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C1 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bureaucracy | (noun) – a system of government or organization managed by many officials following fixed rules and procedures. |
| yield | (verb) – to produce or provide something, such as a result, profit, or crop. |
| tackle | (verb) – to make an effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation. |
| utterly | (adverb) – completely or absolutely, to an extreme degree. |
| bail | (noun/verb) – (noun) money paid to release someone from jail before trial; (verb) to release or remove from a difficult situation. |
| query | (noun/verb) – (noun) a question expressing doubt or requiring information; (verb) to ask or inquire about something. |
| allegation | (noun) – a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong, typically without proof. |
| feat | (noun) – an impressive act or achievement requiring skill, strength, or courage. |
| widen | (verb) – to make or become broader or more extensive. |
| timber | (noun) – wood prepared for use in building or carpentry. |
| robust | (adjective) – strong, healthy, and unlikely to fail or weaken. |
| vulnerable | (adjective) – open to physical or emotional harm, damage, or attack. |
| acute | (adjective) – severe or intense in degree; having sharp perception or insight. |
| hierarchy | (noun) – a system in which people or things are ranked according to status or authority. |
| surge | (noun/verb) – (noun) a sudden and powerful forward or upward movement; (verb) to rise or increase suddenly and strongly. |
| eligible | (adjective) – meeting the necessary requirements to do or receive something. |
| simultaneously | (adverb) – occurring or done at the same time. |
| protocol | (noun) – an official procedure or set of rules governing conduct or actions. |
| infamous | (adjective) – well known for being wicked, bad, or disgraceful. |
| legacy | (noun) – something handed down from the past, such as property, traditions, or achievements. |
| guerrilla | (noun/adjective) – (noun) a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting; (adjective) relating to such tactics or warfare. |
| nominate | (verb) – to formally propose someone for a position, honor, or role. |
| deploy | (verb) – to position or arrange resources or people for effective action. |
| keen | (adjective) – eager or enthusiastic; having sharp perception or interest. |
| momentum | (noun) – the force or speed gained by a moving object or by continued progress. |
| optical | (adjective) – relating to sight or the use of light. |
| coup | (noun) – a sudden, often violent, seizure of power from a government. |