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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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deposition
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/ˌdɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
The removal of someone from office.
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ethereal
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/ɪˈθɪɚ.i.əl/
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
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rationalize
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/ˈɹæʃənəlaɪz/
remove irrational quantities from
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go-getter
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/ˈɡoʊˌɡɛt.ɚ/
an energetic, enterprising, and ambitious person who acts decisively to achieve success
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solder
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/ˈsɑd.ɚ/
an alloy, usually of lead and tin, used when melted to join two metal surfaces
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regale
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/ɹɪˈɡeɪl/
To please or entertain (someone), especially with stories, tales or jokes.
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exploitative
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/ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/
In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something
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chucklehead
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/ˈtʃʌkl̩ˌhɛd/
informal, disparaging: a stupid, foolish, or clumsy person
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burnish
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/ˈbɝnɪʃ/
to polish and make shiny
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dyspeptic
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/ˌdɪˈspɛptɪk/
A dyspeptic person.
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ill-natured
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/ˌɪlˈneɪtʃɚd/
habitually unkind, irritable, or difficult in temperament
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detraction
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/dɪˈtɹækʃən/
the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation, especially by slander
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hobbledehoy
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/ˈhɑː.bəl.diˌhɔɪ/
an awkward, gawky, or ill-mannered adolescent boy
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beetle-browed
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/ˈbiː.təl.braʊd/
having heavy, bushy, or projecting eyebrows
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unhesitating
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/ʌnˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪŋ/
done quickly and firmly, without hesitation
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missish
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/ˈmɪs.ɪʃ/
dated and usually disapproving: affectedly prim, prudish, or overly proper in a way stereotypically associated with a young unmarried woman
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mullet-headed
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/ˈmʌlɪtˌhɛdɪd/
dated informal, disparaging: foolish, dull-witted, or slow to notice what is happening
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callipygous
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/ˌkæl.ɪˈpɪ.d͡ʒəs/
rare: having shapely or attractively proportioned buttocks
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ill-kempt
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/ˌɪlˈkɛmpt/
untidy, poorly groomed, or disheveled in appearance
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womanhater
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/ˈwʊm.ənˌheɪ.tɚ/
a person who hates, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women; a misogynist
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conformable
C2+
/kənˈfɔɹməbəl/
corresponding in form or character; compliant
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bland
C2+
/blænd/
lacking strong flavour, interest, or distinctive character
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debase
C2+
/dɪˈbeɪs/
to lower in quality, value, character, or dignity
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reckless
C2+
/ˈrɛkləs/
acting without thought for danger or consequences
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barbarous
C2+
/ˈbɑrbərəs/
savagely cruel; uncivilized or coarse
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ennoble
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/ɪˈnoʊbəl/
to give a noble character to; to elevate in dignity or rank
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aloof
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/əˈluːf/
distant or reserved in manner; not friendly or forthcoming
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demure
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/dɪˈmjʊr/
reserved, modest, and shy
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variant
C2+
/ˈvɛriənt/
a form differing from others of the same kind
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bastardly
C2+
/ˈbæstɚdli/
(archaic) base, debased, or of illegitimate or spurious character
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beneficent
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/bəˈnɛfəsənt/
doing or producing good; generous and kindly
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braveness
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/ˈbreɪvnəs/
the quality of being brave; courage
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charitable
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/ˈtʃɛrətəbəl/
generous in giving to those in need; tolerant in judging others
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diabolical
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/ˌdaɪəˈbɑlɪkəl/
extremely wicked or cruel; devilish
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adroit
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/əˈdrɔɪt/
clever and skillful, especially in handling situations
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captivating
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/ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/
capable of attracting and holding interest; charming
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cocky
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/ˈkɑki/
overly self-confident in a brash way
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industrious
C2+
/ɪnˈdʌstriəs/
diligent and hardworking
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boldness
C2+
/ˈboʊldnəs/
the quality of being daring, confident, or fearless
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brainy
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/ˈbreɪni/
intelligent or clever
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brash
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/bræʃ/
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way
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contrition
C2+
/kənˈtrɪʃən/
sincere remorse or penitence for wrongdoing
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diabolic
C2+
/ˌdaɪəˈbɑlɪk/
characteristic of the devil; fiendishly wicked or cruel
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dissimilar
C2+
/dɪˈsɪmələr/
not alike; different in nature or kind
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imaginable
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/ɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being conceived or imagined
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incompetent
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/ɪnˈkɑmpətənt/
