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22 English words (level C1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| absolute | something that is true or right in all situations | In ethics, there are few absolutes. |
| abstraction | a general idea not based on real examples; also being lost in thought | Freedom is an abstraction. |
| acoustics | how well sound can be heard in a room | The acoustics in the theatre are excellent. |
| anthropology | the study of human societies and cultures | She has a degree in anthropology. |
| cleverness | being clever | We admired her cleverness. |
| conviction | a strong belief; also being found guilty in court | She spoke with conviction. |
| daydream | pleasant thoughts while you are awake | She was lost in a daydream. |
| demographic | a group of people of a particular type, like age | The show targets a young demographic. |
| demography | the study of populations | She is an expert in demography. |
| disillusionment | disappointment when you discover something is not as good as you thought | There is disillusionment with politics. |
| grounds | reasons; also the land around a building | There are no grounds for complaint. |
| impediment | something that slows progress; also a problem with speech | Lack of money is a major impediment. |
| ingenuity | cleverness at solving problems | The plan shows great ingenuity. |
| intellect | the ability to think and understand | She is a woman of great intellect. |
| intuition | knowing something by feeling, not reasoning | Trust your intuition. |
| panorama | a wide view of an area | The panorama from the top was amazing. |
| professionalism | the skill and good behaviour expected of a professional | She handled it with professionalism. |
| psyche | a person's mind and personality | The war affected the national psyche. |
| quest | a long search for something | Their quest for gold failed. |
| specimen | an example of something; also a sample for testing | The doctor took a blood specimen. |
| testament | proof of something; also a will | His success is a testament to hard work. |
| versatility | having many uses or skills | The tool's versatility is its best feature. |