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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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remorseful
C2
/ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/
Feeling deep regret and guilt for something you have done wrong.
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impatiently
B2
/ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
In a way that shows you are annoyed by waiting or eager for something.
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exponential
C2
/ˌek.spəˈnen.ʃəl/
describing growth or decay whose rate is proportional to the quantity's current value, producing repeated multiplication over equal intervals
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petulant
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/ˈpɛt͡ʃʊlənt/
Childishly irritable.
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witless
C2
/ˈwɪtləs/
lacking intelligence, understanding, or sound judgment; foolish
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unchallenged
C2
/ʌnˈtʃæl.ɪndʒd/
not questioned, disputed, or opposed
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organizational
C1
/ˌɔː(ɹ)ɡənɪˈzeɪʃənəl/
Relating to how a company or group is structured and run.
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exuberant
C1
/ɪɡˈzuːbəɹənt/
Full of energy, excitement, and cheerful enthusiasm.
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meteorological
C2
/ˌmitiəɹəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/
Relating to the weather or the study of the weather.
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ocular
C2
/ˈɑkjəlɚ/
relating to the eye or eyesight
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indiscriminately
C2
/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənətˌliː/
In an indiscriminate manner.
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symptomatic
C1
/ˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/
Being a sign of a wider, usually bad, situation or problem.
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unconscionable
C2
/ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/
Not conscionable; unscrupulous and lacking principles or conscience.
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gibbon
C2
/ˈɡɪbən/
a small tailless ape of Southeast Asian forests, with very long arms adapted for swinging between branches
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ecclesiastical
C1
/əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/
Of or pertaining to the church.
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vitally
C1
/ˈvaɪ.tə.li/
to a vital degree
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artistically
C1
/ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪstɪkli/
In a skilful or creative way that shows artistic taste.
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outwardly
B2
/ˈaʊtwɚdli/
In the way something appears on the surface; in outer appearance.
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acutely
C1
/əˈkjuːtli/
To a very great degree; intensely.
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natty
C2
/ˈnæti/
Natural, as opposed to steroid enhanced.
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inexhaustible
C1
/ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbl̩/
So great in amount that it can never be used up; unlimited.
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virginal
C2
/ˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒɪnəl/
Pure and untouched; like a virgin.
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confrontational
C2
/ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃənˈəl/
Likely to cause an argument or fight; aggressive and hostile.
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reversible
C1
/ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪbəl/
capable of assuming or producing either of two states
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irate
C1
/aɪˈɹeɪt/
Very angry.
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undetermined
C2
/ˌəndɪˈtɝːmɪnd/
not yet having been ascertained or determined
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dozy
C2
/ˈdoʊzi/
sleepy, sluggish, or not fully alert
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sacrilegious
C2
/ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/
showing gross disrespect for, or violating, something regarded as sacred
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virulent
C2
/ˈvɪr.jə.lənt/
able to cause severe disease; highly infectious or harmful
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Shakespearean
B2
/ʃeɪkˈspɪɹi.ən/
Relating to William Shakespeare or his plays and poems.
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bilingual
B1
/baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/
Able to speak two languages well.
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densely
B2
/ˈdɛnsli/
In a way where things or people are packed closely together.
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empathetic
C2
/ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/
showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states
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inconsolable
C1
/ˌɪnkənˈsoʊləbəl/
so distressed, disappointed, or grief-stricken that comfort provides no relief
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statewide
B2
/steɪtˈwaɪd/
Happening across or affecting a whole state.
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lethargic
C1
/ləˈθɑɹd͡ʒɪk/
Lacking energy and feeling slow or sleepy.
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well-built
B2
Having a strong, muscular body.
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unproven
B2
/ʌnˈpruːvən/
not demonstrated to be true, valid, or effective
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contra
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/ˈkɑntɹə/
Contrary to something.
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scholarly
C2
/ˈskɑːlɝli/
Connected with serious academic study and research
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broadly
B2
/ˈbɹɔd.li/
In a general way, without going into the details
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raunchy
C1
/ˈɹɔːnt͡ʃi/
Openly sexual in a rude or shocking way.
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untenable
C1
/ənˈtɛnəbəl/
Not able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position.
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tantamount
C1
/ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/
Equal in effect or meaning to something else, even if not technically the same.
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thermonuclear
C2
/ˌθɜɹ.moʊˈn(j)uk.li.əɹ/
relating to nuclear fusion reactions that occur or are initiated at extremely high temperatures
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torrid
C2
/ˈtɔɹɪd/
emotionally charged and vigorously energetic
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stopover
B2
/ˈstɑpˌoʊvɚ/
A short stay or break during a long journey, often to change planes.
