign of something to come; a portent

The vast scale or seriousness of something; extreme wickedness or an act of evil

Roughly spherical in shape

Willing to comply or be persuaded

To break down into parts; to rot or decay

A symbiotic organism of algae and fungi found on rocks or trees

Freedom or flexibility to act; sideways drift caused by wind

Changing frequently in loyalties or opinions; unreliable

A piece of embroidery with various stitches; a collection of samples

Able to be endured; moderately acceptable

A temple for all gods; all the gods of a religion; the most celebrated figures in a field

Having no limits; seemingly infinite

A facility where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions

A woman who presides over a meeting or organization

A long deep cut; to make such a cut

Showing unselfish concern for others

Relating to dogs; a dog or pointed tooth

A power saw for cutting curves; a jigsaw puzzle

Intense anger; to make someone angry

A solo song with orchestral accompaniment in an opera

A curved cavalry sword; to strike with such a sword

Causing strong disgust; extremely unpleasant

A strong feeling of disgust or loathing

The act of misleading or tricking someone; dishonest behavior

The large leaf of a fern or palm

To place on a shelf; to postpone or set aside indefinitely

A perfect or typical example; the embodiment of a quality

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing

A short, traditional saying expressing a general truth

Operating without a cord; battery-powered

Ridiculously small or trivial; contemptibly worthless

A large branch of a tree