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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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Siamese
C2
/ˌsaɪəˈmiːz/
historical: relating to Siam, the former name of Thailand, or to its people, culture, or language
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unrealistic
B2
/ənˌriːˈlɪstɪk/
Not sensible or possible; based on hopes rather than facts
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next-door
B1
Located in the building or room immediately next to yours.
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overgrown
B2
/ˌoʊvɝˈgroʊn/
covered with too many plants or plants that have grown too large
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resilient
C1
/ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/
Able to recover quickly from difficulties, hardship, or setbacks.
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abominable
C2
/əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/
unequivocally detestable
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inconclusive
C2
/ˌɪnkənˈklusɪv/
Not conclusive, not leading to a conclusion.
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callous
C2
/ˈkæləs/
Cruel and uncaring about other people's feelings or suffering.
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admittedly
B2
/ædˈmɪtɪdli/
Used to admit that something is true, often before adding a contrasting point.
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unchanged
B2
/ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒd/
Staying the same; not made or become different.
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inconsiderate
B2
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/
not caring enough about other people's needs, feelings, or convenience
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sho
C2
/ʃoʊ/
nonstandard pronunciation spelling of sure, shore, or so
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forgetful
B1
/fərˈɡɛtfəl/
likely to forget things or unable to remember them well
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disgruntled
C2
/dɪsˈɡɹʌnt(ə)ld/
In a dissatisfied, frustrated, or upset mood; in a bad temper or ill humour.
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tenor
B2
/ˈtɛnɝ/
(of a musical instrument) intermediate between alto and baritone or bass
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maritime
C2
/ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtaɪm/
bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea
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platonic
C2
/pləˈtɒnɪk/
free from physical desire
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humorous
B1
/ˈhjuːməɹəs/
Funny and amusing; making people laugh.
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fiscal
B2
/ˈfɪskəl/
Relating to government money, taxes, and public spending.
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gracefully
A2
/ˈɡɹeɪsfəli/
in a smooth, attractive, and controlled way
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hysterically
C2
/ˌhɪˈstɛrɪkli/
In a wild, uncontrollable, emotional way.
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feverish
C2
/ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
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respective
C1
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/
Belonging separately to each of the people or things mentioned.
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chipper
B2
/ˈt͡ʃɪpɚ/
cheerful, lively, and in good spirits
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upstream
B1
/ˌʌpˈstriːm/
toward a river's source or against the direction of its current
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humid
B1
/ˈhjuːmɪd/
Having a lot of moisture in the air; warm and damp.
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glum
C1
/ɡlʌm/
Sad, gloomy, and low in spirits.
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reproductive
B2
/ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌktɪv/
producing new life or offspring
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instinctively
C1
/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/
Automatically and without thinking, from a natural feeling.
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interstellar
C1
/ˌɪntɝˈstɛlɝ/
situated, occurring, or traveling between stars
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arbitrary
C1
/ˈɑɹ.bɪˌtɹɛ(ə).ɹi/
Based on personal choice or chance rather than on any clear reason or rule.
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vascular
C2
/ˈvæskjəlɚ/
relating to, containing, or consisting of vessels that carry blood, lymph, sap, or other fluid in an organism
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ultraviolet
C1
/ˌʌl.trəˈvaɪə.lət/
relating to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible violet light, conventionally about 10 to 400 nanometers
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downstream
B2
/ˌdaʊnˈstɹiːm/
Occurring later than something else; (also, usually, especially) influenced by something else; being a consequence of something else.
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corresponding
B2
/ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/
Matching or similar, especially in position or purpose.
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dreadfully
B2
/ˈdɹɛd.fʊl.i/
very badly or unpleasantly
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menacing
C2
/ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/
Seeming dangerous and likely to cause harm; threatening.
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exhilarating
C1
/ɪgˈzɪlɝˌeɪtɪŋ/
Making you feel very happy, excited, and full of energy.
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hearted
B1
/ˈhɑɹtɪd/
Having a particular kind of heart or character (used in combinations).
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dissatisfied
B2
/dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/
Not happy or content with something.
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pied
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/paɪd/
Decorated or colored in blotches.
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alpine
C2
/ˈæl.paɪn/
living or growing above the timber line
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tenderly
B2
/ˈtɛn.dɚ.li/
In a gentle, kind, and loving way.
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left-hand
A2
/ˌlɛftˈhænd/
On or towards the left side.
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pesky
B2
/ˈpɛski/
informal: annoying, troublesome, or difficult to deal with
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turbulent
B2
/ˈtɝbjələnt/
Full of sudden change, conflict, or disorder.
