C2 English Vocabulary

Untanned animal hide; a leather whip

A pictorial symbol in an ancient writing system; any mysterious or illegible symbol

A gas-burning lamp; to psychologically manipulate someone into doubting their own reality

The act of refilling or restocking something

A roofed open-sided shelter for parking cars

A deceptive mock attack; to make such a move

To burden or hinder with a load or obstacle

In a way that gives preference or special advantage

The quality of being temporary or short-lived

Lacking a backbone; cowardly or lacking moral courage

To make expressive gestures with the hands or body while speaking

On the sheltered side away from the wind; downwind

Courage, spirit, and determination

Mixing together; socializing with a group of people

A craftsman who builds with bricks

Prone to acting on whims; irresponsible

A damaging remark about someone's reputation

To drool; saliva from the mouth; a slave trader

To walk slowly while dragging the feet; a shuffling gait

Rebuilt or restored to a new form

The act of selling off assets or a business

Excessively confident in oneself

To cause loss of physical or mental stability

A denial of connection, knowledge, or responsibility

Suggesting bad luck or an unfavorable outcome

Lacking self-confidence; shy and hesitant

A gated water channel; to flush with flowing water

Tending to imitate; not original

A procession of riders or vehicles; a series of impressive events

The quality of being refined and well-bred; the upper classes

Foolish, meaningless talk; to talk nonsense

Showing excessive belief in one's own group's superiority

A person who betrays their former allegiance; a traitor

By means of legislation

To grow together or accumulate gradually

A bad-tempered, stubborn, disagreeable person

Used less than is normal or desirable

Silently bad-tempered and withdrawn; a light two-wheeled racing cart

A ceremonial low-level flight; an overpass road or bridge

To stop the flow of blood or liquid; firm and loyal

To flee secretly, especially to avoid arrest

Cheerful eagerness and promptness

A slow-witted or unintelligent person

An outgoing, sociable person; outgoing in character

A state of inactivity, lethargy, or dormancy

An ape or monkey; resembling or relating to apes or monkeys

Untidy and dirty in appearance; careless and negligent

Intrusively eager to offer unwanted advice or help; meddlesome