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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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All 27,899 wordsC2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.
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exotic
B2
/ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/
From a faraway country and seeming exciting or unusual.
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extent
B1
/ɪkˈstɛnt/
The degree or level to which something happens or is true.
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finch
B2
/fɪntʃ/
a small songbird, typically with a short conical bill adapted for eating seeds
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shallow
B1
/ˈʃæl.oʊ/
Not deep; measuring only a short distance from top to bottom.
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noisy
A2
/ˈnɔɪzi/
Making a lot of noise, especially loud or unpleasant noise.
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overseas
A2
/ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/
To or in a foreign country, especially one across the sea.
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facial
C1
/ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/
Relating to or affecting the face.
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utterly
B2
/ˈʌtɝli/
Completely and totally.
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ironic
C2
/aɪˈɹɑ.nɪk/
Surprising because it is the opposite of what you would expect.
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improved
B2
/ɪmˈpɹuːvd/
Made or become better in quality.
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farther
B1
/ˈfɑɹðɚ/
At or to a greater distance in space.
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terminal
B1
/ˈtɚmɪnəl/
Causing death; not curable and leading to death.
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meaningless
C1
/ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
Having no meaning or sense.
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thoroughly
B2
/ˈθɜɹ.ə.li/
In a careful and complete way.
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hereby
B1
/ˌhɪrˈbaɪ/
by this statement, action, or means
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clumsy
B2
/ˈklʌmzi/
Moving in an awkward way and often dropping or knocking things.
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rapid
B1
/ˈræpəd/
Happening or moving very quickly.
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unlucky
B1
/ʌnˈlʌki/
Having or bringing bad luck.
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challenging
B1
/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪn.d͡ʒɪŋ/
Difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability.
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naval
B2
/ˈneɪvəl/
Connected with a navy or its ships.
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democratic
B1
/ˌdɛm.əˈkɹæt.ɪk/
Relating to democracy or a system where people choose their government by voting.
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humiliating
B2
/hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/
Making someone feel ashamed, foolish, or embarrassed.
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lively
A2
/ˈlaɪvli/
Full of energy and enthusiasm.
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sticky
B1
/ˈstɪki/
Tending to stick to things; covered with something that sticks.
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primitive
B1
/ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/
Belonging to an early stage of human development, before modern technology.
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peculiar
B1
/pɪˈkjul.jɚ/
Strange or unusual in a way that is hard to explain.
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artistic
B1
/ɑɹˈtɪs.tɪk/
Relating to art or artists.
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atomic
B1
/əˈtɑː.mɪk/
Relating to atoms, the tiny units that make up all matter.
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defensive
C1
/dɪˈfen.sɪv/
Used or intended to protect against attack.
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tidy
A2
/ˈtaɪ.di/
Arranged neatly, with everything in its proper place; not messy.
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classy
C1
/ˈklæsi/
Elegant, stylish, and impressive in a tasteful way.
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cheerful
B1
/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfl̩/
Happy and showing good spirits.
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acceptable
A2
/əkˈsɛp.tə.bəl/
Good enough to be approved or allowed.
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realistic
B1
/ˌɹɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/
Sensible and practical about what can actually be done or expected.
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cosmic
C2
/ˈkɑz.mɪk/
Relating to the universe or outer space.
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intellectual
B2
/ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/
Relating to the ability to think, understand, and reason.
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associated
B2
/əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/
Connected with or related to a particular thing, person, or idea.
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overwhelming
B1
/ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/
So great in number or strength that it cannot be resisted or argued with.
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laurel
C2+
/ˈlɔɹ.əl/
An evergreen shrub of species Laurus nobilis, having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.
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ruthless
C1
/ˈɹuːθləs/
Showing no pity or mercy towards others.
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depressing
B1
/dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/
Making you feel sad and without hope.
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queer
B2
/kwɪɹ/
Relating to people whose sexuality or gender does not fit traditional norms; used as a positive self-description by many.
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matching
B2
/ˈmæt͡ʃɪŋ/
Having the same design, colour, or appearance as something else.
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sheer
B1
/ʃɪɚ/
Used to emphasize how great or pure an amount, degree, or quality is.
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virtually
B2
/ˈvɚ.t͡ʃə.wə.li/
Almost completely; nearly.
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unemployed
B1
/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/
Without a job, although able and willing to work.
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striking
B2
/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/
Very noticeable because it is impressive or unusual.
