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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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tamper
B1
/ˈtæm.pɚ/
to interfere with or alter something without permission, often dishonestly or in a way that causes damage
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imperialism
C1
/ɪmˈpɪr.i.ə.lɪ.zəm/
the policy or practice of extending a state's power over other territories through conquest, colonization, or political and economic control
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amputate
C1
/ˈæmpjʊteɪt/
to remove all or part of a limb or other body part by surgery
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revision
B1
/ɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/
The act of changing or improving something to make it better or more correct.
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cite
C1
/saɪt/
To name a book, article, or author as the source of information.
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wrongdoing
C2
/ˈɹɒŋˌduːɪŋ/
activity that transgresses moral or civil law
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recapture
B2
/ˌriːˈkæp.tʃɚ/
to capture a person, place, or thing again after it has escaped or been lost
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amend
C1
/əˈmɛnd/
To make formal changes to a document, law, or agreement.
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splatter
B2
/ˈsplætɚ/
To splash and scatter in drops, landing in a messy, uneven way.
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squirm
C2
/skwɝm/
To twist your body uncomfortably, especially out of shame or embarrassment.
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contaminate
B2
/kənˈtæmɪneɪt/
To make something dirty, dangerous, or unsafe by adding harmful substances.
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discriminate
B2
/dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌneɪt/
To treat a person or group unfairly because of their race, sex, age, or other quality.
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pomp
C2
/ˈpɑːmp/
To make a pompous display.
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behead
C2
/bɪˈhɛd/
to cut off a person's or animal's head, especially as a form of execution
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topple
C2
/ˈtɑpl̩/
To become unsteady and fall over, or to push something over.
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mutilation
C2
/ˌmjuːtəˈleɪʃən/
The act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated.
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conspire
C2
/kənˈspaɪə(ɹ)/
to engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
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exclaim
B2
/ɛkˈskleɪm/
To cry out or say something suddenly because of strong emotion.
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adorn
B2
/əˈdɔɹn/
To decorate something or make it more attractive.
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consist
A2
/kənˈsɪst/
To be made up of particular parts or things.
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differentiate
C1
/ˌdɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/
To recognize or show how two or more things are different.
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squint
C2
/skwɪnt/
To look at something with your eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to see better.
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sediment
B2
/ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/
matter that has been deposited by some natural process
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coincide
B2
/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/
To happen at the same time.
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bustle
B2
/ˈbʌsəl/
To move around quickly and busily.
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squander
C1
/ˈskwɑn.dɚ/
To waste money, time, or opportunities carelessly.
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recollect
B2
/ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/
To bring something back to mind; to remember.
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scuffle
C2
/ˈskʌfəl/
fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
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molest
C1
/məˈlest/
sensitive: to touch or assault someone sexually without consent, especially a child
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covet
C2
/ˈkʌvɪt/
to wish, long, or crave for something, especially the property of another person
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smirk
C1
/smɝk/
to smile in a smug, condescending, scornful, or self-satisfied way
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revolve
B2
/ɹɪˈvɑlv/
To turn around a central point or axis.
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extort
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/ɪkˈstɔː(ɹ)t/
obtain by coercion or intimidation
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broaden
B2
[ˈbɹɑ.dn̩]
To make something wider or to cover more things.
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sizzle
B2
/ˈsɪzəl/
to make a hissing sound like food cooking in hot fat
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impersonate
C1
/ɪmˈpɜːsəneɪt/
To pretend to be another person, especially to deceive others.
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misbehave
C2
/ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪv/
to behave badly, improperly, or contrary to rules or expectations
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scour
C1
/ˈskaʊɚ/
to search a place, text, or collection thoroughly and energetically
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restrict
B1
/ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/
To limit something or keep it within certain bounds.
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emancipation
C1
/ɪˌmæn.səˈpeɪ.ʃən/
The act of setting free from the power of another, as from slavery, subjection, dependence, or controlling influence.
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monogamy
C2
/məˈnɑː.ɡə.mi/
the practice or state of being married to only one person at a time
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falter
B2
/ˈfɔltəɹ/
To become weaker or less steady; to lose strength or confidence.
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unveil
C1
/ʌnˈveɪl/
To show or present something publicly for the first time.
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tote
B2
/toʊt/
informal: to carry something, especially something heavy or awkward
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autonomy
C1
/ɔˈtɑ.nə.mi/
The freedom to make your own decisions and act independently.
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insistence
B2
/ɪnˈsɪstəns/
the act of insisting on something
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overturn
B2
/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtɜː(ɹ)n/
To officially change or cancel a decision, especially a legal one.
