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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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appeasement
C2
/əˈpiːzmənt/
the act of calming, satisfying, or pacifying someone by meeting a demand or easing a grievance
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modernize
B2
/ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/
To make something old or out of date more modern by changing it or adding new things.
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innovate
C1
/ˈɪnəveɪt/
To create or introduce new ideas, methods, or products.
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jostle
C2
/ˈd͡ʒɑ.səl/
come into rough contact with while moving
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disinherit
B2
/ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/
to prevent someone from receiving property or money that they would otherwise inherit, especially by changing a will
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disparage
C2
/dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/
To talk about someone or something as if they have little value; to belittle.
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ratify
C1
/ˈræt.ə.faɪ/
to give formal approval to an agreement, treaty, or decision so that it becomes officially valid
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gurgle
C1
/ˈɡɝɡəl/
to make a low bubbling sound, especially as liquid moves through a narrow space
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embed
C2
/ɪmˈbɛd/
To fix something firmly inside a surrounding material.
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dramatize
C1
/ˈdræmətaɪz/
to adapt a story or event for performance as a play, film, radio work, or television program
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entitle
B2
/ənˈtaɪtəl/
To give someone the right to have or do something.
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transcribe
C2
/trænˈskɹaɪb/
to rewrite in a different script or handwriting
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fragmentation
C1
/ˌfɹæɡmənˈtæɪt͡ʃən/
The act of breaking something into small, separate pieces, or the state of being broken up.
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duplication
B2
/d(j)u.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
The act of copying something, or of doing the same thing more than once unnecessarily.
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correlate
C2
/ˈkɔɹəleɪt/
To have a close connection or relationship with something else, so that they change together.
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pare
C2+
/pɛɹ/
to decrease gradually or bit by bit
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spiritualism
B1
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəˌlɪzəm/
the belief and practice centered on communicating with the spirits of dead people, often through a medium
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derision
C2
/dɝˈɪʒən/
Mocking laughter or scorn; the act of making fun of someone or something.
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gravitate
C2
/ˈɡɹævɪteɪt/
To be drawn toward someone or something, as if pulled by an unseen force.
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elopement
C1
/ɪˈloʊpmənt/
the act of secretly running away with a partner in order to marry, often without family approval
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consign
C2
/kənˈsaɪn/
To hand something or someone over to another's care or keeping.
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waft
C2
/wɑft/
be driven or carried along, as by the air
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allege
C1
/əˈlɛd͡ʒ/
To claim that someone has done something wrong, usually without proof yet.
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impair
B1
/ɪmˈpɛɹ/
To make something worse or weaker, especially an ability or function.
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scrutinize
C1
/ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/
To examine something very carefully and in detail.
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outflank
C1
/ˌaʊtˈflæŋk/
to move around the side of an opposing force in order to attack from behind or gain an advantage
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scud
C2
/skʌd/
to move quickly and smoothly, especially when driven by the wind
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reshuffle
C1
/ˌriːˈʃʌf.əl/
to reorganize positions, responsibilities, or elements by distributing them differently
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regale
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/ɹɪˈɡeɪl/
To please or entertain (someone), especially with stories, tales or jokes.
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preamble
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/ˈpriˌæmb(ə)l/
To speak or write a preamble; to provide a preliminary statement or set of remarks.
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downsize
B2
/ˈdaʊnsaɪz/
To make a company smaller by reducing the number of workers.
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mimicry
C2
/ˈmɪmɪkri/
An act or ability to simulate or effect the appearance, characteristics, or behavior of someone or something else.
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lubricate
B2
/ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/
make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant
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twaddle
C2
/ˈtwɑdəl/
speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
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fishery
B2
/ˈfɪʃəɹi/
the business or activity of catching, processing, and selling fish
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abdication
C2
/ˌæbdəˈkeɪʃən/
the formal act of giving up a throne or other position of sovereign power
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contrive
C2
/kənˈtɹaɪv/
To manage to do something difficult by being clever or resourceful.
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sidestep
C1
/ˈsaɪd.step/
to step quickly to one side in order to avoid someone or something
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liquefy
C2
/ˈlɪ.kwɪ.faɪ/
make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating
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belie
C2
/bɪˈlaɪ/
to represent falsely
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encompass
C2
/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/
To include a wide range of things within its scope.
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muffle
C1
/ˈmʌfəl/
to make a sound quieter or less distinct, especially by covering its source
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ingratiate
C2
/ɪnˈɡɹeɪ.ʃi.eɪt/
To make yourself liked by someone, often through flattery or trying too hard to please.
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incorporation
C1
/ɪnˌkɔrpəˈreɪʃən/
the act of including something as part of a larger whole, or the state of being included
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flotation
C2
/floʊˈteɪʃən/
the act, process, or capacity of floating in a liquid or gas
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resurgence
C2
/riːˈsɝːdʒəns/
bringing again into activity and prominence
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ail
C1
/eɪl/
to cause someone pain, illness, or persistent trouble, often used in questions
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disembowel
C2
/ˌdɪsɪmˈbaʊəl/
to remove the internal organs or contents from a person, animal, or object
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misdirect
B1
/ˌmɪsdəˈrɛkt/
to direct, guide, or send someone or something to the wrong place or toward the wrong result
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breakage
B2
/ˈbɹeɪkɪd͡ʒ/
the act or result of breaking something, especially accidental damage
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nestle
C2
/ˈnɛsəl/
to settle or press oneself closely into a comfortable, sheltered, or affectionate position
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echolocation
C2
/ˌɛkoʊloʊˈkeɪʃən/
The use of reflected sound, or echoes, to locate objects, as bats and dolphins do.
