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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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courageous
B1
/kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/
Having or showing courage; brave.
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well-known
A2
/ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/
Known by many people; famous.
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moreover
B1
/moɹˈoʊ.vɚ/
In addition to what has already been said; besides.
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privately
B2
/ˈpɹaɪvɪtli/
In a way that is secret or only between the people directly involved.
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astonishing
B2
/əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋ/
So surprising that it is hard to believe.
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erotic
C2
/ɪˈrɑtɪk/
relating to sexual desire, love, or sexual excitement
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encouraging
B1
/ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
Giving hope, confidence, or a positive feeling
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firmly
B1
/ˈfɝmli/
In a strong, definite way that shows determination.
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calmly
B2
/ˈkɑːmli/
In a relaxed way, without showing worry, anger, or fear.
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shameful
B1
/ˈʃeɪmfəl/
So bad that it causes shame or disgrace.
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strategic
B1
/stɹəˈti.dʒɪk/
Done as part of a careful plan to reach a goal.
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immense
C1
/ɪˈmɛns/
Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.
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regional
B1
/ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəl/
Relating to or limited to a particular area or part of a country.
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weary
B2
/ˈwɪɹi/
Very tired, especially after a lot of effort.
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extensive
B2
/ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/
Covering a large area or amount; very large in size or range.
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urgently
B2
/ˈɝːdʒəntli/
In a way that needs immediate attention because it is very important.
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optimistic
B2
/ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/
Expecting good things to happen; hopeful about the future.
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swollen
B1
/ˈswoʊ.lən/
Larger than normal, often because of injury or illness.
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stressful
B1
/ˈstɹɛsfəl/
Causing worry or mental pressure.
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salty
B2
/sɔl.ti/
Tasting of salt.
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cardiac
B2
/ˈkɑrdiˌæk/
relating to the heart or its action
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smoothly
A2
/ˈsmuːðli/
Without any problems or difficulties.
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motivated
B2
/ˈmoʊtəˌveɪtəd/
Eager and willing to work hard, especially toward a goal.
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increasingly
B1
/ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋgli/
More and more over time.
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initially
B1
/ɪˈnɪʃəli/
At the beginning; at first.
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rainy
A1
/ˈɹeɪni/
Having a lot of rain.
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refreshing
C1
/ɹəˈfɹɛʃɪŋ/
Making you feel cool, fresh, and full of energy again.
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contagious
C2
/kənˈteɪdʒəs/
capable of being transmitted from one person or organism to another, especially through direct or indirect contact
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frequently
B1
/ˈfriːkwəntli/
Often; many times.
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operational
C1
/ˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nəl/
Working and ready to be used.
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dense
B2
/ˈdɛns/
Containing a lot of things or people packed closely together.
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nervously
B2
/ˈnɝːvəsli/
In a worried or frightened way.
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ongoing
B2
/ˈɑːnˌgoʊɪŋ/
Still happening or continuing; in progress.
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liable
C1
/ˈlaɪ̯əbəl/
Likely to do or experience something, usually something bad.
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unaware
B2
/ˌʌnəˈwɛɚ/
Not knowing or realizing that something exists or is happening.
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beta
B2
/ˈbeɪtə/
preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product
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evidently
B2
/ˈɛvɪdəntli/
In a way that is clear and easy to see; obviously.
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excessive
B2
/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/
Much more than is reasonable or necessary; too much.
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wan
C2
/wɑn/
lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness
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radioactive
C2
/ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/
exhibiting or caused by radioactivity
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unreasonable
B2
/ʌnˈɹiːz.(ə)nə.bl̩/
Not fair or sensible; asking for more than is right
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illegally
B1
/ɪˈliːɡəli/
In a way that breaks the law.
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virtual
B1
/ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/
Existing or done on a computer or online rather than in the physical world.
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substantial
B1
/səbˈstænʃəl/
Large in amount, size, or importance.
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spontaneous
C1
/spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/
Done suddenly, without planning, because you suddenly want to.
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insecure
C1
/ɪnsəˈkjʊɹ/
Lacking confidence in yourself; uncertain and anxious.
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sympathetic
B2
/ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/
Showing that you understand and care about someone's feelings or problems.
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crude
C1
/kɹuːd/
Made or done in a simple, rough way; not skilfully finished.
