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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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fancifully
C1
/ˈfænsɪfəli/
in an imaginative, playful, or unrealistic way
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unreliably
C1
In a way that cannot be depended on or trusted.
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docilely
C1
/ˈdɑ.səl.li/
In an obedient, easily controlled way.
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heatless
C1
/ˈhitləs/
without warmth or heat; cold
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stuffily
C1
/ˈstʌfɪli/
In a boring, formal, and pompous way.
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developable
C1
/dɪˈvɛləpəbəl/
capable of being developed, improved, built on, or brought into a more complete state
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prolifically
C1
/proʊˈlɪfɪkli/
In a way that produces a great deal of work or results; abundantly.
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raunchily
C1
In an openly sexual or rude way.
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unhardened
C1
/ʌnˈhɑrdənd/
not made hard, firm, or emotionally callous
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programmatically
C1
/pɹoʊɡɹəˈmætɪk(ə)li/
by means of computer code rather than manual action
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lethargically
C1
In a slow, tired way, without energy.
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semilunar
C1
/ˌsɛmiˈluːnɚ/
shaped like a half-moon or crescent, especially of an anatomical structure
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insightfully
C1
In a way that shows deep understanding of a person or situation.
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frostily
C1
/ˈfɹɔs.tɪ.li/
In a cold, unfriendly way.
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unenviably
C1
In a way that no one would want or envy.
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eclectically
C1
In a way that draws on a wide mixture of sources or styles.
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compliantly
C1
In a way that willingly obeys or goes along with what is wanted.
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tautly
C1
In a tight, stretched, or tense way.
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maternalistic
C1
Treating people in a caring but controlling, mother-like way.
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unmusically
C1
In a way that is unpleasant to hear or not like music.
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insubordinately
C1
In a way that refuses to obey orders or respect authority.
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acrid
C1
/ˈæk.ɹɪd/
having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell
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ambidextrous
C1
/ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/
able to use both hands with equal skill
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appellate
C1
/əˈpɛl.ət/
relating to appeals or to the authority to review and change decisions of lower courts
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assiduous
C1
/əˈsɪdʒ.u.əs/
showing great care, attention, and effort in one's work or duties
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avowedly
C1
/əˈvaʊɪdli/
in an openly acknowledged or declared manner
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beleaguered
C1
/bɪˈliːɡərd/
experiencing difficulties or trouble, often due to being surrounded by problems
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centripetal
C1
/sɛnˈtrɪpətəl/
directed towards the center or axis of rotation
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deluded
C1
/dɪˈluːdɪd/
having false beliefs or opinions, often due to being misled or deceived
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evocative
C1
/ɪˈvɑːkətɪv/
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
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frazzled
C1
/ˈfræzəld/
extremely tired or exhausted, often due to stress or overwork
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glib
C1
/ɡlɪb/
speaking or spoken in a smooth, fluent, and insincere way
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gnarly
C1
/ˈnɑːrli/
difficult, dangerous, or challenging, often used to describe extreme sports or activities
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indentured
C1
/ɪnˈdɛntʃərd/
bound by a formal contract to work for another for a specified time, often without pay in exchange for passage to a new country
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insatiable
C1
/ɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/
impossible to satisfy, especially in terms of desires or appetites
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interstitial
C1
/ˌɪntərˈstɪʃəl/
relating to or situated in the small spaces between things or parts
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leet
C1
/liːt/
an alternative spelling of "elite," used in online communities to denote a high level of skill or status
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overwrought
C1
/ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/
in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety
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peevishly
C1
/ˈpiːvɪʃli/
in a manner showing annoyance or irritation, especially in a childish way
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perfidious
C1
/pɚˈfɪdiəs/
deceitful and untrustworthy
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pernicious
C1
/pɚˈnɪʃəs/
having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
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petulantly
C1
/ˈpɛtʃələntli/
in a manner showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over something minor
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quavering
C1
/ˈkweɪvərɪŋ/
shaking or trembling in voice, often due to nervousness or emotion
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rill
C1
/ɹɪl/
a small stream or brook, often a shallow channel of water
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roughshod
C1
/ˈɹʌfʃɑd/
acting without regard for others; inconsiderate or overbearing (chiefly in 'ride/run roughshod over')
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seamy
C1
/ˈsiːmi/
showing the unpleasant or sordid aspects of life, often those hidden or ignored
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seditious
C1
/sɪˈdɪʃəs/
inciting or causing people to rebel against authority or a state
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skanky
C1
/ˈskæŋki/
dirty or unpleasant, often used to describe a place or object
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snooty
C1
/ˈsnuːti/
showing disapproval or contempt towards others perceived as socially inferior
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strident
C1
/ˈstraɪdənt/
(of a sound) loud and harsh; grating
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succinct
C1
/səkˈsɪŋkt/
clearly and briefly expressed; concise
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tawdry
C1
/ˈtɔːdri/
showy but cheap and of poor quality
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tripartite
C1
/traɪˈpɑːrtaɪt/
involving three parties or groups
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willowy
C1
/ˈwɪloʊi/
gracefully tall, slender, and lithe, often used to describe a person's physique
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separable
C1
/ˈsɛpərəbəl/
capable of being separated or considered independently
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arithmetical
C1
/ˌærɪθˈmɛtɪkəl/
relating to arithmetic or numerical calculation
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unobserved
C1
/ˌʌnəbˈzɜrvd/
not seen, noticed, or watched
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one-dimensional
C1
/ˌwʌn dəˈmɛnʃənəl/
having or treating only one dimension; overly narrow or lacking depth
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self-evident
C1
/ˌsɛlfˈɛvɪdənt/
clear or obvious without needing proof
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by-and-by
C1
/ˌbaɪənˈbaɪ/
after a short time; eventually
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weatherworn
C1
/ˈwɛðɚˌwɔrn/
worn, damaged, roughened, or aged by long exposure to sun, wind, rain, or other weather
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pro tem
C1
/ˌproʊ ˈtem/
temporarily; for the time being
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unentertaining
C1
/ˌʌnˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/
not entertaining, interesting, or enjoyable; dull
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smitten
C1
/ˈsmɪtən/
deeply infatuated or in love with someone
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