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English Vocabulary
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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empty
A2
/ˈɛm(p).ti/
Containing nothing or no one
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apparently
A2
/əˈpæɹ.ənt.li/
According to what you have heard or read, though you are not certain.
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extra
A2
/ˈɛkstɹə/
More than what is usual, expected, or needed; additional.
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heavy
A2
/ˈhev.i/
Weighing a lot; hard to lift or move.
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wild
A2
/waɪld/
Living or growing in nature, not kept or raised by people.
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ridiculous
B1
/ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/
So silly or unreasonable that it deserves to be laughed at.
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simply
A2
/ˈsɪmpli/
Only; nothing more than.
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famous
A1
/ˈfeɪ.məs/
Known about by very many people.
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asleep
A2
/əˈsliːp/
Sleeping.
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awful
A2
/ˈɔfəl/
Very bad or unpleasant.
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large
A1
/lɑɹd͡ʒ/
Big in size, number, or amount.
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local
A2
/ˈloʊ.kl̩/
Belonging to or found in the area where you live.
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willing
B2
/ˈwɪlɪŋ/
Ready and happy to do something; not refusing.
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excellent
A2
/ˈɛkslənt/
Extremely good; of the highest quality.
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responsible
B1
/ɹɪˈspɑn.sə.bəl/
In charge of something and expected to deal with it.
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common
A2
/ˈkɑ.mən/
Happening or found often; usual.
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main
B1
/ˈmeɪn/
Most important; chief or principal.
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necessary
A2
/ˈnɛs.əˌsɛ.ɹi/
Needed in order to do or achieve something.
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flying
A2
/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
Able to fly or moving through the air.
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clearly
A2
/ˈklɪɚli/
In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
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due
B1
/djuː/
Expected to happen, arrive, or be ready at a particular time.
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correct
A1
/kəˈrɛkt/
Right; free from mistakes.
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blind
B1
/ˈblaɪ̯nd/
Not able to see.
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tight
B1
/taɪt/
Fitting your body very closely.
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hanging
B1
/ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/
Attached at the top so that the rest falls down freely.
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hardly
A2
/ˈhɑɹdli/
Almost not; only to a very small degree.
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possibly
A2
/ˈpɑ.sɪ.bli/
Perhaps; maybe.
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somehow
B1
/ˈsʌmhaʊ/
In some way that is not known or explained.
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powerful
A2
/ˈpaʊɚfl̩/
Having great power, strength, or effect.
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national
A2
/ˈnæʃ.ə.nəl/
Relating to a whole nation or country.
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super
B2
[ˈsypɑ]
Excellent; very good.
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natural
A2
/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/
Existing in nature and not made or caused by people.
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size
A2
/saɪz/
how big or small something is
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nearly
A2
/ˈnɪɹli/
Almost, but not completely or exactly.
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horrible
B1
/ˈhɔɹ.ɪ.bəl/
Very unpleasant or bad.
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fantastic
A2
/fænˈtæs.tɪk/
Extremely good; wonderful.
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prepared
B1
/pɹɪˈpɛɹd/
Made ready in advance.
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united
A2
/juˈnaɪtɪd/
Joined together to form a single whole.
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incredible
B1
/ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/
Amazing, wonderful, or extremely good.
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truly
A2
/ˈtɹuːli/
In a real and genuine way; really.
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honestly
B1
/ˈɑ.nɪst.li/
In a truthful and sincere way.
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fake
B1
/feɪ̯k/
Not real; made to look genuine in order to deceive.
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perfectly
A2
/ˈpɝ.fɪk(t).li/
In a way that has no faults or mistakes.
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original
A2
/əˈrɪdʒənəl/
Existing first, before any copies or changes were made.
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concerned
B1
/kənˈsɝnd/
worried about something
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nowhere
A2
/ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/
Not in or to any place.
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brown
A1
/ˈbraʊn/
Having the colour of chocolate, coffee, or earth
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comfortable
A2
/ˈkʌmf.tə.bl̩/
Making you feel physically relaxed and at ease.
