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1) able adjective CLEVER C2
2) above adverb, preposition TOO IMPORTANT C2
3) abrupt adjective SUDDEN C2
4) abrupt adjective RUDE C2
5) abruptly adverb C2
6) Absolutely not. C2
7) abuse noun LANGUAGE C2
8) abusive adjective C2
9) academic adjective CLEVER C2
10) accelerate verb VEHICLE C2
11) accessible adjective UNDERSTAND C2
12) accompany verb MUSIC C2
13) of your own accord C2
14) on no account; not on any account C2
15) account for sth C2
16) accountable adjective C2
17) accumulation noun C2
18) acre noun C2
19) across the board C2
20) act noun FALSE BEHAVIOUR C2
21) get your act together C2
22) action noun FIGHTING C2
23) action noun PROCESS C2
24) add insult to injury C2
25) address verb SPEAK C2
26) address verb BUILDING DETAILS C2
27) adjacent adjective C2
28) adolescent noun C2
29) adverse conditions/effect(s)/impact C2
30) advocate verb C2
31) advocate noun C2
32) affectionate adjective C2
33) cannot afford C2
34) after preposition NAMED FOR C2
35) then/there again C2
36) against sb's advice/wishes, etc. C2
37) against all (the) odds C2
38) age noun OLD C2
39) at the tender age of 8/17/25, etc. C2
40) agenda noun IMPORTANT SUBJECTS C2
41) ahead adjective MORE PROGRESS C2
42) be aimed at doing sth C2
43) air noun QUALITY C2
44) clear the air C2
45) disappear/vanish into thin air C2
46) a breath of fresh air C2
47) alarm noun WORRY C2
48) raise the alarm C2
49) albeit conjunction C2
50) alcoholic adjective PERSON C2
51) alcoholic noun C2
52) alert verb C2
53) be alive and kicking/well C2
54) alive adjective PLACE C2
55) alive adjective CONTINUING C2
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58) all the better/easier/more exciting, etc. C2
59) all but C2
60) allege verb C2
61) allegedly adverb C2
62) alliance noun C2
63) allied adjective C2
64) allocation noun SHARE C2
65) allocation noun PROCESS C2
66) allow verb NOT PREVENT C2
67) make allowances for sb/sth C2
68) ally noun COUNTRY C2
69) alone adjective, adverb ONLY ONE C2
70) along the lines of sth C2
71) ambiguity noun C2
72) ambiguous adjective C2
73) amend verb C2
74) amid preposition AMONG C2
75) analogous adjective C2
76) analogy noun C2
77) anchor noun BOAT C2
78) anchor noun SUPPORT C2
79) anchor verb BOAT C2
80) anchor verb FASTEN C2
81) animated adjective EXCITEMENT C2
82) anonymous adjective C2
83) at one time or another C2
84) antibiotic noun C2
85) anticipation noun WAITING C2
86) in anticipation (of) C2
87) be poles apart C2
88) apologetic adjective C2
89) appalling adjective SHOCKING C2
90) an appetite for something C2
91) applaud verb PRAISE C2
92) round of applause C2
93) application noun USE C2
94) apply yourself C2
95) appointment noun JOB C2
96) appreciate verb UNDERSTAND C2
97) arbitrary adjective C2
98) arch noun C2
99) arch verb C2
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arm in arm C2
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army noun ORGANIZED GROUP C2
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around adverb EXISTING C2
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arouse verb C2
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arrival noun BECOME AVAILABLE C2
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arrive at an answer/conclusion/decision, etc. C2
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artificial adjective NOT SINCERE C2
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artificial intelligence noun C2
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as the/its name implies C2
as it stands C2
if you ask me C2
ask yourself sth C2
fast asleep C2
aspiration noun C2
aspire to sth; aspire to do sth C2
an aspiring actor/politician/writer, etc. C2
assault noun C2
assault verb C2
assemble verb GROUP C2
assemble verb BUILD C2
assembly noun GROUP C2
assembly noun BUILD C2
assert yourself C2
assert your authority/control/independence, etc. C2
assertive adjective C2
assign sb to sth C2
associate with sb C2
association noun CONNECTION C2
assume control/power/responsibility, etc. C2
assurance noun CONFIDENCE C2
astronomy noun C2
at best C2
at the best of times C2
at a disadvantage C2
be at odds with sb/sth C2
at the latest C2
at length C2
be at liberty to do sth C2
at a loss C2
at a loss for words C2
be at the mercy of sb/sth C2
at the earliest C2
at sb's expense C2
at your fingertips C2
at the hands of sb C2
at heart C2
at issue C2
be at a premium C2
at any price C2
at this rate C2
at any rate C2
at your own risk C2
be at stake C2
attach importance/value, etc. to sb/sth C2
attach verb INCLUDE C2
attachment noun FEELING C2
attack verb DISEASE C2
attack noun CRITICISM C2
attainable adjective C2
in attendance C2
be the centre of attention C2
attraction noun FEELING C2
attribute sth to sth C2
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attribute noun C2
an authority on sth C2
automatic adjective PERSON C2
automatic adjective CERTAIN C2
avenue noun POSSIBILITY C2
be wide awake C2
away adverb CONTINUOUS ACTION C2
awe noun C2
be in awe of sb C2
awesome adjective SPECIAL C2
awkward adjective NOT ATTRACTIVE C2
back and forth C2
back to front C2
behind sb's back C2
turn your back on sb/sth C2
be (like) water off a duck's back C2
back (sth) away/into/out, etc. C2
back verb SUPPORT C2
back off C2
back out C2
back up sb or back sb up TRUTH C2
back up sth or back sth up C2
in the background C2
backing noun C2
backward adjective C2
baggage noun FEELINGS C2
be/hang in the balance C2
balcony noun THEATRE C2
set/start the ball rolling C2
band noun CIRCLE C2
get/jump on the bandwagon C2
bar noun PREVENTING SUCCESS C2
bare adjective BASIC C2
bare adjective EMPTY C2
with your bare hands C2
into the bargain C2
