English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2) — 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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visitor
A2
/ˈvɪzɪtɚ/
Someone who comes to see a person or stays as a guest.
communicate
A2
/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
To share information or ideas with someone by speaking, writing, or other means.
photographer
A2
/fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/
A person who takes photographs, especially as a job.
debate
A2
/dɪˈbeɪt/
A formal discussion in which people give opposing views, often ending in a vote.
display
A2
/dɪsˈpleɪ/
To show something clearly so that people can see it.
fame
B2
/feɪm/
The state of being well known to many people.
ally
B2
/ˈæl.aɪ/
A country or group that agrees to support another, especially in war or politics.
worthless
B2
/ˈwɝθləs/
Having no value or use.
tension
B1
/ˈtɛnʃən/
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, often in difficult situations.
comic
A2
/ˈkɑmɪk/
Funny and meant to make people laugh.
volunteer
B1
/ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/
A person who offers to do something, often without being paid.
handling
C1
/ˈhændl̩ɪŋ/
The way someone deals with or manages a situation, task, or people.
communist
C1
/ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/
A person who believes in communism, a system where property is owned by the community as a whole.
addition
A2
/əˈdɪʃ.ən/
the act of adding something to something else
gathering
C1
/ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
A meeting of people, often for a social or special occasion.
therapist
B2
/ˈθɛɹəpɪst/
A person trained to treat people, professionally, especially their mental or physical health.
sailor
B1
/ˈseɪ.lɚ/
A person who works on a ship or sails boats.
idol
B1
/ˈaɪ.dl̩/
A person who is greatly admired or loved, especially a famous entertainer.
butcher
B1
/ˈbʊt͡ʃɚ/
A person who cuts and sells meat.
tomb
B2
/tum/
A grave or stone structure where a dead person is buried.
discipline
B2
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
The ability to control your own behaviour and keep working hard.
celebrity
B1
/səˈlɛb.ɹɪ.ɾi/
A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport.
boxing
B1
/ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
A sport in which two people fight by punching each other with gloved fists.
generally
B1
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.li/
In most cases; usually.
secretly
B1
/ˈsiː.kɹɪt.li/
in a way that is hidden from other people
tricky
B2
/ˈtɹɪk.i/
Difficult to deal with or do; complicated.
pointed
B2
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
Having a sharp end or point.
carriage
B1
/ˈkæɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/
A vehicle with wheels, usually pulled by horses, for carrying people.
associate
B1
/əˈsoʊʃieɪt/
To connect one thing with another in your mind.
pirate
B2
/ˈpaɪɹət/
A person who attacks and robs ships at sea.
prostitute
B2
/ˈpɹɑstəˌtut/
a person who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
dentist
A2
/ˈdɛntɪst/
A person whose job is to treat people's teeth.
lesbian
C1
/ˈlɛz.bi.ən/
A woman who is sexually and romantically attracted to other women.
auction
B2
/ˈɔkʃən/
A public sale where goods are sold to the person who offers the most money.
bully
B2
/ˈbʊli/
A person who deliberately frightens or hurts weaker people
rebel
B2
/ˈɹɛb.əl/
A person who fights against or refuses to obey those in power.
hilarious
B2
/hɪˈlɛ(ə)ɹ.i.əs/
Extremely funny; making people laugh a lot.
exclusive
B1
/ɪksˈkluːsɪv/
Limited to one person or group; not shared with others.
companion
B1
/kəmˈpæn.jən/
A person or animal you spend a lot of time with, often a friend or partner.
publicity
B2
/pʌbˈlɪsɪti/
Attention or interest from the public, especially through newspapers, TV, or social media.
exception
B2
/əkˈsɛpʃən/
A person, thing, or case that is not included in a general rule or statement.
majority
B1
/məˈd͡ʒɑ.ɹɪti/
More than half of a group of people or things.
administration
B1
/ədˌmɪn.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/
The process of running or managing an organization, business, or system.
civilian
C1
/sɪˈvɪl.jən/
A person who is not a member of the armed forces or police.
caring
B2
/ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/
Kind, and showing concern and sympathy for other people.
cleaner
A2
/ˈkli.nɚ/
A person whose job is to clean rooms, floors, or buildings.
mutual
B1
/ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
Felt or done by each of two or more people towards the other; reciprocal.
racist
B2
/ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/
Treating people unfairly or with hatred because of their race.
