English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2) — 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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diamond
A2
/ˈdaɪ.ə.mənd/
A very hard, clear precious stone made of carbon, used in jewellery and cutting tools.
lane
A2
/leɪn/
One of the marked strips that divide a road for a single line of vehicles.
mysterious
A2
/mɪˈstɪɹi.əs/
Difficult to understand or explain; strange and puzzling.
golf
A2
/ɡɑlf/
A game in which players use clubs to hit a small ball into a series of holes on a large outdoor course, using as few hits as possible.
imagination
A2
/ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/
The ability to form pictures or ideas in your mind.
gentle
A2
/ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/
Kind, calm, and careful, not rough or violent.
everyday
A2
/ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/
Ordinary and common; happening or used as a normal part of daily life.
habit
A2
/ˈhæb.ɪt/
Something you do often and almost without thinking.
sample
A2
/ˈsam.pəl/
A small part of something used to show what the whole is like.
impact
A2
/ˈɪmpækt/
A strong effect or influence on someone or something.
junk
A2
/d͡ʒɐŋk/
Old or useless things that you no longer want.
sandy
A2
/ˈsændi/
Covered with or containing sand.
novel
A2
/ˈnavəl/
A long written story about imaginary people and events.
enormous
A2
/ɪˈnoɹ.məs/
Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.
raw
A2
/ɹɔ/
(of food) Not cooked.
differently
A2
/ˈdɪfɹəntli/
In a way that is not the same.
brush
A2
/bɹɛʃ/
To clean, tidy, or smooth something using a brush
pill
A2
/pɪl/
A small, usually round piece of medicine that you swallow.
sail
A2
/seɪl/
To travel across water in a boat or ship.
achieve
A2
/əˈtʃiːv/
To succeed in reaching a goal, usually through effort.
blanket
A2
/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/
A thick, soft cover used to keep you warm, especially on a bed.
nut
A2
/nʌt/
A small, hard fruit or seed with a tough shell, such as a peanut or walnut.
traditional
A2
/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/
Following customs and beliefs that have existed for a long time.
leather
A2
/ˈlɛðɚ/
A strong material made from the treated skin of animals, used for shoes, bags, and clothing.
fairly
A2
/ˈfɛɹ.li/
To some degree but not very; quite.
physically
A2
/ˈfɪzɪkəli/
In a way that relates to the body.
inch
A2
/ɪnt͡ʃ/
A unit of length equal to 2.54 cm, about the width of a thumb.
luckily
A2
/ˈlʌkəli/
In a fortunate way; by good fortune.
importance
A2
/ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/
The quality of being important; the value or significance of something.
sweater
A2
/ˈswɛtɚ/
A warm knitted piece of clothing for the upper body, with long sleeves.
passage
A2
/ˈpæsədʒ/
A short section of a book, speech, or piece of music.
fortunately
A2
/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/
By good luck; happily (used to introduce something good).
balloon
A2
/bəˈlun/
A small rubber bag that is filled with air or gas, used as a toy or decoration.
loudly
A2
/ˈlaʊdli/
In a way that makes a lot of noise; at a high volume.
marvelous
A2
/ˈmɑɹvələs/
Extremely good or enjoyable; wonderful.
convenient
A2
/kənˈvinjənt/
Useful, easy to use, and suited to your needs.
laptop
A2
/ˈlæp.tɑp/
A small computer that you can carry with you and use on your lap.
good-looking
A2
/ˈɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/
Physically attractive.
indicate
A2
/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/
To be a sign of something; to show that something is true or exists.
stamp
A2
/stæmp/
A small piece of paper you stick on a letter or parcel to show the postage has been paid.
sadly
A2
/ˈsædli/
Used to say that something is unfortunate or disappointing.
importantly
A2
/ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/
Used to point out that what follows matters a lot.
oak
A2
/oʊk/
A large tree with strong wood and seeds called acorns.
mainly
A2
/ˈmeɪnli/
For the most part; chiefly.
difficulty
A2
/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
The state of being hard to do or understand.
unnecessary
A2
/ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/
Not needed
make-up
A2
/mæɪkˈɐp/
Coloured substances put on the face to improve or change how you look.
ski
A2
/skiː/
to move over snow on skis
shade
A2
/ʃeɪd/
An area that is darker and cooler because something blocks the sunlight.
