Most common C1 words · 1

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Learn high-frequency C1 words for everyday understanding and conversation.

1. abolish

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   /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

   To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice.

   Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century.

2. abortion

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   /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/

   The expulsion from the womb of a foetus or embryo before it is fully developed, with loss of the foetus; either naturally as a spontaneous abortion (now usually called a miscarriage), or deliberately as an induced abortion.

3. absence

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   /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/

   A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; the period of being away.

   Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

4. absent

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   /ˈæb.sn̩t/

   In the absence of; without; except.

   Absent taxes modern governments cannot function.

5. absurd

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   /æbˈzɝd/

   Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.

6. abundance

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   /əˈbʌn.dn̩s/

   A large quantity; many.

7. abuse

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   /əˈbjuːs/

   Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.

   All abuse, whether physical, verbal, psychological or sexual, is bad.

8. academy

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   /əˈkæd.ə.mi/

   (usually capitalized) The garden where Plato taught.

9. accelerate

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   /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/

   Accelerated; quickened; hastened; hurried.

10. acceptance

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    The act of accepting; a receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

    the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc.