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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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heartwarming
B2
/ˈhɑːrˌtwɔrmɪŋ/
Making you feel happy and full of warm emotion.
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biometric
C2
/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/
using measurable physical or behavioral characteristics to identify a person
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choppy
C2
/ˈtʃɑpi/
of water or weather, rough with many small, short waves
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insubordinate
C1
/ˌɪnsəˈbɔrdəˌneɪt/
Refusing to obey orders or accept authority.
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symbolically
C1
/ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɪ/
in a symbolic manner
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notably
C1
/ˈnoʊtəbli/
Especially; used to point out an important example.
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seamless
C2
/ˈsiːmləs/
perfectly consistent and coherent
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thereabouts
C1
/ˈðer.ə.baʊts/
approximately; near the stated number, amount, or time
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compliant
C1
/kəmˈplaɪənt/
Willing to do what others want; obedient and cooperative.
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additionally
B2
/əˈdɪʃəˌnəli/
used to add more information; also
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retrospective
C2
/ˌɹɛt.ɹə(ʊ)ˈspɛk.tɪv/
Looking back on or relating to the past.
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calico
C2+
/ˈkæ.lɪ.koʊ/
having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
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commercially
C1
/kəˈmɝːʃəli/
In a way relating to buying, selling, or making a profit.
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womanly
C2+
/ˈwʊmənli/
befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
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inky
C2
/ˈɪŋki/
Of the colour of ink, especially black ink; dark.
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small-minded
C1
/ˌsmɔlˈmaɪndɪd/
petty, narrow in outlook, or unwilling to consider larger concerns
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obtuse
C2
/əbˈt(j)us/
lacking in insight or discernment
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herein
C1
/hɪɹˈɪn/
in this place or thing or document
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linguistic
C1
/lɪŋˈgwɪstɪk/
consisting of or related to language
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workable
B2
/ˈwɝː.kə.bəl/
capable of being used effectively or put into practice; likely to achieve the intended result
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fawning
C2
/fɔnɪŋ/
attempting to win favor by flattery
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lurid
C2
/ˈlʊɹɪd/
Describing shocking or horrifying things, especially violence or sex, in too much vivid detail.
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noisily
B1
/ˈnɔɪzəli/
In a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly.
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contested
C1
/kənˈtɛstəd/
Disagreed about or competed for by different sides.
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nonchalant
C2
/ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/
Calm and relaxed, showing that you are not worried or interested.
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horizontally
C2
/ˌhɔrɪˈzɑːntəli/
in a horizontal direction
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cranny
C1
/ˈkɹæni/
a small, narrow opening, crack, or crevice
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pursuant
C2+
/pɚˈsu.ənt/
That pursues.
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negligible
C1
/ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/
So small or unimportant that it is not worth considering.
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lanky
C1
/ˈlæŋ.ki/
tall and thin, usually with long limbs and a somewhat awkward appearance
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mortally
C1
/ˈmɔrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues, also in reference to hatred, jealousy, or fear
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intently
C1
/ɪnˈtɛntli/
with strained or eager attention
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bloodshot
C1
/ˈblʌdˌʃɑːt/
of the eyes, reddened because small blood vessels are swollen or more visible
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prostrate
C2
/ˈpɹɑstɹeɪt/
Lying flat on the ground, usually face down.
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adjustable
C1
/əˈd͡ʒʌstəbəl/
Able to be changed to fit your needs or preferences
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tenfold
C2
/ˈtɛnfoʊld/
by ten times as much
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incestuous
C2
/ɪnˈsɛs.tʃu.əs/
involving or characterized by sexual relations between people too closely related to marry legally
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dorsal
C2
/ˈdɔɹ.səl/
belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part
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corrective
C1
/kəˈɹektɪv/
intended to correct a fault, problem, or harmful tendency
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reclusive
C2
/rɪˈkluːsɪv/
Choosing to live alone and avoid contact with other people.
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preferential
C1
/ˌpref.ɚˈen.ʃəl/
giving or receiving an advantage, priority, or more favorable treatment than others
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aimless
C1
/ˈeɪm.ləs/
Without purpose, goal, or direction.
