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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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insidious
C2
/ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/
working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
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ratty
C1
/ˈræti/
informal, especially US: old, worn, dirty, or in poor condition
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statutory
B1
/ˈstæt͡ʃəˌtɔɹi/
prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute
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feasible
C2+
/ˈfi.zə.bəl/
Able to be done in practice.
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cranial
C2
/ˈkɹeɪ.ni.əl/
of or relating to the cranium which encloses the brain
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undying
C1
/ʌnˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/
lasting forever or never losing strength, especially of a feeling, memory, or reputation
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forcefully
B2
/ˈfɔrsfəli/
In a strong and powerful way.
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incorrigible
C2
/ɪnˈkɔɹɪd͡ʒəb(ə)l/
Defective and impossible to materially correct or set aright.
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inexcusable
C1
/ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/
So bad that it cannot be justified or forgiven.
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botanical
C1
/bəˈtænɪkəl/
relating to plants or to the scientific study of plants
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thereof
B2
/ðɛˈɹʌv/
of or concerning this or that
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squeamish
C2
/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/
easily made nauseated, disgusted, or distressed by something unpleasant
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rationally
B2
/ˈræʃənəli/
in a rational manner
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strapping
C1
/ˈstræpɪŋ/
(of a person) tall, strong, and healthy-looking.
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shoddy
C2
/ˈʃɑ.di/
poorly made, carelessly done, or inferior in quality
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unfairly
B1
/ənˈfɛrli/
In a way that is not fair or just.
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amorous
C2
/ˈæ.mə.ɹəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
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seedy
C2
/ˈsiːdi/
Dirty, run-down, and slightly disreputable.
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sultry
C2
/ˈsʌltɹi/
characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
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impressionable
B1
/ɪmˈprɛʃənəbəl/
easily influenced because one is inexperienced, sensitive, or receptive to new ideas
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preferable
B2
/ˈpɹef.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/
Better or more suitable than another option.
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hastily
B2
/ˈheɪstɪli/
In a quick and hurried way, often without enough care.
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flowery
B2
/ˈflaʊəɹi/
using elaborate, ornamental language, often more decorative than clear
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demographic
C1
/ˌdɛməˈgræfɪk/
Relating to the size and makeup of human populations
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inaccurate
B2
/ɪnˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/
Not correct or exact; containing mistakes.
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adjoining
C1
/əˈd͡ʒoɪ.nɪŋ/
Next to and touching something else; sharing a wall or boundary.
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simultaneous
B2
/ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/
Happening or done at the same time.
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gradual
B2
/ˈɡɹadʒuəl/
Happening slowly over a long period of time, in small steps.
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ineffective
B2
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tɪv/
Not producing the result you want.
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verbally
B2
/vɝˈbæli/
In spoken words rather than in writing.
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sarcastically
C1
/sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkli/
In a mocking way, saying the opposite of what you really mean.
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unfulfilled
B2
/ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/
not carried out, achieved, supplied, or brought to completion
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lawless
C2
/ˈlɔːləs/
disobedient to or defiant of law
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warmly
B1
/ˈwɔɹmli/
In a friendly, affectionate way.
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moldy
B2
/ˈmoʊldi/
covered with, affected by, or smelling of mold
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gully
C1
/ˈɡʌl.i/
a narrow channel or small ravine cut into the ground by running water
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piety
B1
/ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/
Deep respect for God and a strong commitment to religion.
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legislative
B2
/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/
Relating to making laws or to the body that makes them.
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shrill
C2
/ˈʃrɪl/
of colors that are bright and gaudy
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sledgehammer
C2
/ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ/
a large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for powerful blows in demolition or construction
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temperamental
C1
/ˌtɛmp(ə)ɹəˈmɛntl̩/
Having moods that change suddenly and unpredictably.
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notable
C1
/ˈnoʊɾəbl̩/
Important or interesting enough to be noticed; worth paying attention to.
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bulky
C1
/ˈbʌlki/
Large and awkward to carry or store.
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carelessly
B1
/ˈkɛɹləsli/
In a way that shows a lack of attention or care.
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unscathed
C1
/ʌnˈskeɪðd/
not injured or damaged by a dangerous event
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contradictory
B2
/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/
Containing or describing things that cannot both be true; in conflict with each other.
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artificially
B2
/ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəli/
In a way made by people rather than naturally.
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faux
C2
/foʊ/
made in imitation of something else; artificial or not genuine
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informative
B1
/ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/
Giving useful or interesting facts.
