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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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knowledgeable
C1
/ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/
Knowing a lot, especially about a particular subject.
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soundly
B2
/ˈsaʊndli/
completely and absolutely
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skillful
B2
/ˈskɪl.fəl/
able to do something very well, especially with the hands or mind
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parliamentary
C1
/ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
Relating to or made by a parliament.
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farthest
B1
/ˈfɑɹðɪst/
To or at the greatest distance in space or time.
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comparable
C1
/ˈkɑmp.(ə.)ɹə.bɫ̩/
Similar enough to be compared; of a similar size, quality, or level.
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deceptive
B2
/dɪˈsɛp.tɪv/
Likely to make you believe something that is not true; misleading.
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iguana
C2
/ɪˈɡwɑːnə/
a large tropical American lizard, typically with a crest of spines along its back and a long tail
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aristocratic
C2
/ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
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versatile
C1
/ˈvɝ.sə.təl/
Able to do many different things well
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statistical
C1
/stəˈtɪstɪkəl/
Relating to statistics or the analysis of numerical data.
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tinny
C2
/ˈtɪni/
having a thin, harsh, metallic sound
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critically
B2
/ˈkɹɪt.ɪk.li/
In a way that involves careful judgment or analysis.
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tranquil
C1
/ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/
Calm, quiet, and peaceful.
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conjugal
C2
/ˈkɑnd͡ʒəɡəl/
relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses
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incognito
C2
/ˌɪn.kɑːɡˈniː.t̬oʊ/
with one's identity concealed, especially to avoid attention or recognition
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luscious
C1
/ˈlʌʃ.əs/
richly sweet, delicious, or pleasing to taste
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unforeseen
B2
/ˌʌnfɔɹˈsin/
Not expected or predicted in advance.
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loosely
B2
/ˈluːsli/
In a way that is not tight or firmly fixed.
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exalted
C2
/ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
Held in very high regard; of high rank or status.
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conceivable
B2
/kənˈsiːvəbl̩/
possible to imagine or believe
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twelfth
C2
/ˈtwɛlfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
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nautical
C1
/ˈnɔː.tɪ.kəl/
relating to ships, sailors, navigation, or travel by sea
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intolerant
C2
/ɪnˈtɑləɹənt/
Unable to digest food or be given substances of a certain composition without adverse effects.
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clerical
B2
/ˈklɛrəkəl/
Relating to office work such as keeping records and files.
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therein
B2
/ðɛˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
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cruelly
B2
/ˈkɹuːəli/
In a way that causes pain or suffering on purpose; unkindly.
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astral
C2
/ˈæstɹəl/
being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
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delicately
B2
/ˈdɛlɪkətli/
In a careful, gentle, or graceful way.
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irreversible
C2
/ˌɪr.ɪˈvɝ.sə.bəl/
incapable of being reversed
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reportedly
C1
/rɪˈpɔrtədli/
According to what people say or to news reports, though not certainly true.
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coherent
B2
/koʊˈhɛɹ.ənt/
Logical, clear, and well organized, with all the parts fitting together.
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gushing
C1
/ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/
Expressing praise or emotion in an overly enthusiastic way.
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gory
B2
/ˈɡɔɹ.i/
covered or stained with blood
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Peruvian
C2
/pəˈɹuː.vi.ən/
relating to Peru, its people, languages, culture, or geography
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handsomely
C2
/ˈhæn(t)səmli/
in a generously handsome manner
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faceless
C2
/ˈfeɪs.ləs/
having no visible or recognizable face
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finely
B2
/ˈfaɪnli/
Into very small or thin pieces.
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intellectually
C1
/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuːəli/
in an intellectual manner
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unwelcome
C2+
/ənˈwɛlkəm/
not welcome
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sorely
B2
/ˈsɔɹli/
to a great degree
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internationally
B1
/ˌɪntɝˈnæʃənɑːli/
in a way that involves many countries; around the world.
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anxiously
B1
/ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs.li/
In a worried or nervous way.
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Jurassic
C2
/dʒəˈræsɪk/
relating to the second period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201 to 145 million years ago
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shorthand
C2
/ˈʃɔɹthænd/
written in abbreviated or symbolic form
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tanned
B2
/tænd/
Having browner skin from spending time in the sun.
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spatial
C2
/ˈspæɪ.ʃəl/
Relating to space and the position, size, or arrangement of things in it.
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idly
C2+
/ˈaɪd(ə)lɪ/
in an idle manner
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approximate¹
B2
/əˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/
Close to the real number or amount but not exact.
