English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2) — 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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whopping
C2
/ˈ(h)wɑpɪŋ/
exceptionally large, impressive, or extreme
implicitly
C1
/ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/
without ever expressing so clearly
resonate
C1
/ˈɹez.əˌnæɪt/
To be meaningful or important to someone; to connect with their feelings or beliefs.
prejudicial
C2
/ˌprɛdʒəˈdɪʃəl/
tending to favor preconceived ideas
easygoing
B1
/ˈiːziːˈgoʊɪŋ/
Relaxed and calm; not easily worried or upset.
chalky
C1
/ˈtʃɑː.ki/
containing or consisting of chalk or calcium carbonate
baseless
C2
/ˈbeɪsləs/
not supported by evidence, facts, or sound reasons
unbiased
B1
/ˌʌnˈbaɪəst/
not favoring one person, group, position, or outcome unfairly; impartial
spiky
C2
/ˈspaɪki/
having many sharp points or projections; in this passage, standing up in stiff pointed tufts
bloodstained
C1
/ˈblʌdˌsteɪnd/
marked, soaked, or discolored with blood
emphatically
B2
/ɪmˈfætɪkli/
In a strong and forceful way that leaves no doubt
coldly
C1
/ˈkoʊldli/
In a cold or uncaring manner; indifferently.
aflame
C2
/əˈfleɪm/
burning or on fire
passable
B2
/ˈpæsəbəl/
good enough to be accepted, but not especially good
afire
C2+
/əˈfaɪɚ/
lighted up by or as by fire or flame
delicatessen
C2
/ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/
A shop that sells high-quality cooked meats, cheeses, and other ready-to-eat foods.
fluently
B1
/ˈfluːəntli/
In a smooth, easy way, especially when speaking a language.
undamaged
A2
/ʌnˈdæmɪdʒd/
not harmed, broken, spoiled, or made less useful
droopy
B2
/ˈdruː.pi/
hanging, bending, or sagging downward, especially from weakness, weight, or lack of support
conceivably
C2
/kənˈsiːvəbli/
within the realm of possibility
grimy
B2
/ˈɡɹaɪmi/
covered or stained with ingrained dirt, grease, or soot
magnificently
C2
/mæɡˈnɪfɪsəntli/
In a magnificent manner.
stubby
C2
/ˈstʌb.i/
short, thick, and often blunt or stunted
savagely
C2
/ˈsævɪdʒli/
In a wild, uncontrolled, or savage manner.
hereabouts
C2
/ˈhɪrəˌbaʊts/
in this general vicinity
remedial
C1
/ɹɪˈmi.di.əl/
Intended to help students improve skills they are weak in.
verily
C2
/ˈvɛɹ.əl.i/
Truly; in truth (now old-fashioned or formal).
certifiable
C1
/ˈsɝtəˌfaɪəbəl/
capable of being officially certified, verified, or guaranteed
malady
B2
/ˈmæl.ə.di/
An illness or disease, especially one that lasts a long time.
unsightly
C1
/ʌnˈsaɪt.li/
unpleasant or unattractive to look at
notably
C1
/ˈnoʊtəbli/
Especially; used to point out an important example.
overwork
B1
/ˌoʊvɚˈwɝk/
To make someone or something work too hard.
resilience
C1
/ɹɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties, illness, or misfortune.
additionally
B2
/əˈdɪʃəˌnəli/
used to add more information; also
obtuse
C2
/əbˈt(j)us/
lacking in insight or discernment
herein
C1
/hɪɹˈɪn/
in this place or thing or document
substantiate
C2
/səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt/
To prove that something is true by giving evidence.
workable
B2
/ˈwɝː.kə.bəl/
capable of being used effectively or put into practice; likely to achieve the intended result
nonchalant
C2
/ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/
Calm and relaxed, showing that you are not worried or interested.
negligible
C1
/ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/
So small or unimportant that it is not worth considering.
microbe
B2
/ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/
A tiny living thing too small to see without a microscope, such as a bacterium that can cause disease.
preferential
C1
/ˌpref.ɚˈen.ʃəl/
giving or receiving an advantage, priority, or more favorable treatment than others
chrysalis
C2
/ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/
The hard case in which a caterpillar changes into a butterfly or moth.
uninhabitable
B2
/ˌʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl/
not suitable or safe for people or other living things to live in
indelible
C2
/ɪnˈdeləbəl/
impossible or very difficult to erase, wash away, or remove
tumultuous
C2
/tuˈmʌl.t͡ʃu.əs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
mauve
C1
/moʊv/
pale purple in color, often with a gray or pink tinge
opaque
C2
/oʊˈpeɪk/
Not allowing light to pass through; not transparent.
