C2 English Vocabulary

Deep and extensive knowledge gained through scholarship

A calm state induced by sedative drugs

Not allowed or permitted

A deep sense of boredom and listlessness; to make weary

To erase or wipe out; to make inconspicuous

The doctrine that knowledge derives from experience and observation

Brave and determined in the face of difficulty

A person ambitiously seeking high achievement or position

Wood from coniferous trees such as pine or fir

The process of removing salt from seawater

To bond thin layers together or apply a protective coating; layered material

In a skilled and capable manner

Of doubtful authenticity; probably untrue or legendary

A small thin stick of wood used in a match

An expert in growing and cultivating plants

Done by physical force; powerful and convincing

A dog or thing of mixed breed or origin; of mixed origin

To make overly complex; to coil or twist

The slow toll of a bell signaling death or an end; to ring such a bell

A system of government with total, unrestricted power; belief in absolute principles

Thinking only of oneself; self-centered

Mediation or prayer on behalf of another person

Impossible to deny or dispute; absolutely certain

Easily provoked to anger; quick-tempered

Extremely cruel, violent, or uncivilized

Appealing to the appetite; tempting

Rotten and foul-smelling; disgusting

Having a strong, unpleasant smell

The taming of wild animals or plants for human use

An instrument measuring the distance a vehicle has traveled

Movement of molecules through a membrane; gradual unconscious absorption of knowledge

The repeated succession of two things in turns

Recklessly wasteful or immoral; a dissolute person

Sewing or embroidery done with a needle and thread

Of or relating to sound or acoustics

A twisted or distorted shape or movement; extreme bending of the body

A reduction to a lower rank or position

Hypocritically showing moral or religious superiority

Done secretly and stealthily to avoid notice

To make longer by stretching; long and slender in shape

Masculine strength, vigour, or sexual potency

The farthest point in orbit from Earth; the highest point of achievement

A looped rope for catching animals; to catch with such a rope

Trembling or quivering; timid and hesitant

In a clever and inventive manner

To encircle or decorate with a wreath; to twist into a circular shape

Completely soaked or thoroughly wet

To unnecessarily delay or put off doing something