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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51 words
calm
B1
/kɑm/
Relaxed and not worried, angry, or upset.
bell
B1
/bɛl/
A hollow metal object, often cup-shaped, that rings when it is struck.
taste
B1
/teɪst/
To notice or recognize the flavour of food or drink in your mouth.
applause
B1
/əˈplɔz/
The sound and act of clapping the hands to show approval.
hearing
B1
/ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/
The ability to hear sounds.
sight
B1
/saɪt/
The ability to see.
hidden
B1
/ˈhɪd(ə)n/
Placed or kept out of sight so it cannot be seen.
horn
B1
/hɔɹn/
A hard pointed growth on the head of some animals, such as cows or goats.
bang
B1
/ˈbæŋ/
A sudden loud noise, like an explosion or something hitting a hard surface.
boom
B1
/bum/
To grow or develop very quickly and successfully.
surface
B1
/ˈsɜɹ.fəs/
The outer or top layer of something.
silent
B1
/ˈsaɪlənt/
With no sound at all; completely quiet.
explosion
B1
/ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/
A sudden, violent burst of energy that causes damage and noise.
vision
B1
/ˈvɪʒ.n̩/
The ability to see; sight.
object
B1
/ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/
A thing that you can see and touch.
attend
B1
/əˈtɛnd/
To be present at an event or place.
painful
B1
/ˈpeɪn.fl̩/
Causing physical pain.
deaf
B1
/dɛf/
Unable to hear, either completely or partly.
connect
B1
/kəˈnɛkt/
To join two or more things together.
severe
B1
/sɪˈvɪɹ/
Very bad, serious, or intense.
lighter
B1
/ˈlaɪtɚ/
A small device that produces a flame, used for lighting cigarettes or candles.
observe
B1
/əbˈzɝv/
To watch someone or something carefully.
bore
B1
/boɹ/
To make someone feel tired and uninterested.
sigh
B1
/saɪ/
To breathe out slowly and loudly, often to show tiredness, sadness, or relief.
tasty
B1
/ˈteɪsti/
Having a pleasant, enjoyable flavour.
ink
B1
/ˈɪŋk/
A coloured liquid used for writing or printing.
cough
B1
/kɔf/
To push air out of your throat with a sudden, sharp sound, usually because of illness or irritation.
shiny
B1
/ˈʃaɪ.ni/
Bright and reflecting light; having a smooth, polished surface.
observation
B1
/ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃn̩/
The act of watching someone or something carefully.
visible
B1
/ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l/
Able to be seen.
flavor
B1
/ˈfleɪvɚ/
The taste of a particular food or drink.
bark
B1
/bɑɹk/
To make the short loud sound that a dog makes.
cheerful
B1
/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfl̩/
Happy and showing good spirits.
trumpet
B1
/ˈtɹʌmpɪt/
A brass musical instrument that you play by blowing into it, making a bright, high sound.
glimpse
B1
/ˈglɪmps/
A quick, incomplete look at something.
relaxing
B1
/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
Making you feel calm and free from stress; helping you to rest.
raspberry
B1
/ˈɹæzbɹi/
A soft, sweet red berry that grows on a bush.
onstage
B1
/ˌɑːnˈsteɪdʒ/
Onto or on the part of the stage that the audience can see.
tiring
B1
/ˈtaɪəɹɪŋ/
Making you feel that you need rest; exhausting.
babysit
B1
/ˈbeɪ.bi.sɪt/
To look after a child for a short time while the parents are away, often for money.
resemble
B1
/ɹɪˈzembəl/
To look like or be similar to someone or something.
eyesight
B1
/ˈaɪˌsaɪt/
The ability to see; how well your eyes work.
stylish
B1
/ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
Attractive and fashionable in appearance or design.
safari
B1
/səˈfɑːɹ.i/
A trip, usually in Africa, to watch or photograph wild animals in their natural surroundings.
visually
B1
/ˈvɪzju.əli/
By means of sight; in a way relating to seeing.
dazzle
B1
/ˈdæzəl/
To make someone unable to see clearly because of very bright light.
loudspeaker
B1
/ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/
A device that turns an electrical signal into sound loud enough to be heard at a distance.
shadowy
B1
/ˈʃæd.oʊ.i/
Full of shadows; dark and hard to see in.
firework
B1
/ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/
A device that explodes with bright colored lights and loud bangs, used for celebrations.
thunderous
B1
/ˈθʌn.dɚ.əs/
Extremely loud, like thunder.
noisily
B1
/ˈnɔɪzəli/
In a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly.