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C2 English vocabulary

The 28 most common English words at CEFR C2 — with translation, IPA, and an example each. The right foundation for your level.

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These are the C2-level words you meet most in real English, in frequency order. Learning by level gives you a clear path: master C2, move up. Save the top 50 free and start today. — Joao

  1. 001
    fuckinterj. /fʌk/
    (interjection) an expression of anger
  2. 002
    fuckingadj. /ˈfʌkɪŋ/
    intensifying an emotion or situation That was a fucking amazing concert!
  3. 003
    henryn. /ˈhɛnri/
  4. 004
    harryn. /ˈhæri/
    a person who annoys or disturbs The harry kept interrupting our conversation.
  5. 005
    bobn. /bɒb/
    a quick, short movement up and down The dog made a quick bob for the ball.
  6. 006
    nickn. /nɪk/
    a small cut or notch He made a nick in the wood.
  7. 007
    sarahn. /ˈsɛrə/
  8. 008
    richardn. /ˈrɪtʃərd/
  9. 009
    leen. /liː/
  10. 010
    billyn. /ˈbɪli/
  11. 011
    whompron. /huːm/
    used to refer to a person To whom should I address the letter?
  12. 012
    goddamninterj. /ˈɡɒdˌdæm/
  13. 013
    janen. /dʒeɪn/
  14. 014
    assholen. /ˈæsˌhoʊl/
    a rude or unpleasant person Don't be such an asshole to your friends.
  15. 015
    fuckinpart. /ˈfʌkɪn/
    (informal) intensifier for emphasis
  16. 016
    fuckedadj. /fʌkt/
    in a very bad situation I really messed up; I'm totally fucked.
  17. 017
    peten. /piːt/
  18. 018
    edpart. /iːd/
  19. 019
    katen. /keɪt/
  20. 020
    daven. /deɪv/
  21. 021
    briann. /ˈbraɪən/
  22. 022
    marian. /məˈriːə/
  23. 023
    williamn. /ˈwɪljəm/
  24. 024
    larryn. /ˈlæri/
  25. 025
    simonn. /ˈsaɪmən/
  26. 026
    jerryn. /ˈdʒɛri/
  27. 027
    andyn. /ˈændi/
  28. 028
    jasonn. /ˈdʒeɪsən/

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