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uninhabitable
B2
/ˌʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl/
not suitable or safe for people or other living things to live in
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hydrochloric
C1
/ˌhaɪ.droʊˈklɔːr.ɪk/
of, relating to, or containing hydrochloric acid, the aqueous form of hydrogen chloride
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indelible
C2
/ɪnˈdeləbəl/
impossible or very difficult to erase, wash away, or remove
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guttural
C1
/ˈɡʌtəɹəl/
like the sounds of frogs and crows
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smartly
C1
/ˈsmɑː(ɹ)tli/
in a stylish manner
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tumultuous
C2
/tuˈmʌl.t͡ʃu.əs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
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priestly
B1
/ˈpɹiːstli/
relating to priests, the priesthood, or their religious duties
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totalitarian
C2
/ˌtoʊtəlɪˈtɛɹiən/
characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control
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mauve
C1
/moʊv/
pale purple in color, often with a gray or pink tinge
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opaque
C2
/oʊˈpeɪk/
Not allowing light to pass through; not transparent.
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evangelical
C1
/iːvænˈd͡ʒɛlɪkəl/
relating to a Protestant Christian movement that emphasizes personal conversion, biblical authority, and preaching the gospel
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irrevocable
C2
/iˈɹɛvəkəbəl/
Impossible to change, reverse, or take back; final.
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altruistic
C1
/ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/
Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
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self-contained
C2+
/ˈsɛlfkənˈteɪnd/
constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
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principled
C2+
/ˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/
based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality
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aromatic
C1
/ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/
(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
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constrained
C2
/kənˈstɹeɪnd/
Limited or restricted in what can be done.
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flighty
C2
/ˈflaɪti/
Acting on silly, sudden ideas rather than careful thought; not reliable.
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unsatisfactory
B2
/ˌʌnsætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/
Not good enough; not meeting the required standard
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topsy-turvy
C2
/ˌtɑːp.siˈtɝː.vi/
confused, disordered, or arranged with normal relationships and priorities reversed
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intangible
C2
/ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/
hard to pin down or identify
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mucky
B2
/ˈmʌki/
informal, especially British: covered with dirt or mud; dirty and messy
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bloodless
C2
/ˈblʌdləs/
destitute of blood or apparently so
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averse
C2
/əˈvɝːs/
Strongly opposed to or unwilling to do something (usually followed by 'to').
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vegetative
C2
/ˈvɛdʒəteɪtɪv/
relating to plant growth or to asexual propagation from stems, roots, leaves, or other nonreproductive parts
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shipshape
C1
/ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp/
neat, orderly, and in good working condition
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adrenal
C2
/əˈdriːnəl/
relating to the adrenal glands or the hormones they secrete
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mythic
C1
/ˈmɪθɪk/
relating to, described in, or having the character of a myth
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atypical
B2
/ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/
Not typical; different from what is usual or normal.
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nobly
C2
/ˈnoʊbli/
in a noble manner
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insipid
C2
/ˌɪnˈsɪpəd/
lacking interest or significance or impact
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headfirst
B2
/ˈhɛdˌfɝst/
with the head leading or foremost
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indiscriminate
C2
/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənət/
not marked by fine distinctions
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half-price
A2
Costing half of the usual price.
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cathartic
C2
/kəˈθɑɹtɪk/
Purgative; inducing mental or physical catharsis.
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tactile
B2
/ˈtæktaɪl/
Relating to the sense of touch.
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serpentine
C2
/ˈsɝ.pənˌtaɪn/
resembling a serpent in form
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ephemeral
C2
/ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/
Lasting for only a short time.
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unsung
C1
/ˌʌnˈsʌŋ/
not publicly recognized or praised despite deserving recognition
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aptly
C1
/ˈæp(t).li/
In an apt or suitable manner; fittingly; appropriately; suitably
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posthumous
C2
/ˈpɑs.t͡ʃə.məs/
occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
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ambivalent
C2
/æmˈbɪvələnt/
uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
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sporadic
C2
/spɝˈædɪk/
recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances
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combustible
C2
/kəmˈbʌstəbəl/
capable of catching fire and burning
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friendless
C2
/ˈfrɛndləs/
Without friends (without a friend).
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actionable
B1
/ˈæk.ʃən.ə.bəl/
specific and useful enough to provide a practical basis for taking action
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patriarchal
C2
/ˌpeɪtɹiˈɑɹkl̩/
relating to a social system in which men hold primary power and authority
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warlike
C2
/ˈwɔɹlaɪk/
suggesting war or military life
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visibly
B2
/ˈvɪz.ə.bli/
In a way that can be clearly seen or noticed.
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homeward
B2
/ˈhoʊmwɚd/
In the direction of home.
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well-to-do
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/ˌwɛltəˈdu/
Rich, prosperous, financially stable and comfortable.
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millennial
C2
/mɪˈlɛniəl/
relating to a millennium or a period of one thousand years
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inscrutable
C2
/ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl̩/
Impossible to understand or read; mysterious.
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despondent
C2
/dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
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