This video tutorial explores advanced vocabulary, focusing on verbs categorized into financial crime, conflict, movement, speaking, and miscellaneous. It aims to enhance comprehension at a C2 level, providing definitions, examples, and nuances of each verb. The tutorial encourages learners to expand their vocabulary with commonly known words among native speakers but often overlooked by non-natives.

What does the verb 'defraud' mean?

• To donate money to a charity

• To take money or goods illegally from someone

• To invest money in a business

• To legally acquire money from someone

Which verb describes the act of taking money secretly from your workplace?

• Swindle

• Embezzle

• Defraud

• Extort

What does it mean to 'bad mouth' someone?

• To praise someone publicly

• To ignore someone completely

• To support someone in a difficult time

• To criticize someone in an unpleasant way

Which verb means to argue about trivial matters?

• Bicker

• Sulk

• Squabble

• Bad mouth

What does 'amble' mean in terms of movement?

• To run quickly

• To walk slowly in a relaxed way

• To jump energetically

• To stand still

Which verb describes walking in a proud and self-important manner?

• Stroll

• Strut

• Amble

• Dawdle

What does it mean to 'mumble'?

• To shout angrily

• To whisper softly

• To speak clearly and loudly

• To speak quietly and unclearly

Which verb means to speak quietly when annoyed?

• Mutter

• Mumble

• Shriek

• Grin

What does 'backfire' mean when referring to plans?

• To be completed ahead of schedule

• To succeed as intended

• To have the opposite effect of what was intended

• To be postponed indefinitely

What does it mean to 'milk' a situation?

• To avoid it at all costs

• To resolve it quickly

• To take as much advantage as possible

• To ignore it completely