C1 Online Vocabulary Words

Question 1

Thorough (ADJ) (/ˈθʌr.oʊ/): Emphasize the “th” sound at the beginning.

Answer 1

Complete, detailed, or careful in every aspect.

Question 2

Comfortable (ADJ) (/ˈkʌm.fər.tə.bl/) Focus on pronouncing the “r” and “t” sounds distinctly.

Answer 2

Feeling at ease, relaxed, or free from discomfort.

Question 3

Rural (ADJ) (/ˈrʊr.əl/) Practice the “r” sound at the beginning of the word.

Answer 3

Relating to or characteristic of the countryside or areas outside of cities.

Question 4

Squirrel (N) (/ˈskwɪr.əl/) Pay attention to the “sq” and “rl” combination, which can be tricky.

Answer 4

A small, furry rodent with a long bushy tail, often found in trees.

Question 5

Chaos (N) (/ˈkeɪ.ɑs/) Work on the correct pronunciation of the “ch” sound and the long “a” sound.

Answer 5

Complete disorder, confusion, or lack of order.

Question 6

Colonel (N) (/ˈkɝː.nəl/) Practice the “r” and “l” sounds.

Answer 6

A military rank above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general.

Question 7

Synthesize (V) (/ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/) Focus on the “th” and “s” sounds in this word.

Answer 7

To combine or create something by blending various elements or ideas.

Question 8

Recipe (/ˈrɛs.ɪ.pi/) Pay attention to the “r” and “c” sounds and the unstressed vowel in the second syllable.

Answer 8

A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish or food.

Question 9

February (N) (/ˈfɛb.ruː.er.i/) Practice the pronunciation of the “r” sound and the “br” combination.

Answer 9

The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

Question 10

Entrepreneur (N) (/ˌɑːn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/) Work on the correct stress pattern and the “pr” sound.

Answer 10

A person who starts and manages a business, taking financial risks in the hope of making a profit.