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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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well-being
C1
/wɛlˈbiː.ɪŋ/
The state of being healthy, happy, and comfortable.
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sensitivity
C1
/ˌsɛn.səˈtɪv.ə.ti/
The ability to understand and respond carefully to other people's feelings.
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superstition
B1
/ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/
A belief that is not based on reason, often involving luck, magic, or fear of the unknown.
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sincerity
B2
/sɪnˈsɛɹəti/
The quality of being honest and truly meaning what you say.
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fragment
B1
/ˈfɹæɡmənt/
A small piece broken off from something larger.
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eyesight
B1
/ˈaɪˌsaɪt/
The ability to see; how well your eyes work.
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enlightenment
C1
/ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/
the gaining or giving of knowledge and clearer understanding
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commonwealth
B2
/ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/
A group of countries or states that share a common government or interests.
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segment
B2
/ˈsɛɡmɛnt/
one of the parts that something is divided into
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entity
C1
/ˈɛn.tɪ.ti/
A thing that exists as a single, separate unit, often an organization.
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infinity
C1
/ɪnˈfɪnɪti/
endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of a beginning, end or limits to size.
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rift
C2
/ɹɪft/
A serious break in friendly relations; a state of conflict or distance between people.
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resentment
B2
/ɹɪˈzɛnt.mənt/
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
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coalition
B2
/koʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/
A group of political parties or organizations that join together for a shared aim.
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caste
B2
/kast/
social status or position conferred by a system based on class
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accuracy
B1
/ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/
The quality of being correct and free from mistakes.
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confinement
C1
/kənˈfaɪnmənt/
The state of being kept in a closed space and not allowed to leave.
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turmoil
C1
/ˈtɝːˌmɔɪl/
A state of great confusion, disorder, or trouble.
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paralysis
B2
/pəˈɹæləsəs/
The loss of the ability to move part or all of the body.
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uncertainty
B1
/ʌnˈsɝtənti/
The state of not being sure or confident about something.
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fairness
C1
/ˈfɛɚ.nəs/
The quality of treating people equally and according to the rules.
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monarch
C1
/ˈmɑnɚk/
The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.
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diversity
C1
/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/
The state of having many different kinds of people or things together.
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excellence
B1
/ˈɛksələns/
The quality of being extremely good at something.
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mentality
B2
/mɛnˈtæləti/
a habitual way of thinking or a characteristic set of attitudes and beliefs
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endurance
B2
/ɪnˈdʊɹəns/
The ability to keep going through pain, difficulty, or long effort.
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frenzy
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/ˈfɹɛnzi/
A state of wild activity or panic.
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conception
B2
/kənˈsepʃən/
an idea or way of understanding something
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granite
B2
/ˈɡɹæn.ɪt/
something having the unyielding firmness quality of granite
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proximity
B2
/pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
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innovation
B2
/ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
A new idea, method, or invention.
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chastity
C2
/ˈt͡ʃæstɪti/
Vow made, usually because of moral or religious beliefs, to abstain from sexual relations.
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imitation
B2
/ɪmɪˈteɪʃn̩/
A copy of something, often one that is not as good as the original.
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preference
B1
/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/
A greater liking for one thing over another.
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exhaustion
B2
/ɪɡˈzɔːs.t͡ʃən/
The state of being extremely tired.
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inscription
B1
/ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/
Words carved or engraved on something such as a stone, coin, or monument.
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calamity
C2
/kəˈlæmɪti/
An event that causes great harm, loss, or suffering; a disaster.
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righteousness
B2
/ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/
The quality of being morally good and doing what is right.
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simplicity
C1
/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/
The quality of being easy to understand or do.
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novelty
B2
/ˈnɑvəlti/
The quality of being new, unusual, and interesting.
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likeness
B1
/ˈlaɪknəs/
The quality of being similar to someone or something.
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blindness
B2
/ˈblaɪndnəs/
The condition of not being able to see.
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abundance
C1
/əˈbʌn.dn̩s/
a very large quantity of something; plenty
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accordance
C1
/əˈkoɹ.dəns/
Agreement with a rule, plan, or system, usually in the phrase 'in accordance with'.
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domination
C1
/ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/
Control or power over others through strength, influence, or resources.
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fascination
B2
/fæsɪˈneɪʃən/
A strong attraction or interest in something.
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serenity
C2+
/səˈɹɛnɪti/
The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.
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consultation
C1
/ˌkɑnsəlˈteɪʃən/
A meeting with an expert, such as a doctor or lawyer, to get advice.
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capability
B2
/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
The power or ability to do something.
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accomplishment
C1
/əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/
Something impressive that you have achieved through effort.
