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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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voluntary
C1
/ˈvɑ.lənˌt(ɛ)ɹi/
Done by choice, of one's own free will.
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widely
A2
/ˈwaɪdli/
By many people or in many places.
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uncommon
B2
/ʌnˈkɒmən/
Not happening or found very often; rare.
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ironically
B2
/aɪˈɹɑnɪkli/
Used to point out that something is the opposite of what you would expect
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civic
C1
/ˈsɪvɪk/
Relating to a city or town and its public life.
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premium
C1
/ˈpɹiː.miː.əm/
Of high quality and usually higher price.
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continuously
B1
/kənˈtɪnjuəsli/
Without any pause or break.
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shabby
B2
/ˈʃæbi/
Worn out, untidy, or in poor condition because of age or neglect.
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pleasing
A2
/ˈplizɪŋ/
Giving pleasure, enjoyment, or satisfaction.
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blooming
B2
/ˈbluːmɪŋ/
Producing flowers; in flower.
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stormy
B1
/ˈstɔɹmi/
Affected by storms; with strong winds and heavy rain.
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compatible
B2
/kəmˈpætəbəl/
Able to be used together with something else without problems.
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obsessive
B2
/əbˈsɛs.ɪv/
Thinking about one thing or doing one activity far too much.
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upwards
B2
/ˈʌpwɚdz/
Towards a higher position.
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unmarried
A2
/ʌnˈmæɹ.id/
not married or related to the unmarried state
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inland
C2
/ˈɪnlənd/
towards or into the interior of a region
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humbly
C2
/ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
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sublime
C2
/səˈblaɪm/
lifted up or set high
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respiratory
B2
/ˈɹɛs.pəɹ.əˌtɔɹ.i/
Relating to breathing or the organs used for breathing.
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needless
B2
/ˈniːdləs/
Not needed and able to be avoided; unnecessary.
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faulty
B2
/ˈfɔlti/
Not working correctly because of a defect.
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staggering
C1
/ˈstæɡəɹɪŋ/
So surprising or large that it is hard to believe.
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commonly
B1
/ˈkɑmənli/
Often; usually; as a general rule.
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tedious
C1
/ˈti.di.əs/
Boring and tiring, especially because it is long or repetitive.
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disciplinary
C1
/ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛɹi/
relating to a specific field of academic study
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murderous
B1
/ˈmɝdəɹəs/
Of, characterized by, or pertaining to murder or murderers.
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bravely
B1
/ˈbɹeɪvli/
In a way that shows courage.
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steadily
B1
/ˈstɛdɪli/
At a regular, continuous rate without sudden changes.
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provincial
C2
/prəˈvɪnʃəl/
Narrow-minded or unsophisticated, in the way of someone from a small town far from the city.
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clueless
C2
/ˈkluːləs/
having no knowledge or understanding of a situation or subject
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maternal
C1
/məˈtɝnəl/
Like a mother; caring and protective in the way a mother is.
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festive
B1
/ˈfɛstɪv/
Cheerful and full of fun, as at a holiday or celebration.
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plausible
C1
/ˈplɑ.zɪ.b(ə)l̩/
Seeming reasonable or likely to be true.
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affectionate
B2
/əˈfɛkʃənət/
Showing fondness or love towards others.
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hatchet
C2
/ˈhæt͡ʃɪt/
A small, light axe with a short handle; a tomahawk.
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statute
C2
/ˈstæt͡ʃuːt/
enacted by a legislative body
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carefree
B2
/ˈkɛɚfɹi/
Happy and relaxed because you have no worries or problems.
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penitentiary
C2
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
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evolutionary
C1
/ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/
Relating to the gradual development of living things over time.
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saline
C2
/ˈseɪ.lin/
containing salt
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parental
B1
/pəˈɹen.təl/
Relating to or typical of a parent.
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unanimous
B2
/juˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
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homesick
B1
/ˈhoʊmˌsɪk/
unhappy because one is away from home and misses familiar people and places
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unforgettable
A2
/ˌʌnfə(ɹ)ˈɡɛtəbəl/
So special or strong that you can never forget it.
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afterward
B1
/ˈæf.tɚ.wɚd/
At a later time; after something has happened.
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adventurous
B2
/ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əs/
Willing to try new things and take risks.
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inevitably
B2
/ˌɪˈnɛvətəbli/
In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented.
