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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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integrated
C1
/ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹeɪtəd/
Combined with other parts to form a single, well-working whole.
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optical
C1
/ˈɑptɪkəl/
Relating to sight or the eyes.
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hopelessly
B2
/ˈhoʊplɪsli/
in a hopeless manner
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fragrant
C2
/ˈfɹæ.ɡɹənt/
Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.
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lumpy
C2
/ˈlʌm.pi/
filled or covered with lumps; uneven rather than smooth
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discreetly
C2
/dᵻˈskritli/
Acting in a discreet manner; acting in a way that respects privacy or secrecy; quietly
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pulmonary
C1
/ˈpʊlməneri/
relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
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wholly
C2
/ˈhoʊ.li/
Completely and entirely; to the fullest extent.
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seasonal
B2
/ˈsiːzənəl/
Happening or available only at a particular time of year.
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proverb
B1
/ˈpɹɑvɝb/
A short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice.
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depraved
C2
/diːˈpreɪvd/
Morally corrupt; wicked and disturbing.
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heartbreaking
B2
/ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/
Causing very strong feelings of sadness.
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outward
B1
/ˈaʊt.wɚd/
Relating to how something appears on the surface, rather than what is really felt inside.
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cognitive
C2
/ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/
Connected with thinking, learning, understanding, and remembering
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ordinarily
C1
/ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/
Usually; as a general rule under normal conditions.
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perceptive
C1
/pɚˈsɛptɪv/
Quick to notice and understand things, especially subtle ones.
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hugely
B2
/ˈhjuːd͡ʒli/
To a very great extent; extremely.
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papal
C1
/ˈpeɪpəl/
relating to the pope, the papacy, or the pope's authority
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fluent
B1
/ˈfluənt/
Able to speak or write a language easily and accurately.
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unofficial
B2
/ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/
Not announced or confirmed by an authority; not yet official
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sweetly
B2
/ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner
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degrading
C1
/dɪˈgreɪdɪŋ/
Treating someone without respect and making them feel worthless or ashamed.
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similarly
B1
/ˈsɪm.əli/
In almost the same way.
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momentarily
B2
/ˌmoʊmənˈtɛrəli/
For a very short time.
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indispensable
B2
/ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
So important or necessary that you cannot manage without it.
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infernal
C2
/ɪnˈfɝnəl/
Extremely annoying.
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middle-class
C2+
/ˈmɪdəlˈklæs/
belonging to the socioeconomic group between the working class and the upper class
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ditto
B2
/ˈdɪtoʊ/
in the same way; with the same statement applying to what follows
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unprotected
B2
/ˌənprəˈtɛktɪd/
Not protected; lacking defence or protection; exposed.
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tangible
C1
/ˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/
capable of being treated as fact
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monumental
C1
/ˌmɑnjəˈmɛntəl/
extremely important or influential, especially in its lasting effects
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devout
C1
/dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply committed to a religion and its practices
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architectural
C1
/ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/
Relating to the design and construction of buildings.
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unmarked
A2
/ʌnˈmɑɹkt/
bearing no identifying label, sign, number, or visible mark
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abundant
B1
/əˈbʌn.dənt/
existing in large amounts; more than enough
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uber
C2
/ˈuːbɚ/
informal: extreme, outstanding, or superior to others of its kind
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redundant
B2
/ɹɪˈdɐn.dənt/
No longer needed or useful; more than is necessary.
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Celtic
C2
/ˈkɛltɪk/
of or relating to the Celts or their cultures and traditions
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wayward
C2
/ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/
Stubbornly doing as one pleases and refusing to behave properly.
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angrily
A2
/ˈæŋ.ɡɹə.li/
In a way that shows anger.
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digestive
B2
/daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/
relating to the process or organs by which food is broken down and absorbed
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gothic
C1
/ˈɡɑθɪk/
of a European architectural style marked by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and high, elaborate structures
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candid
C1
/ˈkæn.dɪd/
Honest and open, saying what you really think even when it is uncomfortable.
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visually
B1
/ˈvɪzju.əli/
By means of sight; in a way relating to seeing.
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evenly
B1
/ˈiːvənli/
In equal amounts or shares.
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favorable
B1
/ˈfeɪ.vɚ.əbl/
Showing approval or support.
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faintly
B2
/ˈfeɪntli/
in a way that is weak, quiet, dim, or hard to notice
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tolerant
B2
/ˈtɑːləɹənt/
Willing to accept opinions or behaviour you do not agree with.
