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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tadpole
C2+
/ˈtædpoʊl/
the aquatic larval stage of a frog or toad
treacle
C2+
/ˈtriːkəl/
British term for molasses; cloying sentimentality
trottoir
C2+
/trɒˈtwɑːr/
a pavement or sidewalk
tue
C2+
/tjuː/
a tuyere, the nozzle through which air is forced into a furnace
umbrage
C2+
/ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/
offense or annoyance, especially at a perceived slight
upside
C2+
/ˈʌpˌsaɪd/
the positive or advantageous aspect of a situation
venom
C2+
/ˈvɛnəm/
poisonous fluid secreted by some animals; bitter malice
vibrato
C2+
/vɪˈbrɑtoʊ/
a slight, rapid wavering of pitch in singing or instrumental playing
vinculum
C2+
/ˈvɪŋkjələm/
a bond or tie; a bar drawn over grouped mathematical terms
welkin
C2+
/ˈwɛl.kɪn/
the sky, the vault of heaven, or the upper air
witchcraft
C2+
/ˈwɪtʃ.kræft/
the practice of magic, especially involving spells and supernatural powers
inconveniency
C2
/ˌɪnkənˈvinjənsi/
inconvenience; the quality or fact of causing difficulty or trouble
penetralia
C2
/ˌpɛ.nəˈtɹeɪ.li.ə/
the innermost parts
teddy bear
C2+
/ˈtɛd.i ˌbɛr/
a soft toy made in the shape of a bear
copestone
C2+
/ˈkoʊpˌstoʊn/
the final or crowning element that completes something