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15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| antics | silly or funny behaviour | We laughed at the children's antics. |
| chauffer | a person paid to drive someone's car (usually spelled 'chauffeur') | The chauffer opened the car door. |
| compulsion | a strong urge; also being forced to do something | She felt a compulsion to check her phone. |
| criteria | standards used to judge something (plural of criterion) | What are the criteria for selection? |
| domestication | training wild animals to live with people | The domestication of horses changed history. |
| magnetism | the force of a magnet; also strong personal attraction | He has great personal magnetism. |
| mark-up | the amount added to a cost to make a profit | The shop has a high mark-up. |
| mechanism | the moving parts of a machine; also a system or process | The clock mechanism is broken. |
| minutiae | very small details | He worries about the minutiae. |
| norms | accepted standards of behaviour | Every society has social norms. |
| overalls | loose clothes worn over other clothes to protect them | The mechanic wore blue overalls. |
| personalization | making something suited to one person | The app offers personalization. |
| rapport | a good relationship of understanding | She has a good rapport with her students. |
| stimuli | things that cause a reaction (plural of stimulus) | Babies respond to stimuli. |
| wares | things for sale, often in a market | The traders sold their wares. |