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English Vocabulary
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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genital
C1
/ˈdʒɛn.ɪ.təl/
of or relating to the external reproductive or sexual organs
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unjustly
B2
/ʌnˈd͡ʒʌstli/
In a way that is not fair or right.
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awkwardly
B2
/ˈɔkwɝdli/
in an awkward manner
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extracurricular
C2
/ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/
Outside the regular school or college curriculum.
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lemur
B2
/ˈliːmɚ/
a primate native to Madagascar and nearby islands, typically with large eyes, a pointed face, and a long tail
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large-scale
C1
/ˈlɑːrdʒˌskeɪl/
Involving a large number of people or things, or happening over a wide area.
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kinetic
C2
/kɪˈnɛtɪk/
Relating to or produced by movement.
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monotonous
C1
/məˈnɑtənəs/
Boring because it never changes or has any variety.
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advisable
B2
/ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
Worthy of being recommended; desirable.
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homely
C1
/ˈhoʊmli/
Simple, comfortable, and reminding you of home (British usage).
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well-dressed
B1
Wearing attractive, fashionable, or smart clothes.
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narcotic
C2
/nɑɹˈkɑtɪk/
inducing mental lethargy
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vividly
B1
/ˈvɪvɪdli/
In a clear and detailed way that creates strong mental images.
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regrettably
B2
/rɪˈgrɛtəbli/
Used to say that something is unfortunate and makes you sorry.
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unsuitable
B2
/ʌnˈsuːtəbəl/
Not right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation
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hoarse
C2+
/hɔɹs/
rough and harsh in voice or sound
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recognizable
C1
/ˌrɛkəgˈnaɪzəbəl/
Easy to know or identify because it is familiar.
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supple
C1
/ˈsʌpəl/
Able to bend and move easily; flexible.
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autonomous
C2
/ɔˈtɑnəməs/
Able to govern itself or make its own decisions, without control from others.
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awry
C2
/əˈɹɑɪ/
away from the correct or expected course
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impractical
B2
/ɪmˈpɹæktɪkəl/
Not sensible or realistic to do or use in real life.
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subatomic
B2
/ˌsʌbəˈtɑːmɪk/
of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom
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alphabetical
B2
/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
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unanimously
C1
/juːˈnænəməsli/
In a unanimous manner; without objection.
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meager
C2
/ˈmiɡɚ/
Small in amount and not enough; poor in quality.
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moonlit
C2
/ˈmuːnˌlɪt/
lighted by moonlight
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arduous
C2
/ˈɑɹ.d͡ʒu.əs/
Very difficult and tiring; requiring a lot of effort.
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peripheral
B2
/pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/
situated near the edge or outer part of something
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apprehensive
C1
/ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/
Worried or anxious that something bad might happen.
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inherently
C1
/ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/
In a way that is a natural, permanent part of something.
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inexpensive
A2
/ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
Costing little money; not expensive.
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disorganized
B2
/dɪˈsɔrgəˌnaɪzd/
Not arranged or planned in a clear, ordered way; messy and confused.
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twentieth
B2
/ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/
coming next after the nineteenth in position
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tireless
C1
/ˈtaɪrləs/
showing great energy and persistence without appearing to become tired
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unresponsive
B1
/ˌʌn.rɪˈspɑːn.sɪv/
not reacting or replying to communication, influence, or a stimulus
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geographical
B1
/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪkl̩/
Relating to geography or the physical features of an area.
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infuriating
C1
/ɪnˈfjʊɹiˌeɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or likely to make someone angry
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res
C2
/rɛz/
informal: resolution or image detail, especially in high-res and low-res
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gutsy
C1
/ˈgʌtˈsiː/
Showing courage and determination, especially in a difficult situation.
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instinctive
C1
/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
Done automatically without thinking, from a natural feeling.
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impersonal
C1
/ɪmˈpɝsənəl/
Cold and unfriendly; not showing warmth or feeling.
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figuratively
C2
/fɪgˈjʊrətɪvli/
In a way that is meant as an image or comparison, not literally.
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richness
B2
/ˈɹɪt͡ʃnəs/
a strong deep vividness of hue
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grouchy
C2
/ˈɡraʊ.tʃi/
easily annoyed, irritable, and inclined to complain
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invariably
B2
/ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bli/
Every time, without exception; always.
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superfluous
C2
/suˈpɝflu.əs/
More than is needed; unnecessary.
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impoverished
C1
/ɪmˈpɑvəɹɪʃt/
Very poor; lacking money.
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adept
C2
/əˈdɛpt/
Highly skilled and capable at something.
