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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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113 words
glossary
C1
/ˈɡlɔ.sə.ɹi/
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge
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peahen
C1
/ˈpiːˌhɛn/
an adult female peafowl
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outcropping
C1
/ˈaʊtˌkrɑː.pɪŋ/
a part of a rock formation that is exposed at the surface of the surrounding ground
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pneumatics
C1
/nuːˈmætɪks/
the branch of mechanics concerned with gases and their use to transmit force, especially through compressed air
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hatful
C1
/ˈhætˌfʊl/
the amount that a hat can hold
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caricaturist
C1
/ˌker.ə.kəˈtʃʊr.ɪst/
an artist or writer who creates caricatures by exaggerating distinctive features for comic, critical, or satirical effect
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recitative
C1
/ˌrɛsɪtəˈtiːv/
a speechlike style of singing in opera, oratorio, and related music, used especially to advance dialogue or narrative between more melodic passages
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apt to
C1
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pertain to
C1
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unscathing
C1
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turn to
C1
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bulk up
C1
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bugbear
C1
/ˈbʌɡbɛr/
a persistent source of irritation or annoyance
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idolatry
C1
/aɪˈdɑːlətri/
the worship of idols or physical objects as gods
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revelry
C1
/ˈrɛvəlri/
lively and noisy festivities, often involving drinking and dancing
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wine-shop
C1
/ˈwaɪnˌʃɑp/
a shop or tavern where wine is sold
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totem pole
C1
/ˈtoʊ.t̬əm ˌpoʊl/
a tall carved and often painted wooden pole made by Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast of North America to represent family lineage, crests, histories, or important events
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