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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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centralized
C2
/ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/
Controlled or organised from one central place or authority.
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pithy
C2
/ˈpɪθi/
concise and full of meaning
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inexorably
C2
/ɪnˈɛk.sə.ɹə.bli/
In a way that cannot be stopped or prevented.
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marvelously
C2
/ˈmɑːrvələsli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
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unshakable
C1
/ʌnˈʃeɪ.kə.bəl/
of a belief, fact, relationship, or system, so firm or secure that it cannot easily be weakened, changed, or disproved
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ceaseless
C1
/ˈsiːsləs/
Continuing without ever stopping.
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tactically
C2
/ˈtæktɪkəli/
In a way that is carefully planned to gain an advantage.
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exasperating
C2
/ɪɡˈzæspəˌɹeɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying, especially because a problem or behavior continues
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needful
C1
/ˈniːdfl̩/
necessary for relief or supply
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meteoric
C1
/ˌmiːtiˈɒɹɪk/
like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience
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strikingly
B1
/ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
in a striking manner
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untalented
B2
Having little or no natural skill or ability
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cloistered
C2
/ˈklɔɪstɝd/
Kept away from the wider world and its difficulties; sheltered
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windward
C2
/ˈwɪndwɚd/
facing or situated toward the direction from which the wind is blowing
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unequivocal
C2
/ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
Completely clear and leaving no doubt.
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impeccably
C2
/ˌɪmˈpɛkəbli/
In a perfect, faultless way.
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sacrosanct
C2
/ˈsæk.ɹoʊˌsæŋkt/
Beyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction; inviolable.
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inasmuch
C1
/ˌɪnəzˈmʌt͡ʃ/
In like degree; in like manner; to the same or similar degree; likewise.
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inexorable
C2
/ɪnˈɛksɚəb(ə)l/
Impossible to stop or prevent; certain to happen.
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deft
C2
/ˈdɛft/
Quick and neat in action; skillful.
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bonbon
C2
/ˈbɑnˌbɑn/
a small sweet, especially a chocolate-coated confection with a soft or flavoured centre
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aplenty
C2
/əˈplɛnti/
existing in a generous or more than sufficient quantity, normally placed after the noun
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ferociously
C1
/fɝˈoʊʃɪsli/
In a fierce, violent, or aggressive way.
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incontrovertible
C2
/ˌɪŋˌkɑːntroʊˈvɝːtɪbəl/
impossible to deny or disprove
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inextricably
C2
/ˌɪˈnɛkstrɪˌkəbli/
in an inextricable manner
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businesslike
C1
/ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/
methodical, efficient, practical, and focused on accomplishing a task
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homeopathic
C2
/ˌhoʊmiːoʊˈpæθɪk/
relating to homeopathy or to remedies prepared according to its principles
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pictorial
C2
/pɪkˈtɔɹi.əl/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
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restorative
C1
/ɹɪˈstɒɹətɪv/
Having the power to make you feel healthy, strong, or refreshed again.
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outmoded
C2
/ˌaʊtˈmoʊdəd/
No longer useful or accepted because newer things have replaced it; out of date.
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newfangled
C2
/ˌnuˈfæŋ.ɡəld/
of a new kind or fashion, gratuitously new
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superheated
B1
/ˌsuːpərˈhiːtɪd/
heated above a normal boiling, saturation, or critical temperature without undergoing the expected phase change
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unfashionable
B2
/ənˈfæʃənəbəl/
Not in style; not following current fashion.
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epoxy
C2
/ɪˈpɑk.si/
A very strong, hard-setting glue or resin made from two parts mixed together.
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ignoble
C2
/ɪɡˈnoʊbəl/
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
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patchy
C2
/ˈpæt͡ʃi/
Good in some parts but not in others; uneven in quality
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unmoved
C2
/ənˈmuːvd/
Not affected emotionally, or not showing emotion.
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palliative
C1
/ˈpæl.i.ə.tɪv/
relieving pain or other symptoms without curing the underlying disease
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drinkable
B2
/ˈdrɪnkəbəl/
Safe and suitable to drink.
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flagging
C2
/ˈflæɡɪŋ/
Becoming weaker, slower, or less lively.
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electrostatic
C2
/ɪˌlek.troʊˈstæt.ɪk/
relating to stationary electric charges, the fields and forces they produce, or devices that use those forces
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unimaginative
C2
/ənɪˈmæˌdʒɪnətɪv/
Not imaginative.
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passively
C1
/ˈpæsɪvli/
in a passive manner
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inalienable
B2
/ɪˈneɪliənəbəl/
unable to be surrendered, transferred, taken away, or denied, especially as a fundamental right
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duty-free
B1
Not requiring payment of import tax, especially when bought at an airport or border.
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moorish
C2
/ˈmʊrɪʃ/
lowercase, literary: resembling or characteristic of moorland; boggy or marshy
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summarily
C2
/səˈmɛɹɪli/
Suddenly and without ceremony or proper discussion.
