C2 English Vocabulary

To wander or roam freely over a wide area

To inquire nosily into others' affairs; to force open with a lever

A mark of disgrace or shame; the pollen-receiving part of a flower

A metal frame for holding fire; to shred food or make an irritating scraping sound

To keep cool or fresh in a refrigerator

To complain in a discontented way; a surly complaint

Political influence or power; to hit hard

Smooth and shiny; a magazine or photo printed on shiny paper

Fake or fraudulent; a person who pretends to be someone they are not

To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion

To tempt or lure someone into improper conduct or a sexual relationship

To gently persuade or flatter someone into doing something

A covering of real or synthetic hair worn on the head

A strap used to control a horse; to control or restrain

A person who personally sees an event; to personally observe an event

A microorganism such as a bacterium or virus that causes disease

The steering apparatus of a ship; to steer or lead

To seek romantic affection or support; to court someone

A rotating handle on a shaft; an eccentric person; to turn with a crank

A dishonest person or criminal; a bent or curved part; to bend into a hook shape

Suffering from or showing excessive suspicion and distrust

To flow slowly through small openings; a spot where liquid oozes from the ground

To undo tangled threads; to clarify or solve; to fall apart

To import or export goods illegally; to bring something in secretly

Ordinary and unremarkable; a cliché or overused idea

Very enthusiastic and eager about something

To come out from a source; to emit or give off

Extremely dirty; morally offensive or obscene

To settle snugly or press close affectionately; to lie sheltered

A narrow torn strip; a tiny amount; to tear into strips

To change direction suddenly; a sudden swerve

A private political party meeting to select candidates or decide policy

A mild or persistent illness

Able to do many things well; having many uses

A deep rolling sound like thunder; to make such a sound

A deep threatening sound; to make such a sound

To say or do something again for emphasis

A temporary substitute; improvised and not ideal

A person who doubts accepted beliefs and requires strong evidence

Done in secret or hidden; a hiding place

A flat surface of a gem; a distinct aspect of something

To gesture to someone to come closer; to seem inviting

To create or perform without preparation; to make do with what is available

The state of being a candidate for election or appointment

Relating to or likely to commit suicide; extremely dangerous or self-destructive

A collection of varying but related items

To slow down or block progress; to hinder

To flinch involuntarily from pain or discomfort; such a movement