bark verb SHOUT C2
bark noun TREE C2
barn noun C2
base noun MAIN PLACE C2
base noun MAIN PART C2
recharge your batteries C2
battle noun ARGUMENT C2
battle verb C2
keep/hold sth at bay C2
bear a/no resemblance/relation, etc. to sb/sth C2
bear a grudge C2
bear verb HAVE CHILD C2
bear fruit C2
grin and bear it C2
beat verb SOUND C2
you can't beat sth C2
the beauty of sth C2
what/whatever became of sb/sth C2
bed noun BOTTOM C2
bed noun GROUND C2
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long before C2
behind preposition NOT AFFECTING C2
behind closed doors C2
behind the scenes C2
come into being C2
belief noun EFFECTIVE C2
beyond belief C2
ring a bell C2
below adverb, preposition RANK C2
tighten your belt C2
drive/send sb round the bend C2
beneath preposition NOT GOOD ENOUGH C2
beneath your dignity C2
give sb the benefit of the doubt C2
for sb's benefit C2
be beside yourself (with sth) C2
beside the point C2
your best bet C2
know best C2
for the best C2
bring out the best in sb C2
bet noun RISK C2
a safe bet C2
know better C2
beyond dispute C2
beyond your wildest dreams C2
beyond (sb's) reach C2
beyond adverb TIME C2
bias noun C2
bid noun ATTEMPT C2
bid noun BUY C2
bid verb C2
in a big way C2
bind verb TIE C2
bind verb UNITE C2
bits and pieces C2
a bite (to eat) C2
to/till/until the bitter end C2
blackmail noun C2
blackmail verb C2
I don't blame him/them/you, etc. C2
bland adjective NO TASTE C2
bland adjective BORING C2
blank adjective NO FEELING C2
blanket noun LAYER C2
bleak adjective NO HOPE C2
bleak adjective COLD C2
blend noun C2
be blind to sth C2
blindness noun NOT NOTICING C2
in the blink of an eye C2
blister noun C2
block noun STOP PROGRESS C2
block verb STOP PROGRESS C2
in cold blood C2
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make your blood run cold C2
make your blood boil C2
your own flesh and blood C2
bloody adjective ANGER C2
blow verb SOUND C2
blow it/your chance(s) C2
blow your mind C2
blow noun HIT C2
blow noun BAD EVENT C2
blue adjective SAD C2
blunt adjective NOT SHARP C2
blunt adjective RUDE C2
boast verb HAVE C2
rock the boat C2
be in the same boat C2
miss the boat C2
body noun GROUP C2
keep body and soul together C2
body and soul C2
bomber noun AIRCRAFT C2
bond verb C2
a bone of contention C2
do sth by the book C2
be in sb's good/bad books C2
a book of stamps/tickets, etc. C2
be born C2
the bottom line C2
from top to bottom C2
bounce back EMAIL C2
bound up with sth C2
bow noun MUSIC C2
brass noun MUSIC C2
sb's breadth of experience/knowledge/interest, etc. C2
the length and breadth of sth C2
break verb BECOME KNOWN C2
break the news to sb C2
break free C2
break verb STORM C2
break verb WEATHER C2
break new ground C2
break noun OPPORTUNITY C2
breakdown noun EXPLANATION C2
under your breath C2
with bated breath C2
hold your breath C2
breed contempt/ignorance, etc. C2
bribery noun C2
bridge noun CONNECTION C2
bring sth to light C2
bring a lump to your throat C2
be on the brink of sth C2
broadminded adjective C2
a broken home C2
bronze noun METAL C2
bronze adjective METAL C2
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bronze adjective COLOUR C2
bubble verb LIQUID C2
bundle noun TIED GROUP C2
a bundle of energy/nerves C2
bureaucracy noun RULES C2
bureaucracy noun GOVERNMENT C2
burial noun C2
burn the midnight oil C2
be bursting with confidence/joy, etc. C2
burst into flames C2
burst out SAY LOUDLY C2
bury yourself in sth C2
bury your face/head in sth C2
the bush C2
mind your own business C2
butt in C2
buzz noun EXCITEMENT C2
buzz noun SOUND C2
buzz verb SOUND C2
buzz verb ENERGY C2
by any chance C2
by virtue of sth C2
by all means C2
by the same token C2
cabin noun SHIP C2
sell like hot cakes C2
be calculated to do sth C2
calf noun LEG C2
call it a day C2
call sb names C2
call for sth SAY C2
call up sth or call sth up C2
be called up C2
capitalism noun C2
capitalist adjective C2
be on the cards C2
care noun WORRY C2
career noun TIME C2
carefree adjective C2
cargo noun C2
carriage noun WITH HORSE C2
carrot noun REWARD C2
carry verb HAVE C2
carry verb SUPPORT C2
carry weight C2
carve verb C2
case noun ILLNESS C2
case noun ARGUMENT C2
casserole noun FOOD C2
casserole noun CONTAINER C2
cast verb ACTORS C2
cast a/your vote C2
cast your mind back C2
cast a spell on sb C2
cast doubt on sb/sth C2
cast verb LIGHT C2
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casualty noun INJURED C2
casualty noun HOSPITAL C2
catastrophe noun C2
be/get caught C2
catch verb STICK C2
catch sight of sth C2
catch sb's eye C2
catch sb off guard C2
catch on UNDERSTAND C2
be/get caught up in sth C2
catch up with sb BAD THING C2
cause noun REASON FOR C2
throw caution to the wind C2
caution verb C2
ceiling noun AMOUNT C2
central adjective IMPORTANT C2
centre noun POLITICAL C2
the turn of the century C2
certainty noun SURE THING C2
challenge noun DISAGREEMENT C2
champion noun SUPPORT C2
(the) chances are C2
stand a chance C2
No chance!/ Not a chance! C2
chancellor noun GOVERNMENT C2
chancellor noun MONEY C2
a change of heart C2
channel noun COMMUNICATION C2
channel verb C2
chapel noun C2
character noun PERSON C2
characteristic adjective C2
press charges C2
charisma noun C2
charismatic adjective C2
charity noun KINDNESS C2
charm noun LUCKY C2
charm verb C2
chase verb TRY C2
cheer sb on or cheer on sb C2
cheer noun C2
cheerfulness noun C2
get sth off your chest C2
chest noun BOX C2
chill noun COLD C2
chill noun FEAR C2
have a chip on your shoulder C2
chip in (sth) C2
chop sth down or chop down sth C2
chronic adjective C2
circle verb MOVE C2
circuit noun TRACK C2
circuit noun ELECTRIC C2
circuit noun EVENTS C2
circular adjective ARGUMENT C2
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circulation noun NEWSPAPERS C2
