C2 English Vocabulary

A hill or ridge of sand formed by wind

To wash quickly with clean water; a quick wash or hair tint liquid

Harsh, unyielding, and persistent

To break apart into small pieces; to disintegrate

A mythological undead creature said to rise at night and drink the blood of the living

A covering suspended over a bed or entrance; the top layer of a forest

Distrustful of others' motives; bitterly mocking or contemptuous.

To stop or catch something before it reaches its destination; an act of interception

To take apart or disassemble; to break down a system

A countless number; extremely numerous and varied

Using harsh language or causing harm; involving mistreatment

To repeatedly annoy or intimidate someone

Having great wealth; prosperous

To make a problem or bad situation worse

Resembling milk in colour or consistency; pale and cloudy

A low sound of pain or displeasure; to make such a sound

Aggressively active in a cause; a combative activist

To hide or move stealthily while waiting or watching

To crowd or curl together; a close group or private meeting

The space directly below the roof of a house, used for storage

A named group of stars forming a pattern in the sky

To move or guide carefully; a planned military movement or clever strategy

A distinct flavor or trace; a sharp slap; directly or sharply

Famous and widely admired

A tiny piece of bread or baked food; a very small amount

Deliberately causing anger, controversy, or sexual interest

A small pointed missile; to move or throw suddenly and swiftly

A token or document exchangeable for goods or services; a receipt

To financially support with a subsidy

The tip of a finger

A figure moved by strings; a person or state controlled by another

A large painting on a wall; of or relating to a wall

A state of wild excitement or uncontrolled activity

A small, roughly built hut or cabin

A rebel fighting against authority; rebellious

Cold and bare; offering little hope; cheerless and depressing

The trunk of the human body, excluding head and limbs

To throw something with great force; a violent throw

Relating to scientific investigation for legal purposes

To help resolve disputes between conflicting parties; acting indirectly

A cosmetic stick used to color the lips; to apply such color

A flat floating platform (n.); to travel or transport by raft (v.)

To stuff or pack tightly; to study intensively before an exam

A large sharp-pointed nail; a sudden sharp increase; to pierce or add secretly to a drink

Toward or from one side; with a side facing forward

A board for mixing paint colors; a range of colors used in art

To express deep grief or regret; a song or expression of mourning

To set fire to something; to trigger a reaction