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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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woodcarving
B2
The art of cutting and shaping wood to make objects or decorations.
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worktable
B2
A table built for doing a particular kind of work.
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tatter
B2
/ˈtætə(ɹ)/
A torn, hanging piece of cloth or paper.
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cybercafe
B2
A cafe where customers can use computers to go online while eating or drinking.
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wallboard
B2
/ˈwɔlˌbɔrd/
Flat boards, often made with a plaster core and paper surface, used to cover walls and ceilings.
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glacis
B2
/ˈgleɪsəs/
A gentle, gradual slope.
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bleachers
B2
/ˈbliːtʃərz/
tiered rows of seats, typically uncovered, at an outdoor sports venue
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charade
B2
/ʃəˈreɪd/
an absurd pretense intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance
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lore
B2
/lɔːr/
traditional knowledge or beliefs passed through generations, often orally
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meringue
B2
/məˈræŋ/
a dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar, baked until crisp
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navel
B2
/ˈneɪvəl/
the small, central scar on the abdomen, marking where the umbilical cord was attached
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putter
B2
/ˈpʌtər/
a golf club with a flat, curved face used for rolling the ball on the green
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rind
B2
/ɹaɪnd/
the tough outer layer of certain fruits, especially citrus fruits
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scowl
B2
/skaʊl/
an angry or bad-tempered expression, typically involving a frown or grimace
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stag
B2
/stæɡ/
a male deer, especially a red deer over five years old
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wallaby
B2
/ˈwɑləbi/
a small to medium-sized marsupial native to Australia and nearby islands, similar to a kangaroo but generally smaller
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zest
B2
/zɛst/
great enthusiasm and energy
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indraught
B2
/ˈɪnˌdræft/
A draft or drawing inward.
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