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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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weepy
B2
/ˈwiːpi/
inclined to cry, or feeling close to tears
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one-legged
C2+
/ˈwʌnˌlɛɡəd/
having only one leg or only one functioning leg
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light-headed
B2
/ˌlaɪtˈhɛdɪd/
dizzy, faint, or mentally unsteady
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trig
C2
/trɪɡ/
dated or dialectal: neat, trim, and smart in appearance
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prolific
C1
/pɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/
Producing a great deal of work, results, or output.
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thirteenth
A1
/ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the twelfth in position
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lyrical
C2
/ˈlɪɹɪkəl/
Expressing deep personal emotion in a beautiful way.
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unbridled
C2
/ʌnˈbraɪdəld/
not controlled, restrained, or limited
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raucous
C2
/ˈɹɔkəs/
Harsh and rough-sounding.
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mournful
B2
/ˈmɔɹnfəl/
Feeling or showing deep sadness or grief.
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redheaded
C2
/ˈrɛdˌhɛdɪd/
having red hair and usually fair skin
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perplexed
C2
/pɚˈplɛkst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
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numerical
B2
/n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/
Shown or measured using numbers.
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governmental
B2
/ˌɡʌvɚnˈmɛnt(ə)l/
Relating to a government or to the way a country is run.
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impervious
C1
/ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/
Not affected or influenced by something, such as criticism or emotion.
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one-horse
C2
/ˈwʌnˌhɔːrs/
small, unimportant, or having very limited resources
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rife
C2
/ˈraɪf/
Widespread and common, usually of something bad or harmful.
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gaudy
B2
/ˈɡɔ.di/
Too bright or showy in a way that lacks taste.
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amicable
C2
/ˈæ.mɪ.kə.bəl/
Showing friendliness or goodwill.
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claustrophobia
C1
/ˌklɔː.strəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
A strong fear of being in small, closed, or crowded spaces.
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periodically
C1
/ˌpiːriːˈɑːdɪkəli/
In a manner that is regular or periodic.
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skeletal
C1
/ˈskɛlətəl/
relating to, forming, or attached to a skeleton
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vertically
C1
/ˈvɝ.tɪ.kəli/
in a vertical direction
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proprietary
C2
/pɹəˈpɹaɪ.əˌtɛɹ.i/
Owned by a particular company and protected by patents, trademarks, or copyright.
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inflammatory
B2
/ɪnˈflæməˌtoɹi/
Likely to make people very angry or excited.
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voracious
C1
/vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/
Eating or wanting food in very large amounts.
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fleshy
C2
/ˈflɛʃi/
Of, related to, or resembling flesh.
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remiss
C2+
/ɹəˈmɪs/
At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
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underfoot
B2
/ˌʌndɚˈfʊt/
under one's feet, especially while being stepped on or trampled
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magnanimous
C2
/mægˈnænəməs/
Generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone weaker.
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depressive
C2
/dɪˈprɛsɪv/
Relating to or showing depression; gloomy and low in spirit.
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lynx
C2
/lɪŋks/
any of several medium-sized wild cats of the genus Lynx, with a short tail, long legs, and usually tufted ears
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empirical
C1
/ˌɛmˈpɪrɪkəl/
Based on observation, experiment, or real experience rather than on theory.
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inhospitable
C2
/ˌɪnhɒsˈpɪtəbəl/
unfavorable to life or growth
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elective
B2
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/
Not required; chosen freely.
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voluptuous
C2
/vəˈlʌp.t͡ʃu.əs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
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pygmy
C2
/ˈpɪɡmi/
unusually small for its kind, especially in the common name of an animal or plant
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indefinite
C1
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/
Without a fixed or known end; lasting for an unknown length of time.
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matrimonial
C2
/ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
relating to marriage or to the relationship between married partners
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bushy
C2
/ˈbʊʃi/
Like a bush in having many branches that spread out densely in all directions.
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undisputed
C2
/ˌəndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
Universally agreed upon; not disputed.
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viciously
C1
/ˈvɪʃəsli/
In a violent and cruel way.
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catty
C2
/ˈkæti/
marked by or arising from malice
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saintly
C1
/ˈseɪntli/
resembling or befitting a saint in holiness, virtue, patience, or kindness
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millionth
A2
/ˈmɪljənθ/
occupying position 1,000,000 in an ordered sequence
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enterprising
C1
/ˈɛntɝˌpraɪzɪŋ/
Showing imagination, energy, and a readiness to take on new projects.
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gentlemanly
C1
/ˈdʒɛntəlmənli/
courteous, honorable, and considerate in a way traditionally expected of a gentleman
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wry
C1
/ɹaɪ/
Showing dry, slightly mocking humour.