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coloured
B1
/ˈkʌlɝd/
Having a colour, or a particular colour rather than black or white.
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battered
C1
/ˈbætəɹd/
Damaged and worn out from being hit or heavily used.
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accurately
B1
/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/
In a correct way, with few or no mistakes.
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somber
C1
/ˈsɑmbɚ/
Serious, sad, or gloomy in mood
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theoretical
C1
/ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/
Based on theory or ideas rather than practical experience.
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indefinitely
C1
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli/
For a long or unlimited time, with no fixed end.
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passive
B1
/ˈpæsɪv/
Accepting what happens without taking action or resisting.
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irritated
B2
/ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪ.tɪd/
Feeling slightly angry or annoyed
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worldly
B2
/ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/
Concerned with ordinary life and material things rather than with religion or the spirit.
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macaroni
A2
/ˌmæk.əˈɹoʊ.ni/
pasta formed into narrow tubes, especially short curved tubes
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folding
B2
/ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
Designed to be folded up so it takes less space.
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frontal
B2
/ˈfɹʌn.tl̩/
belonging to the front part
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potent
B2
/ˈpoʊt(ə)nt/
Having a strong and powerful effect.
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hypothetical
C2
/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/
Based on a possible situation or idea rather than on real facts.
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culinary
C1
/ˈkʌlɪˌnɛri/
relating to cooking, kitchens, or the preparation of food
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suburban
C1
/səˈbɜː(ɹ)bən/
Relating to or located in the residential areas on the edge of a city.
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municipal
C1
/mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/
Relating to the government of a town or city.
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unavailable
B2
/ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/
Not able to be obtained, used, or reached.
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prone
C2
/pɹoʊn/
Likely to do or suffer something, especially something bad.
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blindly
B2
/ˈblaɪndli/
Without being able to see, or without looking.
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formerly
B2
/ˈfɔɹmɚli/
In the past; at an earlier time.
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desirable
B2
/dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/
Worth having or wanting; good to have.
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considerably
B2
/kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/
By a large amount or to a great degree.
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muscular
C1
/ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/
Having well-developed, strong muscles
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latter
A2
/ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/
Referring to the second of two things just mentioned.
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gaga
C1
/ˈɡɑː.ɡɑː/
informal and sometimes disparaging: mentally confused or physically feeble, especially through old age
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mediocre
B2
/ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/
Not very good; only average and a little disappointing.
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unhealthy
A2
/ʌnˈhɛl.θi/
Bad for your health.
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prestigious
B2
/pɹɛˈstiːd͡ʒəs/
Respected and admired as being very important or of high quality.
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humanitarian
C1
/hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/
Concerned with reducing human suffering and improving people's lives.
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sleepless
A2
/ˈsliːpləs/
Without sleep; unable to sleep.
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technological
B1
/ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl/
Relating to technology, especially modern science and machines.
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unauthorized
B2
/əˈnɔθɝˌaɪzd/
Done or made without official permission.
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long-distance
B2
/ˌlɔŋˈdiːstəns/
Covering or travelling over a great distance.
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tidal
C1
/ˈtaɪ.d(ə)l/
of or relating to or caused by tides
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unfit
B1
/ənˈfɪt/
Not good enough or not suitable for a particular purpose.
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prosperous
B1
/ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/
Wealthy and successful.
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left-handed
B2
/ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/
using the left hand more naturally or skillfully than the right
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luxurious
B2
/lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/
Very comfortable and of the finest quality.
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unimportant
A2
/ˌʌnɪmˈpɔɹtənt/
Not important; not worth worrying about.
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wondrous
B2
/ˈwʌndɹəs/
Wonderful and amazing, inspiring awe.
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humane
B2
/hjuˈmeɪn/
Showing kindness and care, and trying to avoid causing pain or suffering.
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judicial
C1
/d͡ʒuˈdɪʃəl/
Relating to courts of law, judges, or the legal system.
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timid
C1
/ˈtɪmɪd/
Lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened.
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eternally
B2
/ɪˈtɝ.nə.li/
Forever; for all time.
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impeccable
C2
/ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/
Perfect, with no faults, flaws, or mistakes.
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customary
C1
/ˈkʌs.təˌmɛɹ.i/
Usual or done according to custom or normal practice.
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costly
B2
/ˈkɑːstli/
Costing a lot of money; expensive.
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doubtful
B2
/ˈdaʊtfəl/
Unlikely or uncertain to happen or be true.
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