Level C1 Word List

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WORD LIST FOR LEVEL
C1
This publication has made use of the English Vocabulary Profile. This resource is
based on extensive research using the Cambridge Learner Corpus and is part of the
English Profile programme, which aims to provide evidence about language use that
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Compiled electronically by Efthimios Mavrogeorgiadis.
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Abbreviations
!
Culturally Sensitive Word
+ two objects
A verb that has two objects.
C
Countable noun: a noun that has both singular and plural forms.
C usually no plural or U
Countable noun which usually has no plural or uncountable noun.
I
Intransitive verb: a verb that has no object.
T
Transitive verb: a verb that has an object.
U
Uncountable noun: noun with no plural form. Cannot be used with 'a', 'an', or 'one'.
UK
British English
US
American English
abbreviation
A short form of a word or phrase.
adjective
A word that describes a noun or pronoun.
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adverb
A word that describes or gives more information about a verb, adjective or other
adverb.
approving
Used in a positive way, to show that you have a good opinion of someone or
something.
auxiliary verb
The verbs 'be', 'have' and 'do' when combined with other verbs to make different
forms.
before noun
An adjective that always comes before a noun.
conjunction
A word used to join parts of a phrase or sentence.
determiner
Word used before noun or adj to show which person or thing is being referred to.
disapproving
Used in a negative way, to show that you have a bad opinion of someone or
something.
exclamation
A word or phrase that you say loudly or suddenly to express strong feelings.
formal
Used in serious writing, or for communicating with people in a serious or polite way.
informal
Used in relaxed situations, for example with friends and family. Used more in speech.
literary
Used in books and poems, and not in ordinary conversation.
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modal verb
Verb such as can, might, must. With another verb, shows an idea such as possibility.
noun
A word that refers to a person, place, idea, event or thing.
often passive
In a passive verb/sentence, the subject does not do the action but is affected by it.
often plural
Refers to more than one person or thing.
phrasal verb
Verb with an adverb or preposition, with meaning different from meaning of its parts.
plural
Refers to more than one person or thing.
preposition
Word used before noun, pronoun or -ing form of verb to show place, direction, etc.
pronoun
A word used instead of a noun, which has usually already been talked about.
specialized
Used in connection with a particular area of work or study.
symbol
A sign, shape or object used to represent something else.
verb
A word that describes an action, condition or experience.
written abbreviation
A short form of a word or phrase only used in writing
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A
abandon /əˈbæn.dən/
Word family:
Verbs: abandon
Adjectives: abandoned

VERB[T]
STOP DOING
to stop doing something before it is finished, or to stop following a plan, idea, etc.
Dictionary example:
The match was abandoned because of rain.
Learner example:
How would you feel if you establish[ed] a long-time plan for your career and then you ha[d] to
abandon it?
abnormal /æbˈnɔːməl/
Word family:
Nouns: norm, normality
Adjectives: normal, abnormal
Adverbs: normally
ADJECTIVE
different from what is normal or usual, in a way which is strange or dangerous
Dictionary examples:
abnormal behaviour/weather
They found abnormal levels of lead in the water.
Learner example:
The cost of it for the Chinese population is an abnormal level of pollution, that causes many
deaths every year.
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aboard /əˈbɔːd/
ADVERB; PREPOSITION
on or onto a plane, ship, bus, or train
Dictionary example:
Welcome aboard flight BA109 to Paris.
Learner example:
Competition entry "Welcome aboard on the flight to ancient Rome..." Please fasten your
seatbelts...
abortion /əˈbɔː.ʃən/

NOUN[C or U]
! a medical operation to end a pregnancy when the baby is still too small to live
Dictionary example:
She had an abortion.
Learner example:
Some of these problems are serious and should be eliminated, such as abortion and domestic
violence.
absolutely /ˈæb.sə.luːt.li/
Word family:
Adjectives: absolute
Adverbs: absolutely
ADVERB
Absolutely!
used to strongly agree with someone
Dictionary examples:
"Do you think it helped his career?" "Absolutely."
"It was an excellent film, though." "Absolutely!"
Learner example:
So have the Swedish grandparents got funkier? Absolutely!
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absorb /əbˈzɔːb/

VERB[T]
REMEMBER
to understand and remember facts that you read or hear
Dictionary example:
It's hard to absorb so much information.
Learner example:
You will have only three school [subjects] and that'[ll] make it easier to absorb the new knowledge.
abuse /əˈbjuːs/
Word family:
Nouns: abuse
Adjectives: abusive
NOUN
WRONG ACTION
! [C or U] an action or activity that is morally wrong or not allowed
Dictionary example:
The politician's behaviour was an abuse of power.
Learner example:
It is a vast resource of information, but the abuse of it may have detrimental consequences.
accelerate /əkˈsel.ə.reɪt/
VERB
HAPPEN
[I or T] to start to happen more quickly, or to make something start to happen more
quickly
Dictionary example:
Inflation is likely to accelerate this year.
Learner example:
Fashion has always been changing but I think this process accelerated after the Second World War.
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acceptable /əkˈsep.tə.bl̩/
Word family:
Nouns: acceptance
Verbs: accept
Adjectives: acceptable, unacceptable, accepted
ADJECTIVE
ALLOWED
allowed or approved of
Dictionary example:
Smoking is less and less socially acceptable.
Learner example:
They should teach them what is right [and] wrong, and what is morally and socially acceptable.
acceptance /əkˈsep.tənts/
Word family:
Nouns: acceptance
Verbs: accept
Adjectives: acceptable, unacceptable, accepted

NOUN[C or U]
when you accept something
Dictionary examples:
His acceptance of the award was controversial.
There is a growing public acceptance of alternative medicine.
Learner example:
The main reason for the "fast-food" groceries winning acceptance in Swedish culture is lack of
time.
accepted /əkˈsep.tɪd/
Word family:
Nouns: acceptance
Verbs: accept
Adjectives: acceptable, unacceptable, accepted
ADJECTIVE
agreed or approved by most people
Dictionary example:
an accepted spelling
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