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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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management
B1
/ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
The act of running or controlling a business or organization.
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mount
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/ˈmaʊnt/
To get up onto something, especially a horse or bicycle.
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abandon
B1
/əˈbæn.dən/
to leave a person or place forever, especially someone who needs you
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recommend
B1
/ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
To suggest something or someone as good or suitable.
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recover
B1
/ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/
To return to good health after being ill or injured.
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twist
B1
/twɪst/
To turn or bend something into a spiral or new shape.
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affect
B1
/əˈfɛkt/
To have an effect on something or someone; to change or influence it.
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dive
B1
/daɪv/
To jump into water head first.
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require
B1
/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/
To need something.
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burst
B1
/bɝst/
To break open suddenly because of pressure from inside.
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packing
B1
/ˈpækɪŋ/
The act of putting things into bags or boxes, especially for travel or sending.
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spoil
B1
/spɔɪl/
To ruin or damage something so it is no longer good or enjoyable.
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explode
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/ɪkˈsploʊd/
To burst suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.
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groom
B1
/ɡɹum/
To clean and care for an animal's coat by brushing it.
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drown
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/dɹaʊn/
To die from being unable to breathe under water.
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approve
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/əˈpruːv/
To think that something or someone is good or acceptable.
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scan
B1
/skæn/
To look through something quickly to find a particular piece of information.
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lean
B1
/ˈliːn/
To bend or move your body into a sloping position.
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bump
B1
/bʌmp/
To hit something accidentally, usually with a knock
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stare
B1
/stɛɚ/
To look at someone or something for a long time with your eyes wide open.
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determine
B1
/dɪˈtɝmɪn/
To find out something exactly, by looking at the facts or calculating.
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rely
B1
/ɹɪˈlaɪ/
To depend on or trust someone or something to do what you need.
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shave
B1
/ʃeɪv/
To cut hair very close to the skin, especially from the face, using a razor.
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toss
B1
/tɔs/
To throw something gently or carelessly.
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react
B1
/ɹiːˈækt/
To behave in a particular way because of something that has happened.
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quote
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/kwəʊt/
To repeat the exact words that someone has written or said.
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fuss
B1
/fʊs/
Unnecessary worry, excitement, or activity about something small.
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storage
B1
/ˈstɔɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/
The act of keeping things somewhere until they are needed.
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dial
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/ˈdaɪəl/
To enter a telephone number in order to call someone.
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bleed
B1
/ˈbliːd/
To lose blood from your body.
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cycle
B1
/ˈsaɪ.kəl/
A set of events that happen again and again in the same order.
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overcome
B1
/ˌoʊ.vəɹˈkʌm/
To successfully deal with or control a problem or difficulty.
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locate
B1
/ˈloʊˌkeɪt/
To find the exact position of something.
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examine
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/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
To look at something carefully and in detail.
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declare
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/dɪˈklɛɚ/
To announce something publicly or officially.
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ensure
B1
/ɪnˈʃɔː(ɹ)/
To make sure that something happens or is the case.
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associate
B1
/əˈsoʊʃieɪt/
To connect one thing with another in your mind.
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deed
B1
/diːd/
Something that is done; an action.
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collapse
B1
/kɵˈlæps/
To fall down suddenly because of a loss of support or strength.
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chuckle
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/ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/
To laugh quietly or softly.
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bore
B1
/boɹ/
To make someone feel tired and uninterested.
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disappoint
B1
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
To make someone sad or unhappy by not being as good as they hoped or expected.
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expose
B1
/ɪkˈspoʊz/
To uncover something so that it can be seen.
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encounter
B1
/ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/
To experience or be faced with something, especially a problem
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accompany
B1
/əˈkʌm.pə.ni/
To go somewhere together with someone.
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sigh
B1
/saɪ/
To breathe out slowly and loudly, often to show tiredness, sadness, or relief.
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repay
B1
/ɹiˈpeɪ/
To pay back money that you owe.
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administration
B1
/ədˌmɪn.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/
The process of running or managing an organization, business, or system.
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healing
B1
/ˈhiːlɪŋ/
The natural process of the body repairing itself after injury or illness.
