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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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daub
C1
/dɔb/
to spread a thick or sticky substance over a surface, often carelessly
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plagiarize
C1
/ˈpleɪ.dʒə.raɪz/
to use another person's words, ideas, or creative work and present them as one's own, especially without proper acknowledgment
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encase
C1
/ɪnˈkeɪs/
to cover, surround, or enclose something completely, especially in a protective material
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latency
C1
/ˈleɪtənsi/
delay between a request, signal, or action and the response to it
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swelter
C1
/ˈswɛltɚ/
to suffer or feel extremely uncomfortable because of intense heat
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excretion
C1
/ɪkˈskriːʃən/
the biological process by which an organism removes metabolic waste or discharges a substance
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decant
C1
/dəˈkænt/
to pour a liquid from one container into another
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encapsulate
C1
/ɪnˈkæps(j)ʊˌleɪt/
to express the main meaning of something briefly and clearly
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daunt
C1
/dɔnt/
To make someone feel nervous or less confident, so they are afraid to do something.
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facilitation
C1
/fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/
The act of making something easier or helping it happen.
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upend
C1
/ʌpˈɛnd/
to turn or set something on its end or upside down
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interlace
C1
/ˌɪntərˈleɪs/
to cross, weave, or twist things together so that they form a connected pattern
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rearrangement
C1
/ˌriː.əˈreɪndʒ.mənt/
the act or result of arranging people or things again in a different order or pattern
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recommence
C1
/ˌriː.kəˈmens/
formal: to begin again or cause an activity to begin again
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palmistry
C1
/ˈpɑməstri/
the claimed practice of interpreting the lines and features of a person's palm to describe character or predict the future
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elaboration
C1
/ɪˌlæbɝˈeɪʃən/
The act of adding more detail or explanation to something.
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elongate
C1
/əˈlɔŋˌɡeɪt/
To make something longer, or to become longer, by stretching or extending.
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mummify
C1
/ˈmʌm.ɪ.faɪ/
to preserve a dead body by drying, embalming, and wrapping it as a mummy
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reconquer
C1
/riːˈkɔŋkɝ/
to conquer and regain territory or control that was previously lost
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undervalue
C1
/ˌʌndɚˈvæljuː/
to regard a person, quality, or contribution as less important or worthy than it really is
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forewarn
C1
/fɔrˈwɔrn/
to warn someone about a danger, problem, or event before it occurs
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immolate
C1
/ˈɪm.ə.leɪt/
offer as a sacrifice by killing or by giving up to destruction
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magnetize
C1
/ˈmæɡnəˌtaɪz/
to give a material the properties of a magnet, or to become magnetic
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overtax
C1
/ˌoʊvɚˈtæks/
to make excessive demands on a person's strength, attention, or resources
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dispossess
C1
/ˌdɪs.pəˈzes/
to deprive a person or community of land, a home, or other property, especially by force or legal action
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intuit
C1
/ɪnˈtuɪt/
To understand or sense something immediately, without conscious reasoning.
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attribution
C1
/ˌætrəˈbjuːʃən/
the act of regarding something as caused, created, or possessed by a particular person or thing
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undersell
C1
/ˌʌndɚˈsɛl/
to sell at a lower price than a competitor
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immolation
C1
/ˈɪməˌleɪʃən/
the act of killing, sacrificing, or destroying by fire
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neutralization
C1
/ˌnuːtɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
The act of stopping something from having an effect by balancing it out.
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congeal
C1
/kənˈdʒiːl/
to become or cause something to become thick, semisolid, or solid, especially through cooling
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extrication
C1
/ˌɛkstɹɪˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of freeing someone or something from entanglement, confinement, or a difficult situation
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masticate
C1
/ˈmæs.tə.keɪt/
to chew food by crushing and grinding it with the teeth
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mishear
C1
/ˌmɪsˈhɪr/
to hear words or sounds incorrectly
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outfight
C1
/ˌaʊtˈfaɪt/
to fight better than
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dissociate
C1
/dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
to separate or disconnect someone or something from an association, relationship, or idea
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elapse
C1
/ɪˈlæps/
of time: to pass or go by
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maltreat
C1
/ˌmælˈtriːt/
to treat a person or animal cruelly, violently, or without proper care
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entrench
C1
/ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/
to establish an attitude, habit, institution, or position so firmly that it is difficult to change
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commercialize
C1
/kəˈmɝː.ʃə.laɪz/
to develop an idea, product, or service so that it can be sold commercially
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remount
C1
/ˌriːˈmaʊnt/
to get back onto a horse, bicycle, or similar conveyance
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intermarry
C1
/ˌɪn.tɚˈmær.i/
for members of different families, communities, ethnic groups, or religions to marry one another
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prevaricate
C1
/pɹɪˈvæɹɪkeɪt/
To speak or act in a manner that is intentionally ambiguous or evasive; equivocate.
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ionize
C1
/ˈaɪ.ə.naɪz/
to convert an atom, molecule, or other chemical entity into one or more ions
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overstrain
C1
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈstreɪn/
to subject a person, body part, resource, or ability to more strain than it can safely bear
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ulceration
C1
/ˌʌlsəˈɹeɪʃən/
the process by which an ulcer forms in skin or a mucous membrane
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intone
C1
/ɪnˈtoʊn/
to say something slowly and solemnly, often with little variation in pitch
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misremember
C1
/ˌmɪsɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/
to remember something incorrectly
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appall
C1
/əˈpɔːl/
To shock and horrify someone deeply.
