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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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orbital
B1
/ˈɔrbɪtəl/
relating to an orbit or to motion around another body
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whimsical
C2
/ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
Given to whimsy.
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pathological
C1
/ˌpæθ.əˈlɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/
related to disease or to the study of disease
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impartial
B2
/ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/
Treating everyone fairly and not favouring one side over another.
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selective
C1
/səˈlɛktɪv/
Careful about what you choose, accepting only the best or only certain things.
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thoughtless
B2
/ˈθɔtləs/
Not thinking about how your actions affect other people; inconsiderate.
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residual
C2
/ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/
Remaining as a small amount after most of something has gone.
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cavalier
C2
/ˌkævəˈlɪɚ/
showing an arrogant or dismissive lack of proper concern
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generously
B2
/ˈdʒɛnɝəsli/
In a way that gives a lot, freely and willingly.
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occupational
C1
/ɑkjuˈpeɪʃənəl/
Relating to a person's job or profession.
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subsequently
B2
/ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
Afterwards; at a later time.
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unintelligible
C2
/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/
poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise
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unprepared
C2+
/ˌənpriːˈpɛrd/
Not prepared; caught by surprise.
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coarse
B2
/kɔɹs/
Rough to the touch, or made of large, thick particles.
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breathless
B1
/ˈbɹɛθləs/
Having difficulty breathing, especially after effort.
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stricken
B1
/ˈstɹɪkən/
Seriously affected by something bad such as illness or disaster.
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knowingly
B2
/ˈnoʊɪŋli/
In a way that shows you are fully aware of what you are doing; on purpose.
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plural
A2
/ˈplʊə.ɹəl/
Referring to more than one person or thing.
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savvy
C2
/ˈsævi/
Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.
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affordable
B2
/əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/
Cheap enough that most people can pay for it.
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disorderly
B2
/dɪˈsɔrdɝli/
Messy or untidy; not properly arranged.
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unattractive
B2
/ˌənəˈtræktɪv/
Not pleasant to look at; lacking beauty or charm.
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possessive
B1
/pəˈzes.ɪv/
Wanting to control someone and not share them with others.
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excitedly
B1
/ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
In a way that shows excitement or eagerness.
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antarctic
C2
/ænˈtɑɹktɪk/
relating to Antarctica or the region around the South Pole
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readily
B2
/ˈɹɛdɪli/
Easily; without difficulty.
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upstanding
C1
/ˌʌpˈstændɪŋ/
honest, respectable, and deserving of trust or approval
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spacious
C1
/ˈspeɪʃ.əs/
Having a lot of space; large and roomy.
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furthest
B1
/ˈfɜː(ɹ)ðɪst/
At or to the greatest distance in space or time.
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unpopular
B2
/ˌənˈpɑːpjəlɝ/
Not liked or supported by many people
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spontaneously
C1
/spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/
Suddenly and without planning, because you suddenly want to.
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dun
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/dʌn/
of a dull greyish brown to brownish grey color
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interim
C1
/ˈɪntəɹɪm/
Holding a position or in use only for a short time until a permanent arrangement is made.
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adrift
C2
/əˈdrɪft/
floating without being moored or steered
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bisexual
C1
/baɪˈsɛk.ʃ(əw).əl/
in biology, involving or possessing both male and female sexes or reproductive structures
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self-conscious
C1
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnʃəs/
uncomfortably aware of how you look or behave in front of others
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irritable
C2
/ˈɪɹɪtəbl̩/
Easily exasperated or excited.
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second-hand
B1
already owned or used by someone else; not new
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consensual
B2
/kənˈsɛnʃuəl/
agreed to by everyone directly involved; based on consent
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overjoyed
B1
/ˌoʊvɚˈd͡ʒɔɪd/
Extremely happy.
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thereafter
B2
/ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/
After that time; from then on.
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seismic
C2
/ˈsaɪzmɪk/
Relating to or caused by earthquakes.
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quirky
C1
/ˈkwɝːki/
Unusual or odd in a charming, likeable way.
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fiercely
C1
/ˈfɪɹsli/
In a way that is very strong, intense, or aggressive.
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consequently
B1
/ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/
As a result of something; therefore.
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misleading
B2
/(ˌ)mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/
Giving a false idea or impression, even if not completely untrue.
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lovingly
B1
/ˈlʌvɪŋli/
In a way that shows love or affection.
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unwise
B2
/ʌnˈwaɪz/
Showing poor judgment; not sensible.
