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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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All 27,899 wordsC2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.
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mild
B1
/ˈmaɪld/
Not strong, severe, or extreme.
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psychiatric
C1
/ˌsaɪ.kiˈæt.ɹɪk/
Relating to mental illness and its treatment.
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roughly
A2
/ˈrʌfli/
Approximately; not exactly.
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environmental
B1
/ənˌvaɪ.ɚnˈmɛn.təl/
Relating to the natural world and its protection from harm.
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partial
B1
/ˈpɑɹʃəl/
Not complete; only a part of the whole.
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ungrateful
C2
/ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
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neutral
B1
/ˈnuː.tɹəl/
Not supporting either side in an argument or conflict.
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presidential
B2
/pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/
Relating to a president or to a presidency.
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rental
B2
/ˈɹɛntəl/
Available to rent, or relating to renting.
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surprisingly
B1
/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/
In a way that is unexpected or causes surprise.
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automatically
A2
/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.k(ə.)li/
By itself, without a person controlling it.
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conservative
B1
/kənˈsɝvətɪv/
Not liking change; preferring traditional ways of doing things.
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parallel
B2
/ˈpærᵊ.ləl/
(of lines or surfaces) Always the same distance apart and never meeting.
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overall
B2
/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹɔːl/
Generally; when everything is considered.
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specially
B1
/ˈspɛʃəli/
For one particular purpose, person, or occasion.
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shaped
B2
/ʃeɪpt/
Having a particular form or outline.
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long-term
B2
/ˈlɔŋˈtɝːm/
Continuing or having effects over a long period of time.
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imaginary
B1
/ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪˌn(ɛ)ɹi/
Existing only in the mind, not real.
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exceptional
B2
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/
Unusually good; far better than average.
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slit
C2
/ˈslɪt/
a long narrow opening
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distinguished
B2
/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/
Very successful and respected; famous for great achievements.
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addicted
B2
/əˈdɪktɪd/
unable to stop taking a drug or doing something harmful
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peacefully
B2
/ˈpiːsfəli/
In a calm and quiet way, without trouble or violence.
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stern
B2
/stɝn/
Serious and strict, expecting to be obeyed.
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dearly
B2
/ˈdɪɹli/
In a way that shows deep love or affection.
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worldwide
A2
/ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/
Existing or happening in every part of the world.
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curly
B1
/ˈkɝli/
Having curls; growing or shaped in curves rather than straight.
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relatively
B1
/ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/
To a fairly large or noticeable degree; quite.
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supernatural
B2
/ˌsu.pəɹˈnæ.tʃə.ɹəl/
Not able to be explained by the laws of nature; relating to ghosts, magic, or other mysterious forces.
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bankrupt
B2
/ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/
Unable to pay your debts, and officially declared so by a court.
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slippery
C2
/ˈslɪpəɹi/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
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newly
B1
/ˈnuli/
Very recently; only a short time ago.
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impatient
A2
/ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
Easily annoyed by waiting or delays.
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dynamic
B2
/dɑɪˈnæm.ɪk/
Full of energy and new ideas; lively and forceful.
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unbearable
B2
/ənˈbɛrəbəl/
So unpleasant or painful that you cannot put up with it.
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juicy
B1
/ˈd͡ʒuːsi/
Containing a lot of juice; pleasantly wet to eat.
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apparent
B1
/əˈpæɹ.ənt/
Easy to see or understand; clear and obvious.
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repeated
B1
/ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/
Happening or done again and again.
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grim
B2
/ɡɹɪm/
Worrying, unpleasant, and offering little hope.
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frustrating
C1
/ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/
Making you feel annoyed or impatient because you cannot do or achieve something.
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juvenile
C1
/ˈd͡ʒuːvənaɪl/
Relating to young people or children.
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funky
B2
/fʌŋki/
Stylish and modern in an unusual, eye-catching way.
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unacceptable
B2
/ˌʌn.ækˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/
So bad or wrong that it cannot be allowed or approved.
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collective
C1
/kəˈlɛktɪv/
Done by or shared between all members of a group.
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preliminary
B2
/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/
Coming before the main part, in preparation for what follows.
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historic
B1
/hɪˈstɔɹɪk/
Important in history; likely to be remembered for a long time.