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splendidly
B2
/ˈsplɛndədli/
extremely well
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unmistakable
B2
/ˌənmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
So clear or distinctive that it cannot be mistaken for anything else.
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definitively
C2
/dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvli/
In a way that is not only decisive, but also conclusive and final.
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riveting
C1
/ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/
So interesting or exciting that it completely holds your attention.
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durable
C1
/ˈdʊɹəbəl/
Able to last a long time without breaking or wearing out.
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up-to-date
B1
/ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/
Including the latest information or features; current.
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livid
C2
/ˈlɪvɪd/
furiously angry
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vigorously
B2
/ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/
With great energy, force, or determination.
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broken-down
C2+
/ˌbroʊkənˈdaʊn/
no longer working because of mechanical failure
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amino
C1
/əˈmiːnoʊ/
relating to or containing the nitrogen-based amino group, especially in an amino acid
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futuristic
C2
/ˌfjut͡ʃəˈɹɪstɪk/
having an appearance, technology, or style suggestive of an imagined future
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rudimentary
C1
/ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/
Basic; involving only the simplest or most essential parts.
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incendiary
C2
/ɪnˈsɛn.di.ɛɹ.i/
capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily
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culturally
B2
/ˈkʌltʃɝəˌliː/
In a way that relates to the culture of a society or group.
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akin
C2+
/ʌˈkɪn/
Of persons, of the same kin; related by blood.
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motionless
B1
/ˈmoʊʃənlɛs/
Not moving at all; completely still.
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diligently
C2
/ˈdɪləd͡ʒən(t)li/
In a careful and hardworking way, with steady effort.
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resolute
C2
/ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/
Firm, unyielding, determined.
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avid
C1
/ˈæv.ɪd/
Very enthusiastic and keen about something.
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frantically
B2
/ˈfɹæn.tɪk.li/
In a hurried, anxious, and uncontrolled way.
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respite
C1
/ˈɹɛs.pɪt/
a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
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lumbar
C2
/ˈlʌmbɑɹ/
relating to the lower back between the ribs and the pelvis
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sizable
C2
/ˈsaɪ.zə.bəl/
fairly large in size, amount, extent, or degree
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aloft
C2
/əˈlɔft/
in the higher atmosphere above the earth
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filial
B2
/ˈfi.li.əl/
Relating to or suitable for a son or daughter, especially in their duty toward parents.
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haughty
C2
/ˈhɔti/
Acting superior to others; arrogant and full of contempt.
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mathematically
C2
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəli/
with respect to mathematics
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synonymous
C2
/sɪˈnɑnɪməs/
of words, meaning the same or nearly the same
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affectionately
B2
/əˈfɛkʃənətli/
In a loving or fond way.
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nominal
B2
/ˈnɑ.mɪ.nl̩/
existing in name only, not in reality or full force
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extensively
B1
/ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/
In a way that covers a wide area or range; widely.
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forlorn
C2
/fɚˈlɔɹn/
Sad and lonely, especially because of being left alone or abandoned.
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meticulously
C2
/məˈtɪkjələsli/
In a very careful and precise way, paying attention to every detail.
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metaphysical
C1
/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/
highly abstract and overly theoretical
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deathly
C1
/ˈdɛθli/
resembling or suggesting death, especially by being extremely pale, still, cold, or unpleasant
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downwards
B2
/ˈdaʊnwɚdz/
Towards a lower place or position.
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née
C2
/neɪ/
used before a married woman's birth surname
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electronically
B2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk.li/
Using computers, the internet, or other electronic equipment.
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terrestrial
C1
/tɪˈɹɛstɹɪ.əl/
operating or living or growing on land
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punitive
C2
/ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/
Intended as punishment.
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amok
C2
/əˈmɑk/
in an uncontrolled, often violent frenzy, chiefly in the expression 'run amok'
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nuptial
C2
/ˈnʌp.ʃəl/
of or relating to a wedding
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grossly
B2
/ˈɡɹoʊsli/
Greatly; to a large degree, especially one large enough to be frankly appreciable.
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spaniel
C2
/ˈspænjəl/
any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears
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fatherly
B2
/ˈfɑðɚli/
showing the kindness, protectiveness, guidance, or concern associated with a good father
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inaugural
B2
/ɪˈnɔɡjərəl/
marking the beginning or first occurrence of an activity, series, or institution
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wornout
B2
/ˈwɔɹnˌaʊt/
Used so much that it is no longer good enough to use.
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worn-out
B2
/ˈwɔɹnˌaʊt/
damaged or made useless by long or heavy use
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