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albino
C2
/ælˈbaɪnoʊ/
born with albinism and therefore having little or no melanin pigmentation
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ambiguous
B2
/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/
Having more than one possible meaning; not clear.
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noticeable
B1
/ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/
Easy to see or notice.
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veterinary
C1
/ˈvɛtərɪˌnɛri/
relating to the medical and surgical treatment of animals
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devoid
C2+
/dɪˈvɔɪd/
Completely without; having none of.
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frightfully
B2
/ˈfɹaɪtfəli/
Very, extremely.
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pertinent
C1
/ˈpɚtɪnənt/
Directly relating to the subject being discussed; relevant.
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integral
C1
/ˈɪntəɡɹəl/
Essential to something and forming a necessary part of it.
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untold
C1
/ʌnˈtoʊld/
too great or numerous to be calculated or described
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undeniable
B2
/ˌəndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
Irrefutable, or impossible to deny.
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inexplicable
C1
/ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/
Impossible to understand or explain.
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optional
B2
/ˈɑp.ʃə.nəl/
Not required; left to your own choice.
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intuitive
C1
/ɪnˈt(j)uɪtɪv/
Easy to understand and use without instruction.
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eloquent
B2
/ˈɛləkwənt/
Able to express ideas clearly and in a powerful, persuasive way.
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bitterly
B2
/ˈbɪtəɹli/
In a way that shows anger, hurt, or resentment.
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sacrificial
C1
/ˌsækrəˈfɪʃəl/
relating to, offered in, or used for a religious or ritual sacrifice
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improbable
B2
/ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/
Not likely to happen or to be true.
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bureaucratic
C1
/ˌbjʊɹəˈkɹætɪk/
Relating to complicated official rules and procedures, often seen as slow or unnecessary.
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indirectly
B1
/ˌɪn.dɪˈɹek(t).li/
In a way that is not direct or immediate.
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scenic
B1
/ˈsiːnɪk/
Having beautiful natural views.
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lengthy
B2
/ˈlɛŋθi/
Lasting or continuing for a long time, often too long.
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decorative
B2
/ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/
Intended to make something look attractive rather than to be useful.
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graciously
C1
/ˈɡɹeɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
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mangy
C1
/ˈmeɪndʒi/
affected by mange, or looking as though affected by it
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dismal
C1
/ˈdɪzməl/
Sad, gloomy, and depressing.
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wren
C1
/ɹɛn/
a very small, active songbird, typically brown, with a short upright tail
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inherent
C1
/ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/
Existing as a natural and permanent part of something.
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reluctantly
C1
/ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/
In an unwilling or hesitant way.
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pessimistic
B2
/ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/
Expecting that bad things will happen; having little hope.
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stupidly
B2
/ˈstuːpədˌliː/
in a stupid manner
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negligent
C1
/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/
Failing to take proper care over something; carelessly inattentive.
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sable
C2
/ˈseɪbəl/
black or very dark, especially in literary description or heraldry
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sedate
C1
/səˈdeɪt/
Calm, quiet, and unhurried.
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foolishly
B2
/ˈfuːlɪʃli/
In a way that shows a lack of good sense or judgement.
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one-sided
C2+
/ˌwənˈsaɪdəd/
Partial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group.
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fro
C1
/fɹoʊ/
away or backward, now used chiefly in the fixed expression to and fro
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momentary
B2
/ˈmoʊmənˌtɛɹi/
Lasting for only a very short time.
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sanitary
B2
/ˈsænɪˌtɛɹi/
Clean and free from germs; hygienic.
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unfriendly
B1
/ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/
Not kind or welcoming; behaving in a cold or hostile way.
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hospitable
B2
/hɑsˈpɪtəbl̩/
Friendly and generous toward guests and visitors.
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sociable
B2
/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
Friendly and enjoying the company of other people.
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narcissistic
B2
/ˌnɑɹ.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/
Excessively focused on oneself, one's appearance, or one's own importance.
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floral
C2
/ˈfloɹəl/
decorated with, made from, or resembling flowers
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electoral
C1
/ɪˈlɛk.tɚ.əl/
Relating to elections or voting.
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latent
C1
/ˈleɪ.tənt/
Present but hidden or not yet active, with the potential to appear later.
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godless
C2
/ˈɡɑdləs/
not believing in or acknowledging a god or gods
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coupled
C1
/ˈkʌpəld/
Joined or connected together, especially in a pair.
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adverse
C1
/ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/
Bad or harmful; having a negative effect.
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gastric
C1
/ˈɡæstrɪk/
relating to the stomach, especially its structure, secretions, or disorders
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proverbial
C2
/prəˈvɝːbiːəl/
Used before a word from a well-known saying or metaphor to show you are not speaking literally.
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