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confidentially
C2
/ˌkɑːnfəˈdɛnʃəli/
in a confidential manner
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aground
C2
/əˈɡraʊnd/
onto or against the bottom of a body of water, so that a vessel can no longer move freely
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continual
B1
/kənˈtɪnjuəl/
Happening again and again over a period of time.
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beady
C2
/ˈbiː.di/
small, round, and bright like a bead, especially describing watchful or suspicious eyes
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whither
C2
/ˈwɪðəɹ/
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justly
C1
/ˈdʒʌstli/
In a fair and reasonable way.
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sumptuous
C2
/ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/
Magnificent, luxurious, splendid.
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tentative
C2+
/ˈtɛntətɪv/
unsettled in mind or opinion
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reminiscent
C1
/ˌɹɛməˈnɪsnt/
Reminding you of someone or something (usually followed by 'of').
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choral
C2
/ˈkɔrəl/
relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus
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low-down
C1
/ˈloʊ.daʊn/
informal: dishonest, unfair, or contemptible
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snide
C2
/snaɪd/
Disparaging or derisive in an insinuative way.
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orangutan
C2
/ɔːˈræŋətæn/
a large, long-armed arboreal ape of the genus Pongo, native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra
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single-handed
B2
/ˌsɪŋ.ɡəlˈhæn.dɪd/
done by one person without help from anyone else
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annually
B1
/ˈæn.ju.ə.li/
Once a year; every year.
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belligerent
C2
/bəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ə.ɹənt/
Aggressive and eager to argue or fight.
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fissure
C1
/ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/
A long, narrow crack or split, especially in rock or the ground.
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bedridden
C1
/ˈbɛdˌrɪdən/
unable to leave one's bed because of illness, injury, age, or weakness
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thrifty
C2
/ˈθɹɪfti/
Thriving, prosperous, successful; (of an animal or plant) growing rapidly or vigorously.
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inert
B2
/ɪnˈɝt/
Not moving or not able to move.
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intermediate
B1
/ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/
in the middle, between two levels or extremes.
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bream
C2
/brɪm/
any of various deep-bodied freshwater fishes, especially the European common bream or North American sunfishes
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justifiable
C1
/ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
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fiendish
C1
/ˈfiːndɪʃ/
Extremely cruel or evil.
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eventful
C2
/ɪˈvɛntfəl/
full of important, interesting, or unusual events
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westward
B1
/ˈwɛst.wɚd/
Towards the west.
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conditional
C1
/kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/
Depending on a particular condition being met first.
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foreseeable
C2
/fɔrˈsiːəbəl/
capable of being anticipated
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pastoral
B2
/ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/
Showing or describing peaceful, idealized country life.
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advantageous
C1
/ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒ(i)əs/
Giving a benefit or putting one in a better position.
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biochemical
C1
/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl/
relating to biochemistry or to the chemical substances and processes that occur in living organisms
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institutional
C1
/ˌɪn.stɪˈtju.ʃə.nəl/
Relating to or involving a large organization such as a bank, hospital, or university.
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telltale
C1
/ˈtɛlteɪl/
Clearly revealing something, often something meant to be hidden.
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detrimental
C1
/ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/
Causing harm or damage.
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thorny
C2
/ˈθɔɹni/
bristling with perplexities
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infertile
C2
/ɪnˈfɝtɪl/
incapable of reproducing
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hundredth
A2
/ˈhʌndɹə(d)θ/
the ordinal number of one hundred in counting order
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narrowly
B2
/ˈnɛɹoʊli/
By only a small amount or margin; only just.
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ethically
C1
/ˈɛθɪkəli/
In a way that follows accepted moral principles.
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placid
C1
/ˈplæs.ɪd/
Calm and not easily upset or excited.
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girlish
B2
/ˈɡɝ.lɪʃ/
characteristic of or resembling a girl, especially in appearance or manner
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motherly
B2
/ˈmʌð.ɚ.li/
showing the warmth, care, and protectiveness associated with a mother
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effeminate
C2+
/ɪˈfɛmɪnət/
Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or unmasculine.
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optimum
C2+
/ˈɑptɪməm/
most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
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omnipotent
C2
/ɑmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/
Having unlimited power, force or authority.
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prophetic
C1
/pɹəˈfɛtɪk/
Correctly predicting or seeming to predict what will happen in the future
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offhand
B2
/ˌɔfˈhænd/
Not friendly or polite; treating someone in a careless way.
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uncontrolled
C1
/ˌənkənˈtroʊld/
Not controlled; not under control.
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