A free, playable vocabulary list. · 20 words · CEFR C1
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| # | Word | POS | Level | Definition & example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | meticulous | adjective | C1 | extremely careful about every small detail She keeps meticulous records of every sale. |
| 2 | diligent | adjective | C1 | working hard and steadily without giving up He is a diligent student who never quits. |
| 3 | ambiguous | adjective | C1 | having more than one possible meaning The reply was ambiguous, so I asked again. |
| 4 | coherent | adjective | C1 | clear and logically connected Her speech was coherent and easy to follow. |
| 5 | comprehensive | adjective | C1 | covering everything that is needed The report gives a comprehensive view of the market. |
| 6 | detrimental | adjective | C1 | causing harm or damage Smoking is detrimental to your health. |
| 7 | feasible | adjective | C1 | possible to do successfully The plan is feasible within our budget. |
| 8 | inevitable | adjective | C1 | certain to happen and impossible to avoid Change is inevitable in any industry. |
| 9 | subtle | adjective | C1 | not obvious, so it is hard to notice There is a subtle difference between the colours. |
| 10 | profound | adjective | C1 | very deep, serious, or far-reaching The book had a profound effect on me. |
| 11 | resilient | adjective | C1 | able to recover quickly from difficulties Children are often more resilient than adults. |
| 12 | versatile | adjective | C1 | able to do many different things well She is a versatile actress who plays many roles. |
| 13 | obsolete | adjective | C1 | no longer used because something newer exists Fax machines are now obsolete. |
| 14 | affluent | adjective | C1 | having a lot of money, rich They live in an affluent area. |
| 15 | compassionate | adjective | C1 | feeling and showing care for others in pain Nurses must be compassionate and calm. |
| 16 | cynical | adjective | C1 | believing that people act only for selfish reasons He grew cynical about politics. |
| 17 | pragmatic | adjective | C1 | practical and realistic instead of idealistic We need a pragmatic answer to the problem. |
| 18 | reluctant | adjective | C1 | unwilling and slow to do something She was reluctant to speak in public. |
| 19 | transparent | adjective | C1 | open and honest, with nothing hidden The company is transparent about its costs. |
| 20 | rigorous | adjective | C1 | strict, thorough, and exact The drug passed rigorous safety tests. |
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