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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.
115 words
lieutenant
C2+
/luˈtɛnənt/
a deputy or a junior commissioned military or police officer
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projectile
C2+
/prəˈdʒɛktl/
an object propelled through the air, especially as a weapon
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armament
C2+
/ˈɑrməmənt/
military weapons and equipment, or the process of arming for war
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cudgel
C2+
/ˈkʌdʒəl/
a short thick stick used as a weapon
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foeman
C2+
/ˈfoʊmən/
an enemy in war; an opponent in combat
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pacifism
C2+
/ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/
the belief that disputes should be settled without violence or war
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shiv
C2+
/ʃɪv/
a homemade or improvised knife, especially one used as a weapon
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torpedo
C2+
/tɔrˈpiːdoʊ/
a self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or wreck something
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trooper
C2+
/ˈtruːpɚ/
a soldier in a cavalry or armored unit, or a state police officer
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skirmish
B2
/ˈskɝmɪʃ/
a small fight or battle between two groups
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ensigncy
C2
/ˈen.sən.si/
historical: the rank, office, or commission of an ensign, especially a junior officer in an army regiment
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war whoop
C2+
/ˈwɔrˌwuːp/
historical: a loud cry used as a signal or expression of aggression when entering battle
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beachhead
C1
/ˈbiːtʃhɛd/
a defended position on an enemy shore, seized by landing troops and held so that an invasion can push inland
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warmonger
C2
/ˈwɔɹˌmɑŋɡɚ/
disapproving: a person who eagerly encourages or promotes war
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warmongering
C2
/ˈwɔɹˌmɑŋɡɚɪŋ/
disapproving: the activity of encouraging war or urging a country to use military force
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fight off
A2
to resist an attacker and force it to retreat
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fire off
A1
to discharge a firearm so that it sends out a shot
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mow down
C1
to kill or strike down many people indiscriminately
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yield up
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to surrender something under pressure or force
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