Near-Native Fluency – Level C2

Advanced Verbs (C2 Level)

  1. AcquiesceShe acquiesced to their demands after a long discussion.
  2. BolsterThe new evidence bolstered the case against him.
  3. CircumventThey tried to circumvent the rules by using loopholes.
  4. DebilitateThe illness has debilitated her over the past few months.
  5. DeteriorateHis health deteriorated rapidly after the accident.
  6. ElucidateThe professor elucidated the complex theory with examples.
  7. ExacerbateThe new policies have exacerbated the housing crisis.
  8. GalvanizeThe announcement galvanized the team into immediate action.
  9. InundateThey were inundated with calls after the product launch.
  10. PersevereDespite the challenges, she persevered and completed the project.
  11. ReiterateLet me reiterate that this is a confidential matter.
  12. ScrutinizeThe documents were scrutinized before the deal was finalized.
  13. SupersedeThe new law supersedes the old regulations.
  14. UnderscoreThe results underscore the need for further research.
  15. VilifyThe media vilified him after the scandal broke.

Advanced Nouns (C2 Level)

  1. AllegianceHer allegiance to the company was unquestionable.
  2. CohesionThe team worked with great cohesion to meet the deadline.
  3. ConundrumThe company faces a conundrum regarding future investments.
  4. DebacleThe product launch was a complete debacle due to technical issues.
  5. EpitomeShe is the epitome of professionalism and grace.
  6. ForesightHis foresight in planning for the future saved the company.
  7. HindranceThe delay was a major hindrance to the project’s success.
  8. ImpetusThe new regulations provided the impetus for change.
  9. JuxtapositionThe artist’s work often explores the juxtaposition of light and dark.
  10. NexusThe city is a nexus for trade and commerce.
  11. ParadoxIt’s a paradox that technology makes life easier but also more stressful.
  12. ProliferationThe proliferation of smartphones has changed the way we communicate.
  13. QuagmireThe political situation is a quagmire of conflicting interests.
  14. RenaissanceThe city is experiencing a cultural renaissance.
  15. ZenithShe reached the zenith of her career after winning the award.

Advanced Adjectives (C2 Level)

  1. AdeptShe is adept at solving complex problems quickly.
  2. AltruisticHis altruistic nature led him to volunteer regularly.
  3. CognizantYou must be cognizant of the risks involved in this venture.
  4. DeleteriousThe chemicals have a deleterious effect on the environment.
  5. EgregiousHis egregious mistake cost the company millions.
  6. ImminentThe company is facing imminent bankruptcy if no action is taken.
  7. IncongruousHer bright outfit seemed incongruous at the formal event.
  8. IndomitableHis indomitable spirit kept him going despite the setbacks.
  9. LugubriousThe atmosphere at the funeral was understandably lugubrious.
  10. MercurialHis mercurial temperament made him difficult to work with.
  11. MundaneShe finds her job mundane and unchallenging.
  12. PerniciousThe pernicious influence of social media on teenagers is a concern.
  13. SuperfluousThe report was filled with superfluous details that added no value.
  14. UbiquitousSmartphones have become ubiquitous in today’s society.
  15. VoraciousShe has a voracious appetite for knowledge and learning.

Advanced Adverbs (C2 Level)

  1. ApatheticallyHe apathetically shrugged his shoulders when asked for his opinion.
  2. ArduouslyThe team worked arduously to meet the tight deadline.
  3. ConcurrentlyThe two projects are being developed concurrently.
  4. EvidentlyShe evidently had no idea what the meeting was about.
  5. InadvertentlyHe inadvertently revealed confidential information during the interview.
  6. IneffablyThe beauty of the sunset was ineffably breathtaking.
  7. IntrinsicallyThe value of this painting is intrinsically linked to its history.
  8. MeticulouslyHe meticulously checked each detail of the report.
  9. OstensiblyOstensibly, the meeting was about finances, but it quickly turned political.
  10. PerpetuallyShe was perpetually late to meetings, which frustrated her colleagues.
  11. ReluctantlyHe reluctantly agreed to the terms of the contract.
  12. UnequivocallyThe board unequivocally rejected the proposal.
  13. VehementlyShe vehemently denied the accusations against her.
  14. VicariouslyMany people live vicariously through social media influencers.
  15. WistfullyHe looked wistfully at the photograph of his childhood home.

Advanced Phrases (C2 Level)

  1. Beggars can’t be choosersYou can’t complain about the quality if it’s free; beggars can’t be choosers.
  2. Burn the midnight oilHe had to burn the midnight oil to finish the project on time.
  3. Caught between a rock and a hard placeShe was caught between a rock and a hard place when choosing between the two job offers.
  4. Cut to the chaseLet’s cut to the chase and discuss the main issue.
  5. Give someone the benefit of the doubtEven though he was late, I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt.
  6. Jump on the bandwagonEveryone’s jumping on the bandwagon with this new diet craze.
  7. Let the cat out of the bagShe let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.
  8. Out of the frying pan into the fireAfter quitting his stressful job, he found himself out of the frying pan into the fire in his new role.
  9. Sit on the fenceShe’s sitting on the fence and hasn’t made a decision yet.
  10. The ball is in your courtI’ve given you all the information; now the ball is in your court.

Idiomatic Expressions (C2 Level)

  1. A dime a dozenGood ideas are a dime a dozen, but execution is what matters.
  2. Bite the bulletYou’re going to have to bite the bullet and tell him the bad news.
  3. Break the iceHe tried to break the ice by telling a joke.
  4. Cut cornersDon’t cut corners on this project, or we’ll face problems later.
  5. Hit the nail on the headYou’ve hit the nail on the head with that solution.
  6. Kick the bucketThat old car finally kicked the bucket.
  7. Let sleeping dogs lieIt’s better to let sleeping dogs lie and not bring up past arguments.
  8. Rain on someone’s paradeI don’t want to rain on your parade, but that idea won’t work.
  9. Throw in the towelAfter hours of trying, he finally threw in the towel and gave up.
  10. Up in the airThe future of the project is still up in the air.

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