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cough
B1
/kɔf/
To push air out of your throat with a sudden, sharp sound, usually because of illness or irritation.
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assist
B1
/əˈsɪst/
To help someone do something.
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gamble
B1
/ˈgæmbəl/
to risk money on a game, contest, or uncertain event in the hope of winning more
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contain
B1
/kənˈteɪn/
To hold or have something inside.
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leap
B1
/ˈliːp/
To jump high or a long way.
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bounce
B1
/baʊns/
To spring back after hitting a surface.
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engage
B1
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/
To take part in something or get involved with it.
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reserve
B1
/ɹɪˈzɝv/
To arrange for a room, table, or seat to be kept for you in advance.
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eliminate
B1
/ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/
To completely remove or get rid of something.
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involve
B1
/ɪnˈvoːv/
To include something as a necessary part or result
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occur
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/əˈkɝ/
To happen or take place.
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congratulate
B1
/kənˈɡɹæt͡ʃ.ʊˌleɪt/
To tell someone you are pleased about their success or good news.
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hesitate
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/ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/
To pause before doing something because you are nervous or unsure.
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hatch
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/hæt͡ʃ/
To come out of an egg.
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regard
B1
/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/
To think of someone or something in a particular way.
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update
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/ˈʌp.deɪt/
To make something more modern or add the newest information.
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conquer
B1
/ˈkɑŋkɚ/
To take control of a country or people by force, usually in war.
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graduation
B1
/ˌɡɹæd͡ʒuˈeɪʃən/
The act of completing your studies and receiving a degree.
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lodge
B1
/lɑd͡ʒ/
To become stuck firmly in a particular position.
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accuse
B1
/əˈkjuz/
To say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
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attract
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/əˈtɹækt/
To make someone interested in or want to come to something.
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restore
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/ɹɪˈstoɹ/
To bring something back to the way it was before.
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embarrass
B1
/ɪmˈbæɹəs/
To make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable in front of others.
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seize
B1
/siːz/
to take hold of something suddenly and firmly
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observation
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/ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃn̩/
The act of watching someone or something carefully.
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endure
B1
/ɪnˈd͡ʒʊə(ɹ)/
To suffer something painful or difficult patiently, without giving up.
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potter
B1
/ˈpɑtɚ/
work lightly
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possess
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/pəˈzɛs/
To own or have something.
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whisper
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/ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/
To speak very quietly using your breath, so only someone close can hear.
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guidance
B1
/ˈɡaɪdəns/
Help or advice that tells you what to do.
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craft
B1
/ˈkɹäːft/
An activity that involves making things skilfully with your hands.
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preserve
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/pɹəˈzɝv/
To keep something safe and protect it from harm, loss, or damage.
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urge
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/ɝd͡ʒ/
To strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do something.
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participate
B1
/pɑɹˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/
To take part in an activity or event.
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bark
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/bɑɹk/
To make the short loud sound that a dog makes.
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choke
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/t͡ʃoʊk/
To be unable to breathe because something is blocking your throat.
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resolve
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/ɹɪˈzɑlv/
To find a solution to a problem or difficulty.
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extend
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/ɛkˈstɛnd/
To make something longer or larger in size, time, or scope.
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accomplish
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/əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/
To succeed in doing or completing something.
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adopt
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/əˈdɑpt/
To legally take another person's child into your family and raise it as your own.
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registration
B1
/ˌɹed͡ʒ.ɪˈstɹæɪ.ʃən/
The act of putting your name on an official list to take part in something.
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entertain
B1
/ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/
To amuse or interest people, especially with a performance or activity.
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tease
B1
/tiːz/
To make fun of someone in a playful way.
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marketing
B1
/ˈmɑɹkɪtɪŋ/
The activity of promoting, advertising, and selling products or services.
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define
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/dɪˈfaɪn/
To explain the exact meaning of a word or idea.
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reject²
B1
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/
To refuse to accept, agree to, or believe in something.
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acknowledge
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/əkˈnɑ.lɪd͡ʒ/
To admit or accept that something is true or real.
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