C1 Level Wordlist - Fundamental Verbs

to put something briefly or partly into a liquid, usually to wet, coat, or soak it

to fasten, attach, or hang something by means of a hook or similar curved part

to press or squeeze something with enough force to damage, deform, or break it

to wound or kill someone by pushing a knife or other pointed object into their body

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

to deliberately inflict severe physical pain on someone as punishment or to obtain information or cooperation

to hit a person or animal with a whip

to allow liquid or gas to pass accidentally through a hole or crack

to control, operate, or process something skillfully

to take hold of something suddenly and firmly

to fill or block a hole or opening tightly

to make a sudden light sound like a small explosion

to tear, split, or cut something apart forcefully, usually with a quick movement

to live in a specific place

to gently move from one side to another

to turn or move around a center

to force a liquid or gas to move in a particular direction by mechanical pressure or suction

to investigate or examine something thoroughly in order to discover information

to fasten or attach something using a screw or screws

to break suddenly into several pieces

to get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed

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

to make something firmer, more secure, or more tightly fastened

to raise the shoulders briefly to show uncertainty, indifference, ignorance, or lack of concern

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

to break something violently into many pieces

to break suddenly, usually with a sharp cracking sound

to go higher while flying

to continue throughout or cover the whole of a period of time

to produce or give off sparks

to turn around and around rapidly

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

to control the direction in which a vehicle, boat, or other moving object travels

to draw liquid or air into the mouth by creating suction with the lips and tongue

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

to be pulled or dragged along behind someone or something

to bend or turn something so that it takes a different shape

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

to shout or make a very loud vocal sound, especially because of anger, pain, excitement, or a desire to attract attention