A free, playable vocabulary list. · 20 words · CEFR C1
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| # | Word | POS | Level | Definition & example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | acknowledge | verb | C1 | to accept or admit that something is true He acknowledged that the plan had failed. |
| 2 | anticipate | verb | C1 | to expect that something will happen We anticipate strong sales this season. |
| 3 | assess | verb | C1 | to judge the value, size, or effect of something Experts assessed the damage after the storm. |
| 4 | comply | verb | C1 | to obey a rule or official request All staff must comply with safety rules. |
| 5 | concede | verb | C1 | to admit that you are wrong or defeated She conceded that her rival played better. |
| 6 | contradict | verb | C1 | to say the opposite of what someone else said His actions contradict his words. |
| 7 | demonstrate | verb | C1 | to show clearly how something works or is true The teacher demonstrated the experiment. |
| 8 | emphasize | verb | C1 | to give special importance to something He emphasized the need for quick action. |
| 9 | facilitate | verb | C1 | to make an action or process easier The app facilitates communication between teams. |
| 10 | hinder | verb | C1 | to slow down or block progress Bad weather hindered the rescue work. |
| 11 | implement | verb | C1 | to put a plan or rule into action The city implemented the new traffic rules. |
| 12 | justify | verb | C1 | to give a good reason for something How can you justify that cost? |
| 13 | negotiate | verb | C1 | to discuss with others to reach an agreement The two sides negotiated for weeks. |
| 14 | perceive | verb | C1 | to see or understand something in a particular way People perceive the brand as modern. |
| 15 | prioritize | verb | C1 | to treat something as more important than others Prioritize your tasks for the day. |
| 16 | speculate | verb | C1 | to guess about something without firm facts The press speculated about the merger. |
| 17 | undertake | verb | C1 | to accept and begin a big task The team undertook a huge research project. |
| 18 | verify | verb | C1 | to check that something is true or correct Please verify your address online. |
| 19 | diminish | verb | C1 | to become or make something smaller or weaker His influence diminished over time. |
| 20 | exaggerate | verb | C1 | to make something seem larger or worse than it is Do not exaggerate the problem. |
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