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BOOST YOUR ADVANCED-LEVEL VOCABULARY SKILLS

Expand your vocabulary with advanced verbs, adjectives and idiomatic phrases to express yourself precisely and fluently!

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20 Advanced Verbs 3- 20 Advanced Adjectives 11- Vocabulary for Appearance: C1 Level 18- 21 Advanced Words and Phrases 24- Challenge Your English 30- VOCABULARY/GRAMMAR In this lesson, you’ll supercharge your English skills so you can express yourself fluently at an advanced level! We'll guide you through a series of advanced vocabulary videos at a mind-blowing C1 level. From learning sophisticated verbs to describing appearance with precision, you'll gain the confidence to articulate your thoughts easily. We'll explore vivid adjectives and idiomatic phrases and even challenge your English skills with an A1 to C1 quiz, all while expanding your advanced vocabulary. So, prepare yourself for an incredible learning journey that will take your English to new heights and help you sound confident and natural in no time! Please look over the Table of Contents to familiarise yourself with today’s lesson. You can also jump to any section you’d like to review. Skyrocket Your C1 Vocabulary Table of Contents

© Past Simple The public speaker articulated her vision for the future with passion and conviction. Present Continuous The language learner is practising articulating difficult sounds to improve her pronunciation.

to comprehend - /ˌkɒmprɪˈhend/

to understand the meaning or significance of something Present Simple The student struggles to comprehend the complex theories presented in the lecture. Future Simple The reader will have to re-read the passage multiple times to comprehend the author's message.

to convey - /kənˈveɪ/

to communicate or express something to others, often a message or information Present Simple The artist uses her paintings to convey her emotions and experiences. Past Simple The journalist conveyed the breaking news to the public with accuracy and timeliness.

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to corroborate - /kəˈrɒbəreɪt/

to confirm or support a statement, theory, or finding with evidence or testimony Present Simple The witness is able to corroborate the victim's account of the crime. Past Simple The scientist corroborated her hypothesis with multiple experiments.

to decipher - /dɪˈsaɪfə(r)/

to discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult or hidden way Past Simple The traveller struggled to decipher the foreign language on the menu. Future Simple The detective will have to decipher the hidden meaning behind the suspect's cryptic message.

to differentiate (between) - /ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/

to distinguish or recognize the differences between things or people Present Simple The sommelier is able to differentiate between the subtle flavours in the wine. Past Simple The teacher developed lesson plans to help students differentiate between similar concepts.

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to exacerbate - /ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/

to make a situation or problem worse Past Simple The drought exacerbated the water shortage in the region. Present Perfect Simple The medication side effects have exacerbated my existing health problems.

to extrapolate - /ɪkˈstræpəleɪt/

to guess, estimate or forecast something use what you already know Present Simple The economist extrapolates future trends from current economic indicators. Present Simple We tend to predict the future by extrapolating from the past.

to facilitate - /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/

to make something easier or more convenient to do Future Simple The new technology will facilitate communication among team members. Past Simple The tutor facilitated the development of her student's skills.

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to galvanize/galvanise - /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

to shock or excite someone into taking action Past Simple The tragic event galvanized the community to come together and support one another. Present Perfect Simple The recent news has galvanized the public to demand change.

to integrate - /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

to combine or blend things together in a harmonious or functional way Present Continuous The new employee is integrating well with the team. Past Simple The architect integrated the old and new elements of the building design seamlessly.

to mitigate - /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/

to reduce or alleviate the severity or impact of something, often a problem or negative consequence Present Simple The safety measures in place mitigate the risk of accidents. Present Perfect Simple The environmental policies have mitigated the damage to the ecosystem.

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1. The team worked hard to _____ the new software into their system. a. advocate b. integrate c. mitigate
2. My professor was able to _____ the complex maths problem for me. a. decipher b. efface c. dissect
3. The government is taking steps to _____ the effects of climate change. a. mitigate b. integrate c. extrapolate
4. Jamie, who is an archaeologist, was able to _____ the ancient script on the tablet. a. elaborate b. decipher c. dissect
5. The artist used a brush to _____ the colours on the canvas. a. articulate b. integrate c. mitigate
6. Our CEO _____ on the benefits of investing in renewable energy. a. elaborated b. effaced c. dissected
7. The historian _____ the events that led up to the war. a. advocated b. integrated c. extrapolated
8. He _____ his thoughts and ideas clearly to the audience. a. elaborated b. effaced c. articulated
9. b 2) c 3) a 4) b 5) b 6) a 7) c 8) c

© 20 ADVANCED ADJECTIVES Improving your vocabulary is crucial for expressing yourself accurately and fluently in English. Advanced adjectives can help you to do just that, allowing you to add more depth and clarity to your descriptions. In this lesson, we will explore 20 advanced adjectives, their meanings and example sentences to help you expand and enhance your writing and speaking skills.

ambivalent (about/towards) | /æmˈbɪvələnt/

having or showing mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone I feel ambivalent about accepting the job offer because it pays well, but the work is not interesting. She has ambivalent feelings towards her ex-husband, both loving him and hating him.

capricious | /kəˈprɪʃəs/

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour His capricious behaviour made it difficult for his friends to keep up with his moods. The weather is capricious this time of year, with sunny days followed by sudden rain showers.

derogatory | /dɪˈrɒɡətri/

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude towards someone or something His derogatory comments about women angered many people. The newspaper received complaints about a derogatory article they published about a minority group.

