C2 English Vocabulary

To say harsh, defamatory things about someone; to speak ill of

Relating to religious worship; a brief religious service

Mental strength and courage in the face of adversity

A small seed-eating songbird with a conical beak

To descend from a vehicle; on fire or lit up

To sew loosely with temporary stitches; to pour fat over meat while roasting

An authoritative saying or principle; a judge's incidental opinion

To survive on minimal resources; to exist

Expressing a low or critical opinion; disparaging

A fake imitation; to fraudulently copy something; not genuine

A deep blue precious gemstone; deep blue in colour

Showing understanding of others' feelings

A close relationship without romantic or sexual elements; relating to Plato

A tooth on a gear; a minor but necessary part of a system

To remove water from something or lose body fluids

Having sharp points or spines

In an early stage; just beginning to develop

The farming of fish or other aquatic organisms for food

A person who looks down on those considered inferior

A small slender carnivorous mammal; a sneaky person; to act deviously

To criticize sharply; a stern reprimand

A superficial knowledge of something; a small amount

Unpredictable and impulsive in behavior

To belittle or speak disrespectfully of someone or something

Quick and lively; stylish; irritable

A mythical one-horned horse; a billion-dollar startup

Not discouraged by difficulty; resolutely courageous

Deliberate betrayal of trust

A small arachnid with pincers and a venomous sting in its tail

A position of dominant power or control over others

Corruption of original meaning or purpose; sexual deviance

A bag carried on the back for supplies; to go hiking with a backpack

In progress or being planned; on foot

Priced higher than its real worth

Able to be understood; expressed clearly

Designed to cause fire; deliberately stirring up conflict; a fire-starting device or agitator

Unverified information heard from others; inadmissible second-hand evidence

A descendant of a distinguished family; a plant shoot for grafting

To push out one's lips in displeasure; such a facial expression

A person who inspires others and has achieved great success in their field

A metal restraint for wrists or ankles; to restrain or restrict

A substance that triggers an allergic reaction

A French castle or large country house

To take exclusive control of something, excluding all others

Exceeding reasonable limits; excessive

Soft, light material like fur or feathers; a minor mistake; to make fluffy

To deny responsibility for or connection with something

A wild animal's den; a secret hideout