Most common C2 words · 4

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Learn high-frequency C2 words for everyday understanding and conversation.

1. fastidious

   Word

   /fæˈstɪdiəs/

   Very attentive to detail and concerned about accuracy, cleanliness or standards.

   She is fastidious about checking every citation before publication.

2. fortuitous

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   /fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs/

   Happening by chance, often with a beneficial result.

   A fortuitous meeting at the conference led to a long-term collaboration.

3. garrulous

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   /ˈɡærələs/

   Talking a great deal, especially about unimportant matters.

   The otherwise quiet journey became lively when a garrulous passenger joined us.

4. hackneyed

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   /ˈhæknid/

   Used so often that it has become unoriginal and ineffective.

   The speech relied on hackneyed phrases rather than concrete proposals.

5. iconoclast

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   /aɪˈkɑːnəˌklæst/

   A person who challenges established beliefs, traditions or institutions.

   As an iconoclast, she questioned assumptions that others treated as untouchable.

6. implacable

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   /ɪmˈplækəbəl/

   Unable to be persuaded, changed or calmed.

   The prosecutor remained an implacable opponent of the proposed settlement.

7. impugn

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   /ɪmˈpjuːn/

   To challenge the truth, honesty or validity of something.

   The defense tried to impugn the witness's credibility.

8. inchoate

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   /ɪnˈkoʊət/

   Only partly formed or developed and not yet clear.

   The movement began as an inchoate collection of local protests.

9. indefatigable

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   /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/

   Continuing with great effort without becoming tired or discouraged.

   She was an indefatigable campaigner for access to public education.

10. ineffable

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    /ɪnˈɛfəbəl/

    Too great, unusual or powerful to be expressed adequately in words.

    The view from the summit filled him with an ineffable sense of awe.