C1 Advanced Vocabulary Wordlist

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering essential terms, idioms, phrasal verbs, and concepts from the C1 Advanced wordlist across various topics.

amphibian

Any cold-blooded animal living both on land and water.

clickbait

Online content designed to attract attention and clicks.

Internet of Things

Data exchange among everyday objects connected via Internet.

break a leg

Expression wishing good luck to performers before acting.

duplicitous

Intentionally deceitful or dishonest toward others.

solstice

Either of two times when the sun reaches extreme positions.

around the clock

Non-stop, continuing throughout the entire day and night.

microprocessor

Small chip controlling CPU operations and computational functions.

rapport

Close and harmonious relationship with good mutual understanding.

bromance

Close, non-romantic friendship between two men, mutually supportive.

jot down

To quickly write a note in an informal way.

euphemism

Polite or mild expression replacing a harsh, direct, or offensive one.

couch potato

Person who sits and watches television excessively and frequently.

meteorology

Scientific study of Earth's atmosphere, including weather forecasting.

turnover

Overall profit made by a business during a specific time period.

live up to

To meet expectations or standards set by oneself or others.

consensus

General agreement reached collectively by all group members.

poker face

An expression revealing no emotions or reactions.

pro bono

Provided professionally without charge or payment.

biodegradable

Able to decompose naturally through biological processes safely.

microplastic

Extremely small plastic particles polluting ecosystems globally.

syndrome

A set of symptoms indicating a medical condition.

Murphy’s law

Principle stating anything possible to go wrong will.

autonomy

State of self-governance and political independence.

appeasement

Policy conceding demands to avoid conflict.

disillusioned

Disappointed because reality is less worthy or ideal than expected.

gastronomy

Art and science of preparing and eating quality food.

unprecedented

Never having existed or occurred before.

by the book

Acting strictly according to established rules or procedures.

empirical

Based on observation, experience, or experimental evidence.

peer review

Evaluation of academic work by experts in the same field.

estuary

Wide river mouth where freshwater meets the sea.

tundra

Flat Arctic regions with frozen soil, no tree growth.

martial law

Military rule replacing civil law during crises or emergencies.

conundrum

A confusing problem or question requiring skill or effort.

safe and sound

Not damaged, injured, or harmed in any way, fully protected.

monopoly

One entity exclusively controls production or trade, preventing competition.

supernova

Exploding star emitting extremely large amounts of light.

phishing

Cybercrime tricking people into revealing sensitive information.

itinerary

Plan of route and places to be visited on journey.

artifact

Man-made object from the past with historical significance.