CEFR C1 Vocabulary - Lesson 11
39 Words
to momentarily put something into a liquid
to fasten something using a hook
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 violently be torn
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 pump
to examine or look for something, particularly using a small long instrument
to tighten or fasten something with a screw
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 breath that can be heard, to express 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 or make someone or something 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 pull or be pulled along behind someone or something
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