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adjoin
C1
/əˈd͡ʒoɪn/
To be next to and touching something else.
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repurchase
C1
/ˌriːˈpɝːtʃəs/
to buy something again or buy back something that was previously sold
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typify
C1
/ˈtɪpəˌfaɪ/
to be a characteristic example of a person, thing, quality, or class
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discolor
C1
/dɪsˈkʌlɚ/
to change color, or cause something to change color, usually in an unwanted way
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popularization
C1
/ˌpɑːpjəlɝəˈzeɪʃən/
The act of making something widely known and liked by the general public.
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attune
C1
/əˈtun/
to make someone receptive or sensitive to a situation, idea, need, or signal, often used as be attuned to
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derange
C1
/dɪˈɹeɪndʒ/
to disturb the order, arrangement, or normal operation of something; formal
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hearten
C1
/ˈhɑɹtn̩/
to make someone feel more encouraged, hopeful, or confident
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upholster
C1
/ʌpˈhoʊl.stɚ/
to fit or cover furniture, especially a seat, with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather
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reabsorb
C1
/ˌriː.əbˈzɔːrb/
to absorb something again after it has been released, separated, or excreted
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overvalue
C1
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈvæl.juː/
to regard a person, quality, prospect, or contribution as more important or beneficial than it really is
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engross
C1
/ɪnˈɡɹəʊs/
To take up all of someone's attention and interest.
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sermonize
C1
/ˈsɝːmənaɪz/
to speak as though delivering a sermon, especially by giving prolonged moral advice or criticism
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solidification
C1
/səˌlɪdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the process by which a liquid or gas becomes solid, especially through cooling, drying, or crystallization
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parboil
C1
/ˈpɑrˌbɔɪl/
to boil food briefly or until it is only partly cooked, usually before cooking it by another method
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sentimentalize
C1
/ˌsɛn.təˈmɛn.təˌlaɪz/
act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression
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concatenation
C1
/kənˌkætəˈneɪʃən/
a series of things linked together, or the act of linking them into a chain or sequence
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recross
C1
/ˌriːˈkrɔːs/
to cross something again, return across it, or put one crossed limb over the other again
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mismanage
C1
/ˌmɪsˈmæn.ɪdʒ/
to organize, control, or use something badly or incompetently
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fossilize
C1
/ˈfɑː.səl.aɪz/
to become a fossil, or to preserve an organism or trace as a fossil
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overgrow
C1
/ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊ/
to grow over and cover a surface, place, or other vegetation
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miscall
C1
/mɪsˈkɔl/
to call or name a person or thing incorrectly
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federate
C1
/ˈfed.ə.reɪt/
to unite states, organizations, or groups in a federation while allowing the members some independence
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unbar
C1
/ʌnˈbɑr/
to remove a bar or bolt from a door, gate, or other entrance
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digitalize
C1
/ˌdɪdʒɪtəˈlaɪz/
To convert information or processes into a digital form for use on computers.
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exhilarate
C1
/ɪɡˈzɪləˌɹeɪt/
To make someone feel very happy, excited, and full of energy.
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demarcate
C1
/dɪˈmɑɹˌkeɪt/
set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something
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playact
C1
/ˈpleɪˌækt/
to behave theatrically or pretend feelings or intentions that are not genuine
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indirection
C1
/ˈɪndəˈɹɛkʃən/
indirect procedure or action
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transfix
C1
/trænsˈfɪks/
To make someone unable to move or look away, through fear, amazement, or wonder.
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prearrange
C1
/ˌpriː.əˈreɪndʒ/
to arrange or agree on something in advance
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personalization
C1
/ˌpɝs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
The act of adapting something to suit a person's needs or tastes.
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liberalize
C1
/ˈlɪbərəlaɪz/
to make a law, system, or policy less restrictive and more open or permissive
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overtop
C1
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈtɑp/
to rise or extend above the top of something
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refashion
C1
/ˌɹiːˈfæʃ.ən/
to make or shape something again in a new form, style, or use
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urbanize
C1
/ˈɝː.bə.naɪz/
to make an area more urban by increasing its population, buildings, infrastructure, or city-like character
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vitalize
C1
/ˈvaɪ.t̬ə.laɪz/
to give energy, vigor, or renewed activity to someone or something
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digitalization
C1
/ˌdɪdʒɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
The process of converting information or processes into digital form.
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systematize
C1
/ˈsɪstəmətaɪz/
to arrange facts, ideas, or activities into an organized and coherent system
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intermit
C1
/ɪntərˈmɪt/
to stop, suspend, or cease temporarily or at intervals
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disproof
C1
/dɪsˈpruːf/
the act or process of showing that a claim, theory, or belief is false
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refasten
C1
/ˌriːˈfæs.ən/
to fasten something again after it has been opened or come loose
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misapply
C1
/ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/
to use or apply something incorrectly, or for the wrong purpose, person, or situation
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overmaster
C1
/ˌoʊvɚˈmæstɚ/
to overpower, subdue, or overcome completely, especially through superior force or intense emotion
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abdicate
C1
/ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/
to formally give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne
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anoint
C1
/əˈnɔɪnt/
to ceremonially smear or rub with oil as part of a religious rite
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conflation
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/kənˈfleɪʃən/
the act of combining two or more things into one
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