5 C1–C2 level vocabulary words with clear meanings and examples
1. Concur (verb) – to agree with someone or have the same opinion.
o Example: Many linguists concur that regular reading is the most effective way to expand one’s vocabulary.
2. Meticulous (adjective) – very careful and precise; paying great attention to detail.
o Example: She was so meticulous in her word choice that every sentence felt polished and powerful.
3. Ubiquitous (adjective) – seeming to be everywhere at the same time.
o Example: Smartphones have become so ubiquitous that it is hard to imagine life without them.
4. Alleviate (verb) – to make something bad, such as pain or a problem, less severe.
o Example: Learning advanced vocabulary can alleviate the frustration of not finding the right words to express yourself.
5. Ambivalent (adjective) – having mixed or conflicting feelings about something or someone.
o Example: He felt ambivalent about social media; it connected him to others but also consumed too much of his time.
