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C2 Level Wordlist - Request and Answer

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

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
to beseech

to sincerely and desperately ask for something

Ex: I beseech you, please reconsider your decision and grant me another chance. 
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to impetrate

to earnestly request or obtain something through prayer, entreaty, or supplication

Ex: The villagers gathered at the temple to impetrate the gods for rain during the severe drought. 
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to supplicate

to ask or request humbly and earnestly, typically in a religious or devotional context

Ex: She supplicated for guidance before making her decision. 
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to query
to query
[Verb]

to ask questions in order to seek information or clarification

Ex: The customer queried the salesperson about the warranty details before making a purchase. 
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to implore

to earnestly and desperately beg for something

Ex: She implored her parents to let her attend the concert, promising to finish her chores. 
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to catechize

to ask someone questions in a formal way

Ex: During the interview, the panel will catechize the candidates to evaluate their problem-solving skills. 
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to retort
to retort
[Verb]

to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner

Ex: When teased about her cooking skills, she retorted, "Well, at least my food won't cause a kitchen evacuation!" 
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to grill
to grill
[Verb]

to ask a lot of challenging and persistent questions to get information or clarification

Ex: During the job interview, the hiring manager grilled the candidate about their previous work experience and problem-solving skills. 
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to rejoin
to rejoin
[Verb]

to respond to someone often in a witty, angry, or disapproving manner

Ex: After being criticized for his proposal, he rejoined sharply, "Well, I'd like to see you come up with a better idea!" 
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to pester
to pester
[Verb]

to annoy someone repeatedly by making persistent requests

Ex: The children continued to pester their parents for a new toy. 
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to importune

to request something in an annoyingly persistent way

Ex: Fans would often importune the celebrity for autographs, even during her private outings. 
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to interpellate

to formally question someone, especially in a legal or parliamentary context

Ex: The lawyer interpellated the witness about what they saw. 
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to field
to field
[Verb]

to answer questions or deal with requests

Ex: The teacher fielded questions from students. 
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