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C1 Level Wordlist - Vital Verbs

Here you will learn some vital English verbs, such as "adhere", "burst", "supplement", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
to adhere
to adhere
[Verb]

to firmly stick to something

Ex: The stamps need to adhere well to the envelopes to ensure safe mailing .
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to allege
to allege
[Verb]

to say something is the case without providing proof for it

Ex: The witness decided to allege that he had seen the suspect near the crime scene , but there was no concrete evidence .
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to attribute

to think or say that something is caused by a certain thing

Ex: The decline in sales can be attributed to the recent economic downturn.
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to await
to await
[Verb]

to wait for something or someone

Ex: We await your response to proceed with the project .
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to burst
to burst
[Verb]

to suddenly and violently break open or apart, particularly as a result of internal pressure

Ex: The tire bursts while driving on the highway, causing the car to swerve.
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to cease
to cease
[Verb]

to bring an action, activity, or process to an end

Ex: They are ceasing their activities for the day .
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to characterize

to describe the qualities of someone or something in a certain manner

Ex: The biologist characterized the newly discovered species as a nocturnal predator with sharp claws and keen senses .
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to compute

to calculate or determine a value using mathematical operations

Ex: The team computed the amount of materials needed for the construction .
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to conceive

to produce a plan, idea, etc. in one's mind

Ex: The author took years to conceive a captivating plot for the novel .
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to counter

to do something to avoid or decrease the harmful or unpleasant effects of something

Ex: The organization is actively countering the negative impact of climate change through conservation efforts .
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to designate

to choose someone for a certain position or task

Ex: She was designated the lead researcher for the new study .
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to differentiate

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

Ex: The color scheme helped differentiate one design from another .
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to discard

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

Ex: The office manager requested employees to discard outdated documents for shredding .
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to oversee

to observe an activity in order to ensure that everything is done properly

Ex: The project manager oversees the workflow to prevent delays .
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to denounce

to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

Ex: The organization denounced the unfair treatment of workers , advocating for labor rights .
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to dissolve

to make a substance one with a liquid

Ex: The chef dissolved the gelatin in hot water before adding it to the dessert mixture .
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to elevate

to raise someone or something to a higher rank or better position

Ex: The charity 's efforts aim to elevate the quality of life for disadvantaged communities .
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to inquire

to conduct a thorough examination or investigation to gather information

Ex: The inspector was sent to inquire into the safety standards of the construction site .
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to diminish

to decrease in degree, size, etc.

Ex: Demand for the product diminished after the initial launch .
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to intensify

to become more in degree or strength

Ex: The pain in his knee has intensified after weeks of strenuous activity .
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to escalate

to become much worse or more intense

Ex: Tensions were continuously escalating as negotiations broke down .
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to exaggerate

to describe something better, larger, worse, etc. than it truly is

Ex: The comedian 's humor often stems from his ability to exaggerate everyday situations and make them seem absurd .
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to supplement

to improve something by adding something to it

Ex: The new regulations will supplement the existing safety measures .
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to formulate

to thoughtfully prepare or create something, paying close attention to its details

Ex: The policy analyst was tasked with formulating recommendations based on thorough research .
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to heighten

to become more severe

Ex: As the storm approached , fears among residents heightened with each passing hour .
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to disrupt

to stop the normal flow of something, often temporarily

Ex: The unexpected phone call disrupted her concentration on the task at hand .
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to inhibit

to prevent or limit an action or process

Ex: A supportive environment can help inhibit stress and promote well-being .
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to license

to give permission for the use, practice, or production of something through a formal agreement

Ex: Authors may license their work , granting permission for others to use or reproduce it while retaining certain rights .
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to devastate

to destroy something completely

Ex: Losing her job unexpectedly devastated her plans for the future .
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to oblige
to oblige
[Verb]

to make someone do something because it is required by law, duty, etc.

Ex: The invitation obliged him to attend the formal event .
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to obsess
to obsess
[Verb]

to think about something or someone all the time, in a way that makes one unable to think about other things

Ex: The detective could n't help but obsess over the unsolved case , constantly seeking new leads .
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to persist

to continue a course of action with determination, even when faced with challenges or discouragement

Ex: He persisted in building his business , even when others told him it would never succeed .
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to recount

to describe an event, experience, etc to someone in a detailed manner

Ex: In the autobiography , the author decided to recount personal anecdotes that shaped their life .
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to render
to render
[Verb]

to provide someone with something, such as help or services, especially as required or expected

Ex: As a responsible employer , the company renders necessary training to ensure employees ' skill development .
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to spare
to spare
[Verb]

to give someone something that one has enough of

Ex: She decided to spare her old clothes to the shelter , knowing they would be put to good use .
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to stabilize

to make something steady and prevent it from fluctuating

Ex: The government implemented policies to stabilize the economy during times of uncertainty .
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to supervise

to be in charge of someone or an activity and watch them to make sure everything is done properly

Ex: The experienced manager supervised the team during a crucial phase .
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to sustain

to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility

Ex: She presented facts and research to sustain her position during the debate .
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to terminate

to stop or end something completely

Ex: The government terminated the program due to lack of funding .
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to warrant

to give good reasons to justify a particular action

Ex: The unusual symptoms warranted a visit to the doctor .
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