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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.
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goal
A2
/ɡoʊl/
Something you are trying to achieve.
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range
A2
/ˈreɪndʒ/
A set of different things of the same general kind.
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effort
A2
/ˈɛf.ɚt/
The physical or mental energy used to do something.
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alien
B2
/ˈeɪ.li.ən/
A creature from another planet or from outer space.
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emperor
B1
/ˈemp(ə)ɹə/
The ruler of an empire
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incident
B1
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
An event or occurrence, especially an unusual or unpleasant one.
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robin
A2
/ˈɹɑ.bɪn/
A small songbird with a bright red or orange breast.
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ID
A2
/aɪˈdiː/
An official card or document that proves who you are.
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trash
B1
/tɹæʃ/
Things that are thrown away because they are no longer wanted; rubbish.
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failure
B1
/ˈfeɪ.ljəɹ/
A lack of success in doing something.
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nightmare
B2
/ˈnaɪt.mɛɚ/
A frightening or upsetting dream.
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glory
B1
/ˈɡloɹ.i/
Great honour and admiration earned by an achievement.
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detail
A2
/ˈdi.teɪl/
A single small fact or piece of information about something.
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pink
A1
/ˈpiŋk/
A pale red colour, like that of many flowers.
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gee
B1
/d͡ʒiː/
An exclamation used to show surprise, excitement, or mild frustration.
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disaster
B1
/dɪˈzas.təː/
A sudden event, such as a flood or earthquake, that causes great damage or loss of life.
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demon
C1
/ˈdiː.mən/
An evil supernatural being or spirit.
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crown
A2
/kraʊn/
A round decoration worn on the head by a king or queen, often made of gold and jewels.
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carol
C1
/ˈkærəl/
a joyful song, especially a traditional religious song sung at Christmas
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guts
B2
/ɡʌts/
Courage and determination to do something difficult or frightening.
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title
A2
/ˈtaɪ.tl̩/
The name of a book, film, song, or other work.
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sandwich
A1
/ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/
Two slices of bread with a filling between them.
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package
B1
/pa.ked͡ʒ/
Something wrapped or boxed up to be carried or sent; a parcel.
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option
B1
/ˈɑpʃən/
One of several things you can choose from.
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diamond
A2
/ˈdaɪ.ə.mənd/
A very hard, clear precious stone made of carbon, used in jewellery and cutting tools.
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lane
A2
/leɪn/
One of the marked strips that divide a road for a single line of vehicles.
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league
B1
/liːɡ/
A group of sports teams that compete against one another.
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mason
B2
/ˈmeɪsən/
a craftsman who works with stone or brick
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cap
B1
/kæp/
A soft, close-fitting hat, often with a part that sticks out at the front.
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drawing
A2
/ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/
A picture made with a pen, pencil, or crayon.
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goodnight
C2
/ˈgʊdˌnaɪt/
an instance of saying “good night”; a nighttime farewell.
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ending
A2
/ˈɛndɪŋ/
The last part of a story, film, or event
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vampire
C2
/ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/
A mythological creature (usually humanoid and undead) said to feed on the blood or life energy of the living.
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headquarters
B2
/ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹ.tɚz/
The main office or centre where an organization is managed.
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recording
B1
/ɹɪˈkɔː(ɹ)dɪŋ/
Sound, video, or images stored so they can be played back.
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pattern
B1
/ˈpætɚn/
A repeated decorative design of shapes, lines, or colours.
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cliff
B1
/klɪf/
A high, steep face of rock, often by the sea.
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anniversary
A2
/ˌæn.ɪˈvɝ.s(ə.)ɹi/
A date that marks an exact number of years since something important happened.
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warrior
B1
/ˈwɔɹiɚ/
A brave or experienced fighter, especially in past times.
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tune
A2
/tuːn/
A series of musical notes that make a pleasant pattern; a melody.
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ouch
A2
/aʊtʃ/
used to express sudden physical pain
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benefit
B1
/ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/
A good or helpful effect that something has; an advantage.
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goods
B1
/ˈgʊdz/
Things that are made to be bought and sold.
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pit
B1
/ˈpɪt/
A large hole in the ground.
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cooper
B2
/ˈkupɚ/
a craftsperson who makes or repairs wooden barrels, casks, buckets, and similar vessels
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sample
A2
/ˈsæm.pəl/
A small part of something used to show what the whole is like.
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ward
B1
/wɔɹd/
A section of a hospital for patients who need similar care.
