C1 Level Wordlist - Fundamental Verbs

to momentarily put something into a liquid

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

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

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

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

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

to violently hit a person or animal with a whip

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

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

to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something

to tightly fill or block a hole with something

to make a sudden light sound like a small explosion

to tear, cut, or open something forcefully and quickly

to live in a specific place

to gently move from one side to another

to turn or move around a center

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

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

to firmly attach or tighten something using a turning metal fastener

to break suddenly into several pieces

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

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

to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

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

to forcibly break something into several pieces

to suddenly break with a sharp noise

to go higher while flying

to cover or last the whole of a period of time

to emit small flashes of electricity or fire

to turn around over and over very fast

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

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

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

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

to be pulled along by a leading force

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

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

to shout very loudly