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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
[Verb]

to momentarily put something into a liquid

Ex: The dipped the strawberries in melted chocolate .
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to hook
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to attach or secure something by means of a curved or angled object

Ex: She hooked the necklace around her neck .
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to crush
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to forcibly push something against a surface until it breaks or is damaged or disfigured

Ex: She crushed the plastic bottle on the sidewalk .
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to stab
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to push a knife or other sharp object into someone to injure or kill them

Ex: The stabbed his victim in the chest , causing him severe injuries .
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to slash
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to violently cut with a quick move using a knife, etc.

Ex: He received stitches after slashing his hand while chopping vegetables in the kitchen .
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to violently hurt a person as a punishment or as a way of obtaining information from them

Ex: Efforts are ongoing to prevent and address instances where law enforcement torture suspects in custody .
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to whip
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to violently hit a person or animal with a whip

Ex: The abusive master whip the disobedient dog as a form of punishment .
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to leak
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to let gas or liquid flow through a crack or small hole

Ex: The old water bottle had a small crack , causing it leak slowly over time .
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to skillfully control or work with information, a system, tool, etc.

Ex: She learned manipulate the controls of the aircraft with confidence during her flight training .
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to seize
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to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something

Ex: To protect the child , the parent seize their arm and pull them away from danger .
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to plug
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to tightly fill or block a hole with something

Ex: He will plugging the gaps in the doorframe to keep out the cold .
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to pop
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to make a sudden light sound like a small explosion

Ex: The popped with a satisfying fizz when she pulled the tab .
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to rip
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to tear, cut, or open something forcefully and quickly

Ex: The fierce gusts of wind threatened rip the tent from its stakes during the camping trip .
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to reside
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to live in a specific place

Ex: The diplomat and his family reside in the embassy compound .
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to rock
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to gently move from one side to another

Ex: The old rocking chair on the front porch creaked as rocked gently in the twilight .
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to rotate
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to turn or move around a center

Ex: The record player had rotating for hours , playing old vinyl classics .
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to pump
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to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

Ex: The pumps blood throughout the circulatory system to supply the body with oxygen .
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to probe
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to investigate or explore in depth in order to find out more information

Ex: The probed deeper into the candidate ’s previous work experience to assess their qualifications .
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to screw
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to firmly attach or tighten something using a turning metal fastener

Ex: To hang the painting securely , screwed the picture hook into the wall stud .
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to break suddenly into several pieces

Ex: If you drop it , the glass shatter.
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to shed
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to get rid of something that is not wanted or needed anymore

Ex: The shed its outdated policies to adapt to the changing market demands .
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to shrink
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(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water

Ex: Be careful , or your wool sweater shrink in the laundry .
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to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly

Ex: tightened the lid on the jar to keep the contents fresh .
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to shrug
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to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

Ex: When confronted about his whereabouts , shrugged nonchalantly and replied , " I was just out for a walk . "
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to sigh
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to release a long deep audible breath, to express one's sadness, tiredness, etc.

Ex: Faced with an unavoidable delay , sighed and accepted the situation .
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to smash
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to forcibly break something into several pieces

Ex: Despite the warning , he smashed the piggy bank to get the money inside .
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to snap
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to suddenly break with a sharp noise

Ex: As the wind picked up , the snapped and fluttered in the breeze .
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to soar
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to go higher while flying

Ex: Watching the soar effortlessly over the ocean always brings a sense of peace and freedom .
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to span
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to cover or last the whole of a period of time

Ex: The conference span five days , with different workshops and sessions scheduled throughout .
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to spark
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to emit small flashes of electricity or fire

Ex: The electrician fixed the short circuit that was causing the light switch to spark.
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to spin
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to turn around over and over very fast

Ex: spun the basketball on his finger effortlessly .
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to accidentally hit something with one's foot and almost fall

Ex: The icy pavement made it easy stumble, especially without proper footwear .
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to steer
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to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

Ex: steered the plane smoothly onto the runway for landing .
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to suck
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to pull air, liquid, etc. into the mouth by using the muscles of the mouth and the lips

Ex: The athlete sucked water from the hydration pack during the race.
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to swing
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to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

Ex: The acrobat swung the trapeze , delighting the audience with breathtaking aerial stunts .
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to trail
[Verb]

to be pulled along by a leading force

Ex: As the boat picked up speed , a wake of foamy trailed behind it .
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to twist
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to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.

Ex: twisted the flexible plastic tubing into intricate shapes to create a unique sculpture .
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to unveil
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to remove a cover from a statue, painting, etc. for the people to see, particularly as part of a public ceremony

Ex: The architect was thrilled unveil the innovative design of the new skyscraper .
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to yell
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to shout very loudly

Ex: Frustrated with the technical issue , he could n't help yell.
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