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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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race
B1
/ˈreɪs/
A competition to see who or what is the fastest.
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victory
B1
/ˈvɪktəri/
A success in a battle, contest, or struggle.
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score
B1
/skoɹ/
The number of points each side has won in a game or contest.
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prize
B1
/ˈpɹɑ̟ɪ̯z/
A reward given to the winner of a contest, competition, or lottery.
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sports
B1
/spɔɹts/
Physical games and activities played according to rules; plural of sport.
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racing
B1
/ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/
The sport of competing to be the fastest, as in cars, horses, or running.
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mankind
B1
/mænˈkaɪnd/
All human beings considered together; the human race.
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compete
B1
/kəmˈpiːt/
To take part in a contest, game, or similar event.
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puzzle
B1
/ˈpɐz.əl/
A game or toy that you have to think hard about to solve, played for fun.
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boxing
B1
/ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
A sport in which two people fight by punching each other with gloved fists.
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tournament
B1
/ˈtʊɹnəmənt/
A competition in which players play a series of games to find a winner.
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lottery
B1
/ˈlɑtɚi/
A game in which people buy numbered tickets and win prizes if their numbers are chosen by chance.
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railroad
B1
/ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/
A track with metal rails that trains run on; the railway system (American English).
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diving
B1
/ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/
The sport of jumping into water, often performing acrobatic moves.
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referee
B1
/ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/
An official who makes sure the rules are followed in a sport.
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fitness
B1
/ˈfɪt.nəs/
The condition of being healthy and strong, usually from exercise.
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gymnastics
B1
/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
A sport involving physical exercises that show strength, balance, and flexibility.
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sweatshirt
B1
/ˈswɛtʃəːt/
A loose, warm cotton top with long sleeves, often worn for sport or as casual clothing.
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goalkeeper
B1
/ˈɡɔːl.kiːpɚ/
The player who guards the goal and tries to stop the other team from scoring.
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handball
B1
/ˈhændˌbɔl/
A team sport in which two teams throw a ball and try to score goals with their hands.
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tracksuit
B1
/ˈtɹækˌsut/
A loose, comfortable top and trousers worn for sport or relaxing.
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windsurfing
B1
A water sport in which you stand on a board with a sail attached and are pushed along by the wind.
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extreme sports
B1
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ice skating
B1
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aim at
B1
to direct a shot or throw toward a chosen target
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