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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underage
B1
/ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/
Younger than the legal age allowed for something, such as drinking or voting.
bedside
B1
/ˈbɛdˌsaɪd/
The space beside a bed, especially the bed of someone who is ill.
interaction
B1
/ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.ʃən/
a conversation or exchange between people.
knit
B1
/ˈnɪt/
To make clothing or fabric by joining yarn into loops with needles.
moisture
B1
/ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃɚ/
Small amounts of water present in the air, on a surface, or inside something.
disagreement
B1
/ˌdɪsəˈɡɹimənt/
A situation in which people have different opinions and may argue.
coastal
B1
/ˈkoʊstəl/
Located on or near the coast, or relating to the coast.
residential
B1
/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
Consisting of homes rather than offices, shops, or factories.
boast
B1
/boʊst/
To talk proudly about yourself or what you have done.
accommodation
B1
/əˌkɑ.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/
A place to live or stay, such as a hotel room or apartment.
diameter
B1
/daɪˈæmɪdɚ/
A straight line passing through the centre of a circle from one side to the other.
newcomer
B1
/ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/
A person who has recently arrived in a place.
diverse
B1
/daɪˈvɝs/
Made up of many different kinds of people or things.
faraway
B1
/ˈfɑɹəweɪ/
Very distant in space or time.
nucleus
B1
/ˈnuː.kli.əs/
The central part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.
upward
B1
/ˈʌpwɚd/
Toward a higher place or level.
widespread
B1
/ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/
Found or happening over a large area or among many people.
uphill
B1
/ˈʌpˌhɪl/
sloping or leading upward
wither
B1
/ˈwɪðɚ/
To dry up, droop, or shrink, especially from lack of water.
outward
B1
/ˈaʊt.wɚd/
Relating to how something appears on the surface, rather than what is really felt inside.
uncontrollable
B1
/ˌənkənˈtroʊləbəl/
Impossible to control, stop, or hold back.
campsite
B1
/ˈkæmpˌsaɪt/
A place where people can put up tents and stay, especially on holiday.
furthest
B1
/ˈfɜː(ɹ)ðɪst/
At or to the greatest distance in space or time.
timely
B1
/ˈtaɪmli/
Happening or done at the right or most useful moment.
intermission
B1
/ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/
a short break between the parts of a play, concert, or other performance.
retrospect
B1
/ˈɹɛtɹəˌspɛkt/
Looking back at past events, often understanding them differently now.
farthest
B1
/ˈfɑɹðɪst/
To or at the greatest distance in space or time.
nationalist
B1
/ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/
A person who strongly supports their own nation, often above others.
illuminate
B1
/ɪˈl(j)umɪneɪt/
To light something up or shine light on it.
internationally
B1
/ˌɪntɝˈnæʃənɑːli/
in a way that involves many countries; around the world.
viewpoint
B1
/ˈvjuː.pɔɪnt/
A way of thinking about a subject; an opinion or attitude.
restrict
B1
/ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/
To limit something or keep it within certain bounds.
sandal
B1
/ˈsændəl/
An open shoe held to the foot by straps across the top.
wristwatch
B1
/ˈɹɪstˌwɔt͡ʃ/
A watch worn on a strap or band around the wrist.
innermost
B1
/ˈɪnɚmoʊst/
Located furthest inside; deepest within something.
mountaintop
B1
/ˈmaʊnt(ɪ)nˌtɑp/
The highest part or peak of a mountain.
intermediate
B1
/ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/
in the middle, between two levels or extremes.
westward
B1
/ˈwɛst.wɚd/
Towards the west.
oppress
B1
/əˈpɹɛs/
To treat a group of people in a cruel and unfair way, keeping them down by force or authority.
biochemistry
B1
/ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstɹi/
The study of the chemical processes that happen inside living things.
reunification
B1
/riːˌuːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/
The act of joining something back together after it has been divided, especially a country.
snowboard
B1
/ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/
A wide board that you stand on to slide down snowy slopes.
enclose
B1
/ənˈkloʊz/
To surround something with a wall, fence, or barrier
hurriedly
B1
/ˈhɝɪdli/
In a quick and hasty way, often because there is little time.
hand-held
B1
/ˈhændˌhɛld/
Small and light enough to be used while you hold it in your hands.
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.
backache
B1
/ˈbækeɪk/
A pain in your back.
prefix
B1
/ˈpɹiːfɪks/
A group of letters added to the front of a word to change its meaning, such as "un-" in "unhappy."
self-service
B1
/sɛlfˈsɜɹ.vɪs/
describing a place where customers serve themselves instead of being served
misdirect
B1
/ˌmɪsdəˈrɛkt/
to direct, guide, or send someone or something to the wrong place or toward the wrong result
earache
B1
/ˈiɹeɪk/
A pain inside the ear.
reunify
B1
/riːˈuːnəˌfaɪ/
To join something back together after it has been divided.
antonym
B1
/ˈæn.təˌnɪm/
A word that means the opposite of another word.
rewind
B1
/riˈwaɪnd/
to wind back to an earlier point, especially in a recording or film