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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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anal
C2
/ˈeɪnəl/
of, near, intended for, or involving the anus
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unprecedented
C1
/ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/
Never having happened or existed before.
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simultaneously
B1
/ˌsaɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/
At the same time.
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professionally
B1
/prəˈfɛʃənəli/
in a professional manner
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contemporary
B2
/kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/
Belonging to the present time; modern.
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everlasting
B2
/ˌɛvəɹˈlæstɪŋ/
Lasting forever; never ending.
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cooperative
B2
/kuˈɑp.ɹətɪv/
Willing to work with others and be helpful.
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neural
B2
/ˈnʊrəl/
relating to nerves, neurons, or the nervous system
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rural
B2
/ˈɹʊɹ.əl/
Relating to the countryside rather than the city.
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impulsive
B2
/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
Acting suddenly on feelings, without thinking about the results.
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bridal
C2
/ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/
of or pertaining to a bride
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victorious
C1
/vɪkˈtɔːɹiəs/
Having won a contest, game, or struggle.
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blaze
B2
/bleɪz/
A large, strong, bright fire.
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offshore
B2
/ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/
Located in the sea, away from the coast.
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first-class
B2
/ˌfɝːstˈklæs/
of the highest quality; excellent
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intensive
B1
/ˌɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
involving a lot of work or effort in a short time; highly concentrated.
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endangered
A2
/ɛnˈdeɪndʒɝd/
At risk of dying out completely, said of animals or plants
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thermal
C1
/ˈθɝməl/
relating to heat, temperature, or the transfer of heat
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last-minute
B2
/ˌlæˈsmɪnət/
Done or happening at the latest possible time before an event.
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smug
C1
/smʌɡ/
Too pleased with yourself or your own cleverness, in a way that annoys others.
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lasting
B1
/ˈlastɪŋ/
Continuing for a long time without changing.
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dominant
C1
/ˈdɑmənənt/
Most powerful, important, or noticeable.
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graphic
B1
/ˈɡɹæfɪk/
Very clear and detailed, especially in describing something unpleasant like sex or violence.
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irrational
B2
/ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/
Not based on clear thinking or good reasons
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mathematical
B2
/ˌmæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/
Relating to mathematics.
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decisive
B2
/dɪˈsɪsɪv/
Able to make choices quickly and firmly.
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symbolic
B2
/sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/
Standing for or representing something else, often an idea or feeling.
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handicapped
A2
/ˈhændikæpt/
Held back or limited by a disadvantage of some kind.
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voluntarily
C1
/ˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/
By choice, of one's own free will.
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vivid
B1
/ˈvɪvɪd/
Producing clear, strong, lifelike images in the mind.
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shaky
B2
/ˈʃeɪki/
Shaking or trembling, often from weakness, fear, or illness.
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barren
B2
/ˈbæɹən/
Having poor soil where few plants can grow; empty and bare.
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memorable
B1
/ˈmɛm.(ə)ɹə.bl̩/
Worth remembering because it is special, important, or remarkable.
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middle-aged
B1
/ˌmɪdl̩ˈeɪd͡ʒd/
Being roughly between 45 and 65 years old; neither young nor old.
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array
C1
/əˈɹeɪ/
A large group or wide range of things, often impressively displayed.
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beforehand
C1
/bɪˈfɔɹhænd/
Before something else happens; in advance.
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continuous
B1
/kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/
Happening or existing without any break or interruption.
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synthetic
C1
/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
Made artificially by chemical processes rather than coming from nature.
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patriotic
B2
/peɪ.tɹiˈɑ.tɪk/
Feeling or showing great love and support for your country.
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reluctant
B2
/ɹɪˈlʌktənt/
Not wanting to do something; unwilling.
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newborn
B1
/ˈnuːbɔrn/
Recently born.
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aerial
C1
/ˈɛɹiəl/
existing or living or growing or operating in the air
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viable
C1
/ˈvaɪəbəl/
Able to be done successfully; workable.
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balanced
B2
/ˈbælənst/
Having different parts in the right proportions; not too much of any one thing.
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superstitious
C2
/ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
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allegedly
C1
/əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/
According to what people say, though it has not been proven.
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solely
C1
/ˈsoʊl.li/
Only and not involving anyone or anything else.
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miniature
B2
/ˈmɪnɪt͡ʃə/
Much smaller than the usual size.
