English Vocabulary C1
Level: C1 · English
20 words
| English | Meaning | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Advocate | A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy | She is an advocate for environmental conservation. She is an advocate for environmental conservation. |
| ambiguous | having more than one possible meaning or interpretation | The instructions were ambiguous, leaving us confused about what to do next. The instructions were ambiguous, leaving us confused about what to do next. |
| Cognizant | Having knowledge or being aware of | The government is cognizant of the economic challenges. The government is cognizant of the economic challenges. |
| Conscientious | Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly | He is a conscientious worker who takes pride in his tasks. He is a conscientious worker who takes pride in his tasks. |
| Conundrum | A confusing and difficult problem or question | Solving the conundrum of climate change requires global cooperation. Solving the conundrum of climate change requires global cooperation. |
| Decipher | To succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying something | She managed to decipher the ancient script on the tablet. She managed to decipher the ancient script on the tablet. |
| Dilemma | A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives. | She faced a dilemma when deciding whether to stay at her current job or accept a new offer. She faced a dilemma when deciding whether to stay at her current job or accept a new offer. |
| Eloquent | Able to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing | The professor gave an eloquent lecture on climate change. The professor gave an eloquent lecture on climate change. |
| Ephemeral | Lasting for a very short time | The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, disappearing within minutes. The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, disappearing within minutes. |
| epitome | a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type | She is the epitome of elegance and grace. She is the epitome of elegance and grace. |
| juxtaposition | the act of placing things side by side for comparison or contrast | The juxtaposition of the old building next to the new skyscraper was striking. The juxtaposition of the old building next to the new skyscraper was striking. |
| Meticulous | Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise | She is meticulous in her research, ensuring every fact is correct. She is meticulous in her research, ensuring every fact is correct. |
| Mitigate | To make something less severe, serious, or painful. | The government implemented new policies to mitigate the effects of climate change. The government implemented new policies to mitigate the effects of climate change. |
| nuance | a subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound | Understanding the nuances of a foreign language takes time and practice. Understanding the nuances of a foreign language takes time and practice. |
| Perception | The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted. | His perception of the issue was completely different from mine. His perception of the issue was completely different from mine. |
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