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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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whinner
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/ˈhwɪnər/
dialectal: to whine or cry in a weak, high-pitched manner
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rat-tat
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/ˈrætˌtæt/
a rapid series of short, sharp knocks or tapping sounds
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guggle
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/ˈɡʌɡəl/
to make the bubbling or gurgling sound of liquid flowing through a narrow opening
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dour
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/dʊɹ/
stern, gloomy, or forbidding in manner or appearance
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forbidding
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/fɚˈbɪdɪŋ/
unfriendly or threatening in appearance; grim
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fondle
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/ˈfɑndəl/
to touch or stroke gently and affectionately
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ken
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/kɛn/
range of knowledge or sight; to know or perceive
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apparition
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/ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/
a ghostly figure or a sudden striking appearance
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conspicuous
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/kənˈspɪkjuəs/
clearly visible or attracting notice; striking
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meek
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/miːk/
quiet, gentle, and submissive
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aroma
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/əˈroʊmə/
a distinctive, usually pleasant smell
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bleary
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/ˈblɪri/
(of eyes or vision) dim, blurred, or tired-looking
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delectable
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/dɪˈlɛktəbəl/
delicious; highly pleasing to the taste or senses
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vulgar
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/ˈvʌlɡɚ/
lacking refinement or good taste; coarse
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ching
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/tʃɪŋ/
an imitation of a ringing metallic sound; slang for money
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daybreak
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/ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/
the first appearance of light in the morning; dawn
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refined
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/rɪˈfaɪnd/
elegant and cultured in taste or manner; freed from impurities
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unrefined
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/ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/
not processed or purified; coarse in manner or taste
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abash
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/əˈbæʃ/
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
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baffle
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/ˈbæfəl/
to confuse or perplex; a device that restrains flow or sound
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behold
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/bɪˈhoʊld/
to see or observe, especially something remarkable
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cheery
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/ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; cheerful
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din
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/dɪn/
a loud, prolonged, confused noise
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emit
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/ɪˈmɪt/
to discharge or send out, as light, sound, or gas
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espy
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/ɪˈspaɪ/
to catch sight of, especially something distant or partly hidden
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flavorful
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/ˈfleɪvərfəl/
full of rich and pleasing flavor
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flavorsome
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/ˈfleɪvərsəm/
having a full, appetizing flavor
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grope
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/ɡroʊp/
to feel about uncertainly with the hands, as in the dark
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loathe
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/loʊð/
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
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observant
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/əbˈzɝvənt/
quick to notice things; attentive
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tumult
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/ˈtuːmʌlt/
a loud, confused noise or a state of violent disorder and commotion
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uproar
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/ˈʌprɔr/
a loud and impassioned noise or public outburst of protest
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ambrosial
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/æmˈbroʊʒəl/
exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; worthy of the gods
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cimmerian
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/sɪˈmɪriən/
very dark or gloomy, as in perpetual darkness
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clatter
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/ˈklætɚ/
to make a loud rattling sound, as of hard objects striking
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darkling
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/ˈdɑrklɪŋ/
in the dark or growing dark; obscure
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decorous
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/ˈdɛkərəs/
correct and proper in behavior or appearance
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flavorous
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/ˈfleɪvərəs/
full of flavor; savory
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gamy
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/ˈɡeɪmi/
having the strong flavor or smell of game meat; spirited
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leer
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/lɪr/
to look in a lustful, sly, or malicious way
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microscopical
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/ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑpɪkəl/
of or relating to the microscope; visible only under magnification
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noiseless
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/ˈnɔɪzləs/
making or accompanied by no sound
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noisome
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/ˈnɔɪsəm/
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or disagreeable
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odor
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/ˈoʊdər/
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
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oversight
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/ˈoʊvərˌsaɪt/
an unintentional failure to notice; supervision or watchful care
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semblance
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/ˈsɛmbləns/
an outward appearance or likeness, often superficial
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sentience
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/ˈsɛnʃəns/
the capacity to feel, perceive, or experience sensations
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sparkler
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/ˈspɑrklər/