civilian noun C2
claim credit/responsibility/success, etc. C2
a clap of thunder C2
clarity noun C2
clash verb FIGHT C2
clash verb COLOUR C2
clash verb EVENT C2
clash noun FIGHT C2
clash noun DIFFERENCE C2
classical adjective TRADITIONAL C2
classification noun C2
clean adjective NO CRIME C2
clean sth out or clean out sth C2
crystal clear C2
in the clear C2
steer clear of sb/sth C2
cliché noun C2
clichéd adjective C2
click verb IDEA C2
click verb SOUND C2
click verb PEOPLE C2
climate noun SITUATION C2
cling verb HOLD TIGHT C2
cling (on) to sth C2
clinical adjective NO EMOTION C2
close verb END C2
close in C2
close adjective CAREFUL C2
closed adjective NOT ACCEPTING IDEAS C2
closure noun C2
be on cloud nine C2
cloud verb C2
clumsiness noun C2
clutch verb C2
sb's/sth's clutches C2
coastline noun C2
coherence noun CLEAR C2
coherence noun SHARED BELIEFS/PURPOSE C2
coherent adjective CAREFUL THOUGHT C2
coherent adjective UNDERSTAND C2
coin verb C2
coincide verb HAPPEN TOGETHER C2
coincide verb BE THE SAME C2
coldness noun TEMPERATURE C2
coldness noun CHARACTER C2
collapse verb FAIL C2
collect yourself/your thoughts C2
colour noun INTEREST C2
colour noun SKIN C2
colour verb AFFECT C2
combat noun C2
combat verb C2
come to think of it C2
come to do sth C2
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come to light C2
come under fire C2
come to the/sb's rescue C2
take sth as it comes C2
come to terms with sth C2
come about C2
come across CLEAR C2
come along EXIST C2
come along C2
come between sb C2
come by sth C2
come down to sth/doing sth C2
come in BE INVOLVED C2
come in C2
come in for sth C2
come into sth C2
come out BE REMOVED C2
come out TELL C2
come out BE SAID C2
come out BECOME KNOWN C2
come out of sth C2
come over SEEM C2
come round AGREE C2
come through C2
come through (sth) C2
comeback noun C2
comfort noun ENOUGH MONEY C2
comfort noun FOR SADNESS C2
comfort verb C2
comfortable adjective MONEY C2
comforting adjective C2
command noun CONTROL C2
commander noun C2
commemorate verb C2
commence verb C2
No comment. C2
commercial adjective FOR PROFIT C2
commit verb DECISION C2
committed adjective C2
find common ground C2
comparative comfort/freedom/silence, etc. C2
compatible adjective PEOPLE C2
compatible adjective IDEAS C2
compensate verb MAKE BETTER C2
complex noun MENTAL C2
complexion noun C2
complexity noun C2
complication noun MEDICAL PROBLEM C2
compliment noun PRAISE C2
pay sb a compliment C2
with the compliments of sb C2
complimentary adjective PRAISING C2
complimentary adjective FREE C2
composition noun PARTS C2
composition noun ARRANGEMENT C2
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compromise verb HARM C2
compulsive adjective HABIT C2
compulsive adjective INTERESTING C2
conceal verb C2
concede verb ADMIT C2
concede verb GIVE C2
conceited adjective C2
conceive verb IDEA C2
conceive verb IMAGINE C2
conceive verb BABY C2
concentration noun LARGE AMOUNT C2
conception noun C2
concerned adjective AFFECTED C2
concession noun AGREEMENT C2
concession noun LOW PRICE C2
jump to conclusions C2
conclusion noun END C2
lead sb to a conclusion C2
conclusive adjective C2
conclusively adverb C2
concrete adjective REAL C2
condemn verb C2
condition verb C2
conduct yourself C2
confidence noun TRUST C2
in confidence C2
confine verb C2
a conflict of interest C2
confront verb ACCUSE C2
be confronted by/with sth C2
confront verb DEAL WITH C2
confrontation noun C2
in conjunction with sth/sb C2
connect verb INVOLVE C2
conscience noun C2
a conscious decision/choice/effort, etc. C2
consecutive adjective C2
consensus noun C2
consent verb C2
consider verb THINK OF OTHERS C2
consideration noun KINDNESS C2
consistent adjective NOT CHANGING C2
consistent with sth C2
consistently adverb C2
constant adjective SAME LEVEL C2
constitution noun HEALTH C2
constitutional adjective C2
constrain verb C2
constraint noun C2
consultation noun DISCUSSING C2
consultation noun MEETING C2
be consumed by/with sth C2
contact noun EYE C2
eye contact C2
contain verb EMOTION C2
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contemplate verb C2
contempt noun C2
content noun AMOUNT C2
continental adjective C2
continuity noun C2
contraception noun C2
contraceptive noun C2
contract verb AGREEMENT C2
contract verb DISEASE C2
contradict verb DIFFERENT C2
contradiction noun C2
contradictory adjective C2
contrary adjective OPPOSITE C2
contrast verb DIFFERENCE C2
contrast verb COMPARE C2
conversion noun C2
convert verb RELIGION C2
convict verb C2
conviction noun CRIME C2
conviction noun BELIEF C2
cookie noun C2
cool adjective UNFRIENDLY C2
keep a cool head C2
lose your cool C2
coolness noun CALM C2
coolness noun UNFRIENDLY C2
coral noun C2
core noun IMPORTANT PART C2
core noun FRUIT C2
around/round the corner C2
corner noun PLACE C2
a tight corner C2
corpse noun C2
corresponding adjective C2
counselling noun C2
counsellor noun C2
count verb CONSIDER C2
count verb BE ACCEPTED C2
count verb INCLUDE C2
count sb in C2
count towards sth C2
count up sb/sth or count sb/sth up C2
lose count C2
count noun NUMBER C2
counter noun DISC C2
be/run counter to sth C2
the country C2
coup noun C2
pluck up (the) courage (to do sth) C2
course noun DEVELOPMENT C2
courteous adjective C2
cover (sth) up or cover up (sth) C2
crack down C2
crack up C2
crack (sb) up C2
crack noun LINE C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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721)
722)
723)
724)
725)
726)
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the crack of dawn C2
crackdown noun C2
crave verb C2
craving noun C2
crawl verb INSECT C2
be crawling with sb/sth C2
craziness noun C2
credibility noun C2
to sb's credit C2
