Daily C1 words

Brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness.
Example: She responded with alacrity, ready to embark on the day's adventure.

To criticize or belittle someone or something; to speak disrespectfully about.
Example: It's not appropriate to disparage someone's efforts just because they didn't meet your expectations.

Generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
Example: Even though he won the competition, he remained magnanimous and praised the skills of his opponents.

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example: The pernicious effects of smoking on one's health are well-documented.

extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example: His quixotic pursuit of the impossible dream led him on a journey that challenged convention.

to reject or disown; to refuse to accept as valid.
Example: The company had to repudiate the false claims made by a former employee.

a person who tries to gain favor through flattery and servile behavior.
Example: He surrounded himself with sycophants who only told him what he wanted to hear.

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
Example: With trepidation, she approached the stage to give her first public speech.

present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in today's society, with almost everyone owning one.

experienced through the actions or feelings of another person.
Example: Through her love for books, she experienced the adventures of far-off lands vicariously.