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C1 Level Wordlist - Fundamental Verbs

Here you will learn some fundamental English verbs, such as "manipulate", "seize", "hook", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
to dip
to dip
[Verb]

to momentarily put something into a liquid

Ex: My Asian roommate likes to dip her sushi rolls into soy sauce. 
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to hook
to hook
[Verb]

to attach or secure something by means of a curved or angled object

Ex: She hooked her keys onto the belt loop of her jeans. 
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to crush
to crush
[Verb]

to forcibly push something against a surface until it breaks or is damaged or disfigured

Ex: He accidentally stepped on and crushed the delicate flower in the garden. 
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to stab
to stab
[Verb]

to push a knife or other sharp object into someone to injure or kill them

Ex: The assailant attempted to stab the victim multiple times before fleeing the scene. 
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to slash
to slash
[Verb]

to violently cut with a quick move using a knife, etc.

Ex: The assailant slashed at the victim with a sharp knife, leaving deep wounds on their arm. 
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to torture

to violently hurt a person as a punishment or as a way of obtaining information from them

Ex: The captors attempted to torture the prisoner into revealing classified information. 
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to whip
to whip
[Verb]

to violently hit a person or animal with a whip

Ex: The taskmaster cruelly whipped the slaves to force them to work faster. 
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to leak
to leak
[Verb]

to let gas or liquid flow through a crack or small hole

Ex: She noticed a strange smell in the kitchen and discovered that the gas stove was leaking. 
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to manipulate

to skillfully control or work with information, a system, tool, etc.

Ex: She's able to manipulate complex data sets to extract meaningful insights for her research. 
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to seize
to seize
[Verb]

to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something

Ex: In a panic, she reached out to seize her falling phone before it hit the ground. 
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to plug
to plug
[Verb]

to tightly fill or block a hole with something

Ex: To avoid a draft, she had to plug the gaps in the window frame. 
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to pop
to pop
[Verb]

to make a sudden light sound like a small explosion

Ex: The bubble wrap popped loudly as it was squeezed. 
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to rip
to rip
[Verb]

to tear, cut, or open something forcefully and quickly

Ex: She accidentally ripped her favorite shirt on a sharp nail sticking out from the fence. 
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to reside
to reside
[Verb]

to live in a specific place

Ex: The Smith family resides in a charming cottage on the outskirts of town. 
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to rock
to rock
[Verb]

to gently move from one side to another

Ex: The boat rocked gently on the calm waters. 
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to rotate
to rotate
[Verb]

to turn or move around a center

Ex: The Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night to occur. 
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to pump
to pump
[Verb]

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

Ex: He had to pump air into the bicycle tires to ensure a smooth ride. 
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to probe
to probe
[Verb]

to investigate or explore in depth in order to find out more information

Ex: The journalist probed into the company's finances to uncover any potential corruption. 
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to screw
to screw
[Verb]

to firmly attach or tighten something using a turning metal fastener

Ex: He screwed the shelf to the wall to ensure it was securely attached. 
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to shatter

to break suddenly into several pieces

Ex: The glass shatters into fragments as it falls to the ground. 
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to shed
to shed
[Verb]

to get rid of something that is not wanted or needed anymore

Ex: After the spring cleaning, she shed a lot of old clothes that no longer fit her. 
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to shrink
to shrink
[Verb]

(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water

Ex: Be cautious with the new sweater; it tends to shrink in hot water. 
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to tighten

to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly

Ex: She tightened her grip on the handlebars as she rode over the bumpy terrain. 
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to shrug
to shrug
[Verb]

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

Ex: When asked about his plans for the weekend, he just shrugged and said he hadn't decided yet. 
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to sigh
to sigh
[Verb]

to release a long deep audible breath, to express one's sadness, tiredness, etc.

Ex: As he watched the sunset, he sighed, feeling a sense of peace and satisfaction. 
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to smash
to smash
[Verb]

to forcibly break something into several pieces

Ex: Frustrated with the malfunctioning computer, he decided to smash the keyboard in anger. 
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to snap
to snap
[Verb]

to suddenly break with a sharp noise

Ex: The dry twig snapped loudly under his foot as he walked through the forest. 
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to soar
to soar
[Verb]

to go higher while flying

Ex: The eagle soared high above the cliffs, scanning the landscape for prey. 
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to span
to span
[Verb]

to cover or last the whole of a period of time

Ex: Her career in the company spanned over three decades, from entry-level to executive. 
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to spark
to spark
[Verb]

to emit small flashes of electricity or fire

Ex: The faulty wire began to spark, indicating a potential electrical problem in the house. 
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to spin
to spin
[Verb]

to turn around over and over very fast

Ex: With elegant movements, the dancer spun gracefully on stage. 
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to stumble

to accidentally hit something with one's foot and almost fall

Ex: She stumbled over the uneven sidewalk and nearly fell face-first. 
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to steer
to steer
[Verb]

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

Ex: He expertly steered the car through the winding mountain roads. 
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to suck
to suck
[Verb]

to pull air, liquid, etc. into the mouth by using the muscles of the mouth and the lips

Ex: Mosquitoes suck blood from their victims to nourish themselves. 
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to swing
to swing
[Verb]

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

Ex: The pendulum clock swung back and forth with a rhythmic tick-tock. 
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to trail
to trail
[Verb]

to be pulled along by a leading force

Ex: The kite soared in the sky, with its long tail trailing behind it. 
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to twist
to twist
[Verb]

to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.

Ex: The artist skillfully twisted the metal wire to fashion an intricate jewelry pendant. 
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to unveil
to unveil
[Verb]

to remove a cover from a statue, painting, etc. for the people to see, particularly as part of a public ceremony

Ex: The mayor proudly unveiled the new city monument during the grand opening ceremony. 
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to yell
to yell
[Verb]

to shout very loudly

Ex: In the crowded stadium, fans would often yell and cheer for their favorite team. 
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