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unsuccessful
B2
/ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/
Not achieving what you wanted; failing
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independently
B2
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/
Without help or control from others; on your own.
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robust
C1
/ɹoʊˈbʌst/
Strong and unlikely to fail or break.
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impolite
B2
/ɪmpəˈlaɪt/
Not polite; rude or showing bad manners.
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dependable
B2
/dɪˈpɛndəbəl/
Able to be trusted to do what you need or expect.
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claustrophobic
C1
/ˌklɔstrəˈfoʊbɪk/
Feeling very uncomfortable or panicked in small, enclosed spaces.
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bison
C2
/ˈbaɪsən/
a large wild bovine of the genus Bison, with a massive head, short horns, and a shaggy forequarter
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high-profile
C1
/ˌhaɪˈproʊfaɪl/
Receiving a lot of public attention; well known.
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bloodthirsty
C2
/ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/
Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous.
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curved
B2
/kɝːvd/
Bent in a smooth, rounded shape rather than straight.
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communal
C1
/kəˈmju.nəl/
for or by a group rather than individuals
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puzzled
B2
/ˈpʌ.zl̩d/
Confused because you cannot understand something.
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untraceable
C2
/ənˈtreɪsəbəl/
incapable of being traced or tracked down
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smoky
C2
/ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
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rhetorical
C2
/ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/
Asked only to make a point, without expecting any answer.
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unsettling
C1
/ənˈsɛtəlɪŋ/
Making you feel worried, uneasy, or uncomfortable.
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incurable
B2
/ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/
Not able to be cured.
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wholesome
C2
/ˈhoʊl.səm/
sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind
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creamy
C1
/ˈkɹiːmi/
Having the rich, smooth, thick taste or texture of cream.
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dimensional
B2
/dɪˈmen.ʃə.nəl/
having dimension--the quality or character or stature proper to a person
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Sicilian
C2
/sɪˈsɪliən/
relating to Sicily, its people, culture, or language
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hydraulic
B2
/haɪˈdɹɔːlɪk/
of or relating to the study of hydraulics
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uncontrollable
B1
/ˌənkənˈtroʊləbəl/
Impossible to control, stop, or hold back.
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prospective
C1
/pɹəˈspɛktɪv/
Likely to become or do a particular thing in the future.
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limitless
C1
/ˈlɪmətləs/
Having no limit in size, amount, or extent.
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bonny
C2
/ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
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eminent
C2
/ˈɛmɪnənt/
Famous and highly respected in a particular field.
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subversive
C2
/səbˈvɝsɪv/
Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.
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elastic
C1
/ɪˈlæstɪk/
Able to stretch and return to its original shape when released.
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lateral
B2
/ˈlætəɹəl/
lying away from the median and sagittal plane of a body
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ruddy
C2
/ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
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forcibly
C2
/ˈfɔːsəbli/
in a forcible manner
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malignant
C2+
/məˈlɪɡnənt/
Harmful, malevolent, injurious.
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oblivious
C2
/əˈblɪviːəs/
Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.
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linear
C1
/ˈlɪni.əɹ/
Following a straight line or a single direction.
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subsequent
B2
/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/
Coming or happening after something else in time or order.
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septic
C1
/ˈsɛp.tɪk/
infected with harmful microorganisms, or relating to sepsis
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mushy
B2
/ˈmʌʃi/
soft, wet, and lacking a firm shape or texture, like mush
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insistent
B2
/ɪnˈsɪstənt/
persistently demanding something or refusing to accept disagreement
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timeless
B2
/ˈtaɪmləs/
Not affected by the passing of time; staying attractive or important forever.
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hypocritical
C1
/hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/
Behaving in a way that contradicts the beliefs or standards you claim to have.
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airtight
C2
/ˈɛrˌtaɪt/
sealed so that air or another gas cannot pass in or out
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militant
C1
/ˈmɪlɪtənt/
Strongly active and aggressive in support of a cause, and ready to fight for it.
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susceptible
C2+
/səˈseptɪbl̩/
(often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of
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problematic
C1
/ˌpɹɑ.bləˈmæt.ɪk/
Causing problems or difficulties.
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unconventional
C1
/ˌənkənˈvɛnʃənəl/
not following the usual rules, customs, or ways of doing things
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oily
B1
/ˈɔɪli/
Covered with or containing oil.
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eagerly
B2
/ˈiɡɚli/
In a keen and excited way; with great interest.
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