creep along/down/in/out, etc. C2
creep noun UNPLEASANT C2
cricket noun INSECT C2
crisp adjective MATERIAL C2
crisp adjective WEATHER C2
critical adjective OPINIONS C2
cross verb LINE/BORDER C2
keep your fingers crossed/ cross your fingers C2
cross sb's path C2
crude adjective WITHOUT SKILL C2
crude adjective RUDE C2
crumble verb C2
crush verb C2
crush noun CROWD C2
crush noun LOVE C2
cry your eyes out C2
a shoulder to cry on C2
be crying out for sth C2
cry out (sth) C2
cry noun ANIMAL/BIRD C2
crystal noun GLASS C2
cultivate verb DEVELOP C2
cunning adjective C2
curb verb C2
cushion noun PROTECTION C2
custody noun CHILD C2
custody noun PRISON C2
cut sth short or cut short sth C2
cut back (sth) C2
cut out sth or cut sth out C2
cutlery noun C2
cynical adjective C2
Don't you dare C2
I dare say C2
in the dark C2
dash noun AMOUNT C2
dated adjective C2
dawn on sb C2
make sb's day C2
dazed adjective C2
dazzle verb EXTREMELY GOOD C2
dazzle verb LIGHT C2
dazzling adjective EXCITING C2
dazzling adjective BRIGHT C2
dead adjective QUIET C2
dead adjective COMPLETE C2
dead adjective BODY C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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730)
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732)
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736)
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741)
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747)
748)
749)
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775)
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777)
778)
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784)
drop dead C2
fall on deaf ears C2
dear to sb/sb's heart C2
to death C2
put sb to death C2
a matter of life and/or death C2
debate verb C2
decaffeinated adjective C2
decay noun C2
deceased adjective DEAD C2
the deceased C2
deception noun C2
deceptive adjective C2
decide verb RESULT C2
deciding factor C2
decisively adverb C2
dedicate sth to sb C2
dedicated adjective FOR PURPOSE C2
deduce verb C2
deduction noun FACT C2
deem verb C2
deep adjective SERIOUS C2
deep in thought/conversation C2
throw sb in at the deep end C2
go/run deep C2
deepen verb WORSE/STRONGER C2
defective adjective C2
the defence C2
defensive adjective C2
deficiency noun NOT ENOUGH C2
definitive adjective C2
defy verb C2
defy belief/description/explanation, etc. C2
a/some degree of sth C2
delegate verb C2
delegation noun C2
delicate adjective ATTRACTIVE C2
demolish verb PROVE WRONG C2
demonstrate verb EXPRESS C2
denial noun C2
dependence noun C2
depict verb C2
deposit noun SUBSTANCE C2
depressed adjective ECONOMY C2
depression noun ECONOMY C2
deprivation noun C2
depth noun AMOUNT C2
out of your depth C2
derive comfort/pleasure, etc. from sth C2
be descended from sb/sth C2
descendant noun C2
the desired effect/result/shape, etc. C2
desperate adjective SERIOUS C2
desperation noun C2
detached adjective NOT EMOTIONAL C2
deterrent noun C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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829)
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831)
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833)
834)
835)
836)
837)
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839)
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detrimental adjective C2
devastating adjective DESTROYING C2
devastation noun C2
develop verb HAPPEN C2
developer noun LAND C2
development noun START C2
leave someone to their own devices C2
devil noun BADLY-BEHAVED PERSON C2
devise verb C2
diagnose verb C2
diagnosis noun C2
dialect noun C2
dialogue noun DISCUSSION C2
diarrhoea noun C2
dice noun C2
dice verb C2
die down C2
difference noun DISAGREEMENT C2
differentiate verb MAKE DIFFERENT C2
dignified adjective C2
dignity noun C2
dim adjective NOT BRIGHT C2
a dim memory/recollection, etc. C2
dim verb C2
diplomacy noun COUNTRIES C2
diplomacy noun PEOPLE C2
diplomatic adjective PEOPLE C2
diplomatically adverb C2
direction noun DEVELOPMENT C2
disc noun BACK C2
discipline noun KNOWLEDGE C2
disclose verb C2
discomfort noun PAIN C2
discomfort noun MENTAL FEELING C2
discourage verb PREVENT C2
discreet adjective C2
discretion noun C2
discriminate verb NOTICE C2
be a disgrace to sb/sth C2
disguise verb HIDE C2
disgust noun C2
disillusioned adjective C2
disloyal adjective C2
dismay noun C2
disorder noun NOT ORGANIZED C2
a display of affection/anger, etc. C2
display verb FEELING C2
disposable adjective C2
disposable income noun C2
be disposed to do sth C2
disposition noun C2
dispute noun DISAGREEMENT C2
dispute verb C2
disqualify verb C2
disrespectful adjective C2
disruptive adjective C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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895)
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dissolve verb BECOME LIQUID C2
distant adjective RELATIVE C2
distinct adjective HEAR/SEE C2
distinction noun QUALITY C2
distress noun DANGER C2
disturb verb UPSET C2
disturbance noun FIGHTING C2
disturbed adjective C2
disturbing adjective C2
dive into sth C2
divert verb CHANGE ROUTE C2
DNA noun C2
do the job C2
do sb/sth justice; do justice to sb/sth C2
can't/couldn't very well do sth C2
make do (with) C2
do the trick C2
dole sth out C2
dominance noun C2
dominant adjective STRONG C2
donor noun BLOOD/ORGANS C2
donor noun MONEY/GOODS C2
doom noun C2
doom and gloom C2
doorway noun C2
on the dot C2
cast doubt on sth C2
beyond/without a/the shadow of a doubt C2
be down to sb C2
down under C2
down the drain C2
down and out C2
be down in the dumps C2
downhill adverb TOWARDS BOTTOM C2
go downhill C2
a downward spiral C2
drag sb along/out/to, etc. C2
drag verb TIME C2
drain verb REMOVE LIQUID C2
drain verb FLOW AWAY C2
