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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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terror
B1
/ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/
Very strong fear.
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pearl
B2
/pɝl/
A small, round, shiny white gem that forms inside an oyster, often used in jewellery.
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lance
B2
/læns/
A long spear used by soldiers on horseback.
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gut
C1
/ɡʌt/
The stomach or belly, especially a large one.
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pillow
B1
/ˈpɪl.oʊ/
A soft cushion that you rest your head on in bed.
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nap
B1
/ˈnæp/
A short sleep, usually during the day.
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instant
A2
/ˈɪnstənt/
A very short moment of time.
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gig
C1
/ˈgɪg/
A single live performance by a musician or band.
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purple
A1
/ˈpɝ.pl̩/
A colour made by mixing red and blue.
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suite
C1
/swiːt/
A set of connected rooms, especially in a hotel.
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arrow
B1
/ˈæɹoʊ/
A thin, pointed stick that is shot from a bow.
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lip
A2
/ˈlɪp/
Either of the two soft edges around the opening of the mouth.
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error
A2
/ˈɛɹəɹ/
A mistake or something done wrong by accident.
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silk
B1
/sɪlk/
A soft, smooth, expensive cloth woven from threads made by silkworms.
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rear
B2
/ɹɪɹ/
The back part of something.
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bin
B1
/bɪn/
A container for rubbish or waste.
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rap
A2
/ɹæp/
A style of music in which words are spoken rhythmically over a beat.
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ton
B2
/tʌn/
A very large amount of something.
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envelope
A2
/ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/
A flat paper cover in which you put a letter before posting it.
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alternative
B1
/ɔːlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/
One of two or more things you can choose between.
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raid
C1
/ɹeɪd/
A sudden surprise attack or visit, especially by police or soldiers, to make arrests or seize property.
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barrel
B1
/ˈbæɹəl/
A large round container with flat ends, used for storing liquids like beer or oil.
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fist
C1
/fɪst/
the signature style of a Morse code operator
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certificate
B2
/səˈtɪf.ɪ.kɪt/
An official document that proves a fact, such as a qualification or an event.
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cam
C1
/kæm/
A ridge or mound of earth.
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scotch
C1
/skɑt͡ʃ/
A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.
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cafe
A1
/ˌkæˈfeɪ/
A small restaurant where you can buy drinks and light meals.
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candle
B1
/ˈkændəl/
A stick of wax with a string through the middle that gives light when it burns.
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luxury
B1
/ˈlʌɡ.ʒə.ɹi/
Great comfort and pleasure, usually involving expensive things.
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sunset
B1
/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
The time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon.
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pace
B1
/peɪs/
The speed at which something happens or moves.
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scheme
B2
/skiːm/
An official plan or programme to achieve something.
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protocol
C1
/ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/
A set of rules for how something should be done correctly.
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scent
B2
/sɛnt/
A pleasant smell.
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daylight
A2
/ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/
The natural light that comes from the sun during the day.
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consent
B2
/kənˈsɛnt/
Permission for something to happen or be done.
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aha
B1
/ɑˈhɑ/
used to express sudden understanding, discovery, or recognition
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porter
B1
/ˈpɔɹtɚ/
a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley
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phoebe
C2
/ˈfiːbi/
any of several small North American flycatchers of the genus Sayornis, especially the eastern phoebe
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maximum
B1
/ˈmæksɪməm/
The greatest amount or highest limit that is possible or allowed.
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rainbow
B2
/ˈɹeɪnboʊ/
A curved band of colours in the sky, formed when sunlight passes through rain.
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shotgun
C2
/ˈʃɑtɡʌn/
a smoothbore firearm designed to fire cartridges containing many small pellets or a single slug
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butler
B2
/ˈbʌt.lɚ/
The chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services.
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minimum
B1
/ˈmɪnəməm/
The smallest amount or lowest level that is possible or allowed.
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bra
A2
/bɹɑː/
A piece of women's underwear worn to support the breasts.
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kirk
C1
/kɜɹk/
a Scottish church
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approval
B1
/əˈpɹuvəl/
Official permission or agreement that something can happen.
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dime
B2
/daɪm/
A US or Canadian coin worth ten cents, one tenth of a dollar.
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toe
A2
/toʊ/
One of the five digits at the end of the foot.
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Atlantic
B1
/ætˈlæn.tɪk/
The Atlantic Ocean, between the Americas and Europe and Africa.
