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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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grown-up
B2
/ˈgroʊˌnəp/
An adult, especially as spoken about by or to children.
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semi-final
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One of the two matches before the final, deciding which players or teams reach the final.
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carbon dioxide
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carbon footprint
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carbon monoxide
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climate change
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de facto
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/ˌdeɪˈfæktoʊ/
existing or operating in practice, even without an official title or formal recognition
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environmentally friendly
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fed up
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first language
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global warming
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hard drive
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health care
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junk food
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last minute
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martial art
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native speaker
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point of view
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polar bear
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prime minister
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real estate
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rush hour
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steering wheel
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stock market
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upside down
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virtual reality
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well-organized
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water butt
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/ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌbʌt/
British: a large outdoor barrel or other container used to collect and store rainwater
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pepper-shaker
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/ˈpɛpərˌʃeɪkər/
a small container with perforations in its top, used for sprinkling ground pepper
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