drain verb REDUCE C2
drain verb MAKE TIRED C2
drain noun FOR WATER C2
a drain on sth C2
draw sth/sb across/back/over, etc. C2
draw to a close/end C2
draw a comparison/distinction C2
draw the line (at sth) C2
dread verb C2
I dread to think C2
not/never in your wildest dreams C2
wouldn't dream of doing sth C2
drift across/down/towards, etc. C2
drift verb SITUATION C2
drift apart C2
drift off C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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drive verb MAKE WORK C2
drive sb/sth out C2
drop it/the subject C2
a drop in the ocean C2
drought noun C2
drown verb COVER C2
dry adjective BORING C2
dry up C2
dubious adjective NOT TRUE C2
dubious adjective DOUBTING C2
due adjective DESERVE C2
due adjective BEHAVIOUR C2
dump sth on/in/down, etc. C2
dump verb END RELATIONSHIP C2
dump noun UNTIDY PLACE C2
dynamic adjective CHANGING C2
play sth by ear C2
play it by ear C2
early on C2
earn verb DESERVE C2
ill at ease C2
easily the best/worst/biggest, etc. C2
eccentric adjective C2
echo verb SOUND C2
echo verb REPEAT C2
echo noun SOUND C2
have the edge on/over sb/sth C2
be on edge C2
an educated guess C2
in effect C2
come/go into effect C2
effectively adverb REALLY C2
be an effort C2
a nest egg C2
elaborate adjective C2
elapse verb C2
elated adjective C2
your elders C2
electric adjective EXCITING C2
an element of sth C2
elimination noun C2
or else C2
elusive adjective C2
embarrass verb C2
embody verb C2
embrace verb HOLD C2
embrace noun C2
eminent adjective C2
emit verb C2
empathy noun C2
empirical adjective C2
not be the end of the world C2
be at/reach the end of your tether C2
odds and ends C2
a means to an end C2
the tail end of sth C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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endeavour noun C2
endorse verb C2
be endowed with sth C2
endurance noun C2
engage in sth C2
engrossed adjective C2
enjoy verb GOOD SITUATION C2
sure enough C2
enquiry noun OFFICIAL PROCESS C2
enterprise noun PLAN C2
entity noun C2
entrance noun COMING IN C2
be the envy of sb C2
(be) green with envy C2
equate verb C2
eradicate verb C2
erode verb REMOVE C2
erode verb DESTROY C2
erosion noun NEGATIVE EFFECT C2
margin of error C2
trial and error C2
erupt verb C2
escape verb FORGET C2
escape verb NOT NOTICE C2
a narrow escape C2
essence noun BASIC QUALITY C2
in essence C2
essential adjective BASIC C2
establish verb DECIDE C2
establish verb DISCOVER C2
ethics C2
ethical adjective RIGHT/WRONG C2
ethical adjective GOOD C2
turn of events C2
eventful adjective C2
eventual adjective C2
ever such a C2
ever-changing/growing/increasing, etc. C2
every so often C2
every other day/week, etc. C2
evidence noun LAW C2
examine verb TEST C2
a/the prime example C2
excel verb BE GOOD C2
excel yourself C2
take exception to sth C2
exceptional adjective UNUSUAL C2
do sth to excess C2
exclaim verb C2
exclusive of sth C2
execute verb KILL C2
execute verb DO C2
exemplify verb C2
exercise noun MILITARY C2
exercise verb USE C2
exhibit verb SHOW FEELINGS C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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1060)
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exile noun C2
expenditure noun C2
experiment verb DO TESTS C2
experimental adjective C2
expire verb C2
explicit adjective CLEAR C2
explicit adjective SHOWING SEX C2
explosive adjective EQUIPMENT C2
explosive adjective SITUATION C2
explosive noun C2
expressive adjective C2
exquisite adjective C2
extend from/into/over, etc. C2
the extent to which C2
extravagant adjective C2
extreme adjective OPINIONS C2
extremist noun C2
see eye to eye (with sb) C2
keep your eyes peeled (for sb/sth) C2
keep your eyes open (for sb/sth) C2
the naked eye C2
in your mind's eye C2
roll your eyes C2
the fabric of sth C2
lose face C2
keep a straight face C2
on the face of it C2
in the face of sth C2
fly in the face of C2
a slap in the face C2
let's face it C2
facial adjective C2
I fail to see/understand C2
feel faint C2
not have the faintest idea C2
a fair amount/distance/size, etc. C2
fair play C2
faithful adjective RELATIONSHIP C2
faithful adjective NOT CHANGED C2
fake noun COPY C2
fake noun PERSON C2
fake verb COPY C2
fake verb PRETEND C2
darkness/night falls C2
fall verb BE DEFEATED C2
fall verb BECOME WORSE C2
fall verb HANG DOWN C2
fall into place C2
fall prey to sth C2
fall short of sth C2
fall back on sb/sth C2
familiarize sb/yourself with sth C2
famine noun C2
fanatic noun C2
fancy verb SURPRISE C2
so far so good C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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far from doing sth C2
go so far as to do sth C2
go too far C2
few and far between C2
be far removed from sth C2
the far left/right C2
faraway adjective LONG DISTANCE C2
a faraway look/expression C2
a fast track (to sth) C2
fast adverb FIRMLY C2
the fast lane C2
thick and fast C2
find fault with sb/sth C2
faultless adjective C2
in favour of sb/sth C2
favour verb C2
favourable adjective CONDITIONS C2
favourite noun LIKELY TO WIN C2
for fear of sth/doing sth C2
fear the worst C2
fearful adjective C2
fearless adjective C2
feast on sth C2
feat noun C2
be no mean feat C2
feature noun NEWSPAPER C2
feeble adjective WEAK C2
feeble adjective NOT GOOD C2
fend for yourself C2
fertile adjective C2
fever noun EXCITEMENT C2
fictional adjective C2
field noun IN RACE/BUSINESS C2
field noun CONTAINING SUBSTANCE C2
single/double, etc. figures C2
figure verb THINK C2
fill a need/gap/demand C2
film noun LAYER C2
filter verb C2
filter down/in/through, etc. C2
filter down/through/out, etc. C2
filter noun C2
final adjective NO MORE DISCUSSION C2
fine adjective THIN C2
put your finger on sth C2