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suave
C1
/swɑːv/
smoothly charming, confident, and courteous, sometimes in a way that seems insincere
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unmanned
C1
/ʌnˈmænd/
Operated without a person on board or in control.
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idealistic
C2
/aɪˌdiːəˈlɪstɪk/
Of or pertaining to an idealist or to idealism.
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shadowy
B1
/ˈʃæd.oʊ.i/
Full of shadows; dark and hard to see in.
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pleasantly
B1
/ˈplɛzəntli/
In a way that is enjoyable and gives pleasure.
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breezy
B2
/ˈbɹiːzi/
Pleasantly windy.
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wherein
B2
/wɛˈɹɪn/
How, or in what way.
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insightful
C1
/ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/
Showing a clear and deep understanding of something.
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unconsciously
C2
/ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsli/
without awareness or deliberate intention
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unscrupulous
C2
/ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/
Without scruples; immoral.
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eleventh
A1
/ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
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loathsome
C2
/ˈloʊð.səm/
causing or able to cause nausea
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maniacal
C2
/məˈnaɪ.ə.kəl/
wildly irrational, frenzied, or violently excited
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curiously
B1
/ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs.li/
In a way that shows you want to know or learn about something.
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wasteful
B1
/ˈweɪstfəl/
Using more money, time, or resources than is necessary.
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overbearing
C1
/ˌoʊvɚˈberɪŋ/
trying to control other people in an arrogant, forceful, and unpleasant way; domineering
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feudal
C2
/ˈfju.dəl/
Of, or relating to feudalism.
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explicitly
C1
/ɪkˈsplɪsətli/
In a clear and detailed way, leaving no doubt.
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methodical
C1
/mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/
Done in a careful, orderly, and systematic way.
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intestinal
C1
/ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl/
relating to, occurring in, or affecting the intestines
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monogamous
C2
/məˈnɑɡəməs/
(used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
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pleasurable
C1
/ˈplɛʒəɹəbəl/
Giving pleasure or enjoyment.
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mercilessly
C2
/ˈmɜːsɪləslɪ/
without pity or mercy
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macabre
C1
/məˈkɑb/
Disturbing and gruesome, especially because it deals with death.
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cosmopolitan
C2
/ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/
of worldwide scope or applicability
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expressive
B2
/ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/
Clearly showing thoughts or feelings.
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reflective
B2
/ɹɪˈflɛktɪv/
Thinking carefully and quietly, often about the past.
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ethereal
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/ɪˈθɪɚ.i.əl/
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
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undisturbed
B2
/ˌəndɪˈstɝːbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
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scurvy
C2
/ˈskɜɹvi/
Of a person or thing: disgustingly mean; contemptible, despicable, low.
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salamander
C2
/ˈsæləˌmændɚ/
a long-bodied amphibian with a tail and short legs, superficially resembling a lizard
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repetitive
C2
/ɹɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/
characterized by repetition
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whereby
C1
/wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/
By which; through which (used to introduce the means or method).
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rudely
B1
/ˈɹuːdli/
In a way that is not polite.
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interactive
B2
/ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/
allowing the user to take part and respond, rather than just watch or listen.
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wholeheartedly
B2
/ˌhoʊlˈhɑːr.t̬ɪd.li/
with complete sincerity, enthusiasm, or commitment; without reservation
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aimlessly
C1
/ˈeɪmləsli/
Without purpose, goal, or direction.
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sentient
C1
/ˈsɛn.ʃi.ənt/
Able to feel, sense, or experience things.
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uninhabited
B2
/ˌʌn.ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tɪd/
Not having a term.
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realistically
B2
/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/
in a realistic manner
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fluorescent
C2
/flɔːˈɹɛs.ənt/
emitting visible or other electromagnetic radiation while excited by absorbed radiation or energetic particles, with the emission usually ending almost at once when excitation stops
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derelict
C2
/ˈdɛɹəˌlɪk(t)/
Left empty and falling apart from neglect; run-down.
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inaccessible
B2
/ˌɪnəkˈsɛsɪbl̩/
Not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient.
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aquatic
C1
/əˈkwɑ.tɪk/
operating or living or growing in water
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baroque
C2
/bəˈɹoʊk/
In the highly decorated, dramatic style of European art and music of about 1600 to 1750.
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picturesque
B2
/ˌpɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛsk/
Very pretty and charming, especially in an old-fashioned way; like something in a painting.
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leisurely
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/ˈliʒɚli/
Done in a relaxed, unhurried way.
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