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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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unwell
B1
/ʌnˈwɛl/
Not feeling healthy; slightly ill.
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stuffy
C1
/ˈstʌfi/
Warm and lacking fresh air.
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Persian
C1
/ˈpɝʒən/
relating to Iran, especially its Persian people, language, culture, or history
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rightly
B2
/ˈraɪtli/
Correctly; for good reason.
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obedient
B2
/əˈbidiənt/
Willing to do what you are told by someone in authority.
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satisfactory
B2
/sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/
Good enough for a particular purpose; acceptable.
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inconvenient
B1
/ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
Causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort; not suiting your needs or plans.
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comfortably
B2
/ˈkʌmftɚbli/
In a way that feels physically relaxed and pleasant.
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barefoot
B1
/ˈbɛɹfʊt/
wearing nothing on the feet
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drastic
C1
/ˈdɹæs.tɪk/
extreme, severe, or far-reaching in action or effect
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minimal
C1
/ˈmɪn.ə.məl/
As small as possible; very little in amount or degree.
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partially
C1
/ˈpɑɹʃəli/
Partly; not completely.
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fashionable
B1
/ˈfæʃənəbl̩/
Following the current popular style; in fashion.
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verbal
B2
/ˈvɝ.bəl/
Spoken rather than written.
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playful
A2
/ˈpleɪfl̩/
Full of fun and energy; wanting to play.
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disastrous
B1
/dɪˈzæs.tɹəs/
Causing great harm, damage, or a very bad result.
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imperative
B2
/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/
Extremely important and necessary; something that must be done.
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envious
B1
/ˈɛnviːəs/
Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging.
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cerebral
C2+
/səˈɹi.bɹəl/
involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
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impotent
B1
/ˈɪm.pə.tənt/
unable to copulate, usually referring to a man
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slimy
C2
/ˈslaɪ.mi/
covered with or resembling slime
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irregular
B1
/ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/
Not happening at equal or expected times
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wisely
A2
/ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
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dramatically
B2
/drəˈmætɪkli/
Suddenly and to a large, noticeable degree.
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truthful
B2
/ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/
Honest and telling the truth.
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infrared
C2
/ˌɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/
using or relating to electromagnetic wavelengths longer than visible red light but shorter than microwaves
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abusive
C2
/əˈbju.sɪv/
characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
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lifelong
B1
/ˈlaɪf.lɔːŋ/
Lasting for the whole of a person's life.
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abstract¹
B1
/ˈæbˌstɹækt/
based on general ideas rather than real or practical things
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abstract²
C1
/əbˈstɹækt/
to write a short summary of the main points of something
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theoretically
C1
/ˌθiːɝˈɛtɪkəli/
in a theoretical manner
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rhythmic
B2
/ˈɹɪð.mɪk/
Having a regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements.
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unwanted
B1
/ʌnˈwɒntɪd/
Not wanted or welcome.
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primarily
B1
/pɹaɪˈmɛɹ.əli/
Mainly; for the most part.
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preposterous
B2
/pɹəˈpɑstəɹəs/
Completely unreasonable; ridiculous.
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unseen
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/ʌnˈsiːn/
Not seen or discovered; invisible.
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functional
B2
/ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/
Working properly; in good working order.
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right-hand
A2
/raɪtˈhænd/
On or relating to the right side.
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engaging
C1
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
Holding your attention and interest; very interesting.
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accountable
C1
/əˈkaʊntəbl̩/
Responsible for your actions and expected to explain or justify them.
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heartbroken
B2
/ˈhɑːrtˌbroʊkən/
overwhelmed by grief, disappointment, or emotional loss
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underage
B1
/ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/
Younger than the legal age allowed for something, such as drinking or voting.
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metropolitan
B2
/ˌmet.rəˈpɑː.lə.tən/
relating to a large city or to the densely populated area surrounding it
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indifferent
B2
/ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/
Not interested in or caring about something.
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energetic
A2
/ˌɛnɚˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/
Full of energy and eager to be active.
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postal
B2
[ˈpoʊstl̩]
Relating to the system of collecting and delivering mail.
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aloud
B1
/əˈlaʊd/
In a voice that can be heard, not silently.
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nauseous
C2
/ˈnɔʃəs/
feeling sick and likely to vomit; affected by nausea
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constitutional
C1
/ˌkɑn.stɪˈt(j)u.ʃ(ə)n.(ə)l/
Relating to the constitution, the basic set of laws and principles of a country.