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valid
B2
/ˈvælɪd/
Able to be legally or officially used or accepted.
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breeding
B1
/ˈbɹiːdɪŋ/
The keeping of animals or plants in order to produce young or new types.
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part-time
B1
/ˈpɑːrtˈtaɪm/
Working or done for only part of the usual hours.
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ashore
B2
/əˈʃɔɹ/
towards the shore from the water
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disappointing
A2
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
Not as good as you hoped or expected; causing disappointment.
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supportive
B1
/səˈpɔɹtɪv/
Giving help, encouragement, or sympathy.
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understandable
B2
/ˌəndɝˈstændəbəl/
Easy to understand; clear.
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publicly
B1
/ˈpʌblɪkli/
In a way that is open and seen by everyone.
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unpredictable
B1
/ˌənprɪˈdɪktəbəl/
Impossible to know in advance; changing in ways you cannot expect
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cautious
B1
/ˈkɔːʃəs/
Careful to avoid danger, risk, or mistakes.
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shaken
B2
/ˈʃeɪkən/
Upset, shocked, or frightened by something.
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toothbrush
A2
/ˈtuθ.bɹʌʃ/
A small brush used with toothpaste to clean the teeth.
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tropical
B1
/ˈtɹɑ.pɪ.kəl/
Belonging to or coming from the hot, wet regions near the equator.
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full-time
B1
/ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm/
For the whole of the normal working hours.
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unarmed
B2
/ˌʌnˈɑɹmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
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tactical
C2
/ˈtæktɪk(ə)l/
Done carefully to gain a particular advantage; relating to tactics.
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numb
C1
/nʌm/
Unable to feel anything in part of the body.
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priceless
B2
/ˈpraɪsləs/
So valuable that it cannot be bought or given a price.
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relaxing
B1
/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
Making you feel calm and free from stress; helping you to rest.
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considerable
B1
/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/
Large in amount, size, or degree.
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positively
B1
/ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/
In a hopeful or optimistic way.
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vague
B1
/veɪɡ/
Not clear or exact; not giving enough detail.
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partly
A2
/ˈpɑɹtli/
In some degree but not completely.
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ripe
B1
/ˈraɪp/
Fully grown and ready to be picked or eaten.
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chilly
C1
/ˈtʃɪli/
Cold enough to feel uncomfortable.
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repeatedly
B1
/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/
Many times; again and again.
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exquisite
B2
/ˈɛkskwəzət/
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
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arctic
B2
/ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/
Relating to the cold region around the North Pole.
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secondary
B1
/ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/
less important than the main thing
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liberal
B2
/ˈlɪˌbɝːəl/
Willing to respect and accept ideas, behaviour, or opinions different from your own.
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sly
C2
/slaɪ/
Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle
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monthly
B1
/ˈmʌnθli/
Happening or done once a month.
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notorious
C1
/nəˈtɔ.ɹi.əs/
Famous for something bad.
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equivalent
B2
/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
Equal in value, meaning, or effect.
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fascinated
B2
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/
Extremely interested in something.
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briefly
B1
/ˈbɹiːfli/
For a short time.
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experimental
C1
/ɪkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/
Relating to or based on scientific experiments.
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openly
B2
/ˈoʊpənli/
In a way that is not hidden; for everyone to see or know.
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soaked
B2
/səʊkt/
Completely wet with water or another liquid.
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skilled
B2
/skɪld/
good at doing something because of training or experience
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idle
B2
/ˈaɪd(ə)l/
Not being used or not working at the moment.
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likewise
B2
/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/
In the same way; similarly.
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vocal
C1
/ˈvoʊ̯.kəl/
Expressing your opinions openly and forcefully.
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severely
B1
/səˈvɪrli/
To a very serious or great degree.
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boiled
A2
/bɔɪld/
Cooked in hot bubbling water.
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devastating
B1
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
Causing very great harm, destruction, or damage.
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ribbon
A1
/ˈɹɪbən/
A long, narrow strip of cloth used for decorating or tying things.
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secondly
A2
/ˈsɛk.(ə)ndli/
used to introduce the second point in a list or argument
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homemade
B1
/ˌhoʊmˈmeɪd/
made at home rather than in a factory or shop
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genuinely
B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/
In a sincere and honest way; truly.
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