C2 English Vocabulary

Wild chaos, uproar, or noisy disorder

To be full of or swarming with something; to rain heavily

Cheap and showy in a tasteless way

A flowering plant with showy colorful heads, native to China

The transfer of pollen from anther to stigma in plants

Knowing everything; having unlimited knowledge

Lacking solidity or reality; not real or significant

A room where alcoholic drinks are served

Tending to splash; showy or eye-catching

Great amusement and happiness expressed through laughter

In an unpredictable or inconsistent manner

Deviating from what is normal or expected

Relating to controversy or strong argument

Causing or tending to cause cancer

Appearing to be true or real, but possibly not so

A person who writes song lyrics

A feeling of deep respect and reverence

Praise or credit given for an achievement

Of or relating to living organisms

The quality of being extremely large or vast

Repeatedly, year after year

A small brown bird with a short upright tail

To regard with deep respect and reverence

A large brown seaweed found in cold ocean waters

A three-wheeled pedal vehicle

The belief that celestial positions can predict human affairs

A fold in fabric; to make such folds

A departure from the main subject in speech or writing

Dull and old-fashioned; heavy and hard to digest

A lottery where tickets are sold to win a prize (n.); to award by raffle (v.)

To speak loudly and threateningly; boastful, aggressive talk; a strong gust

A nominal leader with no real power; a carved figure on a ship's prow

Not blocked or hindered; free to proceed

In an obsessive, uncontrollable manner

A horn overflowing with abundance; a plentiful supply

A heavy hammer or snow vehicle; to hit with a heavy hammer

Loud, forceful, and insistent in expression

To wake someone from sleep; to stop sleeping

Careful and economical with money or resources; frugal

Surrendering or giving in under agreed conditions

To eat or drink quickly and greedily; to consume in large amounts

Cosmetic care for the feet and toenails; to perform such treatment

A machine tool for shaping wood or metal by rotation

The part of a structure built above its base or foundation

To adapt to a new climate or environment

A large wasp capable of inflicting a serious sting

A learned person or someone with exceptional ability in one area

A soothing ointment; to ease or soothe feelings or pain