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electrically
C1
/ɪˈlɛktrɪkəli/
by electricity
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aperture
C1
/ˈæp.ɚˌt͡ʃʊɹ/
A small or narrow opening, gap, slit, or hole.
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impassable
B2
/ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
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melodious
C2
/məˈloʊdi.əs/
Pleasant to listen to; having a beautiful tune.
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woeful
C2
/ˈwəʊfəl/
Full of woe; sorrowful; distressed with grief or calamity.
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fabulously
C1
/ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs.li/
Extremely; to a very great degree.
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collaborative
C1
/kəˈlæb.ə.ɹə.tɪv/
Involving two or more people working together.
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formative
B2
/ˈfoɹmətɪv/
strongly influencing the development of a person, idea, or thing
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bandy
C2
/ˈbæn.di/
curved outward at or below the knees; bowlegged
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thither
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/ˈðɪðɚ/
to or toward that place
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olfactory
C2
/ɑlˈfæktəri/
relating to the sense of smell or to the organs used for smelling
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pert
C1
/pɝt/
boldly disrespectful or impudent in a lively way; saucy
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northeastern
B1
/ˌnorˈθiː.stɚn/
In, from, or facing the northeast.
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duplex
C2
/ˈdu.plɛks/
allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously
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boorish
C2
/ˈbʊr.ɪʃ/
rough, rude, and insensitive in behavior or manners
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skillfully
B2
/ˈskɪlfəli/
in a way that shows skill; very well
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uncomfortably
B2
/ənˈkʌmftəbli/
In a way that is physically unpleasant.
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stubbornly
B2
/ˈstʌbɝnli/
In a way that refuses to change or give in.
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palatable
C2
/ˈpælətəbəl/
Pleasant to taste; good to eat.
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non-smoking
B2
/nɑːnˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
Where smoking is not allowed.
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interpersonal
B2
/ˌɪntɝˈpɝːsənəl/
relating to relationships or communication between people.
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favorably
C1
/ˈfeɪvɝəbli/
In a way that shows approval or support.
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logistic
C2
/ləˈdʒɪstɪk/
relating to the detailed organization and movement of people, materials, or equipment
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gaseous
B2
/ˈɡæsiəs/
existing in the physical state of a gas rather than a solid or liquid
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genteel
C2
/d͡ʒɛnˈtiːl/
Affectedly proper or refined; somewhat prudish refinement; excessively polite.
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ornate
C2
/ɔɹˈneɪt/
Decorated with a lot of complicated detail, sometimes too much.
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flippant
C2+
/ˈflɪpənt/
Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.
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transcendental
C2
/ˌtɹænˌ(t)sɛnˈdɛntl̩/
existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
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objectionable
C1
/əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl/
liable to objection or debate
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simian
C2
/ˈsɪmiən/
relating to monkeys and apes
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unearthly
C1
/ʌnˈɝθ.li/
Not of the earth; nonterrestrial.
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detestable
C1
/dɪˈtɛstəbl̩/
Deserving to be hated; extremely unpleasant or offensive.
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convoluted
C1
/ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/
Extremely complicated and difficult to follow.
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malleable
C2
/ˈmæl.iː.ə.bəl/
Easily shaped or changed; flexible.
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sulky
C2
/ˈsʌlki/
silent and withdrawn after being upset
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monastic
C2
/məˈnæstɪk/
Relating to monks, nuns, or the life of a monastery.
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chinchilla
C2
/tʃɪnˈtʃɪl.ə/
a small South American rodent with exceptionally dense, soft gray fur
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equatorial
C2
/ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/
of or existing at or near the geographic equator
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unequivocally
C2
/ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvək(ə)li/
In a way that leaves no doubt; clearly and firmly.
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goody-goody
C1
/ˌɡʊdiˈɡʊdi/
disapproving: excessively or affectedly virtuous, pious, or well behaved
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finicky
C2
/ˈfɪnɪki/
exacting, especially about details
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porous
C1
/ˈpɔɹəs/
allowing passage in and out
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ornamental
C1
/ˌɔɹ.nəˈmɛn.təl/
Used for decoration rather than for any practical purpose.
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unsympathetic
C1
/ˌʌnsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
not showing understanding, concern, or compassion for someone's difficulties
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probationary
C1
/proʊˈbeɪ.ʃəˌner.i/
subject to a trial period before a position, status, or arrangement becomes permanent
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inwards
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/ˈɪnwɚdz/
toward the center or interior
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wantonly
C2
/ˈwɒntənli/
in a wanton manner
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morose
C2
/məˈɹoʊs/
Sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour.
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ostensibly
C2
/ɑˈstɛn.sə.bli/
According to what is stated or appears to be true, though the real situation may be different.
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