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hatching
B2
/ˈhæt͡ʃɪŋ/
The process of young animals coming out of their eggs.
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terrify
A2
/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/
To frighten someone very badly; to fill with terror.
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depict
C1
/dɪˈpɪkt/
To show something in a picture, painting, or photograph.
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mediation
C2
/ˌmidiˈeɪʃən/
The process of helping two sides settle a dispute through a neutral third party.
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maximize
C1
/ˈmæksəmaɪz/
To make something as large or as great as possible.
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jangle
C2
/ˈdʒæŋɡəl/
to make or cause a harsh, discordant metallic ringing sound
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pave
B2
/peɪv/
To cover a road or area with a hard surface such as stone or concrete.
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grouse
C2
/ɡræɔs/
To complain or grumble.
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incite
C1
/ɪnˈsaɪt/
to urge or provoke people to act, especially violently or unlawfully
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deduce
B2
/dɪˈdʒuːs/
To work something out by reasoning from the facts you have.
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mope
C2
/moʊp/
to remain dejected, listless, or self-pitying instead of acting
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loom
C1
/lum/
To appear large, close, and often threatening or worrying.
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signify
B2
/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/
To mean or be a sign of something.
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whimper
C1
/ˈwɪmpə/
to cry or make a weak, soft, intermittent sound from fear, pain, or distress
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enslave
C2
/ɪnˈsleɪv/
To make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall.
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evaporate
C2
/ɪˈvæp.ə.ɹæɪt/
lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue
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inflate
B2
/ɪnˈflæɪt/
To fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger.
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detach
B2
/dəˈtæt͡ʃ/
To remove or separate one thing from another.
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coax
C2
/koʊks/
To gently persuade someone to do something, often with kind or flattering words.
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outnumber
C2
/ˌaʊtˈnʌmbɚ/
to be greater in number than another person, group, or thing
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morph
C2
/mɔː(ɹ)f/
change shape as via computer animation
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bequeath
C1
/bɪˈkwiːθ/
To leave money or property to someone in your will after you die.
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offset
C2+
/ˈɔf.sɛt/
produce by offset printing
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insurrection
C2
/ˌɪnsɝˈɛkʃən/
The action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; (countable) an instance of this; a revolt, an uprising; specifically, one that is at an initial stage or limited in nature.
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quiver
C2
/ˈkwɪvɚ/
To shake with small, rapid, trembling movements.
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dabble
C2
/ˈdæb.əl/
to take part in an activity casually or without serious commitment
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hone
B2
/hoʊn/
To improve a skill or ability over time through practice.
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reminisce
C1
/ˌrɛməˈnɪs/
To talk or think about pleasant events from the past.
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frolic
C2
/ˈfɹɑlɪk/
To play and move about in a happy, lively, carefree way.
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recourse
C2
/ˈɹiːkɔɹs/
The use of someone or something for help in a difficult situation.
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grumble
C1
/ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/
To complain about something in a quiet, unhappy way.
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tiptoe
B2
/ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/
To walk quietly on the tips of your toes.
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trickle
C2
/ˈtɹɪkəl/
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
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classify
B1
/ˈklæs.əˌfaɪ/
To arrange things into groups according to their type or qualities.
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idiocy
C2
/ˈɪdiəsi/
extremely foolish behavior, an absurd act, or a serious lack of good judgment
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inter
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/ɪnˈtɚ/
To bury in a grave.
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summarize
B1
/ˈsʌmɝˌaɪz/
To give a short account of the main points of something.
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culmination
B2
/ˌkʌl.məˈneɪ.ʃən/
The final and highest point reached after a long process or series of events.
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subtract
B2
/səbˈtɹækt/
To take a number or amount away from another.
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remodel
B2
/ˌriːˈmɑː.dəl/
to change the structure, design, or appearance of a building or room
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transcend
C2
/trænˈsend/
to go beyond the ordinary limits, range, or physical constraints of something
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leach
C2
/liːtʃ/
to remove soluble substances from a material by passing liquid through it
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diffuse
C2
/dɪˈfjuz/
To spread something out over a wide area, or to spread out in this way.
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obsess
B2
/əbˈsɛs/
To think or worry about someone or something all the time.
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parody
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/ˈpæɹədi/
To make a parody of something.
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cremate
C1
/ˈkriː.meɪt/
to burn a dead body to ashes, usually as a funeral practice
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nourish
B2
/ˈnʌɹ.ɪʃ/
To give a person, animal, or plant the food it needs to live and grow.
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gleam
B2
/ɡlim/
To shine softly, especially from a clean or polished surface.
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coercion
C2
/koʊˈɝʒən/
Actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing.
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