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English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2, plus C2+ for rare words beyond the CEFR scale) — A1 is the friendliest place to start — and browse its words grouped by topic: travel, food, the body, emotions, and more. Each word shows its meaning, example sentences, and US/UK pronunciation.
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size
A2
/saɪz/
how big or small something is
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nearly
A2
/ˈnɪɹli/
Almost, but not completely or exactly.
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fantastic
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/fænˈtæs.tɪk/
Extremely good; wonderful.
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united
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/juˈnaɪtɪd/
Joined together to form a single whole.
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truly
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/ˈtɹuːli/
In a real and genuine way; really.
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perfectly
A2
/ˈpɝ.fɪk(t).li/
In a way that has no faults or mistakes.
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original
A2
/əˈrɪdʒənəl/
Existing first, before any copies or changes were made.
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nowhere
A2
/ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/
Not in or to any place.
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comfortable
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/ˈkʌmf.tə.bl̩/
Making you feel physically relaxed and at ease.
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dry
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/ˈdraɪ/
Not wet; having no water or moisture.
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female
A2
/ˈfiː.meɪl/
Belonging to the sex that can produce eggs or give birth.
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unfortunately
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/ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/
Used to show that you are sorry or disappointed about something.
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usual
A2
/ˈju.ʒuəl/
Happening or done most of the time; normal and expected.
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male
A2
/meɪl/
Belonging to the sex that does not give birth or lay eggs; relating to men or boys.
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British
A2
/ˈbrɪt.ɪʃ/
of or relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom, or to its people or culture
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brilliant
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/ˈbɹɪljənt/
Very good; excellent or wonderful.
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weak
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/wi(ː)k/
Not physically strong.
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recently
A2
/ˈɹi.sənt.li/
A short time ago; in the recent past.
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slowly
A2
/ˈsloʊli/
At a slow speed; not quickly.
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model
A2
/ˈmɑ.dl̩/
A small copy of an object, often used to show how the real thing looks or works.
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easily
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/ˈi.zɪ.li/
Without difficulty.
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soft
A2
/sɔft/
Easy to press, bend, or shape; not hard.
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basically
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/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
In the most important or essential way; in simple terms.
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loose
A2
/luːs/
Not firmly fixed in place.
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wet
A2
/wɛt/
Covered with or full of water or another liquid.
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sudden
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/ˈsʌd.ən/
Happening quickly and without warning.
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castle
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/ˈkæsəl/
A large strong building with thick walls, built in the past to defend against attack.
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ill
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/ɪl/
Not in good health; sick.
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likely
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/ˈlaɪkli/
Probably going to happen or be true.
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foreign
A2
/ˈfɔɹɪn/
Coming from or belonging to a country that is not your own.
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professional
A2
/prəˈfɛʃ.ə.nəl/
Relating to a job that needs special training or qualifications.
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shape
A2
/ˈʃeɪp/
The outer form of something, such as a circle or square.
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royal
A2
/ˈɹɔɪ(.ə)l/
Belonging to or connected with a king, queen, or their family.
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romantic
A2
/ɹoʊˈmæntɪk/
Connected with love or expressing love.
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downstairs
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/daʊnˈstɛɹz/
On or to a lower floor of a building.
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familiar
A2
/fəˈmɪl.jɚ/
Easy to recognize because you have seen, heard, or known it before.
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pleased
A2
/pliːzd/
Happy and satisfied about something.
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particular
A2
/pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
Used to talk about one specific thing rather than others in general.
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proper
A2
/ˈprɑpɚ/
Right, suitable, or correct for a particular situation.
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carefully
A2
/ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/
In a way that gives attention so you avoid danger or mistakes.
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regular
A2
/ˈrɛɡ.(j)ʊ.lə(r)/
Happening or done at fixed, even times.
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official
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/əˈfɪʃəl/
Approved by or coming from a person in authority.
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badly
A2
/ˈbæd.li/
In a poor or unsatisfactory way; not well.
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confused
A2
/kənˈfjuːzd/
Unable to think clearly or understand something.
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golden
A2
/ˈɡoʊl.dən/
Having the bright, warm yellow colour of gold.
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mystery
A2
/ˈmɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/
Something that is hard or impossible to understand or explain.
