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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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vertically
C1
/ˈvɝ.tɪ.kəli/
in a vertical direction
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voracious
C1
/vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/
Eating or wanting food in very large amounts.
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empirical
C1
/ˌɛmˈpɪrɪkəl/
Based on observation, experiment, or real experience rather than on theory.
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indefinite
C1
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/
Without a fixed or known end; lasting for an unknown length of time.
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viciously
C1
/ˈvɪʃəsli/
In a violent and cruel way.
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saintly
C1
/ˈseɪntli/
resembling or befitting a saint in holiness, virtue, patience, or kindness
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enterprising
C1
/ˈɛntɝˌpraɪzɪŋ/
Showing imagination, energy, and a readiness to take on new projects.
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gentlemanly
C1
/ˈdʒɛntəlmənli/
courteous, honorable, and considerate in a way traditionally expected of a gentleman
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wry
C1
/ɹaɪ/
Showing dry, slightly mocking humour.
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justly
C1
/ˈdʒʌstli/
In a fair and reasonable way.
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reminiscent
C1
/ˌɹɛməˈnɪsnt/
Reminding you of someone or something (usually followed by 'of').
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low-down
C1
/ˈloʊ.daʊn/
informal: dishonest, unfair, or contemptible
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fissure
C1
/ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/
A long, narrow crack or split, especially in rock or the ground.
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bedridden
C1
/ˈbɛdˌrɪdən/
unable to leave one's bed because of illness, injury, age, or weakness
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justifiable
C1
/ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
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fiendish
C1
/ˈfiːndɪʃ/
Extremely cruel or evil.
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conditional
C1
/kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/
Depending on a particular condition being met first.
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advantageous
C1
/ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒ(i)əs/
Giving a benefit or putting one in a better position.
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biochemical
C1
/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl/
relating to biochemistry or to the chemical substances and processes that occur in living organisms
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institutional
C1
/ˌɪn.stɪˈtju.ʃə.nəl/
Relating to or involving a large organization such as a bank, hospital, or university.
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telltale
C1
/ˈtɛlteɪl/
Clearly revealing something, often something meant to be hidden.
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detrimental
C1
/ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/
Causing harm or damage.
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ethically
C1
/ˈɛθɪkəli/
In a way that follows accepted moral principles.
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placid
C1
/ˈplæs.ɪd/
Calm and not easily upset or excited.
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prophetic
C1
/pɹəˈfɛtɪk/
Correctly predicting or seeming to predict what will happen in the future
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uncontrolled
C1
/ˌənkənˈtroʊld/
Not controlled; not under control.
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full-fledged
C1
/ˌfʊlˈfledʒd/
completely developed, established, trained, or qualified
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effortless
C1
/ˈɛfə(ɹ)tlɪs/
done so well that it seems to need no effort
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boyish
C1
/ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
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elitist
C1
/eɪˈliːtɪst/
Believing that a small group of privileged people should have the most power or be treated as the best.
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taut
C1
/tɔt/
Stretched or pulled tight, with no slack.
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auburn
C1
/ˈɑːbɚn/
reddish-brown in color, especially when describing hair
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inclusive
C1
/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/
Welcoming and fair to everyone, especially people who are often left out.
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hypodermic
C1
/ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/
relating to the region beneath the skin, especially to an injection given there
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ironclad
C1
/ˈaɪɚnˌklæd/
so strong, certain, or securely established that it cannot easily be challenged or broken
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predominantly
C1
/pɹɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/
Mostly; mainly.
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undignified
C1
/ʌnˈdɪɡnəˌfaɪd/
lacking dignity, seriousness, or proper self-control, especially in a way that causes embarrassment
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unchanging
C1
/ənˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
remaining constantly unchanged
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showy
C1
/ˈʃoʊ.i/
Attracting attention by being bright, large, or fancy, sometimes in a tasteless way.
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concise
C1
/kənˈsaɪs/
expressing much in few words
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pigheaded
C1
/ˌpɪɡˈhɛdɪd/
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, especially in a foolish way
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theological
C1
/θi.əˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
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speculative
C1
/ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/
Based on guessing rather than firm knowledge or evidence.
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acidic
C1
/əˈsɪ.dɪk/
Containing acid, or having a pH lower than 7.
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amphibious
C1
/æmˈfɪbiəs/
able to live, move, or operate both on land and in water
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eclectic
C1
/ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/
Made up of a wide mixture of styles, ideas, or things chosen from many sources.
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inexplicably
C1
/ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/
In a way that cannot be explained or understood.
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reddish
C1
/ˈɹɛdɪʃ/
Somewhat red.
