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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mystagogue
C2
/ˈmɪstəˌɡɑɡ/
historical religion: a person who guides an initiate into the rites and doctrines of a mystery cult
theolatry
C2
/θiˈɑː.lə.tri/
the worship of a god or gods
ferial
C2
/ˈfɪr.i.əl/
relating to an ordinary weekday rather than a religious festival, especially in Christian liturgy
commination
C2
/ˌkɒmɪˈneɪʃən/
a formal denunciation or threat of punishment, especially divine punishment