This page collects roughly 100 of the most important English words for C2 (Proficiency) learners. Words at this CEFR level are chosen for frequency and everyday usefulness — the vocabulary a learner at this stage is most likely to need in conversation, reading, and basic writing. Each entry below includes a short, simple definition and an example sentence so you can see the word used in context, not just memorise it in isolation.
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C2 Core Vocabulary
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