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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115 words
interlace
C1
/ˌɪntərˈleɪs/
to cross, weave, or twist things together so that they form a connected pattern
overtax
C1
/ˌoʊvɚˈtæks/
to make excessive demands on a person's strength, attention, or resources
hypocritically
C1
In a way that contradicts the beliefs or standards one claims to hold.
appall
C1
/əˈpɔːl/
To shock and horrify someone deeply.
sentimentalize
C1
/ˌsɛn.təˈmɛn.təˌlaɪz/
act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression
unbar
C1
/ʌnˈbɑr/
to remove a bar or bolt from a door, gate, or other entrance
demarcate
C1
/dɪˈmɑɹˌkeɪt/
set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something
misapplication
C1
/ˌmɪsˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the use of something in an incorrect, unsuitable, or unintended way
refasten
C1
/ˌriːˈfæs.ən/
to fasten something again after it has been opened or come loose
misapply
C1
/ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/
to use or apply something incorrectly, or for the wrong purpose, person, or situation
overmaster
C1
/ˌoʊvɚˈmæstɚ/
to overpower, subdue, or overcome completely, especially through superior force or intense emotion
ambidextrous
C1
/ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/
able to use both hands with equal skill
conflation
C1
/kənˈfleɪʃən/
the act of combining two or more things into one
eschew
C1
/ɛsˈtʃuː/
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
hoodwink
C1
/ˈhʊdwɪŋk/
to deceive or trick someone
incinerate
C1
/ɪnˈsɪnəreɪt/
to burn something completely, reducing it to ashes
machination
C1
/ˌmækəˈneɪʃən/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve a sinister end
supersede
C1
/ˌsupɚˈsid/
to replace something with something newer or more effective
whinge
C1
/wɪndʒ/
to complain persistently and peevishly