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incongruous | /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

not suitable or in keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; strange The modern art sculpture looked incongruous in the historic town square. The professor's joke seemed incongruous with the seriousness of the lecture.

juxtaposed | /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊzd/

placed close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast The juxtaposed paintings showed the contrast between the bright colours of one and the dark shades of the other. The gallery featured a series of juxtaposed images, creating a thought- provoking and dynamic composition.

laudable | /ˈlɔːdəbl/

deserving praise and commendation One of his less laudable characteristics, not worthy of praise, was his dark sense of humour. Her decisions may be open to debate, but her manner of speaking is laudable.

mercurial | /mɜːˈkjʊəriəl/

subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind This new series we're watching is entertaining, but the constant mercurial changes in tone are an emotional roller coaster. The stock market is often described as mercurial, with rapid fluctuations in value.

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nonchalant | /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest or enthusiasm Taylor's mother was nonchalant about her daughter's recent rise to fame. The student's nonchalant response to her failing grade showed a lack of concern for her future.

pernicious | /pəˈnɪʃəs/

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way The company's pernicious practices harmed the local environment. The pernicious effect of advertising to children is a problem that we cannot ignore any longer.

quixotic | /kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/

exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical His quixotic dream of travelling the world with no money seemed impossible to achieve. She ran a quixotic campaign against her rival but came out ahead!

resplendent (with/in) | /rɪˈsplendənt/

attractive and impressive through being richly colourful The sunset over the ocean was resplendent with colours of orange and pink. Resplendent in white and gold, she walked down the aisle on the arm of her father.

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vicarious | /vɪˈkeərɪəs/

experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person He experienced a sense of vicarious nostalgia when he listened to his parents' stories about their youth. Watching action films allows people to experience vicarious thrills and excitement. Also commonly used as an adverb : vicariously I'm living vicariously through you.

© Choose the correct word to fill in the blanks to complete the paragraph. Choose the correct answer for each question. Activity Answers: ambivalent | capricious | derogatory | esoteric | flippant | grandiose | incongruous

Joaquin was an eccentric performance artist from France in the year

1865. He was known for his ________ performances that often

included hundreds of people, which often left his audiences feeling

________. Joaquin's work was often described as _________, as he

would frequently incorporate unusual and ________ elements into his

shows. He was a ________ individual who could never be predicted,

and his ________ comments towards those who did not understand

his work did not help his reputation. Despite this, he had a loyal

following of fans who appreciated his unique and often ________

approach to art.

1. With the rise of smartphones, social media has become __________ in our daily lives. a. supercilious b. vicarious c. ubiquitous
2. Her film provided audiences with a __________ experience of what it was like to live during the Great Depression. a. subservient b. vicarious c. ubiquitous
3. Which word means behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others? a. supercilious b. ubiquitous c. tenacious
4. Martin's __________ spirit enabled him to focus on winning the race. a. esoteric b. vicarious c. tenacious
5. grandiose 2) ambivalent 3) esoteric 4) incongruous 5) capricious 6) derogatory 7) flippant
6. c 2) b 3) a 4) c

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Like most people, my appearance was quite important to me back then.

One of the first things I did when I turned 13 was grab a pair of tweezers

and pluck my eyebrows into submission. I regret it so much!

I also used to compare myself to my friends a lot, and one of the sticking

points was my complexion. As you can see, I’m pretty pale, and I used to

be so jealous of my friends who would come back after the summer

holidays totally sun-kissed.

I’ve always been a bit, shall we say, vertically challenged , which never

really bothered me. On the other hand, my husband, Will, was very lanky

when he was a teenager, but he’s filled out now.

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VOCABULARY

1. tweezers /ˈtwiːzəz/ - a small, slim tool used for grasping and removing small objects, such as splinters or hairs Alex used tweezers to remove a thorn from his finger. 4 ) to pluck /plʌk/ - to pull out hairs with tweezers or your fingers Jules plucked her eyebrows every week to maintain a neat appearance.
2. complexion /kəmˈplekʃn/ - the natural colour, texture and appearance of your skin, especially your face Lots of English people have quite a pale complexion and burn badly in the sun. misconception /ˌmɪskənˈsepʃn/ - a mistaken belief or understanding about something There is a common misconception that eating carrots can improve your vision.

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1. sun-kissed /ˈsʌn kɪst/ - tanned /tænd/ - having a brown skin colour from spending time in the sun Jane looked like a vision with her summer dress and sun-kissed skin.
2. vertically challenged - a funny way to refer to someone who is short Ruth was only 5 foot tall and often joked about being vertically challenged.
3. lanky /ˈlæŋki/ - tall and thin in a slightly awkward way As a teenager, Benji was lanky and had to grow into his long limbs. EXTRA VOCABULARY sticking point /ˈstɪkɪŋ pɔɪnt/ - an issue or a problem that causes difficulties or concerns Price is the main sticking point for us. Can you work with us on that? to fill out /fɪl aʊt/ - to develop in a way that one's body becomes fuller After many long days in the gym and calorific meals, he began to fill out in ways I’d never seen before.

I’m 29 now, and my worries about my appearance have nearly faded. I

very much believe it’s what’s on the inside that counts. If you saw me

walking my dog on a wet January morning, I don’t think you’d recognise

me. I usually look fairly unkempt , with windswept hair and scruffy

clothes.

Don’t get me wrong, I try to take care of myself, and I think I scrub up

well. I like putting on make-up for filming and special occasions. One of

the things I’m trying to work on appearance-wise is my posture. I believe

it can change how you feel and how other people perceive you –

shoulders back, Lucy!

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