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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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impressive
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/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/
So good or large that it makes people admire it.
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urgent
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/ˈɝ.d͡ʒənt/
Needing immediate attention or action.
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unique
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/juːˈniːk/
Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
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massive
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/ˈmasɪv/
Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.
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bound
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/ˈbæʊ̯nd/
Travelling or heading toward a particular place.
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Roman
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/ˈɹəʊmən/
relating to Rome, especially ancient Rome, its empire, people, or culture
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hopefully
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/ˈhoʊp.fə.li/
Used to say that you hope something will happen.
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rolling
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/ˈɹol.ɪŋ/
Rising and falling in gentle slopes, used to describe land.
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steady
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/ˈstɛdi/
Firm and not shaking or moving.
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particularly
B1
/pəˈtɪkjəli/
More than usually; especially.
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joint
B1
/d͡ʒɔɪnt/
Done or shared by two or more people or groups together.
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civil
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/ˈsɪvəl/
Polite and reasonable, even when you disagree with someone.
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embarrassed
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/ɪmˈbɛɹ.əst/
Feeling awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable, especially in front of other people.
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terribly
B1
/ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/
Very; extremely.
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aboard
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/əˈbɔɹd/
on or onto a ship, plane, train, or bus
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afterwards
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/ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/
At a later time; after something else has happened.
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financial
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/faɪˈnænʃəl/
Relating to money or how money is managed.
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painful
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/ˈpeɪn.fl̩/
Causing physical pain.
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plain
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/plen/
Simple and ordinary, without decoration or anything added.
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sacred
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/ˈseɪkɹɪd/
Connected with religion and treated with great respect.
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valuable
B1
/ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/
Worth a lot of money.
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distant
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/ˈdɪstənt/
Far away in space.
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equal
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/ˈiːkwəl/
The same in amount, value, size, or level as something else.
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related
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/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/
Connected with something, especially by sharing a topic, cause, or quality.
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incredibly
B1
/ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/
Extremely; to a very great degree.
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divorced
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/dɪˈvɔː(ɹ)st/
No longer married because your marriage has been legally ended.
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foolish
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/ˈfuː.lɪʃ/
Showing a lack of good sense or judgement; unwise.
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injured
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/ˈɪnd͡ʒɚd/
Hurt or harmed physically.
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awkward
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/ˈɔkwɚd/
Making you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.
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someplace
B1
/ˈsʌmˌpleɪs/
In, at, or to a place that is not specified; somewhere.
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western
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/ˈwɛstɚn/
In or from the west of a place.
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satisfied
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/ˈsætɪsfaɪd/
Pleased because you have got what you wanted or needed.
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complex
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/kɑmˈplɛks/
Having many connected parts and so difficult to understand or deal with.
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frozen
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/ˈfɹoʊzn̩/
Turned hard because of extreme cold; in ice form.
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officially
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/əˈfɪʃ.(ə.)li/
In a way that is approved by an authority or follows the rules.
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determined
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/dɪˈtɝmɪnd/
Having decided firmly to do something and not letting anything stop you.
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reasonable
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/ˈɹi.zə.nə.bəl/
Fair, sensible, and based on good judgement.
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nearby
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/ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/
A short distance away.
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thus
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/ˈðʌs/
As a result; therefore.
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rotten
B1
/ˈɹɑtn̩/
Decayed and no longer fit to eat or use, especially of food.
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strip
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/stɹɪp/
A long, narrow piece of something.
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slightly
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/ˈslaɪtli/
To a small degree; a little.
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merely
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/ˈmɪɹli/
Only; and nothing more.
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previous
B1
/ˈpɹi.vi.əs/
Happening or existing before the present one in time or order.
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deaf
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/dɛf/
Unable to hear, either completely or partly.
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extreme
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/ɪkˈstɹim/
Very great in degree or intensity.
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minor
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/ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/
Small or not very important.