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traction
B1
/ˈtræk.ʃən/
the grip produced by friction between a moving object and the surface beneath it
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relevance
C1
/ˈɹɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/
The quality of being closely connected or useful to what is being discussed or dealt with.
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algebra
C1
/ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/
A system or process (especially one that is complex or convoluted) that substitutes one thing for another, or uses signs or symbols to represent concepts or ideas.
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inability
C1
/ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
The fact of not being able to do something.
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characteristic
B1
/ˌkæɹ(ə)ktəˈɹɪstɪk/
A typical quality or feature of someone or something.
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intoxication
C2
/ɪntɑksɪˈkeɪʃən/
excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety
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monsoon
C2
/mɑːnˈsuːn/
a seasonal wind system that reverses direction between summer and winter, especially in South and Southeast Asia
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relaxation
B2
/rᵻˌlækˈseɪ.ʃən/
The state of resting and being free from work, stress, or worry.
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vandalism
B2
/ˈvændəˌlɪzəm/
deliberate or reckless damage to public or private property
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canon
B2
/ˈkæn.ən/
A general rule or principle that is widely accepted in a field.
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documentation
C1
/ˌdɑkjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/
Written records or papers that prove or support something.
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indigestion
B2
/ˌɪn.dɪˈdʒes.tʃən/
pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, often after eating and sometimes accompanied by bloating, nausea, belching, or heartburn
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concession
B2
/kənˈsɛʃən/
something you allow or give up to end an argument or reach agreement
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complexity
C1
/kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/
The state of having many connected parts and being hard to understand.
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unrest
B2
/ʌnˈɹɛst/
A state of trouble and anger among people, often shown through protests or riots
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hierarchy
C1
/ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/
A system in which people or things are ranked one above another by status or importance.
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trait
B2
/tɹeɪt/
A particular quality or feature of someone's personality or character.
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ingenuity
C1
/ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/
The ability to solve problems in clever, original, and inventive ways.
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recollection
B2
/ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/
A memory of something from the past.
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complication
C1
/ˌkɑm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
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faction
C1
/ˈfæk.ʃən/
A small group within a larger organization whose opinions differ from the rest.
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stasis
C2
/ˈsteɪsɪs/
Inactivity; a freezing, or state of motionlessness.
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likelihood
C1
/ˈlaɪklihʊd/
The chance or probability that something will happen.
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realization
B2
/ˌɹiə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
The moment of suddenly understanding or becoming aware of something.
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consistency
C1
/kənˈsɪstənsi/
The quality of always behaving or performing in the same way.
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distortion
B2
/dɪˈstɔrʃən/
A change that makes something untrue or inaccurate; a misrepresentation.
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bureaucracy
B2
/bjʊˈɹɑ.kɹə.si/
A system of government or management run through many departments and strict official rules.
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rarity
C1
/ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/
The fact of being uncommon or hard to find.
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continuity
C1
/ˌkɑn.tɪˈn(j)u.ə.ti/
The state of continuing steadily over time without interruption.
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space-time
C2+
/ˈspeɪˌstaɪm/
the four-dimensional coordinate system (3 dimensions of space and 1 of time) in which physical events are located
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sanitation
B2
/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/
The systems for keeping places clean and removing waste to protect health.
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vulnerability
C1
/ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪləti/
The state of being easily hurt, attacked, or harmed, physically or emotionally.
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occurrence
C1
/əˈkɝ.əns/
Something that happens; an event.
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censorship
C1
/ˈsɛnsɚʃɪp/
The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression or press, such as passing laws to prevent undesirable media from being published or propagated.
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aftermath
C1
/ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/
The period and consequences that follow a serious or harmful event.
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authenticity
C2
/ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/
The quality of being real, genuine, and true to its origin
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wreath
C2+
/ɹiθ/
Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.
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diligence
B1
/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/
Hard, careful, and steady effort in your work or duties.
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advancement
B2
/ædˈvæns.mənt/
Progress or development in knowledge, skill, or a field of work.
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self-control
C2+
/ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/
The ability to control one's desires and impulses.
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adversity
B2
/ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/
A difficult or unpleasant situation; serious trouble or hardship.
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willingness
B1
/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
The fact of being ready and happy to do something.
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annihilation
C2
/əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
total destruction
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firewall
C1
/ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/
A security system that controls the traffic coming into and out of a computer network
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excursion
B2
/ɛkˈskɝ.ʒən/
A short trip taken for pleasure, often by a group.
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evasion
C2
/ɪˈveɪʒən/
nonperformance of something distasteful, as by deceit or trickery, that you are supposed to do
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