have/keep your finger on the pulse C2
finite adjective C2
fire noun SHOOTING C2
set fire to sth; set sth on fire C2
play with fire C2
fire sb's imagination C2
fireplace noun C2
firm adjective STRICT C2
firm adjective STRONG C2
put sb/sth first C2
be a first C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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fist noun C2
fixed adjective EYES C2
flair noun STYLE C2
flash verb APPEAR C2
flash by/past/through, etc. C2
in a flash C2
flash noun SUDDEN EXPERIENCE C2
flashback noun MEMORY C2
flashback noun STORY C2
flat adjective WITHOUT GAS C2
flatten verb C2
flavour noun QUALITY C2
flawed adjective C2
flawless adjective C2
flesh noun BODY C2
flexible adjective ABLE TO BEND C2
flick through sth C2
a flight of stairs/steps C2
be flooded with sth C2
flood noun AMOUNT C2
floppy adjective C2
flourish verb C2
go with the flow C2
fluctuate verb C2
fluid noun C2
fluid adjective C2
fly verb TIME C2
fly verb TAKE/SEND C2
focus noun C2
it follows that C2
follow sb's example/lead C2
follow in sb's footsteps C2
follow suit C2
follower noun C2
put your foot down C2
put your foot in it C2
get off/start on the wrong foot C2
get/rise to your feet C2
put your feet up C2
for one thing C2
force noun INFLUENCE C2
a force to be reckoned with C2
join forces C2
in/into force C2
force verb USE POWER C2
forceful adjective C2
be foreign to sb C2
foremost adjective C2
for/in the foreseeable future C2
forgery noun COPY C2
forgery noun CRIME C2
I forget C2
forgiveness noun C2
be on (good) form C2
form verb SHAPE C2
form an opinion/impression, etc. C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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form verb BE C2
formation noun DEVELOPMENT C2
formation noun SHAPE C2
formidable adjective POWERFUL C2
formidable adjective DIFFICULT C2
formulate verb PLAN C2
formulate verb SAY C2
foul adjective BAD C2
foul noun C2
found verb BASE C2
foundation noun IDEA C2
be without foundation; have no foundation C2
founder noun C2
fraction noun C2
fragile adjective BREAK C2
fragile adjective PERSON C2
fragrance noun C2
fragrant adjective C2
frail adjective C2
frame of mind C2
framework noun C2
frantic adjective FAST C2
frantic adjective WORRIED C2
fraud noun CRIME C2
fraud noun TRICK C2
fraudulent adjective C2
a free hand C2
freedom from sth C2
frenzy noun C2
fresh adjective SKIN C2
fresh water C2
fringe noun HAIR C2
fringe noun EDGE C2
fringe adjective C2
frontier noun BETWEEN COUNTRIES C2
the frontiers of sth C2
frown verb SHOW ANGER C2
frown on/upon sth C2
frown noun C2
the fruit(s) of sth C2
fulfilling adjective C2
fulfilment noun PLEASURE C2
fulfilment noun SOMETHING DONE C2
be full of yourself C2
have your hands full C2
fundamental adjective C2
fundamentally adverb C2
further verb C2
fury noun C2
fussy adjective NOT LIKING C2
fussy adjective CAREFUL C2
future noun WHAT WILL HAPPEN C2
nothing ventured, nothing gained C2
gain noun SOMETHING OBTAINED C2
gamble verb RISK MONEY C2
gamble noun C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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play games C2
gang noun FRIENDS C2
a gap in the market C2
gasp verb MAKE NOISE C2
gasp verb BREATHE WITH DIFFICULTY C2
gasp noun C2
gaze noun C2
genius noun QUALITY C2
the germ of sth C2
gesture verb C2
get you nowhere C2
get sth over (and done) with C2
get your own back (on sb) C2
Don't get me wrong C2
get moving C2
get a move on C2
get out of hand C2
get the hang of sth C2
get underway C2
get the picture C2
get through sth FINISH C2
get to sb C2
get up to sth C2
giant noun ORGANIZATION C2
giggle verb C2
give rise to sth C2
give vent to C2
give way to sth C2
give way C2
give sb a hard time C2
glare noun LIGHT C2
glare noun LOOK C2
glare verb C2
the globe C2
glow noun LIGHT C2
glow noun SKIN C2
glow verb C2
glow with happiness/pride,etc. C2
glue noun C2
glue verb STICK C2
be glued to sth C2
go verb SOUND/MOVEMENT C2
go verb WORKING C2
to go C2
go overboard C2
go out of your way to do sth C2
go through the motions C2
go against the grain C2
go through the roof C2
be still going strong C2
go by MOVE PAST C2
go down BE CONSIDERED C2
go into sth DESCRIBE C2
go on TALK FOR A LONG TIME C2
go through with sth C2
go up EXPLODE C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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go without (sth) C2
make a go of sth C2
touch and go C2
a good 20 minutes/30 miles, etc. C2
it's a good job C2
be in good taste C2
good noun MORALLY RIGHT C2
do sb a/the world of good C2
goodness noun C2
grace noun POLITENESS C2
grace verb C2
graceful adjective POLITE C2
grain noun SEED C2
grain noun PIECE C2
grain noun QUALITY C2
grammatical adjective C2
grasp the nettle C2
grasp at sth C2
grasp noun UNDERSTAND C2
grasp noun HOLD C2
grasp noun ACHIEVE C2
greet verb REACT C2
grim adjective BAD C2
grim adjective SERIOUS C2
grim adjective UNPLEASANT C2
grin verb SMILE C2
grin noun C2
grip verb EMOTION C2
grip verb INTEREST C2
come/get to grips with sth C2
groan verb C2
groan noun C2
stand your ground C2
grounds noun REASON C2
grounds noun LAND C2
guarantee noun PROMISE C2
be on (your) guard C2
let your guard down C2
gulf noun C2
guts noun ORGANS C2
hail noun C2
hail verb CALL C2
hail verb ICE C2
hail sb/sth as sth C2
let your hair down C2
with your bare hands C2
on hand or to hand C2
get/lay your hands on sth C2
in hand C2
get/gain the upper hand C2
take the law into your own hands C2
you have to hand it to sb C2
hand sth down or hand down sth C2
handle verb TOUCH C2
a handsome profit/sum, etc. C2
handy adjective USEFUL C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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come in handy C2
