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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undesigned
C1
/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪnd/
not planned, intended, or done deliberately
unsustainably
C1
/ˌənsəˈsteɪnəbli/
In a way that cannot continue without causing harm or running out of resources.
slackly
C1
In a loose, limp, or relaxed way.
dominantly
C1
In a way that is most powerful, important, or controlling.
fancifully
C1
/ˈfænsɪfəli/
in an imaginative, playful, or unrealistic way
unreliably
C1
In a way that cannot be depended on or trusted.
docilely
C1
/ˈdɑ.səl.li/
In an obedient, easily controlled way.
stuffily
C1
/ˈstʌfɪli/
In a boring, formal, and pompous way.
developable
C1
/dɪˈvɛləpəbəl/
capable of being developed, improved, built on, or brought into a more complete state
unhardened
C1
/ʌnˈhɑrdənd/
not made hard, firm, or emotionally callous
eclectically
C1
In a way that draws on a wide mixture of sources or styles.
compliantly
C1
In a way that willingly obeys or goes along with what is wanted.
tautly
C1
In a tight, stretched, or tense way.
avowedly
C1
/əˈvaʊɪdli/
in an openly acknowledged or declared manner
deluded
C1
/dɪˈluːdɪd/
having false beliefs or opinions, often due to being misled or deceived
emanation
C1
/ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/
something that is emitted or radiated from a source
evocative
C1
/ɪˈvɑːkətɪv/
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
gaudiness
C1
/ˈɡɔːdinəs/
excessive showiness or flashiness, often lacking in taste or sophistication
gnarly
C1
/ˈnɑːrli/
difficult, dangerous, or challenging, often used to describe extreme sports or activities
hew
C1
/hjuː/
to cut or shape something with a tool such as an axe
insatiable
C1
/ɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/
impossible to satisfy, especially in terms of desires or appetites
leet
C1
/liːt/
an alternative spelling of "elite," used in online communities to denote a high level of skill or status
mire
C1
/ˈmaɪər/
a stretch of swampy or boggy ground
peevishly
C1
/ˈpiːvɪʃli/
in a manner showing annoyance or irritation, especially in a childish way
perfidious
C1
/pɚˈfɪdiəs/
deceitful and untrustworthy
petulantly
C1
/ˈpɛtʃələntli/
in a manner showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over something minor
pungency
C1
/ˈpʌndʒənsi/
the quality of having a strong, sharp smell or taste
revelry
C1
/ˈrɛvəlri/
lively and noisy festivities, often involving drinking and dancing
rill
C1
/ɹɪl/
a small stream or brook, often a shallow channel of water
rivulet
C1
/ˈɹɪv.jə.lɪt/
a small stream or brook, often a minor tributary of a river
seamy
C1
/ˈsiːmi/
showing the unpleasant or sordid aspects of life, often those hidden or ignored
squelch
C1
/skwɛltʃ/
a soft, sucking sound made when pressure is applied to liquid or mud
succinct
C1
/səkˈsɪŋkt/
clearly and briefly expressed; concise
tawdry
C1
/ˈtɔːdri/
showy but cheap and of poor quality
separable
C1
/ˈsɛpərəbəl/
capable of being separated or considered independently
weatherworn
C1
/ˈwɛðɚˌwɔrn/
worn, damaged, roughened, or aged by long exposure to sun, wind, rain, or other weather
unentertaining
C1
/ˌʌnˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/
not entertaining, interesting, or enjoyable; dull