C2 English Vocabulary

The core of an ear of corn; a male swan

The act of bringing memories or feelings to mind

A public square, especially in Italy; a veranda or arcade

To pronounce words clearly; to state something clearly

Involving or occurring between different generations

Causing annoyance or trouble; irritating

A person intolerant of differing opinions, races, or religions

To weave or blend things closely together

A minor attraction at a circus or fair; a distracting secondary event

To postpone a punishment; temporary relief from hardship

Rough with small waves; lacking smooth continuity

Extremely harsh or severe, especially of rules or punishments

The uppermost, most fertile layer of soil

The quality of being strange or unfamiliar

Showing good judgment and sound thinking

Relating to a mutually beneficial relationship

Showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless

Honestly and frankly

A very large New World vulture found in the Andes or California

Using satire or irony to mock or criticize

On fire or brightly lit; filled with excitement

Extremely steep; done with excessive haste or rashness

To twist or wind around something

To return to an earlier or worse condition; a backward movement

To demolish completely to the ground

Optimistic and cheerful; blood-red in colour

Made or done without preparation; unrehearsed

In a generous or extravagant manner

To restrict or limit; to draw a boundary around

A person who lives alone, away from society; a recluse

A violent involuntary muscle spasm; a fit of laughter or social upheaval

A one-yard measuring rod; a standard for comparison

Lacking stability; mentally unstable; biased

A long pointed tooth projecting from an animal's mouth

A lie or untrue statement

A sauce or seasoning used to enhance the flavor of food

An explosive powder used in firearms and fireworks

To arrange for a different time; to change the schedule

Reluctant or unwilling to do something

Illuminated by sunlight

Playful teasing conversation (n.); to exchange such remarks (v.)

Completely absorbed or fascinated; deeply engrossed

To urge or drive someone to act; to propel forward

A self-evident principle accepted as a basis for reasoning

A particular style or manner of speaking associated with a specific group or field

To surgically remove a limb or body part

To the greatest or highest possible degree; extremely

Something strongly detested; a formal religious curse