handy adjective NEAR C2
hang verb IN AIR C2
do/learn sth the hard way C2
be hard on sb C2
harmless adjective NOT UPSETTING C2
harmony noun MUSIC C2
harshly adverb C2
haul verb C2
haul noun AMOUNT C2
have (got) to do/be sth C2
have sb do sth C2
have it in for sb C2
hazardous adjective C2
keep your head above water C2
laugh/shout/scream, etc. your head off C2
head noun FRONT/TOP C2
a roof over your head C2
head off C2
healthy adjective SUCCESSFUL C2
heap noun PILE C2
heaps of sth C2
open your heart C2
take sth to heart C2
lose heart C2
heavy adjective FORCE C2
the height of sth C2
heir noun C2
a/one hell of a C2
like hell C2
heritage noun C2
hesitation noun C2
hierarchical adjective C2
hierarchy noun C2
high adjective DRUGS C2
to speak/think highly of sb/sth C2
high-profile adjective C2
hinder verb C2
a hint of sth C2
hit verb THINK C2
hit the roof C2
hold your own C2
not hold water C2
hold sth against sb C2
hold sb/sth back PREVENT PROGRESS C2
hold back sth or hold sth back EMOTION C2
hold down a job C2
hold off (sth/doing sth) C2
hold onto sth/sb C2
hold out hope C2
a hold on/over sth/sb C2
hollow adjective NOTHING INSIDE C2
hollow adjective WITHOUT MEANING C2
ring hollow C2
homelessness noun C2
in all honesty C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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hop verb ONE FOOT C2
hop verb ANIMAL C2
sb's best/last/only hope C2
hopeful adjective GOOD THING WILL HAPPEN C2
hopelessly adverb C2
horizon noun C2
horn noun MUSIC C2
horrified adjective C2
horrifying adjective C2
host noun TELEVISION C2
hostage noun PERSON C2
take/hold sb hostage C2
hostility noun C2
the early/small hours C2
house noun THEATRE C2
house verb PROVIDE SPACE C2
house verb GIVE HOME C2
How strange/stupid/weird, etc. is that? C2
however conjunction C2
hum verb C2
be only human C2
humanitarian adjective C2
humanity noun KINDNESS C2
humanity noun BEING HUMAN C2
humble adjective NOT PROUD C2
humble adjective POOR C2
in my humble opinion C2
humiliated adjective C2
humiliating adjective C2
humility noun C2
humour noun MOOD C2
be hungry for sth C2
hygienic adjective C2
hypocrisy noun C2
hypocritical adjective C2
hypothesis noun C2
be the tip of the iceberg C2
icily adverb C2
the idea of sth C2
idle adjective LAZY C2
idle adjective NOT SERIOUS C2
idol noun GOD C2
ignorance noun C2
ignorant adjective C2
illiterate adjective C2
illusion noun FALSE IDEA C2
illusion noun DIFFERENT C2
illustration noun EXPLAIN C2
image noun IDEA C2
imitation noun C2
immature adjective C2
imminent adjective C2
immortal adjective LIFE C2
immortal adjective MEMORY C2
immune adjective C2
immune system noun C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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impact noun HITTING C2
impatience noun C2
imperative adjective C2
implementation noun C2
implication noun SUGGESTION C2
implication noun INVOLVEMENT C2
implicit adjective C2
imply verb NOT DIRECT C2
imply verb MUST BE TRUE C2
import noun ACTIVITY C2
impossibility noun C2
impossible adjective DIFFICULT C2
imprisonment noun C2
impulse noun FEELING C2
on impulse C2
impulsive adjective C2
in preposition CAUSE C2
in the name of sth C2
in the vicinity (of sth) C2
in sb's words C2
in all likelihood C2
be in line with sth C2
in memory of sb C2
in miniature C2
be in the mood for sth/to do sth C2
in its infancy C2
in the interest(s) of sth C2
in isolation C2
in part C2
in perspective C2
in place C2
in principle C2
in all probability C2
in the process C2
be in the process of doing sth C2
in proportion to C2
sb/sth in question C2
in the red C2
in retrospect C2
in a rut C2
be in bad/poor taste C2
in no uncertain terms C2
be in tune with sb/sth C2
in that C2
be in for sth C2
the ins and outs of sth C2
incentive noun C2
inclination noun C2
inclined to do sth C2
artistically/technically, etc. inclined C2
inconceivable adjective C2
inconsiderate adjective C2
incorporate verb C2
incur verb C2
incurable adjective C2
indeed adverb MORE C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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indefinitely adverb C2
indication noun INTENTION C2
indicator noun C2
indifference noun C2
indifferent adjective C2
indirect adjective NOT OBVIOUS C2
indispensable adjective C2
indisputable adjective C2
individual noun SPECIAL C2
individuality noun C2
indulge verb YOURSELF C2
indulge verb SOMEONE ELSE C2
industrious adjective C2
inequality noun C2
inexplicable adjective C2
infancy noun C2
infant noun C2
infect verb PLACE/SUBSTANCE C2
infectious adjective DISEASE C2
infectious adjective LAUGH C2
infer verb C2
inferior noun C2
inferiority noun C2
infinite adjective C2
infinitely adverb C2
influx noun C2
inhabit verb C2
inherent adjective C2
inherit verb FROM DEAD PERSON C2
inherit verb QUALITY C2
inheritance noun C2
inhibition noun C2
inhuman adjective C2
initiate verb C2
injection noun DRUG C2
injection noun MONEY C2
innate adjective C2
innocence noun NOT EXPERIENCED C2
innocent adjective NOT INTENDED TO HARM C2
innumerable adjective C2
inquiry noun PROCESS C2
inquiry noun ASKING QUESTIONS C2
insane adjective ILL C2
insecure adjective NOT SAFE C2
insecurity noun C2
inseparable adjective THINGS C2
inseparable adjective FRIENDS C2
inside preposition TIME C2
inside information/knowledge, etc. C2
insofar as conjunction C2
insomnia noun C2
inspection noun EXAMINATION C2
be an inspiration to sb C2
inspiration noun GOOD IDEA C2
instinct noun C2
institution noun TRADITION C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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instruct verb TEACH C2
instruction noun TEACHING/TRAINING C2
instruction noun TELL C2
instrument noun FOR ACHIEVING SOMETHING C2
