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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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conviction
C1
/kənˈvɪk.ʃən/
A strong, firmly held belief or opinion.
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relation
B1
/ɹəˈlæ̝ɪʃ(ə)n/
The way in which two or more things are connected.
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identification
B2
/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/
An official document that proves who you are.
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consideration
B1
/kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
Careful thought about something before making a decision.
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notion
B1
/ˈnoʊʃən/
An idea or belief about something.
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twilight
C2
/ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/
a condition of decline following successes
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probation
B2
/proʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
a court-ordered period in which an offender remains in the community under stated conditions instead of, or after, imprisonment
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exhibition
A2
/ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
A public show of objects, art, or products.
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opposition
B1
/ˌɑ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
Strong disagreement with, or resistance to, something.
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ammunition
C1
/ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/
information that can be used to attack or defend a claim or argument or viewpoint
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lordship
C1
/ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/
The state or condition of being a lord.
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warmth
B1
/wɔɹmθ/
A pleasant, moderate level of heat.
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phenomenon
B1
/fəˈnɑ.məˌnɑn/
Something that happens or exists and can be seen, especially something studied or noticed.
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distraction
B2
/dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/
Something that takes your attention away from what you should be doing.
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temptation
B2
/ˌtɛmpˈteɪʃən/
A strong wish to have or do something you know you should avoid.
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transportation
B1
/tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/
The system or means of moving people or goods from one place to another.
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filth
C2
/fɪlθ/
disgusting dirt, refuse, or other foul matter
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exile
B2
/ɪɡˈzaɪl/
The state of being forced to live away from your home or country.
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addiction
B2
/əˈdɪkˌʃən/
the condition of not being able to stop taking a drug or doing something harmful
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extension
B2
/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/
An extra part added to something to make it bigger or longer.
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recommendation
B1
/ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
A suggestion about the best thing to do.
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fritz
C2
/fɹɪts/
the state of being defective.
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nuisance
B2
/ˈnuː.səns/
Something that annoys you or causes trouble.
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slavery
B1
/ˈsleɪvəɹi/
The system of owning people as property and forcing them to work.
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portion
B2
/ˈpoɹʃən/
A part of something larger.
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wit
B2
/wɪt/
The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
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wrath
C1
/ɹæθ/
belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong, personified as one of the deadly sins
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sewer
A2
/ˈsuː.ɚ/
an underground pipe or channel that carries away sewage or surface water, or a system of such pipes and channels
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achievement
B1
/əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/
Something done successfully, especially after effort or skill.
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ignorance
B2
/ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/
A lack of knowledge or information about something.
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stereo
C2
/ˈsteriˌoʊ/
a sound system that records or reproduces audio through two or more separate channels
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heating
A2
/ˈhiːtɪŋ/
The system that warms a room or building.
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introduction
B1
/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/
The first part of a book, essay, or talk that explains what will follow.
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pharmacy
B1
/ˈfɑɹməsi/
A shop where medicines are prepared and sold.
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convenience
A2
/kənˈvinjəns/
The quality of being easy to use and saving you time or effort.
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torment
C1
/ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/
Severe physical or mental suffering.
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unity
B2
/ˈjunɪti/
The state of being joined together as one; agreement and harmony.
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morse
C1
/ˈmɔːɹs/
Morse code, a system representing letters and numbers by sequences of short and long signals
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isolation
B1
/ˌɑesəˈlæɪʃən/
The state of being alone or separated from other people
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greatness
B2
/ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/
The quality of being remarkable, important, or admirable.
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vanity
B2
/ˈvænəti/
Too much pride in your own appearance, abilities, or achievements.
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determination
B1
/dɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən/
The quality of trying hard to do something and not giving up.
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testament
C1
/ˈtes.tə.mənt/
Proof or clear evidence that something is true or that someone has a quality.
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consolation
B2
/ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
Comfort you feel after a disappointment or loss.
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redemption
B2
/ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/
The conversion (of a security) into cash.
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concussion
C2
/kənˈkʊʃən/
A violent collision or shock.
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plasma
B1
/ˈplæzmə/
(physical chemistry) a fourth state of matter distinct from solid or liquid or gas and present in stars and fusion reactors
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gender
A2
/ˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/
The state of being male, female, or another identity, especially regarding social and cultural roles.
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disturbance
B1
/dɪˈstɜɹ.bəns/
Something that interrupts a normal, peaceful, or regular situation.