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fanciful
C1
/ˈfænsɪfl̩/
Imagined rather than based on facts; unrealistic.
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unwavering
C1
/ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/
Firm and steady, never weakening or changing.
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implicitly
C1
/ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/
without ever expressing so clearly
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chalky
C1
/ˈtʃɑː.ki/
containing or consisting of chalk or calcium carbonate
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applicable
C1
/əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/
Relevant to a particular person, thing, or situation; able to be used in a given case.
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keenly
C1
/ˈkiːnli/
in a keen and discriminating manner
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mountainous
C1
/ˈmaʊn.tɪ.nəs/
like a mountain in size and impressiveness
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long-standing
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Having existed or continued for a long time.
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non-profit
C1
/ˌnɑːnˈprɔfɪt/
Not run in order to make a profit; using any money earned to support its aims.
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bloodstained
C1
/ˈblʌdˌsteɪnd/
marked, soaked, or discolored with blood
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unfeeling
C1
/ənˈfiːlɪŋ/
devoid of feeling or sensation
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deductible
C1
/dɪˈdʌktəbəl/
permitted to be subtracted from income or another total when calculating tax
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delightfully
C1
/dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
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coldly
C1
/ˈkoʊldli/
In a cold or uncaring manner; indifferently.
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flagrant
C1
/ˈfleɪgrənt/
conspicuously and shockingly wrong, offensive, or unlawful
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unoccupied
C1
/əˈnɑːkjəˌpaɪd/
Not being used or filled; empty.
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motley
C1
/ˈmɑtli/
Made up of many different and oddly mixed kinds of people or things.
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wooded
C1
/ˈwʊdɪd/
Covered with trees.
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remedial
C1
/ɹɪˈmi.di.əl/
Intended to help students improve skills they are weak in.
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certifiable
C1
/ˈsɝtəˌfaɪəbəl/
capable of being officially certified, verified, or guaranteed
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untested
C1
/ənˈtɛstɪd/
not tried or tested by experience
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huffy
C1
/ˈhʌfi/
angry and offended, especially over something relatively small
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transatlantic
C1
/ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk/
Crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean.
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unsightly
C1
/ʌnˈsaɪt.li/
unpleasant or unattractive to look at
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insubordinate
C1
/ˌɪnsəˈbɔrdəˌneɪt/
Refusing to obey orders or accept authority.
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symbolically
C1
/ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɪ/
in a symbolic manner
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notably
C1
/ˈnoʊtəbli/
Especially; used to point out an important example.
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thereabouts
C1
/ˈðer.ə.baʊts/
approximately; near the stated number, amount, or time
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compliant
C1
/kəmˈplaɪənt/
Willing to do what others want; obedient and cooperative.
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commercially
C1
/kəˈmɝːʃəli/
In a way relating to buying, selling, or making a profit.
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small-minded
C1
/ˌsmɔlˈmaɪndɪd/
petty, narrow in outlook, or unwilling to consider larger concerns
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herein
C1
/hɪɹˈɪn/
in this place or thing or document
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linguistic
C1
/lɪŋˈgwɪstɪk/
consisting of or related to language
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contested
C1
/kənˈtɛstəd/
Disagreed about or competed for by different sides.
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cranny
C1
/ˈkɹæni/
a small, narrow opening, crack, or crevice
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negligible
C1
/ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/
So small or unimportant that it is not worth considering.
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lanky
C1
/ˈlæŋ.ki/
tall and thin, usually with long limbs and a somewhat awkward appearance
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mortally
C1
/ˈmɔrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues, also in reference to hatred, jealousy, or fear
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intently
C1
/ɪnˈtɛntli/
with strained or eager attention
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bloodshot
C1
/ˈblʌdˌʃɑːt/
of the eyes, reddened because small blood vessels are swollen or more visible
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adjustable
C1
/əˈd͡ʒʌstəbəl/
Able to be changed to fit your needs or preferences
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corrective
C1
/kəˈɹektɪv/
intended to correct a fault, problem, or harmful tendency
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preferential
C1
/ˌpref.ɚˈen.ʃəl/
giving or receiving an advantage, priority, or more favorable treatment than others
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aimless
C1
/ˈeɪm.ləs/
Without purpose, goal, or direction.
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hydrochloric
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/ˌhaɪ.droʊˈklɔːr.ɪk/
of, relating to, or containing hydrochloric acid, the aqueous form of hydrogen chloride
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guttural
C1
/ˈɡʌtəɹəl/
like the sounds of frogs and crows
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smartly
C1
/ˈsmɑː(ɹ)tli/
in a stylish manner
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mauve
C1
/moʊv/
pale purple in color, often with a gray or pink tinge
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