C2 Level Wordlist - Pace

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Pace, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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breakneck

[Adjective]

moving or happening at an extremely dangerous or fast speed

Ex: The breakneck speed of the roller coaster left riders exhilarated.

express

[Adjective]

done with speed or efficiency

Ex: The express train offers a direct and speedy journey between major cities.

nimble

[Adjective]

quick and light in movement or action

Ex: The nimble squirrel darted between branches with ease.

lickety-split

[Adjective]

happening at a swift pace

Ex: The project was completed in a lickety-split fashion, much to everyone's surprise.

blistering

[Adjective]

moving or progressing at an extremely high speed

Ex: The race car set a blistering pace, leaving its competitors far behind on the track.

supersonic

[Adjective]

having a speed greater than that of sound

Ex: The fighter jet can travel at supersonic speeds, making it highly agile in aerial combat.

lightning

[Adjective]

moving or happening extremely quickly

Ex: The runner set a lightning pace, leaving his competitors far behind.

expeditious

[Adjective]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

Ex: The expeditious completion of the project impressed the clients.

flat out

[Adverb]

at the maximum speed

Ex: The athlete sprinted flat out to cross the finish line ahead of the competition.

dilatory

[Adjective]

intentionally delaying or slow to act

Ex: The dilatory response from the government agencies led to a prolonged resolution of the issue.

languid

[Adjective]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

Ex: She walked with a languid grace, turning heads wherever she went.

plodding

[Adjective]

moving or progressing slowly and with great effort

Ex: We observed the plodding march of the elderly hikers as they navigated the steep mountain trail.

laggard

[Adjective]

sluggish or falling behind in progress, development, or pace compared to others

Ex: Concerns arose for the teacher as the student's laggard pace became evident in their progress.

to slacken

[Verb]

to reduce in speed

Ex: The hiker felt his pace slacken as he reached the uphill portion of the trail.

to outpace

[Verb]

to surpass, exceed, or move faster than someone or something

Ex: The technology sector continues to outpace other industries in terms of innovation.

to expedite

[Verb]

to speed up or facilitate the progress of an action or task

Ex: The use of express shipping will help expedite the delivery of the package.

C2 Level Wordlist
Size and Magnitude	Weight and Stability	Quantity	Intensity
Pace	Shapes	Importance and Essentiality	Commonness and Uniqueness
Difficulty and Challenge	Price and Luxuriousness	Quality	Success and Wealth
Failure and Poverty	Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Comprehension and Intelligence
Personal Traits	Emotional States	Trigerring Emotions	Feelings

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