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dry
A2
/ˈdraɪ/
Not wet; having no water or moisture.
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female
A2
/ˈfiː.meɪl/
Belonging to the sex that can produce eggs or give birth.
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unfortunately
A2
/ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/
Used to show that you are sorry or disappointed about something.
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usual
A2
/ˈju.ʒuəl/
Happening or done most of the time; normal and expected.
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aware
B1
/əˈwɛɚ/
Knowing that something exists or is happening.
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surely
B1
/ˈʃɔːli/
Used to show that you strongly believe something is true or expect others to agree.
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male
A2
/meɪl/
Belonging to the sex that does not give birth or lay eggs; relating to men or boys.
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dumb
B2
/dʌm/
Stupid or silly (informal).
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British
A2
/ˈbrɪt.ɪʃ/
of or relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom, or to its people or culture
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brilliant
A2
/ˈbɹɪljənt/
Very good; excellent or wonderful.
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ugly
B1
/ˈʌɡli/
Unpleasant to look at; not beautiful.
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lately
B1
/ˈleɪt.li/
Recently; in the recent past.
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weak
A2
/wi(ː)k/
Not physically strong.
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tiny
B1
/ˈtaɪni/
Extremely small.
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handsome
A1
/ˈhæn.səm/
Good-looking, especially of a man.
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recently
A2
/ˈɹi.sənt.li/
A short time ago; in the recent past.
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expected
B1
/ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/
Thought likely to happen or arrive.
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slowly
A2
/ˈsloʊli/
At a slow speed; not quickly.
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model
A2
/ˈmɑ.dl̩/
A small copy of an object, often used to show how the real thing looks or works.
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failed
B2
/feɪld/
Not successful; having ended without achieving its goal.
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flat
A1
/flæt/
Smooth and level, with no part higher than another.
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easily
A2
/ˈi.zɪ.li/
Without difficulty.
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insane
B1
/ɪnˈseɪn/
Seriously mentally ill.
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soft
A2
/sɔft/
Easy to press, bend, or shape; not hard.
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basically
A2
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
In the most important or essential way; in simple terms.
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spare
B2
/spɛɚ/
Kept in reserve and ready to be used if needed; extra.
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covered
B1
/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/
Having something spread over or laid on top of it.
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loose
A2
/luːs/
Not firmly fixed in place.
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naked
B1
/ˈneɪkɪd/
Not wearing any clothes; bare.
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wet
A2
/wɛt/
Covered with or full of water or another liquid.
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Japanese
B1
/ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
relating to Japan, its people, culture, or language
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sudden
A2
/ˈsʌd.ən/
Happening quickly and without warning.
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castle
A2
/ˈkæsəl/
A large strong building with thick walls, built in the past to defend against attack.
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hidden
B1
/ˈhɪd(ə)n/
Placed or kept out of sight so it cannot be seen.
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personally
B1
/ˈpɝ.sə.nə.li/
Used to give your own opinion.
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exciting
A1
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
Making you feel very interested, eager, or thrilled.
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barely
B1
/ˈbɛɹ.li/
Almost not at all; only just.
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growing
B2
/ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/
Increasing in size, amount, or strength.
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ill
A2
/ɪl/
Not in good health; sick.
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likely
A2
/ˈlaɪkli/
Probably going to happen or be true.
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foreign
A2
/ˈfɔɹɪn/
Coming from or belonging to a country that is not your own.
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rough
B1
/ɹɐf/
Having an uneven or bumpy surface; not smooth.
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obvious
B1
/ˈɑb.vi.əs/
Easy to see or understand; clear.
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professional
A2
/prəˈfɛʃ.ə.nəl/
Relating to a job that needs special training or qualifications.
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boring
A1
/ˈboɹ.ɪŋ/
Not interesting; making you feel tired and impatient.
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complicated
B1
/ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/
Hard to understand or deal with because of many parts or details.
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shape
A2
/ˈʃeɪp/
The outer form of something, such as a circle or square.
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royal
A2
/ˈɹɔɪ(.ə)l/
Belonging to or connected with a king, queen, or their family.
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