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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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chaotically
C1
In a confused, disorganised, and uncontrolled way.
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linearly
C1
/ˈlɪniːɝli/
In a straight line or single direction.
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voraciously
C1
In a way that shows a huge hunger or eager desire for something.
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superfine
C1
/ˌsuːpərˈfaɪn/
of exceptionally high quality or fineness, especially as a grade of cloth or another commodity
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crustal
C1
/ˈkrʌstəl/
relating to or forming the outer crust of the Earth, Moon, or another planetary body
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tediously
C1
/ˈtiːdiːəsli/
In a way that is boring and seems to last too long.
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dismally
C1
/ˈdɪzməli/
In a sad or gloomy way.
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inexcusably
C1
/ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbli/
In a way that cannot be justified or forgiven.
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telegraphic
C1
/ˌteləˈɡræfɪk/
relating to, sent by, or using the telegraph
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synthetically
C1
/sɪnˈθɛtɪkli/
In a way that is made artificially rather than coming from nature.
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acoustically
C1
/əˈkuːstɪkli/
In relation to sound or how it is heard in a space.
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demographically
C1
/ˌdɛməˈgræfɪkli/
In terms of the makeup of a population by age, race, income, and so on
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credibly
C1
/ˈkɹɛdɪbli/
In a way that can be believed or trusted.
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educative
C1
/ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪv/
serving to educate or produce intellectual and moral development
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bareheaded
C1
/ˈbɛrˌhɛdɪd/
wearing no hat or other covering on the head
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chargeable
C1
/ˈtʃɑːrdʒəbəl/
required to be paid for or capable of being assigned to an account
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plausibly
C1
/ˈplɔzəbli/
In a way that seems reasonable or likely to be true.
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prohibitively
C1
/proʊˈhɪbətɪvli/
To a degree that makes something impossible to afford or do.
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thereat
C1
/ðɛːɹˈæt/
at that event or moment; as a result of that
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remorselessly
C1
Without any pity or mercy.
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robustly
C1
/ˌroʊˈbʌstli/
In a strong, firm, or vigorous way.
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uncritical
C1
/ʌnˈkɹɪtɪkəl/
not applying careful judgment, analysis, or evaluation
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temperamentally
C1
/ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntəli/
By one's natural character or disposition.
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unpunctual
C1
/ʌnˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
not arriving or happening at the agreed time
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meaninglessly
C1
In a way that has no meaning or purpose.
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gamely
C1
/ˈgeɪmli/
In a brave and spirited way, despite difficulty.
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ungrammatical
C1
/ˌʌn.ɡrəˈmæt̬.ɪ.kəl/
not following the accepted grammar rules of a language
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contextual
C1
/ˌkɑːnˈtɛksˌtʃuːəl/
Relating to or depending on the surrounding situation or context.
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believably
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In a way that seems true or convincing.
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monotonously
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In a boring way that never changes or has any variety.
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gauzy
C1
/ˈɡɔzi/
thin, light, and translucent like gauze
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unmusical
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Unpleasant to listen to; not sounding like music.
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baldly
C1
/ˈbɔldli/
In a plain, blunt way, without softening the meaning.
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placidly
C1
/ˈplæsɪdli/
In a calm, peaceful manner.
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unsought
C1
/ʌnˈsɔːt/
not desired
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clannish
C1
/ˈklænɪʃ/
socially exclusive and strongly attached to one's own close group
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hypocritically
C1
In a way that contradicts the beliefs or standards one claims to hold.
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speckle
C1
/ˈspɛkəl/
a small spot or mark of a contrasting color
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exuberantly
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In a lively, joyful, and enthusiastic way.
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self-contradictory
C1
/ˌsɛlfˌkɑntrəˈdɪktəri/
containing claims or ideas that contradict one another
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bearish
C1
/ˈbɛrɪʃ/
resembling a bear in being rough, surly, or clumsy
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heavy-hearted
C1
/ˌhɛviˈhɑːrtɪd/
weighed down by sadness or grief
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paradigmatic
C1
/ˌpɛɹ.ə.dɪ(ɡ)ˈmæ.tɪk/
related as members of a substitution class
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negligently
C1
/ˈnɛglɪdʒəntli/
In a careless or inattentive way.
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animatedly
C1
/ˈænɪˌmeɪtɪdli/
In a lively, excited way, full of energy.