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sparingly
B2
/ˈspɛrɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
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lustrous
C1
/ˈlʌ.stɹəs/
brilliant
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telescopic
C2
/ˌtɛləˈskɔpɪk/
Made of parts that slide into one another so the whole can be made longer or shorter.
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undeserving
C1
/ˌʌndɪˈzɝvɪŋ/
not worthy of a reward, benefit, punishment, or particular treatment
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unmanageable
C1
/ənˈmænɪdʒəbəl/
Difficult or impossible to control or deal with.
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inoperative
C2
/ɪnˈɑp(ə)ɹətɪv/
not working or functioning
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soupy
C2
/ˈsuːpi/
having a thick, wet, or fluid consistency like soup
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unscientific
C1
/ənˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
not consistent with the methods or principles of science
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out-and-out
C1
/ˌaʊtənˈaʊt/
complete, absolute, and without qualification
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inordinate
C2
/ɪnˈɔɹd(ə)nət/
Excessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude.
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self-reliant
C1
/ˌsɛlf rɪˈlaɪənt/
depending on one's own abilities, judgment, or resources rather than on other people
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unpardonable
C2
/ʌnˈpɑrdənəbəl/
so wrong, offensive, or harmful that it cannot be forgiven or excused
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storied
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/ˈstɔːɹid/
having an illustrious past
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wearily
C1
/ˈwɪɹɪli/
In a weary manner; feeling weary.
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indefensible
C2
/ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbəl/
impossible to justify with a reasonable argument
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causal
C2+
/ˈkɔ.zəl/
Of, relating to, or being a cause of something; causing.
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oblong
C2+
/ˈɑblɔŋ/
longer in one direction than across
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symphonic
C1
/sɪmˈfɑː.nɪk/
relating to, written as, or characteristic of a symphony or symphony orchestra
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portly
B1
/ˈpɔɹt.li/
having a rather stout or heavy body, especially in a dignified-looking way
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contentedly
C1
/kənˈtɛn.tɪd.li/
with equanimity
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quadratic
C2
/kwɒdˈɹætɪk/
of or relating to the second power
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unimpeachable
C2+
/ˌənɪmˈpiːtʃəbəl/
beyond doubt or reproach
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halcyon
C2
/ˈhælʃən/
Pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher.
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climactic
C1
/ˌklaɪˈmæk.tɪk/
Forming or relating to the most exciting or decisive moment.
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myopic
C2
/maɪˈoʊ.pɪk/
affected by myopia; unable to see distant objects clearly without corrective lenses
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ceaselessly
C1
/ˈsiːzləsli/
Without ever stopping or pausing.
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moonless
C1
/ˈmuːn.ləs/
having no visible moon or moonlight
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penultimate
C1
/pɪˈnʌl.tə.mət/
coming immediately before the last in a sequence; second to last
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superficially
C1
/ˈsuːpɝˌfɪʃəli/
In a shallow way, without going into depth.
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unassailable
C2
/ˌʌnəˈseɪləbl̩/
Undeniable, incontestable or incontrovertible.
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recurrent
C1
/ɹɪˈkɝənt/
Recurring; happening time after time.
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tertiary
C1
/ˈtɝ.ʃiˌɛɹ.i/
coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
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musky
C2
/ˈmʌski/
Resembling or characteristic of musk, especially in scent.
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concentric
C1
/kənˈsɛntrɪk/
having the same center, as two or more circles, spheres, or rings
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disingenuous
C2
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.əs/
Not ingenuous; not frank or open.
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androgynous
C2
/ænˈdɹɑd͡ʒ.ən.əs/
Pertaining to a feature or characteristic that is not definitively of either sex.
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dimly
C1
/ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
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irreconcilable
C2
/ˌɪˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbəl/
impossible to reconcile
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antiaircraft
B2
/ˌæntaɪˈɛrˌkræft/
Designed to defend against attacks from aircraft.
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dynastic
C2
/daɪˈnæstɪk/
relating to a dynasty or to rule by successive members of one family
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intuitively
C1
/ˌɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/
In a way based on instinct or natural understanding, rather than reasoning.
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frenetic
C2
/ˈfɹɛ.nɪt.ɪk/
Frenzied and frantic, harried; having extreme enthusiasm or energy.
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sprightly
C2
/ˈspraɪtli/
full of spirit and vitality
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tensile
C2
/ˈtɛn.sɪl/
of or relating to tension
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unmade
B1
/ˌʌnˈmeɪd/
of a bed, not having its sheets and blankets arranged neatly
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thereto
C2
/ˌðɛɚˈtuː/
to that or to it, chiefly in formal, legal, or literary language
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inimitable
C2
/ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/
Beyond imitation, surpassing all others; matchless.
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untainted
C2
/ʌnˈteɪntɪd/
not contaminated, adulterated, or spoiled; pure
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cantankerous
C2
/kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/
having a difficult and contrary disposition
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