C2 English Vocabulary

To pierce with a stinger causing pain; a wound or sharp pain from a sting

A fault or weakness in someone or something

Present or appearing everywhere at once

To locate with great precision; extremely accurate

Alluring beauty or charm; to enchant

Fine particles in the air reducing visibility; a state of mental confusion

An artist who creates sculptures

To come together or meet at a common point

A wide, open stretch of land, sea, or sky

A connoisseur of fine food and drink; of superior food quality

Strange and unsettling in a mysterious or supernatural way

A cloud of gas or dust in outer space

An attitude of superiority and contempt for others

To cut roughly; a quick fix to a program; a mediocre writer

A device for holding things together; to fasten firmly

In perfect, unspoiled, or original condition

A book with a flexible paper cover

A person who plays the piano professionally or skillfully

To suffocate or suppress; to hold back a feeling or sound

High-quality and expensive; appealing to wealthy consumers

A short burst of breath or smoke; to emit puffs; to pant

A smooth edible nut or the tree that produces it, native to the southern US

A distinctive feature; an official quality mark on precious metals

To enjoy something fully (v.); a distinctive taste or smell (n.)

About to happen soon; imminent

A person who lives in or uses a place, or holds a position

A pleasant, distinctive smell

To prevent or frustrate someone's plans; a crosswise seat in a rowboat

A self-service meal; to strike or batter repeatedly

A period of time doing something; to be sparing with

To distribute or give out; to prepare and supply medicine

Very; extremely; in a terrible manner

A pace between a walk and a run; to move at such a pace

To mix together; to socialize with others

Suggesting something bad is about to happen

A long mournful cry; to make such a cry in pain or distress

The seed case of a legume plant; a self-contained enclosure

To compete eagerly with others for something

Unaware of or not noticing what is happening

A pain-relieving or sleep-inducing drug; often an illegal substance

Uncomfortably cold; unfriendly in manner

To lower in rank, quality, or dignity

A group of vehicles or ships travelling together under escort; to escort them

A strong synthetic polyamide material used in fabrics and products; a nylon stocking

Causing disorder or major change to an established system

A stroke with a whip; an eyelash; to whip or strike forcefully; to tie tightly

A sudden bright light or flame; to burn brightly; to spread outward

To eat greedily; to consume or destroy completely