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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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25 words
vestibule
C2+
/ˈvɛ.stəˌbjul/
A small entrance hall, antechamber, passage, or room between the outer door and the main hall, lobby, or interior of a building.
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loghouse
C2+
/ˈlɔːɡˌhaʊs/
a house built from horizontally laid logs; a log cabin
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closet
C2+
/ˈklɑzət/
a small enclosed storage room; to shut away in private
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bakehouse
C2+
/ˈbeɪkˌhaʊs/
a building or room in which bread is baked; a bakery
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senate
C2+
/ˈsɛnət/
a legislative or governing assembly, especially an upper house
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bedchamber
C2+
/ˈbɛdˌtʃeɪmbɚ/
a private room used for sleeping; a bedroom
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bridewell
C2+
/ˈbraɪdwɛl/
(archaic) a prison or house of correction
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gymnasium
C2+
/dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a room or building equipped for physical exercise or sports
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lounge
C2+
/laʊndʒ/
a room for relaxing; to recline or loll idly
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anteroom
C2+
/ˈæntiˌrum/
a small room leading into a larger one; a waiting room
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ballroom
C2+
/ˈbɔlˌrum/
a large room used for formal dancing
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barroom
C2+
/ˈbɑrˌrum/
a room or establishment with a bar serving alcoholic drinks
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cabinetmaking
C2+
/ˈkæbɪnətˌmeɪkɪŋ/
the craft of making fine wooden furniture and cabinets
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cabinetworker
C2+
/ˈkæbɪnətˌwɜrkɚ/
a skilled craftsman who makes cabinets and fine furniture
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curtilage
C2+
/ˈkɜrtɪlɪdʒ/
the enclosed land immediately surrounding a house
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homelander
C2+
/ˈhoʊmˌlændər/
a native or inhabitant of one's home country
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hostelry
C2+
/ˈhɑstəlri/
an inn or public house providing lodging and food
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householdry
C2+
/ˈhaʊsˌhoʊldri/
household affairs or domestic management
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maisonette
C2+
/ˌmeɪzəˈnɛt/
a small house or a two-floor apartment with its own entrance
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manor
C2+
/ˈmænər/
a large country house with its surrounding estate and lands
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menage
C2+
/meɪˈnɑʒ/
a household or domestic establishment and its members
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patio
C2+
/ˈpætioʊ/
a paved outdoor area adjoining a house
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summertree
C2+
/ˈsʌmɚtri/
a main horizontal beam supporting the joists of a floor or roof
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electrolier
C2+
/əˌlɛk.trəˈlɪr/
historical: a decorative ceiling or wall fixture holding several electric lamps; an electric chandelier
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house-parlourmaid
C2+
/ˌhaʊsˈpɑːr.lɚˌmeɪd/
historical British: a female domestic servant who combined the cleaning duties of a housemaid with the table service and reception duties of a parlourmaid
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