Most common C1 words · 7

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

1. ambassador

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   /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/

   A minister of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there his sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)

2. amend

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   /əˈmɛnd/

   (usually in the plural) An act of righting a wrong; compensation.

3. amendment

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   /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/

   An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.

4. amid

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   /əˈmɪd/

   In the middle of; in the center of; surrounded by.

5. analogy

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   /əˈnæləd͡ʒi/

   A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.

6. anchor

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   /ˈæŋ.kə/

   A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.

7. angel

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   /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

   An incorporeal and sometimes divine messenger from a deity, or other divine entity, often depicted in art as a youthful winged figure in flowing robes.

8. anonymous

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   /əˈnɒnəməs/

   Lacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species.

9. apparatus

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   /æpəˈɹɑːtəs/

   The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.

10. appealing

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    /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

    Having appeal; attractive.