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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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handkerchief
B1
/ˈhæŋkɚt͡ʃəf/
A small square piece of cloth used for wiping your nose, eyes, or face.
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breakthrough
B1
/ˈbɹeɪk.θɹuː/
An important discovery or sudden advance that overcomes a major obstacle.
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slot
B1
/slɑt/
A narrow opening, such as one for inserting a coin.
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calf
B1
/kæf/
A young cow.
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publisher
B1
/ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/
A company that prepares and sells books, magazines, or newspapers.
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phew
B1
/fjuː/
used to express relief, fatigue, surprise, or amazement
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airline
B1
/ˈɛɹˌlaɪn/
A company that provides flights to carry passengers and goods.
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disk
B1
/dɪsk/
A flat, thin, round object or shape.
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obstacle
B1
/ˈɑbstəkəl/
Something that makes it difficult to do or achieve something.
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postcard
B1
/ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/
A card sent by mail without an envelope, often with a picture on one side.
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reef
B1
/ɹiːf/
A ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the sea.
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mixture
B1
/ˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/
A combination of different things mixed together.
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counseling
B1
/ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/
Professional help and advice for dealing with personal problems.
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ache
B1
/ˈeɪk/
A dull, steady pain.
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serum
B1
/ˈsɪɹəm/
the clear, pale fluid that remains after blood has clotted and blood cells and clotting proteins have been removed
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tornado
B1
/tɔɹˈneɪ.doʊ/
A violent, spinning column of wind shaped like a funnel that touches the ground.
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loaf
B1
/loʊf/
A shaped piece of baked bread that you cut into slices.
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mailbox
B1
/ˈmeɪl.bɑks/
A box where letters are delivered to or collected from.
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excess
B1
/ˈɛksɛs/
An amount that is more than is needed or allowed.
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workout
B1
/ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/
A period of physical exercise.
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spiral
B1
/ˈspɑɪɹəl/
A curve that winds around a central point, getting wider or moving along as it turns.
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mischief
B1
/ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/
Playful behaviour that causes small trouble or annoyance, especially by children.
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parcel
B1
/ˈpɑɹsəl/
An object wrapped up to be sent or carried, especially by post.
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accessory
B1
/əˈsɛs.(ə.)ɹi/
An extra item, such as a scarf or bag, that completes an outfit.
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raspberry
B1
/ˈɹæzbɹi/
A soft, sweet red berry that grows on a bush.
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outlaw
B1
/ˈaʊt.lɔ/
A criminal, especially one who is on the run from the law.
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remark
B1
/ɹɪˈmɑɹk/
A short spoken or written comment about something.
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logo
B1
/ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/
A symbol or design that a company uses to identify itself.
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furnace
B1
/ˈfɝnɪs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
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trend
B1
/tɹɛnd/
A general direction in which something is changing or developing.
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thump
B1
/θʌmp/
A heavy, dull sound made when something hits a surface.
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goggles
B1
/ˈɡɑːɡəlz/
close-fitting protective eyewear worn for swimming, sports, laboratory work, or hazardous tasks
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jug
B1
/d͡ʒʌɡ/
A container with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids.
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tyre
B1
/ˈtaɪɝ/
The rubber ring fitted around a wheel, usually filled with air.
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basin
B1
/ˈbeɪsən/
A large round bowl used for holding water, especially for washing.
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pottery
B1
/ˈpɑtəɹi/
Objects such as bowls and pots made from clay and baked until hard.
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fortnight
B1
/ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/
A period of two weeks.
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gall
B1
/ɡɔːl/
Rude boldness; nerve; cheek.
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moisture
B1
/ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃɚ/
Small amounts of water present in the air, on a surface, or inside something.
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rink
B1
/rɪŋk/
a prepared surface or building used for ice skating or roller skating
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blueberry
B1
/ˈbluːˌbɛri/
a small, round, blue-black edible berry with a pale waxy bloom
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outline
B1
/ˈaʊtlaɪn/
The outer edge or shape of something.