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intense
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/ˌɪnˈtɛns/
very strong, great, or extreme.
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absolute
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/ˈæb.səˌlut/
complete and total
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stable
B1
/ˈsteɪbəl/
Firmly fixed and not likely to move, change, or fail.
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unable
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/ʌnˈeɪbl̩/
Not able to do something; lacking the power, skill, or means.
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meanwhile
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/ˈmiːnwaɪl/
During the time between two events; in the time being.
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shocked
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/ˈʃɑːkt/
Very surprised and upset by something.
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commercial
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/kəˈmɝ.ʃəl/
Connected with buying and selling or with business.
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worthy
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/ˈwɝði/
Good enough to deserve respect, attention, or a particular thing.
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threatening
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/ˈθɹɛtə.nɪŋ/
Likely to cause harm or danger; frightening.
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exhausted
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/ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/
Extremely tired.
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experienced
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/ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/
Having a lot of knowledge or skill from doing something for a long time.
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southern
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/ˈsʌðɚn/
Located in or facing the south.
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typical
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/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
Having the usual qualities of a particular group, kind, or person.
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active
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/ˈæk.tɪv/
busy doing things, especially physical activities
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safely
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/ˈseɪfli/
Without being harmed or causing harm.
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internal
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/ɪnˈtɜɹ.nəl/
on or relating to the inside of something.
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divine
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/dɪˈvaɪn/
Coming from or relating to a god.
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brief
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/bɹiːf/
Lasting only a short time.
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eternal
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/ɪˈtɝ.nl̩/
Lasting forever; without end.
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global
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/ˈɡloʊbəl/
Affecting or relating to the whole world.
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bitter
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/ˈbɪ.tɚ/
Having a sharp, unpleasant taste that is not sweet.
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constantly
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/ˈkɑnstənʔli/
All the time or very often; again and again.
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upper
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/ˈʌpɚ/
Higher in position than something else.
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critical
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/ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl/
Extremely important; essential for something to succeed.
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remarkable
B1
/ɹɪˈmɑɹ.kə.bl̩/
So unusual or impressive that people notice and talk about it.
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magnificent
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/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
Very impressive and beautiful; grand and splendid.
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superior
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/sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/
Better than someone or something else in quality.
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currently
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/ˈkʌɹ ənt.li/
At the present time; now.
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deadly
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/ˈdɛdli/
Able to cause death.
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depressed
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/dɪˈprɛst/
Feeling very sad and without hope.
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shortly
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/ˈʃɔɹtli/
In a short time; soon.
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magical
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/ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/
Relating to or produced by magic.
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freezing
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/ˈfriːzɪŋ/
Extremely cold.
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fond
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/fɑnd/
Having a liking or affection for someone or something.
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homeless
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/ˈhoʊmlɪs/
Having nowhere to live.
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unfortunate
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/ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/
Unlucky, or caused by bad luck.
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effective
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/ɪˈfɛktɪv/
Working well and producing the result you want.
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forbidden
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/fɚˈbɪ.dn̩/
Not allowed; officially banned.
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necessarily
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/ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/
As a certain or unavoidable result; in every case.
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vast
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/vast/
Extremely large in size, amount, or extent.
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marine
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/məˈɹiːn/
Relating to the sea or living in the sea.
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damaged
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/ˈdæmɪd͡ʒd/
Harmed, broken, or spoiled in some way.
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terrified
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/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/
Extremely frightened.
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contrary
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/ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/
Completely different from or opposed to something in nature or purpose.
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tragic
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/ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/
Very sad, especially because it involves death or suffering.
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limited
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/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/
Small in amount, number, or range; not plentiful.
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delicate
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/ˈdɛl.ɪ.kɪt/
Easily broken or damaged, and needing careful handling.
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independent
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/ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/
Free from outside control; not ruled by another country or authority.
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northern
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/ˈnɒ.ðə(ɹ)n/
In, from, or facing the north.
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