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approximate²
C1
/əˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/
To estimate or come close to a number or amount.
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three-dimensional
C2+
/ˌθriːzdɪˈmɛnʃənəl/
Lifelike.
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appreciative
B2
/əˈpɹi.ʃətɪv/
Showing that you are grateful or thankful.
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fondly
B2
/ˈfɑndli/
In a loving or affectionate way.
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systematic
B1
/ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/
Done in a careful, organized, and thorough way according to a plan.
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hourly
B2
/ˈaʊ̯ɚli/
Happening every hour.
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rummy
C2
/ˈrʌm.i/
in informal British use, odd, peculiar, or suspicious
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Mongolian
C2
/mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/
relating to Mongolia, its people, language, or culture
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unforgiving
C1
/ˌʌn.fɚˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/
unwilling to forgive an offense or show mercy
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infallible
C2
/ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bl̩/
Never wrong; incapable of making a mistake.
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instantaneous
C2
/ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/
Happening immediately, with no delay at all.
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arguably
C1
/ˈɑɹɡjuəbli/
Used to say something can be reasonably argued or claimed, even if not everyone agrees.
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paternal
C1
/pəˈtɜɹ.nəl/
Related to you through your father's side of the family.
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ideological
C1
/ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/
Relating to a system of political, social, or economic ideas and beliefs.
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swish
C2
/swɪʃ/
sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.
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veritable
C2
/ˈvɛ.ɹɪ.tə.bl/
Used to emphasise that a description is accurate or fitting; real or genuine.
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red-hot
C2
/ˌredˈhɑːt/
so hot that it glows red
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economical
B2
/ˌɛk.əˈnɑ.mɪ.kəl/
Not using a lot of money, fuel, or other resources; not wasteful.
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docile
C1
/ˈdɑ.səl/
Quiet and easy to control or manage.
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poignant
C2
/ˈpɔɪnənt/
keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
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humanly
B2
/ˈhjuːmənli/
within the limits of human ability, effort, or endurance, especially in the phrase humanly possible
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northwestern
B1
/nɔːθˈwɛstn̩/
In, from, or facing the northwest.
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advisory
C1
/ædˈvaɪz(ə)ɹi/
Having the role of giving advice rather than making decisions.
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headstrong
C1
/ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/
Determined to do what you want and unwilling to listen to advice.
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ecological
B1
/ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/
Relating to the relationships between living things and their environment.
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crippling
C2
/ˈkrɪpəlɪŋ/
Causing serious harm, damage, or a problem too big to overcome.
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deviant
C2
/ˈdiːviːənt/
Differing sharply from what is normal or socially accepted.
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daunting
C1
/ˈdɔntɪŋ/
Seeming so difficult or large that it makes you feel nervous or discouraged.
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innate
B2
/ɪˈneɪt/
Existing in a person or animal from birth; natural rather than learned.
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physiological
C2
/ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/
Relating to how the body and its organs normally work.
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billiard
C2
/ˈbɪl.i.ə(ɹ)d/
of or relating to billiards
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epileptic
C1
/ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/
relating to epilepsy or involving seizures caused by epilepsy
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comatose
C2
/ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/
in a coma or a state of deep, prolonged unconsciousness
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predatory
C2
/ˈpɹɛdəˌtɔɹi/
living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain
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reputable
B2
/ˈrɛpjətəbəl/
generally considered honest, reliable, and worthy of respect
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symmetrical
C1
/səˈmɛtrək(ə)l/
Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.
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cervical
C1
/ˈsɝvɪkəl/
relating to the neck or to the neck-like part of an organ
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elemental
B2
/(ˌ)ɛləˈmɛntəl/
Basic and fundamental; forming an essential part of something.
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mistakenly
B2
/mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/
in a mistaken manner
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suspiciously
B2
/səˈspɪʃəsli/
In a way that makes people think something is wrong or dishonest.
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shifty
C1
/ˈʃɪfti/
appearing dishonest, evasive, or untrustworthy
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celibate
C2
/ˈsɛləbət/
abstaining from sexual intercourse
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transient
B2
/ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/
Lasting only for a short time; not permanent.
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doubly
B2
/ˈdʌb.li/
To twice the degree; much more than usual.
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notoriously
C2
/noʊˈtɔriːəsli/
In a way that is widely known, usually for something bad or difficult.
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woolly
A2
/ˈwʊli/
covered with wool or with dense, soft hair resembling wool
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patronizing
C2
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
Treating someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you.
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