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merit
C2
/ˈmɛɹɪt/
A good quality that deserves praise or reward.
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bravery
B2
/ˈbɹeɪ.və.ɹi/
Courage; the quality of facing danger or pain without showing fear.
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morality
B2
/ˌmɔˈræləˌtiː/
Beliefs and standards about what is right and wrong behavior.
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assessment
B2
/əˈsɛsmənt/
A careful judgement about the quality, value, or importance of something.
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amendment
C1
/əˈmɛndmənt/
A change or addition made to a law, document, or formal proposal.
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membership
B1
/ˈmɛmbɝˌʃɪp/
The state of belonging to a group or organization.
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indication
B2
/ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
A sign that something exists, is true, or may happen.
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transformation
B1
/ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/
A complete change in the appearance, character, or condition of someone or something, often for the better.
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generosity
B2
/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɑ.sə.ti/
The quality of being kind and willing to give money, time, or help.
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significance
B1
/səgˈnɪfɪkəns/
The importance or value of something.
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asthma
C1
/ˈæzmə/
a long-term respiratory condition in which narrowed, inflamed airways cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath
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collision
C1
/kəˈlɪʒn̩/
An accident in which two moving objects hit each other.
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eminence
C2
/ˈɛmɪnəns/
The state of being famous and highly respected in a field.
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evaluation
B2
/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/
A careful judgement about the value or quality of something.
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precision
C1
/pɹəˈsəʒ.ən/
The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful.
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revelation
B2
/ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
A surprising fact that is made known, especially one that changes how you see things.
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dedication
B2
/ˌdɛdəˈkeɪʃən/
The hard work and commitment you give to something you care about.
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necessity
B2
/nɪˈsɛsəti/
Something you must have; an essential thing.
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transaction
C1
/tɹænˈzækʃən/
An instance of buying or selling something; a business deal.
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solitude
C2
/ˈsɑlɪˌtud/
The state of being alone, often by choice and in a peaceful way.
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prosperity
B1
/pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/
The state of being successful and having plenty of money.
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purity
C1
/ˈpjʊɹɪti/
the state of being clean and not mixed with anything else
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clarity
C1
/ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/
The quality of being clear and easy to understand.
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resurrection
C1
/ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/
a revival from inactivity and disuse
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correction
B1
/kəˈɹɛkʃən/
A change that fixes a mistake.
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trance
C2
/tɹæns/
A state of awareness, concentration, or focus that filters experience and information (for example, a state of meditation or possession by some being).
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credibility
C1
/kɹɛd.əˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/
The quality of being believable and trustworthy.
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fragrance
B2
/ˈfɹeɪɡɹən(t)s/
A pleasant smell.
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interpretation
B2
/ɪnˌtɝpɹəˈteɪʃən/
the meaning or explanation you give to something that is not clear.
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tolerance
C1
/ˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/
The willingness to accept beliefs, opinions, or behaviour that differ from your own.
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caliber
C1
/ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/
the level of quality, ability, or importance of a person or thing
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probability
B1
/ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪti/
How likely it is that something will happen.
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stability
B2
/stəˈbɪlɪti/
A steady, balanced state that is not likely to change or fall over.
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immortality
B2
/ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/
The state of being able to live forever.
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HIV
B1
/ˌeɪtʃˌaɪˈviː/
The virus that attacks the immune system and can cause AIDS.
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ownership
B2
/ˈoʊnɚʃɪp/
The fact of owning something; legal possession.
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renaissance
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/ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/
Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.
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heath
C1
/hiːθ/
A tract of level uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation; heathland.
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popularity
B2
/ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/
The state of being liked or enjoyed by many people.
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hesitation
B2
/ˌhɛzəˈteɪʃən/
A pause before doing something, usually because you are nervous or unsure.
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journalism
B2
/ˈd͡ʒɝnl̩ˌɪzəm/
The work of collecting, writing, and reporting news for newspapers, TV, or the internet.
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tendency
B1
/ˈten.dən.si/
A likelihood of behaving or happening in a particular way.
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circumstance
B2
/ˈsɝ.kəmˌstæns/
A fact or condition that affects a situation or event.
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formality
C1
/fɔːrˈmælɪti/
Something done only because it is required by custom or rule, without real importance.
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creativity
A2
/kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/
The ability to use imagination to produce new ideas or things.
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distinction
B1
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
A clear difference between two or more things.
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paragraph
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/ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/
A section of writing that starts on a new line and usually deals with one main idea.
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