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C1 Level Wordlist - Integral Verbs

Here you will learn some integral English verbs, such as "applaud", "bat", "glance", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
to applaud

to clap one's hands as a sign of approval

Ex: The attendees continued to applaud for several minutes to show their appreciation for the outstanding orchestra performance. 
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to bat
to bat
[Verb]

to quickly open and close one's eyes to attract attention

Ex: She batted her eyelashes to flirt with the person across the room. 
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to glance
to glance
[Verb]

to briefly look at someone or something

Ex: I often glance at the clock during meetings to check the time. 
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to spy
to spy
[Verb]

to secretly observe someone

Ex: During the Cold War, intelligence agencies would spy on rival nations to gather classified information. 
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to articulate

to clearly and verbally express what one thinks or feels

Ex: It's important to articulate your concerns during the meeting so everyone understands. 
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to bind
to bind
[Verb]

to tie someone or something to not let them escape or move freely

Ex: In ancient times, they would bind criminals with chains to prevent them from fleeing. 
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to cling
to cling
[Verb]

to tightly hold on to someone or something

Ex: She clung to the safety railing as she looked down from the balcony. 
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to craft
to craft
[Verb]

to skillfully make something, particularly with the hands

Ex: She crafts handmade jewelry, carefully assembling each piece with precision. 
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to creep
to creep
[Verb]

to move slowly and quietly, especially in order to avoid being noticed or to approach someone unnoticed

Ex: The cat crept through the tall grass, stalking its prey. 
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to circulate

to constantly move around a gas, air, or liquid inside a closed area

Ex: The fan helps circulate air throughout the room, keeping it cool and comfortable. 
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to descend

to move toward a lower level

Ex: The elevator started to descend to the ground floor of the office building. 
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to divert
to divert
[Verb]

to cause someone or something to change direction

Ex: The river's unexpected flooding prompted the emergency response team to divert residents to safer areas. 
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to exert
to exert
[Verb]

to put force on something or to use power in order to influence someone or something

Ex: The charismatic leader was able to exert a significant influence on the team. 
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to filter
to filter
[Verb]

to pass gas, liquid, light, etc. through something in order to remove unwanted substances

Ex: The water treatment plant frequently filters impurities from the water supply. 
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to forge
to forge
[Verb]

to make something from a piece of metal object by heating it until it becomes soft and then beating it with a hammer

Ex: Ancient warriors relied on skilled artisans to forge their weapons. 
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to grasp
to grasp
[Verb]

to take and tightly hold something

Ex: He reached out to grasp the handle of the door. 
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to grip
to grip
[Verb]

to firmly hold something

Ex: He had to grip the handle tightly to open the stubborn jar. 
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to preside

to act in an authoritative role in a ceremony, meeting, etc.

Ex: The judge will preside over the trial and ensure that proceedings are conducted fairly. 
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to resemble

to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

Ex: The two sisters closely resemble each other, sharing the same eyes and smile. 
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to simulate

to match the same qualities as someone or something

Ex: Virtual reality technology can simulate real-world environments for training purposes. 
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to slam
to slam
[Verb]

to forcefully or violently shut or close a door, lid, or other object

Ex: She slammed the door behind her in frustration after the argument. 
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to stun
to stun
[Verb]

to temporarily render an animal or person unconscious or immobile, often by hitting them on the head or using an electrical shock

Ex: The boxer was stunned by a powerful blow to the head. 
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to unify
to unify
[Verb]

to become whole or united

Ex: The various groups will unify under a single banner for the protest. 
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to utilize

to put to effective use

Ex: The chef demonstrated how to utilize leftover ingredients to create a delicious meal. 
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to tempt
to tempt
[Verb]

to feel the desire to do something

Ex: The urge to splurge on designer shoes tempted her every time she passed by the boutique window. 
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to vanish
to vanish
[Verb]

to suddenly and mysteriously disappear without explanation

Ex: The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat with a swift motion of his hand. 
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to weave
to weave
[Verb]

to create fabric or material by interlacing threads, yarn, or other strands in a pattern using a loom or by hand

Ex: The artisan weaved a complex pattern into the rug. 
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to yield
to yield
[Verb]

(of a farm or an industry) to grow or produce a crop or product

Ex: The apple orchard typically yields a bountiful harvest each year. 
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to regain
to regain
[Verb]

to get something back, particularly a quality or ability, after losing it

Ex: With determination and hard work, she was able to regain her strength after the illness. 
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to pioneer

to be the first one to do, use, invent, or discover something

Ex: Marie Curie pioneered research on radioactivity. 
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to enrich
to enrich
[Verb]

to enhance the quality of something, particularly by adding something to it

Ex: Adding diverse experiences can enrich one's perspective on life. 
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to notify
to notify
[Verb]

to officially let someone know about something

Ex: The school will notify parents in advance of any changes to the academic calendar. 
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to maximize

to increase something to the highest possible level

Ex: She always tries to maximize her productivity by planning her tasks efficiently. 
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to minimize

to reduce something to the lowest possible degree or amount, particularly something unpleasant

Ex: She tries to minimize stress by practicing mindfulness techniques. 
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to log
to log
[Verb]

to officially document all the information or events that have taken place, particularly on a plane or ship

Ex: The captain logged the course changes and weather conditions during the transatlantic voyage. 
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to insult
to insult
[Verb]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

Ex: He didn't appreciate the sarcastic tone and felt she was trying to insult his intelligence. 
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to confine

to keep someone or something within limits of different types, such as subject, activity, area, etc.

Ex: The doctor advised him to confine his activities to avoid aggravating his injury. 
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to imprison

to put someone in prison or keep them somewhere and not let them go

Ex: The court decided to imprison the convicted felon for a term of ten years. 
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to drown
to drown
[Verb]

to die from being under water too long

Ex: Despite efforts to rescue him, the swimmer tragically drowned in the river. 
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to dispose

to put someone or something in a specific order or position

Ex: She carefully disposed the books on the shelf according to their genres. 
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