C2 English Vocabulary

To display emotions openly or dramatically; a virtual emotional expression

To divide into two branches; forked into two

To speak ambiguously or vaguely in order to mislead

Alternative spelling of supersede: to replace something previously in use

Empty boasting; a person who boasts excessively

To solicit votes or opinions; an act of soliciting support

The feeling of being completely full or satisfied

Confused and bewildered; used as an intensifier expressing annoyance

Strong disgust or aversion; incompatibility

Relating to money or finances

A concise summary of main points; in music, the restatement of earlier themes

In a way that expresses overwhelming joy

In an openly acknowledged manner

Free from disease-causing microorganisms; using methods to prevent infection

A small edible sea snail; to extract with difficulty

Without any hesitation; promptly

A scientist specializing in classification of organisms

Stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded

To live in a dull, inactive way; (of a plant) to grow

Mail transported by aircraft; to send mail by air

A crosswise cut or shortcut; to cut across something

The quality of being impossible to undo or reverse

To formally promise in marriage; to become engaged

A person who advocates for extending voting rights, especially to women

Sticky and thick like glue

A track where races are held

Lacking moral or sexual restraint; dissolute

Tendency to be unable to make firm decisions

To gradually recover health after illness

The act of attributing something to a person or cause

Stubbornly refusing to change; hard-hearted

A specialist in criminal law or forensic evidence

A cord used to tie or bind, especially in surgery; joined letters in typography

Tough cartilage found in meat

Consisting of many cells

Lacking the ability to compete successfully

A farewell speech at graduation; relating to a farewell

A stupid or slow-witted person

A cool, minty compound from peppermint oil used in medicine and flavoring

Relating to spasms; occurring irregularly in sudden bursts

A newborn baby

A person with supposed supernatural perception; having the ability to foresee the future

Excessive fanaticism or extreme devotion

To shade using small dots; the technique of dotting in art

Warm, good-natured friendliness and cheerfulness

Remaining calm and composed even under pressure

A newly coined word or phrase

Narrow regional outlook; a word or expression used only locally