adjust
A2
/əˈd͡ʒʌst/
to make a small change to something to make it better or more suitable
violin
A2
/ˌvaɪ.əˈlɪn/
A small wooden stringed instrument with four strings, held under the chin and played with a bow.
sock
A2
/sɑk/
A soft piece of clothing that covers your foot and ankle, worn inside a shoe.
spaghetti
A2
/spəˈɡɛti/
A type of pasta made in long, thin strings.
feather
A2
/ˈfɛð.ɚ/
One of the light, soft structures that cover a bird's body.
garlic
A2
/ˈɡɑɹlɪk/
A plant with a strong-tasting bulb, used to add flavour to food.
hike
A2
/haɪk/
A long walk in the countryside, usually for pleasure or exercise.
lively
A2
/ˈlaɪvli/
Full of energy and enthusiasm.
tidy
A2
/ˈtaɪ.di/
Arranged neatly, with everything in its proper place; not messy.
acceptable
A2
/əkˈsɛp.tə.bəl/
Good enough to be approved or allowed.
runner
A2
/ˈɹʌnɚ/
A person who runs, especially in a race or for exercise.
greatly
A2
/ˈɡɹeɪtli/
Very much; to a large extent.
dinosaur
A2
/ˈdaɪnəsoɹ/
A large reptile that lived millions of years ago and is now extinct.
regularly
A2
/ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/
Often and at fixed or even times.
invent
A2
/ɪnˈvɛnt/
To design or create something completely new for the first time.
weep
A2
/wiːp/
To cry, especially quietly and with deep feeling.
successfully
A2
/səkˈses.fə.li/
In a way that achieves what was wanted; without failing.
roughly
A2
/ˈrʌfli/
Approximately; not exactly.
worldwide
A2
/ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/
Existing or happening in every part of the world.
carrot
A2
/ˈkæɹ.ət/
A long, pointed, orange vegetable that grows underground.
toothbrush
A2
/ˈtuθ.bɹʌʃ/
A small brush used with toothpaste to clean the teeth.
partly
A2
/ˈpɑɹtli/
In some degree but not completely.
quiz
A2
/kwɪz/
A short test or competition in which you answer questions.
convenience
A2
/kənˈvinjəns/
The quality of being easy to use and saving you time or effort.
biscuit
A2
/ˈbɪs.kɪt/
A small, flat, sweet baked food that is hard and crisp (British English); a cookie.
smoothly
A2
/ˈsmuːðli/
Without any problems or difficulties.
scenery
A2
/ˈsiːnəɹi/
The natural features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and forests, seen as beautiful.
pea
A2
/piː/
A small round green seed eaten as a vegetable.
contrast
A2
/ˈkɒntɹast/
A clear difference between two or more things when you compare them.
melon
A2
/ˈmɛlən/
A large, round, sweet, juicy fruit with a hard skin.
handbag
A2
/ˈhændˌbæg/
A small bag, often carried by women, for keys, money, and other personal things.
creativity
A2
/kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/
The ability to use imagination to produce new ideas or things.
wisely
A2
/ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
cassette
A2
/ˈkæˌsɛʈ/
A small flat case holding magnetic tape, used to record and play sound or video.
unforgettable
A2
/ˌʌnfə(ɹ)ˈɡɛtəbəl/
So special or strong that you can never forget it.
unhealthy
A2
/ʌnˈhɛl.θi/
Bad for your health.
unimportant
A2
/ˌʌnɪmˈpɔɹtənt/
Not important; not worth worrying about.
summary
A2
/ˈsʌm.ə.ɹi/
A short statement that gives the main points of something.
overweight
A2
/ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/
Weighing more than is healthy for your height and body type; carrying too much body fat.
unmarked
A2
/ʌnˈmɑɹkt/
bearing no identifying label, sign, number, or visible mark
lyric
A2
/ˈlɪrɪk/
The words of a song.
chirp
A2
/t͡ʃɚp/
A short, high, cheerful sound made by a small bird or insect.
motorway
A2
/ˈməʊtəweɪ/
A wide road with several lanes, built for fast traffic travelling long distances.
armchair
A2
/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃɛɚ/
A comfortable chair with supports for your arms.
blackboard
A2
/ˈblækbɔɹd/
A large dark board on a wall that you write on with chalk.
woolly
A2
/ˈwʊli/
covered with wool or with dense, soft hair resembling wool
badminton
A2
/ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/
A racquet sport in which players hit a shuttlecock over a high net, usually played indoors.