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C1 VOCABULARY UNIT 12

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  • ambiguous
    having more than one meaning. Example: Her answer was ambiguous.
  • blunt
    direct and sometimes rude. Example: She gave a blunt reply.
  • exaggerate
    to make bigger than reality. Example: Don't exaggerate the story.
  • confide
    to share secrets. Example: He confided in his friend.
  • flatter
    to praise too much. Example: He flattered the teacher.
  • contradict
    to say the opposite. Example: He contradicted her statement.
  • hint
    to suggest indirectly. Example: She hinted at a surprise.
  • context
    situation of something. Example: The meaning depends on the context.
  • boast
    to speak with pride. Example: He boasted about his success.
  • comprehend
    to understand. Example: She couldn't comprehend the problem.
  • confirm
    to say something is true. Example: Please confirm your booking.
  • ASSERT
    to state firmly. Example: He asserted his opinion clearly.
  • disclose
    to reveal. Example: The company disclosed information.
  • gist
    main idea. Example: I got the gist of the story.
  • clarification
    making something clear. Example: I need clarification on this point.
  • allege
    to say something without proof. Example: The witness alleged that he saw the man.
  • denounce
    to criticize strongly. Example: He denounced the decision.
  • convey
    to communicate. Example: She conveyed her feelings.
  • declare
    : to announce. Example: They declared the results.
  • colloquial
    informal language. Example: He used a colloquial expression.