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CEFR C1
Level C1
66 words • 27 topics
A1
A1+
A2
A2+
B1
B1+/A2
B1+
B2
B2+
C1
C2
Adjectives/Adverbs
14 words
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critical of (the press)
To be critical of something means to express disapproval or find fau…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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exclusive
Exclusive means limited to only one person or group, or not shared w…
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
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favourable
Something that is favourable is good for you and likely to make you …
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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forseeable
If something is foreseeable, it means it can be predicted or known i…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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fulfilling
Something that is fulfilling makes you feel satisfied and happy beca…
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
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genuine
Genuine describes something that is truly what it is claimed to be; …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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genuine
Genuine describes something that is truly what it is claimed to be; …
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
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gripping
Gripping describes something that is so interesting or exciting that…
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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humiliating
Humiliating describes something that causes someone to feel ashamed,…
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
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malicious
Malicious describes actions or intentions that are intended to cause…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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savoury
Savoury describes food that is salty or spicy rather than sweet. It …
Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
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subjective
Subjective means based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rat…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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trustworthy
Trustworthy describes a person or thing that can be relied upon as h…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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verified
To verify something means to prove that it is true, accurate, or rea…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
At home
2 words
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dressing table
A dressing table is a piece of furniture, often found in a bedroom, …
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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lawn
An area of short, regularly mown grass in the garden of a house or i…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Building a CV
2 words
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citizenship
Citizenship is the legal status of being a citizen of a particular c…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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resume / curriculum vitae
A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is a written summary of your educa…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
City tour / itinerary
1 word
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hitchhike
To hitchhike means to travel by getting free rides in other people's…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
Conjunctions
2 words
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valid
When referring to a ticket, document, or agreement, 'valid' means it…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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versatile
A versatile person, object, or material is able to adapt or be adapt…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
Describing people
1 word
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self-confident
Self-confident describes a person who has a strong belief in their o…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Domestic duties
1 word
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juggle commitments
To try to manage or deal with two or more important things at the sa…
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
Environmental issues
2 words
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consumption
Consumption refers to the act of using up a resource, product, or se…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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foreseeable
If something is foreseeable, it means it can be predicted or known i…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
Food and drink
3 words
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apple tart
An apple tart is a baked dessert consisting of a pastry crust filled…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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espresso
Espresso is a strong, concentrated coffee beverage made by forcing h…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
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fillet
A fillet is a boneless piece of meat or fish, often cut from the ten…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
Greenwashing
4 words
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eco-friendly
Eco-friendly describes products, practices, or activities that do no…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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illegal
Illegal describes something that is against the law or not permitted…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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laziness
Laziness is the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy, of…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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nuclear (energy)
Nuclear energy refers to the powerful energy released from the nucle…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
HFI: numbers, days, countries, colours
2 words
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valid
When referring to a ticket, document, or agreement, 'valid' means it…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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versatile
A versatile person, object, or material is able to adapt or be adapt…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
Higher-level words
2 words
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collaborative
Collaborative describes work or an effort that involves two or more …
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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compliance
Compliance refers to the act of obeying a rule, law, or request, or …
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
In town
1 word
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ice rink
An ice rink is a specially prepared area of ice, either indoors or o…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Jobs
3 words
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bricklayer
A bricklayer is a skilled worker whose job is to build walls, houses…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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mason
A mason is a skilled worker who builds structures from stone, brick,…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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plumber
A plumber is a skilled tradesperson who installs and repairs pipes, …
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
Leadership
1 word
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power (authority/control)
Power, in this context, refers to the ability or right to control pe…
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
Other words you need to know
3 words
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effective
Effective means successful in producing a desired or intended result…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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evidently
Evidently means clearly or obviously, based on the information or si…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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illegal
Illegal describes something that is against the law or not permitted…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
People and relationships
1 word
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pen pal
A pen pal is a person with whom one regularly exchanges letters, oft…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
People in the media
1 word
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politician
A politician is a person who is actively involved in public policy o…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
Phrases
1 word
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laziness
Laziness is the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy, of…
Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
Phrases and higher-level words
2 words
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accelerated
Accelerated describes something that has increased in speed or rate,…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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built-in
Something that is built-in is an integral part of a larger structure…
Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Springboard vocabulary
1 word
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abuse (n)
Abuse refers to the cruel and violent treatment of a person or anima…
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
Springboard vocabulary: Recycling
2 words
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article
In grammar, an article is a word (like 'a', 'an', or 'the') that is …
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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deplete
To deplete means to reduce the amount of something, especially a nat…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
Technology
1 word
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accessible technology
Accessible technology refers to products and services designed to be…
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
The media
3 words
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censorship
Censorship is the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, …
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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inclusion
Inclusion is the practice or policy of providing equal access to opp…
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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literacy
Literacy refers to the ability to read and write, and more broadly, …
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
University
1 word
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dissertation
A dissertation is a long, formal piece of academic writing, usually …
Module 3: Education (p.325-328)
Verbs
4 words
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censor
To censor means to examine books, films, letters, or other media and…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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confirm
To confirm means to state or show that something is definitely true …
Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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exploit (natural resources)
To exploit natural resources means to use them in a way that benefit…
Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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intimidate
To frighten or overawe someone, especially in order to make them do …
Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
Work
5 words
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commitment
Commitment is a promise or firm decision to do something, or the sta…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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expertise
Expertise refers to a high level of skill or knowledge in a particul…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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proactive
To be proactive means to act in advance to deal with an expected dif…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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proficient (in)
If you are proficient in something, you are very skilled and compete…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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resilient
Someone or something that is resilient is able to recover quickly fr…
Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)