English Vocabulary List Pdf ~repack~ | C2 Level

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Domain 2: Politics, Law & Society

Disenfranchise (Verb) – Deprive someone of the right to vote.
Exculpate (Verb) – Show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing. Contrast: Exonerate (weaker).
Gerrymandering (Noun) – Manipulating electoral boundaries to favor one party.
Ubiquitous (Adj.) – Present, appearing, or found everywhere. Example: Smartphones are ubiquitous.
Heinous (Adj.) – Utterly odious or wicked (usually a crime).

Introduction

This document serves as a curated vocabulary list for the C2 Level (Mastery) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). At this level, a learner can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read, summarize information from different spoken and written sources, and express themselves spontaneously, very fluently, and precisely in complex situations.

Unlike A–B level lists which focus on functional survival, C2 vocabulary focuses on nuance, register, connotation, and style. C2 Level English Vocabulary List Pdf

Mastering Proficiency: A Curated C2 Level English Vocabulary List for Academic and Professional Fluency

Author: English Lexicon Development Group
Date: April 2026
Purpose: This document provides a structured, high-frequency C2 (Proficiency) vocabulary list, designed for learners aiming to achieve mastery in nuanced expression, persuasive writing, and advanced reading comprehension.

4. Collocations & Phrasal Verbs

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To hold someone in contempt (legal)
To be redolent of (smelling strongly of / reminiscent of)

How to Study This List (Don't Just Memorize!)

Reading a list once won't get you to C2. You need to activate the vocabulary.

The Ladder Method: Don't learn aberration without learning anomaly (C1) and oddity (B2). See the nuance.
Write a 300-word essay using 15 words from the list every week.
Use the "Google News" trick: Search for the word + "news" to see how journalists use it today.

How to Use the C2 Level English Vocabulary List PDF Effectively

Downloading the file is step one. Mastering it is step ten. Here is a 30-day protocol: Domain 2: Politics, Law & Society

Week 1: Passive Recognition (Input)

Read through 50 words per day. Do not try to produce them yet.
Use the "Look, Cover, Write, Check" method for spelling (e.g., Renaissance, Liaison, Acquiesce).

Week 2: Active Recall (Output)

Hide the definition column. Look at the word; try to define it out loud.
Write 5 original sentences daily using difficult words. Record yourself saying them.

Week 3: Collocation Mapping

Return to the PDF. For each verb, write a specific noun partner.
To broach + a subject/topic.
To harbor + resentment/ill will/doubt.
To levy + a tax/fine.

Week 4: Exam Simulation

Use the PDF as a checklist. Take a C2 Practice test (Use of English Part 1 & 2).
After the test, highlight every word in the answer key that appears on your PDF. This validates the list.