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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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short-sighted
C2+
/ˌʃɔrtˈsaɪtəd/
Near-sighted; myopic; unable to focus on distant objects.
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menial
C2
/ˈmiːni.əl/
Describing work that is boring, low in status, and needs little skill.
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mixed-up
B2
/ˌmɪkstˈʌp/
confused, troubled, or unable to think clearly
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full-fledged
C1
/ˌfʊlˈfledʒd/
completely developed, established, trained, or qualified
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bilateral
B2
/baɪˈlætərəl/
involving, affecting, or agreed by two parties, especially two countries
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unprovoked
C2
/ˌʌnprəˈvoʊkt/
occurring without provocation, justification, or an apparent motivating act
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effortless
C1
/ˈɛfə(ɹ)tlɪs/
done so well that it seems to need no effort
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resounding
C2
/riːˈsaʊndɪŋ/
Very great and unmistakable; emphatic
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seminal
C2
/ˈsemɪnəl/
strongly influencing later ideas, work, or developments; formative and original
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underhanded
C2
/ˈʌndɝˈhændɪd/
marked by deception
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racy
C2
/ˈreɪsi/
lively, vigorous, and full of distinctive character, especially in speech or writing
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boyish
C1
/ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
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elitist
C1
/eɪˈliːtɪst/
Believing that a small group of privileged people should have the most power or be treated as the best.
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stagnant
C2
/ˈstæɡnənt/
not growing or changing
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bothersome
B2
/ˈbɔðəsəm/
Causing trouble or annoyance; irritating.
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good-natured
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/ɡʊdˈneɪtʃəd/
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
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furiously
B2
/ˈfjʊə̯ɹi.ə̯sli/
In a very angry way.
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taut
C1
/tɔt/
Stretched or pulled tight, with no slack.
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frenzied
C2
/ˈfɹɛnzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
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pungent
C2
/ˈpʌnd͡ʒənt/
strong and sharp
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auburn
C1
/ˈɑːbɚn/
reddish-brown in color, especially when describing hair
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uncivilized
B1
/ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
without civilizing influences
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jaunty
C2
/ˈdʒɔːnti/
showing cheerful self-confidence in a lively, carefree manner
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fjord
C2
/fiˈɔrd/
a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between steep slopes or cliffs, typically carved by a glacier
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materialistic
C2
/məˌtɪəɹ.i.əˈlɪs.tɪk/
Caring too much about money and possessions.
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lecherous
C2
/ˈlɛt͡ʃ.ɚ.əs/
given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
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aforementioned
C2
/əˈfɔɹˌmɛnʃənd/
mentioned earlier in the same text or conversation
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inclusive
C1
/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/
Welcoming and fair to everyone, especially people who are often left out.
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fifteenth
A1
/ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position
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nano
B2
/ˈnænəʊ/
Relating to extremely small things at the nanoscale; short for nanoscale.
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stealthy
C2
/ˈstɛlθi/
Characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy.
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leafy
B2
/ˈliːfi/
having many leaves or abundant foliage
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elliptical
C2
/ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/
In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.
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prim
C2
/prɪm/
excessively proper, formal, or easily shocked by behavior
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trite
C2
/tɹaɪt/
Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.
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helplessly
B1
/ˈhɛlpləsli/
without being able to protect yourself or change what is happening
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precocious
C2
/pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/
Showing skills or maturity at an unusually early age, especially in a child.
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hypodermic
C1
/ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/
relating to the region beneath the skin, especially to an injection given there
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bereft
C2
/bəˈɹɛft/
Completely lacking something; deprived of it.
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aback
C2
/əˈbæk/
by surprise
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ironclad
C1
/ˈaɪɚnˌklæd/
so strong, certain, or securely established that it cannot easily be challenged or broken
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procedural
C2
/pɹəˈsiːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəl/
Relating to an established way of doing something, especially official rules or methods.
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environmentally
B2
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəli/
In a way that affects or relates to the natural environment.
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predominantly
C1
/pɹɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/
Mostly; mainly.
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primeval
C2
/pɹaɪ̯ˈmi.vəl/
Belonging to the earliest ages of the world; very ancient.
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undignified
C1
/ʌnˈdɪɡnəˌfaɪd/
lacking dignity, seriousness, or proper self-control, especially in a way that causes embarrassment
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unchanging
C1
/ənˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
remaining constantly unchanged
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showy
C1
/ˈʃoʊ.i/
Attracting attention by being bright, large, or fancy, sometimes in a tasteless way.
