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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27 words
cell
B1
/sɛl/
The smallest basic unit that makes up all living things.
foot
B1
/fʊt/
The part of the body at the end of the leg that you stand and walk on.
finger
B1
/ˈfɪŋɡɚ/
One of the four long thin parts at the end of the hand, sometimes including the thumb.
joint
B1
/d͡ʒɔɪnt/
Done or shared by two or more people or groups together.
gene
B1
/d͡ʒiːn/
A part of a cell that carries information passed from parents to children and controls traits like eye colour.
powder
B1
/ˈpuː.dɐ/
A dry substance made of very fine particles.
muscle
B1
/ˈmʌs.əl/
One of the parts of the body that produce movement by tightening and relaxing.
tissue
B1
/ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/
A piece of soft, thin paper used for wiping your nose or face.
lung
B1
/lʊŋ/
One of the two organs in the chest that you use to breathe.
bleed
B1
/ˈbliːd/
To lose blood from your body.
organ
B1
/ˈɔɹɡən/
A part of the body that has a particular function, such as the heart or lungs.
wrist
B1
/ɹɪst/
The joint between the hand and the arm.
thumb
B1
/θʌm/
The short, thick finger on the side of the hand.
gesture
B1
/ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/
A movement of the hands, head, or body to express something.
sexually
B1
/ˈsɛksjʊəli/
by sexual means
reject
B1
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/
To refuse to accept, agree to, or believe in something.
shaft
B1
/ʃæft/
a long rod or pole, especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow
elbow
B1
/[ˈæ̝wbɐw]/
The joint in the middle of your arm where it bends.
donate
B1
/ˈdoʊˌneɪt/
To give money or goods to a charity or good cause.
valve
B1
/ˈvælv/
a control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
vein
B1
/ven/
One of the tubes in your body that carry blood back to the heart.
sneeze
B1
/sniːz/
To suddenly push air out through your nose and mouth because something irritates your nose.
inhale
B1
/ˌɪnˈheɪl/
To breathe air, smoke, or gas in through the nose or mouth.
gall
B1
/ɡɔːl/
Rude boldness; nerve; cheek.
disable
B1
/dɪsˈeɪbəl/
To turn off a feature or stop a device from working.
nutritious
B1
/nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/
Full of the substances that the body needs to stay healthy.
heart attack
B1