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9 English words (level C2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| blight | to spoil or damage | The injury blighted his career. |
| exude | to show a quality strongly; also to give off a liquid or smell | She exudes confidence. |
| repose | to lie or rest | The body reposed in the church. |
| resuscitate | to make someone breathe again; also to make something active again | Doctors resuscitated the patient. |
| ruminate | to think deeply about something | He ruminated on his future. |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft, moving light | The lake shimmered in the moonlight. |
| squint | to look with eyes partly closed | She squinted in the bright sun. |
| wallow | to roll in mud or water; also to enjoy feeling sorry for yourself | Don't wallow in self-pity. |
| wheeze | to breathe with a whistling sound | He wheezed after climbing the stairs. |