This week on The Missing Workbook
1 new learner
12 reviews
Word
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.
Choose your level
All 27,899 wordsC2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.
8073 words
untrue
C2
/ʌnˈtɹuː/
not true to an obligation or trust
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
ancestral
C2
/ænˈsɛs.təɹ.əl/
inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
overweight
A2
/ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/
Weighing more than is healthy for your height and body type; carrying too much body fat.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
dreary
C2
/ˈdɹɪɹi/
Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
mindless
C2
/maɪnd.ləs/
requiring little mental effort
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
unheard
B1
/ʌnˈhɜː(ɹ)d/
Not heard by anyone.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
faraway
B1
/ˈfɑɹəweɪ/
Very distant in space or time.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
thereby
C1
/ðɛɹˈbaɪ/
As a result of that; by that means.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
lifeless
B2
/ˈlaɪfləs/
Dead, or appearing to be dead.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
animated
B1
/ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/
Full of life, energy, and excitement.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
unsafe
B2
/ʌnˈseɪf/
Dangerous; likely to cause harm or injury
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
singular
A2
/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/
(grammar) referring to just one person or thing, not more than one
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
short-term
B2
/ˌʃɔrtˈtɝːm/
Lasting for or relating to a short period of time.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
congressional
C1
/kəŋˈɡɹɛ.ʃə.nəl/
Relating to a congress, especially the United States Congress.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
continually
B1
/kənˈtɪnjuəli/
Again and again; very often.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
slipper
B1
/ˈslɪpəɹ/
a soft, comfortable shoe that is easy to put on and is often worn indoors
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
ceremonial
C2
/ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/
marked by pomp or ceremony or formality
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
breathtaking
B2
/ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
So beautiful or impressive that it amazes you.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
apt
C1
/ˈæpt/
Suitable or appropriate for the situation.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
rightfully
B2
/ˈɹaɪtfəli/
by right
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
accessible
B1
/əkˈsɛs.ɪ.bəl/
Easy to reach, enter, or get to.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
purposely
C2
/ˈpɝpəsli/
On purpose; intentionally.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
unimaginable
B2
/ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/
So great or extreme that you cannot imagine it.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
acoustic
C1
/əˈkuː.stɪk/
(of a musical instrument) producing sound naturally, without electrical amplification.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
enormously
C1
/ɪˈnɔrməsli/
To a very great degree; extremely.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
inexperienced
B2
/ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/
Lacking knowledge or skill because you have not done something much before.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
unsure
B2
/ənˈʃʊr/
Not certain; not knowing what to think or do
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
perverse
C2
/pɚˈvɝs/
Deliberately behaving in a way that is unreasonable or contrary to what is expected.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
upward
B1
/ˈʌpwɚd/
Toward a higher place or level.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
ludicrous
C1
/ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/
So foolish, unreasonable, or absurd that it is almost laughable.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
underlying
C1
/ˌəndɝˈlaɪɪŋ/
Real but not immediately obvious; forming the hidden basis of something.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
astonished
B2
Feeling or showing very great surprise.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
catchy
B2
/ˈkæt͡ʃi/
Pleasant and easy to remember, especially a tune or phrase.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
inadequate
B2
/ɪnˈædəkwɪt/
Not enough or not good enough for what is needed.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
paramount
C2
/ˈpæɹəˌmaʊnt/
More important than anything else; supreme.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
neatly
B2
/ˈniːtli/
with neatness
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
provocative
C1
/pɹəˈvɑ.kə.tɪv/
Deliberately causing a strong reaction, such as anger, argument, or interest.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
complimentary
C1
/ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
Given free of charge.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
sufficiently
B2
/səˈfɪʃəntli/
Enough; to the degree that is needed.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
hereditary
C1
/həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/
Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
psychologically
B2
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
In a way that relates to the mind and emotions.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
underwood
C2
/ˈʌndɚˌwʊd/
shrubs, small trees, and other low vegetation growing beneath taller woodland trees
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
abed
C2
/əˈbɛd/
in bed, especially while resting, sleeping, or remaining there later than usual
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
innovative
B2
/ˈɪn.əˌveɪtɪv/
Introducing or using new ideas and methods.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
nationwide
B2
/ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/
Existing or happening throughout an entire country.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
brightly
B1
/ˈbɹaɪtli/
In a way that gives off a lot of light.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
improper
B1
/ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/
Not suitable, right, or correct for the situation.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
widespread
B1
/ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/
Found or happening over a large area or among many people.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
inspirational
B2
/ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/
Making you feel excited, hopeful, or eager to do something good.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
intensely
C1
/ɪnˈtɛnsli/
in an intense manner
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
inseparable
B2
/inˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/
So closely connected that they cannot be separated or imagined apart.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
passionately
B2
/ˈpæʃənətli/
In a way that shows very strong emotion or enthusiasm.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
tiresome
B2
/ˈtaɪɚsəm/
Making you feel bored or annoyed; tedious.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
homicidal
C2
/ˌhɑːməˈsaɪdəl/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
hard-working
B1
/ˌhɑːrˈdwɝːkɪŋ/
Putting a lot of effort and energy into work.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
immensely
C1
/ɪˈmɛnsli/
Extremely; to a very great degree.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
comprehensive
B2
/ˌkɑm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/
including everything or nearly everything that is needed
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
infinitely
C1
/ˈɪnfɪnɪtli/
continuing forever without end
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
exemplary
C2
/ɪɡˈzɛmplɚi/
extremely good and worthy of being copied or admired
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
abruptly
B2
/əˈbɹʌp.li/
suddenly and without warning
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
talkative
B1
/ˈtɔ.kə.ɾɪv/
Liking to talk a lot.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
unkind
B2
/ʌnˈkaɪnd/
Not kind; cruel or unpleasant to others.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
unwilling
B2
/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/
Not wanting to do something; reluctant.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
profoundly
C1
/pɹəˈfaʊndli/
Deeply; to a very great extent.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
downward
B1
/ˈdaʊnwɚd/
Toward a lower place, level, or amount.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
nasal
C1
/ˈnæɪ.zəl/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
enduring
B2
/ɪnˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/
Lasting for a long time without changing.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
petrified
B2
/ˈpɛtrəˌfaɪd/
Extremely frightened; so scared that you cannot move.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
lightweight
B2
/ˈlaɪt.weɪt/
weighing less than average or less than comparable objects of the same kind
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
attentive
B2
/əˈtɛntɪv/
Listening or watching carefully and with interest.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
startling
C1
/ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/
So surprising or sudden that it shocks or alarms you.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
historically
C1
/hɪˈstɔɹɪkli/
with respect to history
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
nostalgic
C2
/nɔˈstældʒɪk/
Feeling or causing a fond longing for the past.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
dreamy
B2
/ˈdriːmi/
Having a calm, pleasant, almost magical quality, like a dream.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
demented
C1
/dɪˈmɛntɪd/
wildly irrational, disturbed, or out of control
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
hazardous
B2
/ˈhæ.zɚ.dɪs/
Dangerous or risky; likely to cause harm.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
stellar
C2
/ˈstɛlɚ/
Exceptional, exceptionally good.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
locally
A2
/ˈləʊkəli/
by a particular locality
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
consistently
B2
/kənˈsɪstəntli/
In a way that stays the same and does not change over time.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
uphill
B1
/ˈʌpˌhɪl/
sloping or leading upward
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
benevolent
B2
/bəˈnɛvələnt/
Kind and wanting to help others.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
ghostly
C1
/ˈɡoʊstli/
Looking pale and faint, like a ghost; eerie.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
bubbly
C1
/ˈbʌbli/
Cheerful, lively, and full of energy.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
neighboring
B2
/ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/
Located very close by; next to or near something else.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
explicit
C1
/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
dual
C1
/ˈd͡ʒuː.əl/
Having two parts, aspects, or purposes.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
tremendously
B2
/trəˈmɛndəsli/
Very much; to a very great degree.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
fundamentally
B2
/ˌfəndəˈmɛntəli/
In a basic and important way; at the deepest level.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
consecutive
C1
/kənˈsɛkjətɪv/
Following one after another without a break.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
benign
C1
/bɪˈnɑen/
Not harmful or dangerous, especially describing a tumour that is not cancerous.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
boldly
B1
/ˈboʊldli/
In a brave and confident way.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
owing
B1
/ˈoʊ.ɪŋ/
Still needing to be paid; owed as a debt.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
unorthodox
B2
/ʌnˈɔɹ.θəˌdɑːks/
different from what is traditional, conventional, or generally accepted
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
forthcoming
B2
/fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/
Going to happen or appear soon.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
erect
B2
/ɪˈɹɛkt/
Standing straight up; upright.
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off
mutually
C1
/ˈmjut͡ʃuəli/
In a way that is shared by or affects two or more people equally
Meaning
Off
Sound
Off