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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32 words
haven
B1
/ˈheɪvən/
A safe place where someone can find protection.
security
B1
/səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/
the state of being safe and protected from danger
risk
B1
/ɹɪsk/
The chance that something bad might happen.
damage
B1
/ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/
Physical harm that makes something less useful or valuable.
safety
B1
/ˈseɪfti/
The state of being safe and not in danger.
warning
B1
/ˈwoɹnɪŋ/
Something said or written that tells you about a possible danger or problem.
threat
B1
/θɹet/
A statement that you will hurt or punish someone, especially if they do not do what you want.
protection
B1
/pɹəˈtɛkʃn̩/
The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm.
rescue
B1
/ˈɹɛs.kju/
To save someone or something from danger or harm.
secure
B1
/sɪˈkjʊə(ɹ)/
safe and protected from danger or harm
crisis
B1
/ˈkɹɑesɪs/
A time of serious danger, difficulty, or trouble.
shelter
B1
/ˈʃɛltəɹ/
A place that gives protection from bad weather or danger.
threatening
B1
/ˈθɹɛtə.nɪŋ/
Likely to cause harm or danger; frightening.
safely
B1
/ˈseɪfli/
Without being harmed or causing harm.
survival
B1
/sɚˈvaɪ.vəl/
The fact of staying alive, especially through danger or hardship.
critical
B1
/ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl/
Extremely important; essential for something to succeed.
expose
B1
/ɪkˈspoʊz/
To uncover something so that it can be seen.
survivor
B1
/sɚˈvaɪvɚ/
A person who stays alive through a dangerous event such as an accident or disaster.
protective
B1
/pɹəˈtɛk.tɪv/
Designed or intended to keep someone or something safe.
bodyguard
B1
/ˈbɑːdiɡɑːrd/
a person or group responsible for protecting someone, especially an important public figure
caution
B1
/ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/
Great care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.
poisonous
B1
/ˈpɔɪzənəs/
Containing poison; dangerous to eat, touch, or breathe.
cautious
B1
/ˈkɔːʃəs/
Careful to avoid danger, risk, or mistakes.
hazard
B1
/ˈhæzɚd/
Something that is dangerous or could cause harm.
destructive
B1
/dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/
Causing a lot of damage or harm.
goggles
B1
/ˈɡɑːɡəlz/
close-fitting protective eyewear worn for swimming, sports, laboratory work, or hazardous tasks
disastrous
B1
/dɪˈzæs.tɹəs/
Causing great harm, damage, or a very bad result.
violently
B1
/ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/
In a way that uses physical force to hurt or damage.
lifeguard
B1
/ˈlaɪfˌɡɑɹd/
A person whose job is to watch swimmers at a beach or pool and rescue them if they are in danger.
endanger
B1
/ɛnˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
To put someone or something in danger or at risk of harm
extinguisher
B1
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɚ/
a portable device containing a substance used to put out a small fire
safeguard
B1
/ˈseɪfɡɑː(ɹ)d/
Something done to protect against harm, danger, or loss.