lacking the skill or ability to do something successfully
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moldable
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/ˈmoʊldəbəl/
capable of being shaped or formed
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motile
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/ˈmoʊtəl/
capable of independent movement
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munificent
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/mjuˈnɪfəsənt/
larger or more generous than is usual or necessary
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prestidigitation
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/ˌprɛstəˌdɪdʒəˈteɪʃən/
skillful sleight of hand; conjuring tricks
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slumber
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/ˈslʌmbɚ/
sleep, especially of a light or peaceful kind
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alterable
C2+
/ˈɔltərəbəl/
capable of being changed or modified
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artless
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/ˈɑrtləs/
free from deceit or guile; naturally simple and sincere
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audible
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/ˈɔdəbəl/
capable of being heard
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barbaric
C2+
/bɑrˈbærɪk/
savagely cruel, primitive, or uncivilized
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believable
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/bɪˈlivəbəl/
capable of being believed; credible
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bungling
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/ˈbʌŋɡlɪŋ/
clumsy and incompetent in action
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conciliate
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/kənˈsɪliˌeɪt/
to win over or pacify by friendly or soothing means
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disparate
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/ˈdɪspərət/
essentially different in kind and not allowing comparison
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divisible
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/dɪˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being divided, especially without a remainder
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domineering
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/ˌdɑməˈnɪrɪŋ/
asserting one's will over others in an arrogant, controlling way
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doughty
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/ˈdaʊti/
brave and resolute; valiant
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earnestly
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/ˈɝnɪstli/
in a sincere and serious manner
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facultative
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/ˈfækəlˌteɪtɪv/
optional rather than obligatory; capable of but not bound to occur
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foible
C2+
/ˈfɔɪbəl/
a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character
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hardy
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/ˈhɑrdi/
robust and capable of enduring difficult conditions
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heartfelt
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/ˈhɑrtˌfɛlt/
sincere and deeply felt
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heedless
C2+
/ˈhiːdləs/
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
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humility
C2+
/hjuˈmɪlɪti/
a modest or humble view of one's own importance
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ingeniousness
C2+
/ɪnˈdʒinjəsnəs/
the quality of being clever, original, and inventive
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outgoing
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/ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/
friendly and sociable; leaving office or departing
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princely
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/ˈprɪnsli/
befitting a prince; generous or lavish in scale
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repentance
C2+
/rɪˈpɛntəns/
sincere regret or remorse for wrongdoing or sin
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resemblance
C2+
/rɪˈzɛmbləns/
the quality of being similar in appearance or character
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saturnine
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/ˈsætərnaɪn/
gloomy, sullen, or grave in temperament or appearance
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scintillate
C2+
/ˈsɪntəleɪt/
to sparkle or flash; to be brilliantly clever or animated
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sincerely
C2+
/sɪnˈsɪrli/
in a genuine, honest, heartfelt manner
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stalwart
C2+
/ˈstɔlwərt/
loyal, reliable, and hard-working; sturdy and resolute
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sureness
C2+
/ˈʃʊrnəs/
the quality of being certain, confident, or reliably accurate
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tyrannical
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/təˈrænɪkəl/
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, and arbitrary way
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amity
C2+
/ˈæməti/
friendly and peaceful relations
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approachable
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/əˈproʊtʃəbəl/
easy to talk to or to reach; friendly
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artful
C2+
/ˈɑrtfəl/
clever or skillful, often in a cunning or deceptive way
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assort
C2+
/əˈsɔrt/
to arrange or classify into groups according to kind
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bashful
C2+
/ˈbæʃfəl/
shy and easily embarrassed
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bendable
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/ˈbɛndəbəl/
capable of being bent without breaking
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benignant
C2+
/bɪˈnɪɡnənt/
kind and gracious, especially toward inferiors
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bestial
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/ˈbɛstʃəl/
savagely cruel, brutish, or like a beast
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bighearted
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/ˈbɪɡˌhɑrtɪd/
generous, kind, and warmly sympathetic
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bounty
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/ˈbaʊnti/
a reward offered for a task, or generous abundance
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companionable
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/kəmˈpænjənəbəl/
friendly and sociable; pleasant to be with
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controllable
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/kənˈtroʊləbəl/
capable of being managed or directed
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crafty
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/ˈkræfti/
clever at achieving aims by deceit or indirect means
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dastardly
C2+
/ˈdæstɚdli/
wicked and cruel in a cowardly, contemptible way
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deific
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/diˈɪfɪk/
making divine, or having a godlike character
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despotic
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/dɪˈspɑtɪk/
exercising absolute power in a cruel or oppressive way
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