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30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| allege | to say something is true without proof | Police allege that he stole the money. |
| brainwash | to make someone believe something by repeating it many times | They tried to brainwash the prisoners. |
| brief | to give someone the important information | The manager briefed the team. |
| bypass | to go around something; also to avoid a rule or system | The road bypasses the town. |
| circulate | to move around; also to spread information | Rumours circulated quickly. |
| cite | to mention as an example or source | She cited a recent study. |
| commend | to praise formally | She was commended for her bravery. |
| concur | to agree (formal) | I concur with your opinion. |
| confide | to tell someone a secret | She confided in her sister. |
| contest | to say officially that something is wrong; also to compete for | He contested the decision. |
| contract | to become smaller; also to catch a disease; also to make a formal agreement | Metal contracts when it cools. |
| convict | to officially decide in court that someone is guilty | He was convicted of murder. |
| elaborate | to give more details | Could you elaborate on that? |
| flatter | to praise someone too much, often to get something | Don't try to flatter me. |
| formulate | to develop a plan or idea carefully | We need to formulate a strategy. |
| grumble | to complain quietly | He grumbled about the food. |
| interject | to interrupt with a comment | 'That's not true,' he interjected. |
| marvel | to be amazed | We marveled at the view. |
| portray | to show or describe in a certain way; also to act a role | She portrays a doctor in the film. |
| preach | to give a religious speech; also to give moral advice in an annoying way | Don't preach to me! |
| profess | to claim or say openly, often falsely | He professed to love her. |
| query | to ask a question, often to show doubt | She queried the bill. |
| quip | to say something short and funny | 'At least it's not raining,' she quipped. |
| reassure | to stop someone worrying | The doctor reassured me. |
| scoff | to laugh at something as stupid | They scoffed at his idea. |
| signal | to make a sign or movement to communicate | He signaled to turn left. |
| tone | tone down: to make less strong; tone up: to make muscles firmer | Tone down your language. |
| turn to | to go to someone for help; also to start doing something | I don't know who to turn to. |
| voice | to express an opinion or feeling | Many people voiced concerns. |
| wrangle | to argue for a long time | They wrangled over money. |