VOCABULARY (IN GENERAL)

Comprehensive vocabulary list including terms, CEFR levels (B1-C2), and definitions based on English exam preparation materials.

Scant / Scantly

Meager, insufficient, or occurring in a small amount.

Splurge

To spend money extravagantly or ostentatiously.

Jeopardizing

Putting something at risk, threatening, or endangering it.

Hatchlings

Newly born young from eggs.

Surfeit

An excessive amount, abundance, or overindulgence.

Wobbly

Unstable, shaky, or unsteady.

Attainable

Achievable, reachable, or accessible.

Foster

To take care of, encourage, promote, or adopt.

Calf / Calves

A young bovine (cow) or the muscle on the back of the human lower leg.

Dearth

A scarcity, lack, or shortage of something.

Nuisance

An annoyance, hindrance, or bothersome person/thing.

Vicinity

The area near or surrounding a particular place; proximity.

Bolster

To reinforce, support, or strengthen.

Rip off

A theft, fraud, or an item that is grossly overpriced.

Paucity

Smallness of number; scarcity or lack.

Dwelling

A house, residence, or place of habitation.

Glut

An oversupply or excess of something.

Jettison

To discard or cast overboard; to abandon or drop.

Ebb

To diminish or recede; the movement of the tide out to sea.

Spur

To encourage, incite, or instigate action.

Steer

To guide, drive, or control the direction of a vehicle.

Glee

Great delight, joy, or euphoria.

Disregard

To ignore, pay no attention to, or treat with lack of respect.

Detrimental

Harmful, damaging, or injurious.

Predicaments

Difficult, unpleasant, or adverse situations.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason; harm or injury caused to a person.

Strides

Progress, advances, or walking with long steps.

Panning

Moving a camera to provide a panoramic view; sweeping across a scene.

Ravage

To devastate, destroy, or cause severe damage.

Havoc

Widespread destruction, chaos, or disorder.

Seize

To grab, capture, or take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Seizure

The act of capturing or taking possession by force or legal authority.

Plethora

A large or excessive amount; an overabundance.

Wreck

To cause destruction or to negatively impact something.

Going through a stick patch

Passing through a difficult, bad, rough, or challenging situation.

Curbing / Curb

To restrain, contain, suppress, or cohabit/limit.

Disbursed

To pay out or spend money from a fund.

Vanity

Excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; narcissism.

Burden

A heavy load, weight, or a difficult responsibility.

Outrage (B2)

To cause deep resentment, shock, or grave offense.

Pilfer (C1)

To steal small things or quantities, typically in a discreet manner.

Stack (B1)

To pile or an orderly heap of objects.

Stub (B2)

To strike accidentally; the leftover part of a cigarette; the remaining part after something is removed.

Seasoned

An experienced veteran or to enhance food with spices and flavor.

Wary (B2)

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems; suspicious.

Slate (C1)

Fine-grained rock (ardósia); a list of candidates; to schedule an event; to criticize harshly.

Slick (C1)

Smooth, slippery, clever, or polished; an oily film on water.

Exhilarating (C1)

Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated.

Flail (C1)

To wave or swing wildly; to struggle or thrash around.

Marrow (C1)

The soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the innermost or essential part of something.

Drool (B2)

To salivate or drop saliva from the mouth.

Weave / Wove (C1)

To interlace threads; to move by twisting and turning to avoid obstacles.

Churn

To agitate or stir liquids vigorously; to produce something rapidly in large volumes; internal agitating sensation.

Contrive / Contrived (C1)

To plan or scheme; something that feels forced, artificial, or false.

Deter (C1)

To discourage or prevent someone from doing something through fear of consequences.

Gregarious (C2)

Sociable; fond of company; enjoying being in groups.

Thoroughfare (C2)

A main public road or a highway that is open at both ends for people or vehicles.

Hassle (B2)

A situation causing difficulty or nuisance; to bother or harass.

Foreboding / Forebode (C2)

A feeling that something bad will happen; a fearful apprehension; an omen.

Antithetical (C2)

Directly opposed or contrasted; opposite.

Snark (C2)

Sarcastic, critical, or irreverent comments.

Moniker (C2)

A name or nickname.

Crusty (C1)

Having a crisp shell or layer; an irritable, bad-tempered, or grumpy person.

Hone (C1)

To sharpen, refine, or perfect a skill or object.

Kilter (C2)

Proper condition or state; alignment or balance.

Misnomer (C2)

A name or designation that is inaccurate or used incorrectly.

Angst (C2)

A feeling of deep anxiety or dread.

Debut (B2)

The first public appearance of a person or performance; to present publicly for the first time.

Loathe

To feel intense dislike or disgust for something or someone.

Bind (B2)

To tie or fasten; to obligate; a difficult or restrictive situation.

Holistic (C1)

Considering the whole rather than individual parts; treating the total system.

Sour (B1)

Acidic or tart taste; to become hostile or unpleasant.

Benchmarks (C1)

Standard points of reference used for comparison or evaluation.

Landmark (C1)

A significant feature or event; an object that marks a location or historical point.

Exertion

Physical or mental effort; the application of force.

Pantries (B2)

Small rooms or cupboards where food, provisions, or kitchen utensils are kept.

Peckish (B2)

Feeling slightly hungry; having an appetite for a small snack.

Swaths (C1)

Broad strips or large areas of land; a large portion of a group or population.

Sought (B2)

The past tense of the verb 'seek'; searched for, requested, or attempted to obtain.

Backlashing (C1)

Participating in or suffering a strong adverse reaction; also refers to play or clearance in mechanical gears.

Bickering (B2)

Arguing or quarreling about trivial and unimportant matters.

Boasting (B2)

Speaking with excessive pride about achievements; possessing a notable feature of high quality.