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punk
B2
/ˈpʌŋk/
A style of loud, fast, rebellious rock music and its associated subculture from the 1970s.
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limit
B1
/ˈlɪm.ɪt/
The greatest amount of something that is allowed or possible.
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mud
B1
/mʌd/
Soft, wet earth.
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ad
B1
/ˌeɪˈdi/
a picture, short film, or notice that tries to sell something or give information
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signature
B1
/ˈsɪɡ.nə.t͡ʃɚ/
Your name written by yourself, used to show who you are or that you approve something.
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noon
A2
/nun/
Twelve o'clock in the middle of the day; midday.
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kit
A2
/kɪt/
A set of items needed for a particular purpose, often kept together.
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farewell
B1
/fɛɹˈwɛl/
Goodbye (said when leaving, often for a long time).
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procedure
B2
/pɹəˈsid͡ʒɚ/
A fixed series of steps for doing something correctly.
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necklace
B1
/ˈnɛkləs/
A piece of jewellery, such as a chain or string of beads, worn around the neck.
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surgeon
B1
/ˈsɝd͡ʒən/
A doctor who is trained to perform operations on patients.
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album
B1
/ˈælbəm/
A collection of songs released together by a musician.
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rubbish
B1
/ˈɹʌbɪʃ/
Things you throw away because they are no longer wanted; waste.
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headache
A2
/ˈhɛdeɪk/
A pain in the head.
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knee
A2
/ni/
The joint in the middle of your leg, where it bends.
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locker
B1
/ˈlɑ.kɚ/
a type of storage compartment with a lock, usually used to store personal possessions for public use, such as in schools, railway stations, place of work, gyms, sports centers.
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tent
B1
/tɛnt/
A shelter made of cloth stretched over poles, used for camping outdoors.
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nerves
B2
/nɝvz/
Feelings of worry or fear, especially before an important event.
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admiral
B2
/ˈædmərəl/
a senior naval officer, typically of the highest ranks and often commanding a fleet
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tale
B1
/ˈteːl/
A story, especially one about exciting or imaginary events.
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warehouse
C1
/ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/
A large building for storing goods before they are sold or sent out.
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honeymoon
B1
/ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/
A holiday taken by a couple just after they get married.
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pile
A2
/paɪl/
A number of things lying on top of one another; a heap.
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tube
B1
/tuːb/
A long, hollow object shaped like a pipe.
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cable
B2
/ˈkeɪ.bəl/
A set of wires covered in plastic that carries electricity or signals.
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chin
A2
/t͡ʃɪn/
The part of the face below the mouth.
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paperwork
B2
/ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/
The routine writing and handling of documents, forms, and reports.
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burden
B1
/ˈbɝdn̩/
A heavy duty, worry, or responsibility that is hard to bear.
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manner
A2
/ˈmænɚ/
The way in which something is done or happens.
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rifle
C1
/ˈɹaɪfəl/
A gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder.
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bucket
A1
/ˈbʌk.ət/
An open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other things
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blessing
B1
/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/
Something good that you are grateful for.
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rage
B1
/ɹeɪd͡ʒ/
Very strong, uncontrolled anger.
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item
A2
/ˈaɪ.təm/
A single thing in a group or on a list
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cookie
A1
/ˈkʊki/
A small, flat, sweet cake (called a biscuit in British English).
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palm
B1
/pɑːm/
The inner surface of the hand, between the wrist and the fingers.
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fleet
B2
/flit/
A group of ships, especially warships, acting together.
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temper
B1
/ˈtɛmpɚ/
A tendency to become angry quickly.
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sunshine
A1
/ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
The light and warmth that come directly from the sun.
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blanket
A2
/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/
A thick, soft cover used to keep you warm, especially on a bed.
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executive
B2
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
A senior manager in a company who makes important decisions.
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method
A2
/ˈmɛθəd/
A particular way of doing something, especially a planned or organized one.
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con
C1
/kɑn/
A disadvantage of something, usually compared with its advantages.
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technique
B1
/tɛkˈniːk/
A particular way of doing something that needs skill or knowledge.
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diary
A2
/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/
A book in which you write down what happens to you each day and your private thoughts.
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sheet
B1
/ʃiːt/
A large piece of thin cloth put on a bed under and over the sleeper.
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ruby
B2
/ˈɹuː.bi/
a deep red precious stone, a variety of corundum
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tag
B2
/teɪɡ/
A small label attached to something to give information or identify it.
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ash
B2
/ˈæʃ/
The grey powder left after something has burned.
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