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physical
A2
/ˈfɪzɪkəl/
Relating to the body rather than the mind.
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available
A2
/əˈveɪləbəl/
Able to be obtained, used, or bought.
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extremely
A2
/ɪksˈtɹimli/
To a very great degree; very.
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deeply
A2
/ˈdi(ː)pli/
Very greatly; to a strong degree.
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mostly
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/ˈmoʊstli/
In most cases; for the most part; mainly.
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junior
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/ˈd͡ʒuniɚ/
Younger or lower in rank or position.
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popular
A2
/ˈpɑ.pjə.lɚ/
Liked or enjoyed by many people.
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someday
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/ˈsʌmˌdeɪ/
At some unknown time in the future.
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therefore
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/ˈðɛɹ.fɔɹ/
For that reason; as a result.
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wise
A2
/waɪz/
Able to make good decisions thanks to knowledge and experience.
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ordinary
A2
/ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/
Normal and not special in any way; everyday.
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successful
A2
/səkˈsɛs.fəl/
Having achieved what was wanted or planned.
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direct
A2
/daɪˈrɛkt/
Going straight from one point to another, without stops or detours.
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armed
A2
/ɑɹmd/
Carrying or using weapons.
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wide
A2
/waɪd/
Measuring a large distance from one side to the other.
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unusual
A2
/ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/
Not usual or common; different from what you normally see
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connected
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/kəˈnɛktɪd/
Joined or linked together physically.
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senior
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/ˈsinjɚ/
Higher in rank, position, or importance than others.
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negative
A2
/ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/
Bad, harmful, or unwanted.
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bored
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/bɔɹd/
Feeling tired and impatient because you have nothing interesting to do.
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similar
A2
/ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ/
Almost the same, sharing features but not exactly alike.
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fully
A2
/ˈfʊli/
Completely; to the greatest possible degree.
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opposite
A2
/ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/
Located directly across from something or facing it.
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disappointed
A2
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
Feeling sad because something was not as good as you hoped or expected.
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useful
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/ˈjusfl̩/
Helpful or able to be used for a practical purpose.
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violent
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/ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/
Using physical force meant to hurt or damage.
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embarrassing
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/ɪmˈbæɹ.ə.sɪŋ/
Making someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable.
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online
A2
/ˈɔnlaɪn/
Connected to the Internet.
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heavily
A2
/ˈhɛvɪli/
To a great degree; very much.
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thin
A2
/θɪn/
Having a small distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
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quietly
A2
/ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/
Making little or no sound.
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latest
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/ˈleɪtəst/
Most recent; newest.
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daily
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/ˈdeɪli/
Happening or done every day.
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quality
A2
/ˈkwɑ.lə.ti/
How good or bad something is.
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unknown
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/ʌnˈnoʊn/
Not known; not discovered or identified.
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frightened
A2
/ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/
Feeling fear; afraid.
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mobile
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/ˈmoʊ.bəl/
Able to move or be moved easily from place to place.
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specific
A2
/spɪˈsɪf.ɪk/
Clear and exact; relating to one particular thing rather than things in general.
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mysterious
A2
/mɪˈstɪɹi.əs/
Difficult to understand or explain; strange and puzzling.
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classic
A2
/ˈklæs.ɪk/
Admired for a long time and recognized as one of the best of its kind.
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bible
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/ˈbaɪbəl/
the sacred scriptures of Christianity, comprising the Old and New Testaments
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attractive
A2
/əˈtɹæktɪv/
Pleasant to look at; good-looking.
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recent
A2
/ˈɹi.sənt/
Having happened or started a short time ago.
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gentle
A2
/ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/
Kind, calm, and careful, not rough or violent.
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everyday
A2
/ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/
Ordinary and common; happening or used as a normal part of daily life.
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underground
A2
/ˌʌn.dəɹˈɡɹaʊnd/
Below the surface of the ground.
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thick
A2
/θɪk/
Having a large distance between opposite surfaces; not thin.
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basic
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/ˈbeɪsɪk/
Forming the most important or simplest part of something; fundamental.
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electric
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/ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/
Using, producing, or powered by electricity.
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pleasant
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/ˈplɛz.ənt/
Enjoyable and giving a feeling of happiness.
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