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estimated
B2
/ˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/
Based on a rough calculation rather than exact figures.
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meaningful
B1
/ˈmi.nɪŋ.fl̩/
Having real importance, value, or purpose.
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revealing
C1
/ɹɪˈvilɪŋ/
Showing or making known something interesting or important.
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Mediterranean
B1
/ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/
Relating to the Mediterranean Sea and the countries around it.
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spinal
B2
/spaɪ.nəl/
of or relating to the spine or spinal cord
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willingly
B2
/ˈwɪlɪŋli/
Happily and by one's own choice; without being forced.
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cheeky
B2
/ˈt͡ʃiːki/
Slightly rude or bold, often in a way that is funny or charming.
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external
B2
/ɛkˈstɜɹ.nəl/
On or coming from the outside of something.
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tame
B2
/teɪm/
(Of an animal) used to people and not wild or dangerous.
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occasional
B1
/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/
Happening from time to time, but not often.
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clinical
C1
/ˈklɪnɪkəl/
Relating to the treatment of patients in a clinic or hospital.
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separately
B2
/ˈsɛp.ɹət.li/
Apart from others; not together.
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athletic
B1
/æθˈlɛtɪk/
Having a strong, fit, and muscular body.
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worthwhile
B1
/ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/
Important or useful enough to be worth the time, money, or effort.
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titanic
C1
/taɪˈtæn.ɪk/
enormous in size, strength, force, or importance
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effectively
B1
/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/
In a way that produces a good result.
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trench
C2
/tɹɛnt͡ʃ/
a long, narrow ditch dug in the ground
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damp
B1
/dæmp/
Slightly wet, in an unpleasant or unwanted way.
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oral
B1
/ˈɔ.ɹəl/
Spoken rather than written.
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dim
B2
/dɪm/
Not bright; giving or having little light.
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steep
B1
/stiːp/
Rising or falling sharply at a high angle.
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accidental
B1
/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.tl̩/
Happening by chance and not on purpose.
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inclined
C1
/ɪnˈklaɪnd/
Having a tendency or willingness to do or believe something.
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presumably
B2
/pɹɪˈzuːməbli/
Used to say that something is probably true, based on what you know.
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sideways
C2
/ˈsaɪdweɪz/
toward one side
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cowardly
B2
/ˈkaʊɝdli/
Lacking courage; afraid to face danger or difficulty.
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distinct
B2
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/
Clearly different or separate from something else.
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furthermore
B1
/ˈfɝ.ðɚˌmoɹ/
In addition; what is more (used to add another point).
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moody
B2
/ˈmuːdi/
Often changing mood and becoming unhappy or annoyed without warning.
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orderly
B1
/ˈɔɹdɚli/
Neat, tidy, and well arranged.
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upright
B2
/ˈʌpɹaɪt/
Standing straight up; vertical.
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reborn
B2
/ˌriːˈbɔːrn/
revived, renewed, or given a fresh sense of life
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remotely
C1
/ɹɪˈmoʊtli/
From far away, without being physically present.
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conventional
B2
/kənˈvɛnʃənl̩/
Following the usual, traditional, and widely accepted way of doing things.
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shaggy
C2
/ˈʃæɡi/
Having long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur or wool.
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destructive
B1
/dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/
Causing a lot of damage or harm.
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grilled
A2
/ɡɹɪld/
Cooked over or under direct heat.
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exhausting
B2
/ɪɡˈzɔ(ː)stɪŋ/
Making you very tired.
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literary
B1
/ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/
Relating to literature or written works.
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privileged
C1
/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪd͡ʒd/
Having special advantages, rights, or opportunities that most people do not have.
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dependent
B1
/dɪˈpɛndənt/
Needing someone or something for support or in order to exist.
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abnormal
B1
/ˌæbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/
different from what is normal or expected, often in a worrying way
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pronounced
C1
/pɹəˈnaʊnst/
Very noticeable or strongly marked.
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probable
B2
/ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/
Likely to be true or to happen.
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predictable
B2
/pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/
Able to be known or guessed in advance because it happens in a regular way.
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scarlet
B2
/ˈskɑɹlɪt/
Of a bright, vivid red colour.
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existing
B2
/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
Present or in use now; already there.
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extinct
B1
/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
No longer existing, with no living members left.
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