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preemptive
C2
/pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/
designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
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uninteresting
B1
/əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
Boring; not interesting at all.
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concise
C1
/kənˈsaɪs/
expressing much in few words
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abnormally
B2
/æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/
in a way that is different from what is normal or expected
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globally
B2
/ˈɡloʊbəli/
Across the whole world.
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thunderous
B1
/ˈθʌn.dɚ.əs/
Extremely loud, like thunder.
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villainous
C2
/ˈvɪlənəs/
extremely wicked
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fabled
C2
/ˈfeɪbəld/
Famous in stories or legends.
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steely
B2
/ˈstiːli/
Showing hardness and strong determination.
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belated
C2
/bɪˈleɪtɪd/
coming, happening, or being done later than expected or appropriate
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equestrian
C2
/ɪˈkwɛstriən/
relating to horse riding, riders, or events performed on horseback
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traceable
C2
/ˈtreɪsəbəl/
capable of being found, followed, or identified by examining a sequence of evidence or records
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occipital
C2
/ɑkˈsɪp.ət.l̩/
relating to or located at the back of the head, especially the occipital bone or lobe
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parasitic
C2
/ˌpɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/
Relating to or caused by parasites, which live on or in another organism.
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venereal
C2
/vəˈnɪriəl/
relating to sexual intercourse, sexual desire, or the genitals
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holistic
C2
/hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/
Relating to a study of the whole instead of a separation into parts.
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pigheaded
C1
/ˌpɪɡˈhɛdɪd/
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, especially in a foolish way
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undisclosed
C2
/ˌəndɪsˈkloʊzd/
Not disclosed.
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theological
C1
/θi.əˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
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hapless
C2
/ˈhæplɪs/
Unlucky in a way that brings misfortune; ill-fated.
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undersea
B2
/ˌəndɝˈsiː/
Existing or used below the surface of the sea.
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alt
C2
/ɑːlt/
alternative or outside the cultural mainstream
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parietal
C2
/pəˈraɪ.ə.təl/
relating to either of the two bones forming the upper sides and roof of the skull
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stealthily
C2
/ˈstɛlθɪli/
in a stealthy manner
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austere
C2
/ɔˈstiɹ/
Severe or stern in manner or appearance.
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ditty
C2
/ˈdɪti/
a short, simple song or verse, especially one that is light or easy to remember
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speculative
C1
/ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/
Based on guessing rather than firm knowledge or evidence.
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thimble
B2
/ˈθɪmbəl/
a small hard cap worn over a fingertip to protect it and push a needle while sewing
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iota
C2
/aɪˈoʊtə/
an extremely small amount; the slightest degree
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zigzag
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/ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/
in a zigzag course or on a zigzag path
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acidic
C1
/əˈsɪ.dɪk/
Containing acid, or having a pH lower than 7.
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amphibious
C1
/æmˈfɪbiəs/
able to live, move, or operate both on land and in water
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sixteenth
A1
/ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
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eclectic
C1
/ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/
Made up of a wide mixture of styles, ideas, or things chosen from many sources.
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successive
B2
/səkˈsɛsɪv/
Coming one after another in a series.
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inexplicably
C1
/ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/
In a way that cannot be explained or understood.
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unattainable
C2+
/ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/
impossible to achieve
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squalid
C2+
/ˈskwɒlɪd/
Extremely dirty and unpleasant.
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indulgent
B2
/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒənt/
Willing to allow someone, especially a child, to do or have whatever they want.
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reddish
C1
/ˈɹɛdɪʃ/
Somewhat red.
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fanciful
C1
/ˈfænsɪfl̩/
Imagined rather than based on facts; unrealistic.
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citywide
B2
/ˈsɪt.iˌwaɪd/
Happening or spreading across a whole city.
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uncompromising
C2
/ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
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conclusively
C2
/kənˈkluːsɪvli/
in a conclusive way
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angular
C2
/ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/
Having sharp corners or pointed shapes rather than smooth, rounded ones.
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north-east
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/ˌnɔrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
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unwavering
C1
/ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/
Firm and steady, never weakening or changing.
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untreated
B2
/ənˈtriːtɪd/
Not given medical care
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