a hand-held firework that emits bright sparks
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stillness
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/ˈstɪlnəs/
the absence of movement or sound; calm quiet
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unseemly
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/ʌnˈsimli/
not in good taste or proper; indecorous
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acerbic
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/əˈsɝbɪk/
sharp and biting in tone, manner, or taste
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behear
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/bɪˈhɪr/
to hear or listen to (archaic)
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bruit
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/brut/
to spread a report or rumor; an abnormal sound heard in auscultation
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caliginous
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/kəˈlɪdʒɪnəs/
(literary) misty, dim, or dark; obscure
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caress
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/kəˈrɛs/
to touch or stroke gently and lovingly
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darksome
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/ˈdɑrksəm/
dark or gloomy; shadowy
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decorously
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/ˈdɛkɚəsli/
in a manner showing proper decorum and good taste
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discordant
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/dɪsˈkɔrdənt/
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and unharmonious in sound
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fishwife
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/ˈfɪʃwaɪf/
a woman who sells fish; a coarse, loud-mouthed woman
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fizz
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/fɪz/
a hissing or bubbling sound, or effervescence in a drink
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flaming
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/ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
burning with flames; bright red or intense
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fleer
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/flɪr/
to laugh or grin mockingly; a derisive look or remark
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forgiveness
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/fɚˈɡɪvnəs/
the act of pardoning an offense or ceasing to feel resentment
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gloominess
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/ˈɡluminəs/
the state of being dark, dim, or melancholy
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homeliness
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/ˈhoʊmlinəs/
plainness of appearance, or simple, unpretentious comfort
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insulation
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/ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/
material used to prevent the passage of heat, sound, or electricity
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lowering
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/ˈlaʊərɪŋ/
dark and threatening, as of the sky; scowling
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murky
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/ˈmɝki/
dark, dim, and unclear; obscure or suspect
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quietness
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/ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the state of being calm, still, or free from noise
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scrunch
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/skrʌntʃ/
to crush or crumple, or to make a crunching sound
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skulk
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/skʌlk/
to move or lurk furtively in order to avoid notice
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soundless
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/ˈsaʊndləs/
making or accompanied by no sound; silent
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sunshiny
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/ˈsʌnʃaɪni/
bright with sunshine; cheerful
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transfigurement
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/trænsˈfɪɡjərmənt/
a transformation in form or appearance, especially an exalting one
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acclamation
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/ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/
loud and enthusiastic approval or applause
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acidulent
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/əˈsɪdjələnt/
somewhat sour or sharp in taste or temper
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acoustical
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/əˈkustɪkəl/
relating to sound or the science of sound
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acuity
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/əˈkjuəti/
sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
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advertent
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/ədˈvɜrtənt/
attentive; heedful and giving careful notice
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alertness
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/əˈlɜrtnəs/
the state of being watchful and quick to notice or respond
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auditory
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/ˈɔdəˌtɔri/
relating to the sense or organs of hearing
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aviso
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/əˈvaɪzoʊ/
a dispatch boat, or an official notice or advice
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banging
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/ˈbæŋɪŋ/
informally excellent or very good; also a loud repeated knocking
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blare
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/blɛr/
to sound loudly and harshly; a loud raucous noise
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choky
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/ˈtʃoʊki/
tending to choke or feel constricted; British slang for prison
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clairvoyance
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/klɛrˈvɔɪəns/
the supposed power to perceive things beyond normal sensory contact
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clamorous
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/ˈklæmərəs/
loud and insistent in noise or demand
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clink
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/klɪŋk/
to make a light sharp ringing sound; informally, prison
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clunk
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/klʌŋk/
a dull heavy sound, as of metal striking metal
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comeliness
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/ˈkʌmlinəs/
pleasing physical appearance; attractiveness
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confessional
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/kənˈfɛʃənəl/
a booth for hearing confession; intimately self-revealing
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creaky
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/ˈkriki/
making a harsh squeaking sound; stiff and decrepit
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dawning
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/ˈdɔnɪŋ/
the beginning or first appearance of something
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deafen
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/ˈdɛfən/
to make deaf or overwhelm with noise
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deafening
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/ˈdɛfənɪŋ/
extremely loud
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deface
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/dɪˈfeɪs/
to spoil the surface or appearance of
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