self-contained
C2+
/ˈsɛlfkənˈteɪnd/
constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
treatise
C1
/ˈtɹiːtɪs/
A formal, usually lengthy, systematic discourse on some subject.
topsy-turvy
C2
/ˌtɑːp.siˈtɝː.vi/
confused, disordered, or arranged with normal relationships and priorities reversed
mucky
B2
/ˈmʌki/
informal, especially British: covered with dirt or mud; dirty and messy
shipshape
C1
/ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp/
neat, orderly, and in good working condition
atypical
B2
/ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/
Not typical; different from what is usual or normal.
nobly
C2
/ˈnoʊbli/
in a noble manner
insipid
C2
/ˌɪnˈsɪpəd/
lacking interest or significance or impact
prominence
B2
/ˈpɹɑ.mɪ.nəns/
The state of being important or well known.
serpentine
C2
/ˈsɝ.pənˌtaɪn/
resembling a serpent in form
unsung
C1
/ˌʌnˈsʌŋ/
not publicly recognized or praised despite deserving recognition
aptly
C1
/ˈæp(t).li/
In an apt or suitable manner; fittingly; appropriately; suitably
sporadic
C2
/spɝˈædɪk/
recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances
visibly
B2
/ˈvɪz.ə.bli/
In a way that can be clearly seen or noticed.
commode
C2
/kəˈməʊd/
A toilet, or a chair with a built-in chamber pot.
inscrutable
C2
/ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl̩/
Impossible to understand or read; mysterious.
impatiently
B2
/ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
In a way that shows you are annoyed by waiting or eager for something.
broadband
B2
/ˈbɹɔdbænd/
A high-speed connection to the internet.
unchallenged
C2
/ʌnˈtʃæl.ɪndʒd/
not questioned, disputed, or opposed
whir
C2
/wɝ/
A low, continuous buzzing sound made by something moving fast.
toughness
C1
/ˈtʌfnəs/
The quality of being strong and able to endure hardship.
vitally
C1
/ˈvaɪ.tə.li/
to a vital degree
automation
C1
/ˌɔ.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/
equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation
undetermined
C2
/ˌəndɪˈtɝːmɪnd/
not yet having been ascertained or determined
thicket
C2
/ˈθɪkɪt/
A dense group of bushes, shrubs, or small trees.
glitz
C2
/ɡlɪts/
Showy, glamorous style that may seem cheap or shallow.
well-built
B2
Having a strong, muscular body.
contra
C2+
/ˈkɑntɹə/
Contrary to something.
broadly
B2
/ˈbɹɔd.li/
In a general way, without going into the details
outgrow
B2
/ˌɑʊtˈɡɹoʊ/
To grow too big for clothes, shoes, or other things.
torrid
C2
/ˈtɔɹɪd/
emotionally charged and vigorously energetic
stopover
B2
/ˈstɑpˌoʊvɚ/
A short stay or break during a long journey, often to change planes.
impassable
B2
/ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
melodious
C2
/məˈloʊdi.əs/
Pleasant to listen to; having a beautiful tune.
fabulously
C1
/ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs.li/
Extremely; to a very great degree.
bandy
C2
/ˈbæn.di/
curved outward at or below the knees; bowlegged
strangeness
C2
/ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
the quality of being alien or not native
rosette
C2
/roʊˈzɛt/
a circular ornament, mark, or arrangement resembling a rose
northeastern
B1
/ˌnorˈθiː.stɚn/
In, from, or facing the northeast.
hibernate
C1
/[ˈhɑɪbəˌnɛɪt]/
(Of some animals) to spend the winter in a deep sleep-like state to save energy.
skillfully
B2
/ˈskɪlfəli/
in a way that shows skill; very well
stubbornly
B2
/ˈstʌbɝnli/
In a way that refuses to change or give in.
palatable
C2
/ˈpælətəbəl/
Pleasant to taste; good to eat.
non-smoking
B2
/nɑːnˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
Where smoking is not allowed.
objectionable
C1
/əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl/
liable to objection or debate
hairdryer
B1
A small electric machine that blows hot air to dry your hair.
detestable
C1
/dɪˈtɛstəbl̩/
Deserving to be hated; extremely unpleasant or offensive.
materialism
C2
/məˈtɪɹiəlɪzəm/
A strong focus on owning things and having money rather than on spiritual or moral values.