independence
A2
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dəns/
Freedom from the control or influence of other people or countries.
medium
B1
/ˈmiː.di.əm/
A way of communicating or presenting information.
memorial
B2
/məˈmɔːɹi.əl/
A structure or object that helps people remember a person or event.
sophisticated
B2
/səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪd/
Advanced and complicated in design or method.
revolutionary
B2
/ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/
Completely new and bringing a major change.
tribal
C1
/ˈtraɪbəl/
Relating to or typical of a tribe.
reunion
A2
/ɹiːˈjuːnjən/
A social gathering where members of a group who have been apart meet again.
riot
C1
/ˈɹaɪ.ət/
A violent disturbance by a large, uncontrolled crowd of people.
panel
B2
/ˈpænəl/
A group of people who discuss, judge, or answer questions in public.
settlement
B1
/ˈsɛ.təl.mənt/
An official agreement that ends a dispute, often without going to court.
advertising
A2
/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/
The activity of creating and showing messages that persuade people to buy products or services.
choir
B1
/kwaɪɚ/
A group of people who sing together, especially in a church or at a concert.
fiction
A2
/ˈfɪk.ʃən/
Stories about imaginary people and events, usually in the form of novels.
musician
A2
/mjuˈzɪʃən/
A person who plays a musical instrument or composes music, especially as a job.
bartender
B2
/ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/
A person whose job is making and serving drinks at a bar.
landlord
B1
/ˈlæn(d).lɔɹd/
A person who rents out a room, house, or land to other people.
representative
B1
/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/
A person chosen to act or speak for others.
magician
B1
/məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/
A performer who entertains audiences with tricks and illusions.
rally
B2
/ˈrali/
A large public meeting held to support a cause or a person.
disorder
B2
/dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/
An illness or condition that affects the normal working of the body or mind.
sketch
B2
/sket͡ʃ/
a quick, rough drawing that is not meant to be finished or detailed
herd
B1
/hɝd/
A large group of animals of one kind, especially cattle or other livestock, that live or move together.
gangster
B2
/ˈɡæ̝ŋ.stɚ/
A member of an organized group of criminals.
mug
A2
/mʌɡ/
A large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks.
institution
B2
/ˌɪn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/
A large, important, long-established organization, such as a university, bank, or hospital.
alcoholic
B1
/ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/
Containing alcohol.
pension
B2
/ˈpɛnʃən/
A regular sum of money paid to a person after they retire from work.
accountant
B1
/əˈkaʊn.tənt/
A person whose job is to keep, check, and report on money records for a person or business.
automatic
A2
/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/
Working by itself, without a person needing to control it.
wheelchair
A2
/ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ/
A chair with wheels used by a person who cannot walk easily.
rival
B2
/ˈɹaɪvəl/
A person, team, or company competing with another for the same thing.
elite
B2
/ɪˈlit/
The richest, most powerful, or most talented people in a society or group.
cult
C1
/kʌlt/
A religious group with extreme or unusual beliefs whose members are intensely devoted to a leader.
resident
B1
/ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/
A person who lives in a particular place.
radical
B2
/ˈɹædɪkəl/
Involving great or complete change.
architect
B1
/ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛkt/
A person whose job is to design buildings and oversee their construction.
wardrobe
B1
/ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/
A tall piece of furniture used for storing clothes.
rack
B2
/ɹæk/
A frame or shelf for holding or hanging things.
demonstration
B1
/ɖe.mɔːns.ʈreː.ʃən/
A public protest by a group of people, often about a political issue.
lifestyle
A2
/ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/
The way a person or group lives, including their habits, attitudes, and values.
outrageous
B2
/aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/
Shocking and unacceptable.
mechanic
B1
/mɪˈkænɪk/
A person whose job is to repair and maintain machines, especially vehicles.
legendary
B2
/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/
So famous and admired that people tell stories about it.
relation
B1
/ɹəˈlæ̝ɪʃ(ə)n/
The way in which two or more things are connected.
artificial
A2
/ˌɑːr.təˈfɪʃ.l̩/
Made by people rather than occurring in nature.
adopt
B1
/əˈdɑpt/
To legally take another person's child into your family and raise it as your own.
consideration
B1
/kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
Careful thought about something before making a decision.
consult
B2
/ˈkɑnsʌlt/
To go to a person or source for advice or information.