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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graceful
B1
/ˈgreɪsfəl/
Moving in a smooth, elegant, and beautiful way.
stormy
B1
/ˈstɔɹmi/
Affected by storms; with strong winds and heavy rain.
homesick
B1
/ˈhoʊmˌsɪk/
unhappy because one is away from home and misses familiar people and places
discomfort
B1
/dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/
A feeling of slight pain or of being physically uncomfortable.
enjoyment
B1
/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.mənt/
The feeling of pleasure you get from something.
shiver
B1
/ˈʃɪvɚ/
To shake slightly because you are cold or frightened.
quake
B1
/ˈkweɪk/
A sudden shaking of the ground; an earthquake.
soothe
B1
/suːð/
To make someone feel calmer and less worried or upset.
irritate
B1
/ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪt/
To make someone feel slightly angry or annoyed
willingness
B1
/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
The fact of being ready and happy to do something.
overjoyed
B1
/ˌoʊvɚˈd͡ʒɔɪd/
Extremely happy.
lovingly
B1
/ˈlʌvɪŋli/
In a way that shows love or affection.
purify
B1
/ˈpjʊɹɪfaɪ/
To make something clean by removing dirt or harmful substances.
fondness
B1
/ˈfɑndnəs/
A feeling of liking or affection for someone or something.
anxiously
B1
/ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs.li/
In a worried or nervous way.
pleasantly
B1
/ˈplɛzəntli/
In a way that is enjoyable and gives pleasure.
hater
B1
/ˈheɪtɚ/
a person who strongly dislikes someone or something
nervousness
B1
/ˈnɝːvəsnəs/
The feeling of being worried or slightly frightened.
unafraid
B1
/ʌnəˈfɹeɪd/
Not afraid; having no fear.
annoyance
B1
/əˈnɔɪ.əns/
The feeling of being slightly angry or impatient.
mourner
B1
/ˈmɔrnɚ/
a person who feels or expresses grief, especially after someone's death
uplifted
B1
/ˈʌplɪftɪd/
Feeling happy, hopeful, or inspired.
feverishly
B1
/ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ.li/
In a very busy, excited, and hurried way.
horrify
B1
/ˈhɔɹəfaɪ/
To shock someone deeply, making them feel fear or disgust.
knead
B1
/niːd/
to press and fold dough in order to make it smooth and elastic