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journal
B1
/ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/
A book in which you write down your thoughts and daily experiences.
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jeans
A1
/d͡ʒiːnz/
Trousers made from strong denim cotton, usually blue.
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painter
A2
/ˈpeɪntɚ/
An artist who creates pictures using paint.
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peanut
B1
/ˈpiˌnʌt/
A small oval nut that grows in a pod underground, often eaten roasted or made into butter.
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bracelet
B1
/ˈbreɪslət/
A band or chain worn around the wrist as decoration.
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ivy
C2
/ˈaɪvi/
Any of several woody, climbing, or trailing evergreen plants of the genus Hedera.
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draft
B2
/ˈdræft/
An early version of a piece of writing that you may still change.
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whew
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/hjuː/
used to express relief, exhaustion, or the release of tension
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medium
B1
/ˈmiː.di.əm/
A way of communicating or presenting information.
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quest
C1
/kwɛst/
A long or determined search or effort to achieve something.
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spoon
A2
/spuːn/
A utensil with a small bowl-shaped end and a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving.
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earthquake
A2
/ˈɝθkweɪk/
A sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by movements deep inside the earth.
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echo
C2
/ˈɛkoʊ/
A sound that comes back to you after it bounces off a surface.
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swamp
C2
/ˈswɑmp/
a situation fraught with difficulties and imponderables
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lex
C2
/lɛks/
a law or statute, especially one expressed by its Latin title or discussed in Roman law
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stamp
A2
/stæmp/
A small piece of paper you stick on a letter or parcel to show the postage has been paid.
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torch
B2
/tɔɹt͡ʃ/
A small electric lamp you hold in your hand; a flashlight.
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reunion
A2
/ɹiːˈjuːnjən/
A social gathering where members of a group who have been apart meet again.
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dot
B1
/dɑt/
A small round mark or spot.
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scenario
C1
/sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/
A description of a possible sequence of events that might happen.
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courtesy
B2
/ˈkɝɾəsi/
Polite and considerate behaviour.
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magician
B1
/məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/
A performer who entertains audiences with tricks and illusions.
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grid
C1
/ɡɹɪd/
A pattern of lines that cross each other to form squares.
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agenda
B1
/əˈd͡ʒɛn.də/
A list of the things to be discussed at a meeting.
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sketch
B2
/sket͡ʃ/
a quick, rough drawing that is not meant to be finished or detailed
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loop
C1
/luːp/
A shape made when a line curves round and crosses itself.
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wig
C2
/wɪɡ/
A bigwig.
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bombing
B2
/ˈbɒmɪŋ/
An attack in which bombs are dropped or set off.
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mug
A2
/mʌɡ/
A large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks.
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jade
B1
/d͡ʒeɪd/
A hard green or white stone often used for jewellery and carvings
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scarf
A2
/ˈskɑɹf/
A piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth or decoration.
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marsh
C2+
/mɑɹʃ/
low wet land, often with grasses or reeds
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poster
A2
/ˈpoʊstɚ/
A large printed sheet, often with a picture, put up on a wall to advertise something or for decoration.
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Easter
A2
/ˈiː.stɚ/
the Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on a Sunday in spring
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rum
C2+
/ɹʌm/
A spirit distilled from various preparations of sugarcane, particularly fermented cane sugar and molasses.
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pinky
B2
/ˈpɪŋ.ki/
the smallest finger, farthest from the thumb
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cord
C2+
/kɔɹd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
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origin
B1
/ˈoɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/
The point or moment at which something begins.
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cult
C1
/kʌlt/
A religious group with extreme or unusual beliefs whose members are intensely devoted to a leader.
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shelf
B1
/ʃɛlf/
A flat board fixed to a wall or inside a cupboard, used to hold or store things.
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triumph
B1
/ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/
A great success or victory after effort or difficulty.
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spark
B2
/spɑɹk/
A tiny burning or flashing piece of fire, often produced by something hot or electrical.
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globe
A2
/ɡloʊb/
The world; planet Earth.
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intent
B2
/ˌɪnˈtɛnt/
what you plan or aim to do; your intention.
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rack
B2
/ɹæk/
A frame or shelf for holding or hanging things.
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altar
B2
/ˈɔl.tɚ/
A table or raised structure used for religious ceremonies.
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