For advanced learners who want precise, nuanced vocabulary to articulate complex ideas and subtle distinctions in everyday life.
Free Everyday Basics vocabulary flashcards at the C1 level — all 35 words with definitions and examples. Study them with spaced repetition and use these words precisely, including nuance most learners miss.
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articulate
to express thoughts or feelings clearly and effectively in words.
coherent
logically and clearly organised so that ideas connect and make sense.
perceive
to become aware of or understand something through the senses or mind.
implicit
suggested or understood without being directly stated.
prevalent
widespread and commonly found among a group or in a place.
subtle
not obvious or strong, but noticeable to those who pay attention.
tangible
real and concrete enough to be clearly seen or felt.
nuance
a very small difference in meaning, feeling, or tone.
disposition
a person's natural tendency to behave or feel in a certain way.
scrutinise
to examine something very carefully and critically.
reconcile
to find a way to make two opposing ideas or situations compatible.
forthcoming
willing to give information or help without being asked.
ingrained
deeply fixed in a person's character or habits and hard to change.
elusive
difficult to find, define, or achieve despite effort.
pervasive
spreading widely through every part of something.
candid
truthful and straightforward, even about difficult things.
deliberate
done with full intention and careful thought, not by accident.
trigger
to cause something to happen, especially a feeling or reaction.
confront
to face a difficult situation or person directly rather than avoiding it.
detach
to separate yourself emotionally from a situation or feeling.
intrinsic
belonging naturally to something as a core or essential part.
compel
to force someone to do something, or to feel a very strong urge.
alleviate
to make something unpleasant less severe or easier to bear.
susceptible
likely to be influenced or harmed by something particular.
fluctuate
to change level or amount often and irregularly.
validate
to confirm that something is acceptable, true, or worthy.
inhibit
to prevent something from happening or developing freely.
contemplate
to think deeply about something for a sustained period of time.
resilient
able to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks.
innate
existing as a natural quality present from birth, not learned.
reciprocal
given or felt equally by both sides of a relationship or exchange.
ambivalent
having mixed feelings or contradictory attitudes about something.
cultivate
to develop a skill, quality, or relationship through deliberate effort.
overwhelming
so large or intense that it is very hard to manage or deal with.
perpetual
continuing without stopping or changing, seemingly forever.