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emphasis
B1
/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
Special importance or attention given to something
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quake
B1
/ˈkweɪk/
A sudden shaking of the ground; an earthquake.
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roadside
B1
/ˈɹoʊdsaɪd/
The strip of land along the edge of a road.
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diagram
B1
/ˈdaɪəˌgræm/
A simple drawing or plan that shows how something works or how its parts relate.
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remainder
B1
/ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/
The part that is left after the rest has been used, taken, or dealt with.
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format
B1
/ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/
The way something is arranged, designed, or presented.
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sinus
B1
/ˈsaɪnəs/
one of the air-filled cavities in the bones around the nose and eyes that connect with the nasal passages
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geologist
B1
/d͡ʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/
a specialist in geology
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handbook
B1
/ˈhændˌbʊk/
a concise reference book containing practical instructions, advice, or essential information about a subject or organization
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encyclopedia
B1
/ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/
A reference work with articles on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically
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raisin
B1
/ˈreɪ.zən/
a grape that has been dried, either naturally or by controlled processing
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CV
B1
A short written summary of your education and work experience, used when applying for jobs.
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aerobics
B1
/əˈɹoʊbɪks/
Energetic physical exercise, often done to music, that strengthens the heart and lungs.
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retrospect
B1
/ˈɹɛtɹəˌspɛkt/
Looking back at past events, often understanding them differently now.
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snowstorm
B1
/ˈsnəʊstɔːm/
A storm with strong winds and heavy snowfall.
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viewpoint
B1
/ˈvjuː.pɔɪnt/
A way of thinking about a subject; an opinion or attitude.
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toffee
B1
/ˈtɔfi/
a hard or chewy confection made by boiling sugar or molasses with butter and then cooling it
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wristwatch
B1
/ˈɹɪstˌwɔt͡ʃ/
A watch worn on a strap or band around the wrist.
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duckling
B1
/ˈdʌklɪŋ/
a young duck
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statistic
B1
/stəˈtɪs.tɪk/
A single piece of information shown as a number.
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nightlife
B1
/ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/
The entertainment and social activities available at night, such as clubs, bars, and theaters.
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storybook
B1
/ˈstɔːriˌbʊk/
a book containing stories, especially stories written or illustrated for children
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pulley
B1
/ˈpʊli/
a grooved wheel over which a rope, belt, or chain runs, used to change the direction of a force or help lift a load
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dustbin
B1
/ˈdʌstbɪn/
A container for rubbish, kept until it is collected (British English).
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snowfall
B1
/ˈsnoʊfɔl/
an occasion or period during which snow falls
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brainstorming
B1
/ˈbreɪnˌstɔrmɪŋ/
A way of solving problems by having a group share many ideas freely.
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milligram
B1
/ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/
an SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻³ grams. Symbol: mg
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glint
B1
/ɡlɪnt/
A quick flash of light reflected from a shiny surface.
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backpacking
B1
/ˈbækˌpækɪŋ/
Travelling cheaply with only the things you can carry in a backpack.
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eggshell
B1
/ˈeɡˌʃel/
the hard, thin outer covering of an egg
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snowboard
B1
/ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/
A wide board that you stand on to slide down snowy slopes.
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signpost
B1
/ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/
A post by a road with a sign giving directions or information.
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pullover
B1
/ˈpʊləʊvə(ɹ)/
A warm sweater that you put on by pulling it over your head, with no buttons or zip at the front.
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backache
B1
/ˈbækeɪk/
A pain in your back.
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warder
B1
/ˈwɔɹdɚ/
a guard responsible for prisoners, especially in older British usage
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earache
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/ˈiɹeɪk/
A pain inside the ear.
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hexagon
B1
/ˈhɛksəɡɑn/
a polygon with six sides and six angles
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backpacker
B1
/ˈbækˌpækɝ/
A traveler who carries their belongings in a backpack and often stays in cheap places like hostels.
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washbowl
B1
A bowl or sink used for washing your face and hands.
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footrest
B1
/ˈfʊtˌɹɛst/
a support on which to rest the feet.
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dew
B1
/duː/
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night, due to condensation
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