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antique
B1
/ˌænˈtik/
Old and valuable because of its age and history.
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hysterical
C2
/hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/
Showing wild, uncontrollable emotion, such as panic, fear, or excitement.
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annoyed
B1
/əˈnɔɪd/
Slightly angry or impatient about something.
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aged
A2
/ˈeɪ.dʒɪd/
Having a particular number of years; being a certain age.
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dental
B2
/ˈdɛn.təl/
Relating to the teeth.
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boiling
B2
/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
Very hot.
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irrelevant
C1
/ɪˈɹɛl.ə.vənt/
Not connected with or important to the subject being discussed.
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greatly
A2
/ˈɡɹeɪtli/
Very much; to a large extent.
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irresponsible
B2
/ˌɪɹ.əˈspɑn.sə.bəl/
Not thinking about or caring about the results of your actions
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sweaty
B1
/ˈswɛti/
covered in sweat or smelling of sweat
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entertaining
B2
/ˌɛntəɹˈteɪnɪŋ/
Amusing and enjoyable; holding your interest.
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surgical
C1
/ˈsɝd͡ʒɪkəl/
Relating to or used in surgery.
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purely
B2
/ˈpjʊɹli/
Only; entirely and nothing else.
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elderly
A2
/ˈɛldɚli/
Old; used as a polite way to describe an old person.
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profound
C1
/pɹəˈfaʊnd/
Very great or intense; deeply felt.
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detailed
B2
/dɪˈteɪld/
Giving a lot of information and including many small facts.
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careless
B1
/kɛɹ.ləs/
Not giving enough attention or thought, so you make mistakes or cause harm.
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sloppy
B2
/ˈslɑ.pi/
Done carelessly and without attention to detail.
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superb
B2
/suˈpɝb/
Extremely good; of the highest quality.
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rational
B1
/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/
Based on clear, sensible thinking rather than emotion.
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competitive
B1
/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
Involving people or companies trying to be more successful than one another.
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immune
B2
/ɪˈmjuːn/
Protected against a disease, so you cannot catch it.
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regularly
A2
/ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/
Often and at fixed or even times.
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gradually
A2
/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/
Slowly, in small steps over a period of time.
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etc
C1
/ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/
Alternative form of etc..
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elementary
B2
/ˌɛləˈmɛntəɹi/
Very simple and easy to understand.
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definite
B1
/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/
Certain and not likely to change; clearly decided.
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dusty
B1
/ˈdʌsti/
Covered with a layer of dust.
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fundamental
B2
/ˌfɐn.dəˈmɛn.təl/
Forming the basic and most important part of something; essential.
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successfully
A2
/səkˈses.fə.li/
In a way that achieves what was wanted; without failing.
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potentially
B2
/pəˈtenʃəli/
In a way that is possible but has not yet happened; possibly.
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strangely
B1
/ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒli/
In an unusual or surprising way.
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utter
B2
/ˈʌtəɹ/
Complete and total, used to emphasize how extreme something is.
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authentic
C1
/ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/
Real and genuine, not a fake or copy.
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permanently
B1
/ˈpɝmənəntli/
In a way that lasts for ever or for a very long time.
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swift
B2
/swɪft/
Happening or moving very quickly.
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temporarily
B2
/ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/
For a short time only; not permanently.
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poisonous
B1
/ˈpɔɪzənəs/
Containing poison; dangerous to eat, touch, or breathe.
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disabled
B1
/dɪˈseɪbəld/
Having a physical or mental condition that limits movement, senses, or activities.
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cozy
B2
/ˈkoʊzi/
Warm, comfortable, and pleasant, especially in a small space.
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overboard
B2
/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/
Over the side of a boat and into the water.
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Australian
A2
/ɑːˈstreɪl.jən/
of, from, or relating to Australia, its people, languages, or culture
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elaborate¹
C1
/ɪˈlæb.(ə.)ɹət/
Having many parts or details; carefully and richly worked out.
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elaborate²
C1
/ɪˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/
To give more details about something you have said.
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gifted
B1
/ˈɡɪftɪd/
Having a special natural ability or talent.
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solitary
C2
/ˈsɑlɪˌtɛɹi/
Alone; done or existing without others.
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Olympic
A2
/əˈlɪmpɪk/
Relating to the Olympic Games.
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yummy
B2
/ˈjʌm.i/
Very pleasant to taste; delicious.
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weekly
A2
/ˈwiːk.li/
Happening or done once a week or every week.
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