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profiteering
B2
/ˌprɑː.fəˈtɪr.ɪŋ/
the practice of exploiting scarcity, crisis, or another person's need in order to make an excessive or unfair profit
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overshadow
B2
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ/
To make someone or something seem less important by being more impressive or noticeable.
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vindicate
C2
/ˈvɪn.dɪˌkeɪt/
To prove that someone is right or free from blame.
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embezzle
C2
/ɪmˈbɛzəl/
to fraudulently take money or property that has been entrusted to one's care, especially from an employer or organization
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unsettle
C1
/ʌnˈsɛtəl/
To make someone feel worried, nervous, or uncomfortable.
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beautify
B2
/ˈbjuː.tɪ.faɪ/
To make something more beautiful or attractive.
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waggle
C2
/ˈwæɡ.əl/
to move something repeatedly with short, quick motions from side to side or up and down
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disseminate
C2
/dɪˈsemɪˌnæɪt/
To spread information or ideas widely to many people.
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economize
C2
/iˈkɑnəmaɪz/
To save money by spending less and avoiding waste.
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eviscerate
C2
/ɪˈvɪs.əˌreɪt/
to remove the internal organs or entrails from a person or animal
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trundle
C2
/ˈtrʌndəl/
to move or cause something to move slowly and heavily, often on wheels
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goggle
C1
/ˈɡɑɡəl/
to stare with the eyes wide open, especially in surprise or amazement
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crinkle
C2
/ˈkɹɪŋkəl/
To fold, crease, crumple, or wad.
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amplification
C1
/ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
The act of making something larger, fuller, or more detailed.
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unfurl
C1
/ʌnˈfɝl/
to unroll, unfold, or spread out something that was tightly rolled or folded, or to become spread out in this way
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stoppage
B2
/ˈstɑːpɪdʒ/
a pause or halt in an activity or process
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burgle
B2
/ˈbɝɡl̩/
To break into a building and steal things from it.
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perspire
C2
/pɚˈspaɪr/
to produce sweat through the pores of the skin; a formal word for sweat
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sate
C2
/seɪt/
to satisfy an appetite, thirst, curiosity, or desire fully
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wrest
C2
/rɛst/
to take something away from someone by force or with determined effort
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modernization
B2
/ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/
The process of making something modern or up to date.
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reconnoiter
C2
/ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtɚ/
To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of acquiring information.
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ordination
C1
/ˌɔːr.dənˈeɪ.ʃən/
the ceremony or process by which someone is officially made a priest, minister, or other religious leader
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wince
C2
/wɪns/
make a face indicating disgust or dislike
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perpetrate
C2
/ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəˌtɹeɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
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recuperation
C2
/rɪˌkuːpɝˈeɪʃən/
The process of recovering one's health gradually after illness or injury.
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generalize
B2
/ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.lɑez/
To make a broad statement that is supposed to apply to many cases, based on only a few examples.
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unbuckle
C2
/ʌnˈbʌkəl/
undo the buckle of
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exacerbate
C2
/ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪt/
To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.).
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inoculate
C1
/ɪˈnɑːkjəleɪt/
to introduce a vaccine or antigen into a person or animal in order to produce immunity
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quoth
C2
/kwoʊθ/
said; an archaic past-tense verb used chiefly before a first- or third-person subject
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inscribe
B1
/ɪnˈskɹaɪb/
To write or carve words onto a surface, often as a lasting record.
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vandalize
C2
/ˈvændəlaɪz/
To deliberately damage or destroy property, especially public or other people's property.
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unseal
B2
/ʌnˈsiːl/
to break or remove a seal so that something can be opened
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iteration
C1
/ˌɪt.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
the repetition of a process, statement, or sequence, or one cycle within that repetition
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unmake
C2
/ˌʌnˈmeɪk/
to reverse the making of something; destroy, dismantle, or cause it to lose its essential form or character
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excommunicate
C2
/ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkeɪt/
to officially exclude someone from participation or membership in a church or religious community
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legislate
B2
/ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt/
To make laws.
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reappearance
C1
/ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the act of someone appearing again or an event happening again
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reciprocity
C2
/ˌresɪˈprɑːsəti/
the practice or expectation of exchanging comparable actions, help, feelings, or advantages for mutual benefit
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moisten
B2
/ˈmɔɪsən/
to make something slightly wet or damp
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humanize
B2
/ˈhjuːməˌnaɪz/
To make someone or something seem more human, sympathetic, or easy to relate to.
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dilly-dally
B2
/ˈdɪl.iˌdæl.i/
informal: to waste time through indecision, delay, or aimless activity
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envisage
C1
/ɛnˈvɪzɪd͡ʒ/
To imagine or picture something as a future possibility.
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