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tasteless
B1
/ˈteɪstləs/
Having no flavour.
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carnal
C2
/ˈkɑɹnəl/
of or relating to the body or flesh
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generic
C1
/dʒᵻˈnɛ.ɹɪk/
Shared by a whole group or class rather than specific to one thing.
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distressing
B2
/dɪˈstɹɛsɪŋ/
Causing worry, sadness, or upset.
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efficiently
B2
/ɪˈfɪʃəntli/
In a way that works well without wasting time, money, or effort.
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monetary
B1
/ˈmɑː.nə.ter.i/
relating to money, or measured and paid in money
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waterproof
B2
/ˈwɔt̬ɚˌpruf/
Made so that water cannot get through or in.
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situated
C1
/ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/
Located in a particular place or position.
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glittering
C2
/ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/
sparkling or shining with many small flashes of light
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starry
C2
/ˈstɑɹ.i/
abounding with or resembling stars
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variable
C1
[ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩]
Likely to change or able to change.
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motorway
A2
/ˈməʊtəweɪ/
A wide road with several lanes, built for fast traffic travelling long distances.
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lastly
B2
/ˈlæstli/
Used to introduce the final point or item in a list.
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micro
B2
/ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊ/
Very small in size, scale, or scope.
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vigorous
B2
/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/
Full of energy, strength, and determination.
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craven
C2+
/ˈkɹeɪ.vən/
Unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly.
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first-rate
C2+
/ˌfɝːˈstreɪt/
quite well, healthy, or ready-to-go
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conscientious
C1
/ˌkɑn.ʃiˈɛn.ʃəs/
Careful to do your work thoroughly and well.
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superhuman
B2
/ˌsuːpɝˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
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recycled
B1
/riːˈsaɪkəld/
Made from materials that have been processed and used again.
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courteous
B2
/ˈkɝti.əs/
characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
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amiss
C2+
/əˈmɪs/
in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner
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nocturnal
C1
/nɑkˈtɝ.nəl/
Active at night rather than during the day.
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partisan
B2
/ˈpɑɹ.tɪ.zən/
Strongly supporting one party, group, or cause, often without seeing the other side fairly.
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agile
C2
/ˈæd͡ʒ.ɑel/
Able to move quickly and easily.
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tubby
B2
/ˈtʌb.i/
informal: short, broad, and plump in build
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bony
B2
/ˈboʊni/
Very thin, so that the bones can be seen or felt.
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secular
C2
/ˈsɛkjələɹ/
Not connected with religion or spiritual matters.
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intestine
B2
/ɪnˈtestɪn/
the long digestive tube between the stomach and anus, especially either its small or large section
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telepathic
B2
/ˌtɛlɪˈpæθɪk/
communicating without apparent physical signals
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trusty
B2
/ˈtrʌsti/
Reliable and able to be depended on, often used jokingly of a familiar object.
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nutritious
B1
/nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/
Full of the substances that the body needs to stay healthy.
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varied
B2
/ˈvɛɹid/
Consisting of many different types or kinds.
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ticklish
C2
/ˈtɪkəlɪʃ/
very sensitive to being tickled
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ideally
B2
/aɪˈdi.ə.li/
In the best possible situation; preferably.
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radically
B2
/ˈɹædɪkli/
In a way that involves great or complete change.
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aggressively
B2
/əˈgrɛsɪvli/
In an angry, forceful, or threatening way.
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tipsy
C2
/ˈtɪp.si/
slightly intoxicated
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rigorous
C1
/ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
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bottomless
B2
/ˈbɑːtəmləs/
having no bottom, or appearing too deep for the bottom to be seen
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unbeatable
B2
/ˌənˈbiːtəbəl/
So good that no one can defeat or surpass it.
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geographic
B2
/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/
Relating to geography or the physical features of an area.
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fetal
C1
/ˈfitl̩/
relating to a fetus or its development before birth
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subordinate
C1
/səˈbɔɹdɪnət/
Lower in rank, position, or importance than someone or something else.
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timely
B1
/ˈtaɪmli/
Happening or done at the right or most useful moment.
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appropriately
B2
/əˈproʊpriːɪtli/
In a way that is suitable or right for the situation.
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compulsory
B2
/kəmˈpʌlsəɹi/
that must be done because of a rule or law
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uneven
B2
/ʌnˈivən/
Not smooth, level, or flat.
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