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A free, playable vocabulary list. · 20 words · CEFR C1

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#WordPOSLevelDefinition & example
1acknowledgeverbC1to accept or admit that something is true
He acknowledged that the plan had failed.
2anticipateverbC1to expect that something will happen
We anticipate strong sales this season.
3assessverbC1to judge the value, size, or effect of something
Experts assessed the damage after the storm.
4complyverbC1to obey a rule or official request
All staff must comply with safety rules.
5concedeverbC1to admit that you are wrong or defeated
She conceded that her rival played better.
6contradictverbC1to say the opposite of what someone else said
His actions contradict his words.
7demonstrateverbC1to show clearly how something works or is true
The teacher demonstrated the experiment.
8emphasizeverbC1to give special importance to something
He emphasized the need for quick action.
9facilitateverbC1to make an action or process easier
The app facilitates communication between teams.
10hinderverbC1to slow down or block progress
Bad weather hindered the rescue work.
11implementverbC1to put a plan or rule into action
The city implemented the new traffic rules.
12justifyverbC1to give a good reason for something
How can you justify that cost?
13negotiateverbC1to discuss with others to reach an agreement
The two sides negotiated for weeks.
14perceiveverbC1to see or understand something in a particular way
People perceive the brand as modern.
15prioritizeverbC1to treat something as more important than others
Prioritize your tasks for the day.
16speculateverbC1to guess about something without firm facts
The press speculated about the merger.
17undertakeverbC1to accept and begin a big task
The team undertook a huge research project.
18verifyverbC1to check that something is true or correct
Please verify your address online.
19diminishverbC1to become or make something smaller or weaker
His influence diminished over time.
20exaggerateverbC1to make something seem larger or worse than it is
Do not exaggerate the problem.

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