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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44 words
dude
B1
/duːd/
A man, especially a young one (informal).
smart
B1
/smɑɹt/
Intelligent and clever.
honest
B1
/ˈɑ.nɪst/
Always telling the truth and not cheating or lying.
dare
B1
/dɛ(ə)ɹ/
To be brave enough to do something risky or frightening.
honestly
B1
/ˈɑ.nɪst.li/
In a truthful and sincere way.
goodness
B1
/ˈɡʊdnəs/
The quality of being kind, moral, and good.
capable
B1
/ˈkeɪ.bə.bəl/
Having the ability or qualities needed to do something well.
nasty
B1
/ˈnaː.sti/
Very unpleasant or disgusting.
cruel
B1
/ˈkɹuːəl/
Causing pain or suffering on purpose, without caring; unkind.
shy
B1
/ʃaɪ/
Nervous or uncomfortable around other people.
selfish
B1
/ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/
caring only about yourself and not about other people
generous
B1
/ˈdʒɛnɝəs/
Willing to give money, time, or help freely.
loyal
B1
/ˈlɔɪəl/
Always supporting and staying faithful to a person, group, or cause.
stubborn
B1
/ˈstʌbɚn/
Refusing to change your mind or do what others want.
talented
B1
/ˈtæləntɪd/
Having a natural ability to do something very well.
magnificent
B1
/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
Very impressive and beautiful; grand and splendid.
keen
B1
/kin/
Very interested in or enthusiastic about something.
kindness
B1
/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/
The quality of being kind, caring, and generous toward others.
bold
B1
/ˈbɒld/
Brave and confident; willing to take risks.
compliment
B1
/ˈkɑmpləmənt/
Something nice you say to praise or admire someone.
deed
B1
/diːd/
Something that is done; an action.
reference
B1
/ˈɹɛf.ə.ɹɛns/
A mention of something or someone.
regard
B1
/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/
To think of someone or something in a particular way.
courageous
B1
/kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/
Having or showing courage; brave.
dolphin
B1
/ˈdɑlf.ɪn/
An intelligent sea mammal with a long nose, known for being playful and friendly toward humans.
trustworthy
B1
/ˈtɹʌstˌwɜɹ.ði/
Deserving to be trusted; reliable and honest.
gymnastics
B1
/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
A sport involving physical exercises that show strength, balance, and flexibility.
uncertainty
B1
/ʌnˈsɝtənti/
The state of not being sure or confident about something.
hearty
B1
/ˈhɑɹti/
Warm, friendly, and sincere.
earnest
B1
/ˈɝ.nɪst/
Serious and sincere in what you say or do.
talkative
B1
/ˈtɔ.kə.ɾɪv/
Liking to talk a lot.
boldly
B1
/ˈboʊldli/
In a brave and confident way.
oily
B1
/ˈɔɪli/
Covered with or containing oil.
tasteless
B1
/ˈteɪstləs/
Having no flavour.
diligent
B1
/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
Working hard and carefully, paying attention to detail.
hearted
B1
/ˈhɑɹtɪd/
Having a particular kind of heart or character (used in combinations).
unfriendly
B1
/ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/
Not kind or welcoming; behaving in a cold or hostile way.
impressionable
B1
/ɪmˈprɛʃənəbəl/
easily influenced because one is inexperienced, sensitive, or receptive to new ideas
warmly
B1
/ˈwɔɹmli/
In a friendly, affectionate way.
rudely
B1
/ˈɹuːdli/
In a way that is not polite.
uncivilized
B1
/ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
without civilizing influences
distrustful
B1
/dɪˈstrʌstfəl/
feeling or showing a lack of trust; suspicious and wary
friendliness
B1
/ˈfɹɛndlinəs/
The quality of being friendly and kind to others.
portly
B1
/ˈpɔɹt.li/
having a rather stout or heavy body, especially in a dignified-looking way