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cloudy
A1
/ˈklaʊ̯ɾiː/
Covered with clouds.
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astray
C1
/əˈstɹeɪ/
Away from the correct path, place, or direction.
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oriental
C1
/ˌɔriːˈɛntəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia
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violently
B1
/ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/
In a way that uses physical force to hurt or damage.
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abdominal
C2
/æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/
of or relating to or near the abdomen
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incorrect
B1
/ˌɪn.kəˈɹekt/
Not correct; wrong.
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unreliable
B2
/ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
Not able to be trusted or depended on
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agricultural
B1
/ˌæɡ.ɹɪˈkʌl.tʃə.ɹəl/
Relating to farming or the growing of crops and raising of animals.
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amused
A2
/əˈmjuːzd/
Finding something funny or entertaining.
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politely
B1
/pəˈlaɪtli/
In a way that shows good manners and respect for others.
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graceful
B1
/ˈgreɪsfəl/
Moving in a smooth, elegant, and beautiful way.
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gruesome
C1
/ˈɡɹusəm/
Extremely unpleasant and shocking, usually involving death, injury, or blood.
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masculine
C1
/ˈmæskjələn/
(music or poetry) ending on an accented beat or syllable
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prehistoric
B2
/ˌpriːhɪˈstɔrɪk/
Belonging to the time before history was written down.
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stylish
B1
/ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
Attractive and fashionable in appearance or design.
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protestant
B1
/ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/
of or relating to Protestants or Protestantism
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majestic
C2
/məˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/
Having qualities of splendor or royalty.
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damaging
C1
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
Causing harm or injury.
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cellular
B2
/ˈsɛl.ju.lɚ/
characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization)
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dangerously
B1
/ˈdeɪndʒɝəsli/
In a way that could cause harm or injury.
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morally
B2
/ˈmɔɹəli/
In terms of what is right and wrong.
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apiece
C2
/əˈpis/
Each by itself; for or to each one.
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theatrical
C1
/θiˈætɹɪkəl/
Relating to the theatre or acting on a stage.
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insolent
C1
/ˈɪnsələnt/
Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.
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circular
B1
/ˈsɝ.kjə.lɚ/
Shaped like a circle; round.
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casually
B2
/ˈkæʒuəli/
In a relaxed way, without showing much concern.
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youthful
B2
/ˈjuːθfəl/
Young, or looking and seeming young.
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lawful
B1
/ˈlɔfl̩/
Allowed by or in accordance with the law.
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reasonably
B2
/ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/
Fairly; to a fair or satisfactory degree.
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mainstream
C1
/meɪn.stɹiːm/
Accepted by or appealing to most people, rather than a small group.
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elusive
C1
/ɪˈl(j)u.sɪv/
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
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flawless
B2
/ˈflɔ.ləs/
Perfect, with no faults or mistakes.
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harmful
A2
/ˈhɑɹmfl̩/
Causing or able to cause harm or damage.
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horseback
C2
/ˈhɔɹsˌbæk/
on the back of a horse
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thankfully
C1
/ˈθæŋkfəli/
Used to show you are glad or relieved about something.
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ethnic
B2
/ˈɛθ.nɪk/
Relating to a group of people who share the same race, culture, language, or national background.
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stingy
B2
/ˈstɪnd͡ʒi/
Unwilling to spend money or share things; not generous.
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valiant
C2
/ˈvæliənt/
having or showing valor
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administrative
B2
/ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.tɪv/
Relating to the management or organization of a business, institution, or system.
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persuasive
B1
/pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪsɪv/
Good at making people agree or believe something; convincing.
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unworthy
B1
/ʌnˈwɝði/
lacking in value or merit
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radiant
C2
/ˈɹeɪ.di.ənt/
Radiating light and/or heat.
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ferocious
C1
/fəˈɹoʊʃəs/
Very fierce, violent, or aggressive.
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heinous
C2
/ˈheɪnəs/
Totally reprehensible.
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enjoyable
B1
/ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ə.bl̩/
Giving pleasure; pleasant and fun.
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compassionate
B2
/kəmˈpæʃənət/
Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for people who are suffering.
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unusually
B1
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/
To a degree that is greater than normal; remarkably
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