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somberly
C1
/ˈsɑːmbɝli/
In a serious, sad, or gloomy way
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exotically
C1
In a way that seems strange, unusual, or excitingly foreign.
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impersonally
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In a cold or distant way, without showing personal feeling.
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unwaveringly
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In a firm and steady way, without any doubt or change.
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low-spirited
C1
/ˌloʊˈspɪrɪtɪd/
sad, discouraged, or lacking hope and energy
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benignly
C1
/bəˈnaɪnli/
In a kind, gentle way.
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primitively
C1
In a simple, basic, or undeveloped way.
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obscurely
C1
/əbˈskjʊɹli/
In a way that is hard to understand or notice.
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uncharged
C1
/ʌnˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having no net electric charge; electrically neutral
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ringlet
C1
/ˈrɪŋ.lət/
a long curl of hair shaped like a small ring or spiral
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unstudied
C1
/ʌnˈstʌd.id/
not examined, researched, or learned through study
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insensitively
C1
In a way that shows no concern for other people's feelings.
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recognizably
C1
/ˈrɛkəgˌnaɪzəbli/
In a way that is easy to recognize or identify.
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confirmatory
C1
/kənˈfɝməˌtɔɹi/
serving to confirm, support, or corroborate a statement or conclusion
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contextually
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In a way that depends on or refers to the surrounding context.
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uncertified
C1
/ˌʌnˈsɝtəfaɪd/
not officially certified, approved, or supported by the required documentation
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eccentrically
C1
In a strange or unusual way.
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intercultural
C1
/ˌɪntɚˈkʌltʃɚəl/
involving, occurring between, or relating to people from different cultures
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glumly
C1
/ˈɡlʌmli/
In a sad, gloomy way.
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unconvincingly
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In a way that fails to persuade or seem believable.
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sagely
C1
/ˈseɪdʒ.li/
in a wise, judicious, or knowingly thoughtful manner
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confirmable
C1
/kənˈfɝːməbəl/
capable of being tested, verified or falsified, by experiment or observation
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bureaucratically
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In a way that involves rigid official rules and procedures
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reparable
C1
/ˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/
capable of being repaired or rectified
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clayey
C1
/ˈkleɪi/
containing a large amount of clay, or having the dense, sticky qualities of clay
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complexly
C1
in a complex manner
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perceptively
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In a way that shows quick and accurate understanding.
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gray-headed
C1
/ˌɡreɪˈhɛdɪd/
having gray or white hair, especially as a sign of age
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inclusively
C1
/ɪnˈkluːsɪv.li/
In a way that welcomes and includes everyone.
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impishly
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In a playfully naughty, mischievous way.
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insecurely
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In a way that shows a lack of self-confidence.
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remorsefully
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In a way that shows deep guilt or regret.
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stressfully
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In a way that causes worry, tension, or pressure.
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detrimentally
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In a way that causes harm or damage.
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analogical
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expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy
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inalterable
C1
/ɪnˈɔltərəbəl/
incapable of being changed or altered
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conquerable
C1
/ˈkɑŋkɚəbəl/
capable of being defeated, subdued, or brought under control
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beguilingly
C1
In a charming and attractive way.
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irately
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In a very angry way.
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sedately
C1
/sɪˈdeɪtli/
In a calm, quiet, unhurried way.
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succulently
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In a way that is full of juice and pleasant to eat.
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gushingly
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In an overly enthusiastic, emotionally effusive way.
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damply
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/ˈdæmpli/
In a slightly wet manner.
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undiscussed
C1
/ˌʌndɪˈskʌst/
not considered, examined, or talked about in discussion
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undesigned
C1
/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪnd/
not planned, intended, or done deliberately
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unsustainably
C1
/ˌənsəˈsteɪnəbli/
In a way that cannot continue without causing harm or running out of resources.
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sure-enough
C1
/ˌʃʊrɪˈnʌf/
informal: real, actual, or genuine, especially when the fact is surprising or emphatic
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slackly
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In a loose, limp, or relaxed way.
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remittent
C1
/rɪˈmɪtənt/
medicine: decreasing in severity at intervals without disappearing completely
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unamiable
C1
/ʌnˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/
not friendly, pleasant, likable, or agreeable in manner or appearance
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dominantly
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In a way that is most powerful, important, or controlling.
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