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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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C2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.

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602 words

/ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/ the act of raising or lifting something, especially using ropes or machinery Meaning Off Sound Off

/leɪn/ past participle of "lie": to be in or assume a horizontal or resting position Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈpɛstɚ/ to annoy or bother someone persistently Meaning Off Sound Off

/prɑːd/ to poke someone with a finger, foot, or pointed object Meaning Off Sound Off

/skuːt/ to move quickly or hastily, often with a sense of urgency or excitement Meaning Off Sound Off

/siːp/ to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈʃrɪvəl/ to become or make something dry and wrinkled, often due to loss of moisture Meaning Off Sound Off

/skwiːl/ to make a high-pitched, loud sound, often due to excitement or fear Meaning Off Sound Off

/stɑmp/ to tread heavily or noisily, often to express anger or frustration Meaning Off Sound Off

/stoʊ/ to pack or store something carefully and neatly in a particular place Meaning Off Sound Off

/swɑt/ to hit or crush something with a quick, sharp blow, often with the hand or an object Meaning Off Sound Off

/swɜːrl/ to move in a twisting or spiraling pattern Meaning Off Sound Off

/ʌnˈlætʃ/ to unfasten or release something secured with a latch Meaning Off Sound Off

/wɪlt/ to become limp or drooping, often due to lack of water or vitality Meaning Off Sound Off

interconnect B2

/ˌɪntərkəˈnɛkt/ to connect with one another Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌoʊvərˈɑrtʃ/ to form an arch above or extend over something Meaning Off Sound Off

to create or secure a role, opportunity, or achievement through effort Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to throw something out of the way or discard it Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to remove an outer covering in a thin piece or layer Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to remove something from a surface by friction, or disappear in this way Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to break a piece away with a sudden sharp movement Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to leave quietly and secretly so that others do not notice Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

squeak through B2

to escape a difficulty or succeed by only a narrow margin Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to arrange items one above another in a pile Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

straighten out B2

to resolve a problem or remove confusion Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

to make a serious effort to achieve something Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off