intact adjective C2
integrity noun C2
intellect noun C2
intellectual adjective INTERESTED IN IDEAS C2
intellectual noun C2
intellectually adverb C2
intense adjective SERIOUS C2
intensely adverb VERY C2
intensely adverb SERIOUSLY C2
intensify verb C2
intensity noun C2
intent noun PLAN C2
to all intents and purposes C2
be intent on sth/doing sth C2
interest noun ADVANTAGE C2
interference noun ELECTRONIC SIGNAL C2
interim adjective C2
interpretation noun EXPLANATION C2
interpretation noun STORY/MUSIC C2
interval noun TIME C2
intervene verb C2
intervention noun C2
intimate adjective PRIVATE C2
intimate adjective RELATIONSHIP C2
intimate adjective SMALL C2
an intimate knowledge/understanding of sth C2
intolerable adjective C2
intolerance noun C2
intolerant adjective C2
intriguing adjective C2
intrinsic adjective C2
introduce verb TO AN AUDIENCE C2
introvert noun C2
intrude verb C2
intruder noun CRIME C2
intruder noun NOT WANTED C2
intrusion noun C2
intuition noun C2
invade sb's privacy C2
invade verb BECOME INVOLVED C2
invariably adverb C2
an invasion of privacy C2
invasion noun LARGE NUMBERS C2
invitation noun CAUSE RESULT C2
invite verb REACTION C2
ironic adjective C2
ironically adverb C2
irony noun SITUATION C2
irony noun HUMOUR C2
irrational adjective C2
irresistible adjective ATTRACTIVE C2
irresistible adjective STRONG C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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irrespective of sth C2
irreversible adjective C2
irritable adjective C2
irritation noun C2
an isolated case/event/example, etc. C2
isolation noun LONELY C2
issue verb C2
it pronoun EMPHASIZE C2
be itching to do sth C2
jam verb FILL C2
out of a job C2
make a bad/good, etc. job of sth C2
joint noun BODY PART C2
journal noun BOOK C2
a bad/good, etc. judge of sth C2
judge verb BAD OPINION C2
judgment noun ABILITY C2
juggle verb C2
juicy adjective EXCITING C2
jump at sth C2
10/20, etc. years sb's junior C2
the jury is (still) out C2
justifiable adjective C2
justification noun C2
keep (sth) quiet C2
keep your temper C2
keep sb on their toes C2
keep at sth C2
keep sth back C2
keep sth from sb C2
keep sth to yourself C2
keep up (with sth) C2
keep (sth) up C2
kick yourself C2
kick (sth) off C2
kick noun FEELING C2
kidney noun C2
kill verb END C2
one of a kind C2
not take kindly to sth C2
the animal/plant kingdom C2
knot noun FASTENING C2
tie the knot C2
know verb GUESS CORRECTLY C2
the next thing I knew C2
know your stuff C2
knowingly adverb INTENTIONALLY C2
knowingly adverb SHOWING KNOWLEDGE C2
knuckle noun C2
label noun WORD C2
label verb DESCRIBE C2
a labour of love C2
labour noun BIRTH C2
be lacking C2
lad noun C2
laid-back adjective C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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land noun COUNTRY C2
land verb ACHIEVE C2
landmark noun EVENT C2
a stroll/trip/walk down memory lane C2
sb/sth at large C2
loom large C2
a last resort C2
the last of sth C2
the last sb heard/saw of sb C2
late adjective DEAD C2
later adjective TOWARDS THE END C2
later adjective RECENT C2
be no laughing matter C2
lavish adjective C2
law noun ALWAYS TRUE C2
law and order C2
lead verb BE THE BEST C2
lead sb to do sth C2
be led by sth C2
lead up to sth C2
lead noun FILM/PLAY C2
turn over a new leaf C2
leak verb SECRETS C2
leak noun SECRET C2
lean on sb C2
leap into/out of/up, etc. C2
leap at sth C2
leap noun CHANGE C2
by/in leaps and bounds C2
not least C2
not in the least C2
leave verb PRODUCE SITUATION C2
leave verb DO LATER C2
leave verb AFTER DEATH C2
leave no stone unturned C2
leave noun C2
lecture verb C2
legacy noun MONEY/PROPERTY C2
legacy noun SITUATION C2
legislation noun C2
legitimate adjective REASONABLE C2
legitimate adjective LEGAL C2
lend itself to sth C2
lenient adjective C2
teach sb a lesson C2
let go (of sb/sth) C2
let go (of sth) C2
let off steam C2
lethal adjective C2
be liable to do sth C2
lie verb RESPONSIBILITY/BLAME C2
life noun ACTIVE PERIOD C2
lifelong adjective C2
lifespan noun C2
shed light on C2
make light of sth C2
BTU SFL WORD LISTS – C2 LEVEL
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not do sth lightly C2
something like C2
likelihood noun C2
likewise adverb C2
within limits C2
off limits C2
the upper limit C2
line noun ROW C2
line noun BORDER C2
line noun APPROACH TO SUBJECT C2
line noun MILITARY C2
(be) on the line C2
sb's line of reasoning/thinking, etc. C2
(be) out of line C2
read between the lines C2
toe the line C2
line verb C2
linen noun CLOTH C2
linen noun SHEETS ETC. C2
linger verb C2
listen in C2
literal adjective C2
literate adjective C2
little more/better C2
live verb STAY ALIVE C2
live through sth C2
loathe verb C2
loathing noun C2
lobby verb C2
local noun C2
loft noun C2
logically adverb C2
long for sth; long to do sth C2
longevity noun C2
longing noun C2
long-lasting adjective C2
long-running adjective C2
be looking to do sth C2
look ahead C2
look over sth or look sth over C2
sb's looks C2
loom verb APPEAR C2
loom verb WORRY C2
loose adjective NOT EXACT C2
loosen verb C2
loosen up C2
lose sight of sth C2
lose sleep over something C2
loss noun DISADVANTAGE C2
be lost for words C2
a stroke of luck C2
lucrative adjective C2
lump noun PIECE C2
lure verb C2
lure noun C2
mainstream adjective C2
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maintain verb SAY SOMETHING IS TRUE C2
make a name for yourself C2
make a nonsense of sth C2
make waves C2
make your way C2
make way for sth C2
make your presence felt C2
make sth public C2
make a run for it C2
make sense of sth C2
make a splash C2
make a start C2
make of sb/sth C2
malicious adjective C2
march off/up/down, etc. C2
margin noun DIFFERENCE C2
margin noun OUTER PART C2