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superficial
C1
/ˌsu.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/
Not deep or thorough; dealing only with the obvious.
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winding
B2
/ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
Having many turns and bends; not straight.
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trustworthy
B1
/ˈtɹʌstˌwɜɹ.ði/
Deserving to be trusted; reliable and honest.
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unexpectedly
B1
/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/
In a way that was not expected; surprisingly.
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outdoor
B1
/ˈaʊtˌdɔr/
Existing, happening, or used in the open air rather than inside a building.
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soaking
B2
/ˈsoʊkɪŋ/
Extremely wet; completely wet through.
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amazingly
B2
/əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
In a way that causes great surprise; surprisingly.
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indoors
B1
/ɪnˈdɔɹz/
Inside a building, rather than outside.
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eligible
B2
/ˈɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/
Having the right to do or receive something because you meet the necessary conditions.
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transparent
B2
/tɹænsˈpæɹənt/
Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen clearly.
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unclear
B1
/ʌnˈklɪɚ/
Not easy to understand or know for certain.
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seemingly
C1
/ˈsiːmɪŋli/
In a way that appears to be true, though it may not really be.
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platinum
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/ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/
Very expensive, or of very high quality
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preferably
B2
/ˈpɹɛf.ɹəˌbli/
Used to say which choice you would like more if it is possible.
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catastrophic
B2
/ˌkætəˈstɹɑfɪk/
Causing terrible damage, suffering, or destruction.
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socially
B1
/ˈsoʊʃəli/
In a way that relates to society as a whole.
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progressive
A2
/pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/
Supporting new ideas, change, and reform.
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obscure
C1
/əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/
Not known by many people.
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troublesome
B2
/ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/
Causing difficulty, worry, or annoyance.
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largely
B1
/ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.li/
Mostly; for the most part.
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colonial
B2
/kəˈloʊ.njəl/
Relating to a time when a country ruled and controlled other lands as colonies.
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exclusively
B2
/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
Only and not in any other way; solely.
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misty
B1
/ˈmɪsti/
Covered with mist; not clear because of fine water drops in the air.
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witty
B2
/ˈwɪti/
Clever and amusing in a quick way.
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molecular
B1
/məˈlɛk.jə.ləɹ/
relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules
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obnoxious
C2
/əbˈnɑkʃəs/
Unjustly disagreeable, argumentative or objectionable; brazenly rude.
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renowned
C1
/ɹɪˈnaʊnd/
Famous and admired for something.
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wildly
B1
/ˈwaɪldli/
In an uncontrolled or violent way.
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unstoppable
B2
/ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/
Impossible to stop
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cold-blooded
C1
/ˌkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/
deliberately cruel and showing no pity, emotion, or remorse
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biblical
B2
/ˈbɪblɪkəl/
relating to, contained in, or characteristic of the Bible
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presently
C1
/ˈprɛzəntli/
Soon; before long.
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outdoors
B1
/aʊtˈdɔː(ɹ)z/
In or into the open air, not inside a building.
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distinctive
C1
/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
Having a special quality that makes something easy to recognize.
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upcoming
C1
/ˈʌpˌkəmɪŋ/
Happening or coming soon.
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convertible
B2
/kənˈvɝtəbəl/
capable of being changed, exchanged, or treated as equivalent to another form
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gravitational
C2
/ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/
Relating to or caused by gravity.
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credible
C1
/ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/
Able to be believed; convincing and plausible.
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chaotic
B2
/keɪˈɑtɪk/
Completely confused and disorganized.
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tangled
C1
/ˈtæŋ.ɡəld/
Twisted together into a messy, knotted mass.
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overly
B2
/ˈoʊvɝli/
To too great a degree; more than is suitable.
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appalling
C1
/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
Shocking and extremely bad.
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picky
B2
/ˈpɪki/
Very fussy; only happy when things are exactly the way you want them.
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proudly
B2
/ˈpɹaʊdli/
In a way that shows pride or satisfaction.
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genetically
B1
/d͡ʒəˈneɾɪkli/
In a way relating to genes or genetics.
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rosy
B2
/ˈɹoʊzi/
Pink and healthy-looking, especially of cheeks or skin.
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unsolved
C2
/ʌnˈsɑlvd/
not solved
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accordingly
B2
/əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/
As a result; for that reason.
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