ephemeral
C2adjective · /ɪˈfɛmərəl/
Lasting for a very short time
“Fame can be ephemeral — enjoyed briefly and quickly forgotten.”
This is the C2 vocabulary list from Wordineer’s CEFR ESL dataset (6 words at this level). Each word has part of speech, American English IPA, a plain-language definition, and an example sentence — see the source and methodology.
adjective · /ɪˈfɛmərəl/
Lasting for a very short time
“Fame can be ephemeral — enjoyed briefly and quickly forgotten.”
adjective · /prəˈpɪʃəs/
Giving a good chance of success; favorable
“The clear skies were propitious for the outdoor ceremony.”
noun
A person who flatters others excessively to gain advantage
“Surrounded by sycophants, the leader never heard honest advice.”
noun
The philosophical idea that only one's own mind is certain to exist
“His solipsism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.”
verb · /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/
To use ambiguous language to avoid commitment or to mislead
“The politician equivocated rather than giving a direct answer.”
adjective · /pərspəˈkeɪʃəs/
Having a ready insight; showing great mental penetration or discernment
“A perspicacious observer noticed the flaw in the argument immediately.”
| Word | Part of speech |
|---|---|
| ephemeral | adjective |
| equivocate | verb |
| Word | Part of speech |
|---|---|
| perspicacious | adjective |
| propitious | adjective |
| Word | Part of speech |
|---|---|
| solipsism | noun |
| sycophant | noun |
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American English IPA, transcribed from the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. Stress marks: ˈ primary, ˌ secondary.
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