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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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36 words
drop
A2
/dɹɑp/
A very small amount of liquid that forms a rounded shape.
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land
A2
/lænd/
The solid, dry part of the earth's surface.
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rock
A2
/rɑk/
The hard solid material that forms part of the Earth's surface; a large stone.
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ring
A2
/rɪŋ/
A circular band of metal or other material worn on the finger.
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ground
A2
/ɡraʊnd/
The solid surface of the Earth that you walk on.
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gold
A2
/ɡoʊld/
A heavy, shiny yellow metal that is very valuable, used for jewellery and coins.
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smoke
A2
/smoʊk/
The grey or black cloud of gas and tiny particles that rises from something burning.
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gas
A2
/ɡæs/
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and spreads to fill any space.
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hole
A2
/hoʊl/
An opening or empty space in a solid object or surface.
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stone
A2
/stoʊ̯n/
The hard substance that rock is made of, often used as a building material.
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drug
A2
/ˈdrʌg/
An illegal substance taken for pleasure that can be addictive, such as cocaine.
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tape
A2
/ˈteɪp/
A thin strip of material with a sticky surface, used for fixing or sticking things together.
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silver
A2
/ˈsɪl.vɚ/
A shiny, valuable greyish-white metal used for jewellery, coins, and tableware.
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wood
A2
/wʊd/
The hard material that trees are made of, used for building and making things.
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metal
A2
/ˈmɛ.təl/
A hard, usually shiny material such as iron, gold, or copper that conducts heat and electricity.
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material
A2
/məˈtɪɹ.i.əl/
A substance that something is made from.
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chain
A2
/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/
A row of connected metal rings, used for pulling, holding, or as jewellery.
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plastic
A2
/ˈplæstɪk/
A light artificial material that can be shaped, used to make many everyday objects.
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sweat
A2
/swɛt/
The salty liquid that comes out of your skin when you are hot, ill, or nervous.
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chip
A2
/tʃɪp/
A small piece broken off from a larger solid object.
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fence
A2
/fɛns/
A barrier of wood, wire, or metal that encloses or divides an area of land.
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soap
A2
/soʊp/
A substance used with water for washing and cleaning the body or things.
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net
A2
/nɛt/
A material made of string or rope knotted together with open spaces between, used to catch fish, balls, or other things.
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leather
A2
/ˈlɛðɚ/
A strong material made from the treated skin of animals, used for shoes, bags, and clothing.
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basket
A2
/ˈbæskɪt/
A container, usually made of woven material, used to hold or carry things.
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medal
A2
/ˈmɛdəl/
A flat metal disc given as a prize or award, often for winning a sporting event.
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perfume
A2
/ˈpɝfjuːm/
A liquid with a pleasant smell that people put on their skin.
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balloon
A2
/bəˈlun/
A small rubber bag that is filled with air or gas, used as a toy or decoration.
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petrol
A2
/ˈpɛt.ɹəl/
A liquid fuel made from petroleum, used to power cars and other vehicles.
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wool
A2
/wʊl/
The soft, thick hair that grows on sheep.
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shampoo
A2
/ʃæmˈpuː/
A liquid soap used for washing your hair.
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lotion
A2
/ˈloʊʃən/
a liquid or light cream applied to the skin for cosmetic, soothing, or medical purposes
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crayon
A2
/ˈkɹeɪ.ɑn/
a small stick or pencil of colored wax, chalk, charcoal, or similar material used for drawing
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mineral water
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chip off
A2
to break away as a small piece from a harder surface
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fall apart
A2
to break into separate pieces or stop holding together
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