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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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dogmatic
C2
/dɔɡˈmæt.ɪk/
relating to or involving dogma
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graphically
B2
/ˈgræfɪkli/
In a very clear and detailed way, often about something unpleasant.
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gusty
C1
/ˈɡʌs.ti/
marked by sudden, brief bursts of strong wind
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fiendishly
C1
/ˈfiːndɪʃli/
In an evil or wicked way.
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soluble
C1
/ˈsɑljəbəl/
susceptible of solution or of being solved or explained
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incongruous
C2
/ɪnˈkɑn.ɡɹu.əs/
Out of place; not matching or fitting the surroundings.
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conscientiously
C1
/ˌkɑːntʃiːˈɛntʃəsli/
In a careful and thorough way, with great attention to duty.
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catastrophically
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In a way that causes a disaster or terrible damage.
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egalitarian
C2
/ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/
Believing in or based on equal rights and opportunities for everyone.
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threefold
C2
/ˈθriːˌfoʊld/
by a factor of three
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unpleasantly
C2
/ənˈplɛzəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
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scurrilous
C2
/ˈskɜɹələs/
given to foul-mouthed abuse
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menacingly
C2
/ˈmɛnəsɪŋli/
In a threatening way that suggests danger.
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presumptive
C2
/pɹɪˈzʌmptɪv/
based on reasonable inference or probability rather than direct proof or certainty
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dutifully
C1
/ˈduːtiːfəli/
In a way that shows you are doing your duty, often willingly and without complaint.
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conical
C1
/ˈkɑ.nɪk.əl/
relating to or resembling a cone
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tactfully
C1
/ˈtæktfəli/
In a way that is careful not to offend or upset others.
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vainly
C1
/ˈveɪnli/
In a vain pursuit; to no avail.
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anticlimactic
C1
/ˌæntiːklaɪˈmæktɪk/
Disappointing because it is far less exciting than expected.
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saccharine
C2
/ˈsækərɪn/
excessively sweet, sentimental, or flattering in an insincere or unpleasant way
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plebeian
C2
/pliˈbiːən/
Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
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heartsick
C2
/ˈhɑːrt.sɪk/
overcome with grief, disappointment, or hopeless longing
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bated
C1
/ˈbeɪtɪd/
held back, reduced, or restrained, now used chiefly in the phrase 'with bated breath'
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inarticulate
C2
/ɪn.ɑɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
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horticultural
B2
/ˌhɔɹ.təˈkʌl.tʃɚ.əl/
relating to the science or practice of growing fruit, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
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elfin
C2
/ˈɛlfɪn/
small, delicate, and finely featured in an attractive way
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convivial
C2
/kənˈvɪv.i.əl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
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clumsily
C1
/ˈklʌmsəli/
in an awkward manner, or without skill
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defensible
C1
/dɪˈfen.sə.bəl/
capable of being justified or supported by sound reasons
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skyward
B2
/ˈskaɪwɝd/
Toward the sky; upward.
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inflammable
C2
/ɪnˈflæməbəl/
easily set on fire; flammable
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concave
C2
/ˈkɑn.keɪv/
curved inward, like the inner surface of a bowl or sphere
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indefatigable
C2
/ˌɪn.dəˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
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impious
C1
/ˈɪmpi.əs/
lacking due respect or dutifulness
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italic
B2
/ɪˈtælɪk/
printed or written with letters that slope to the right, often for emphasis
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vestigial
C2
/vɛˈstɪd͡ʒɪəl/
Remaining as a small trace of something that was once larger or more important.
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awestruck
C1
/ˈɑːstrʌk/
filled with overwhelming wonder, admiration, reverence, or fear
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quick-witted
C1
/ˌkwɪkˈwɪtɪd/
able to think, understand, and reply rapidly and intelligently
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larboard
C2
/ˈlɑɹbɔɹd/
on or toward the left side of a vessel when facing forward; port
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longitudinal
C1
/ˌlɔn.dʒɪˈtu.dɪ.nəl/
over an extended time
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busily
C1
/ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
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winsome
C2
/ˈwɪn.səm/
sweetly or innocently charming in appearance, manner, or expression
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undigested
B2
not digested
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unquestioned
B2
/ənˈkwɛstʃənd/
accepted without doubt, challenge, or investigation
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isosceles
C2
/aɪˈsɑsəliz/
of a triangle, having two sides of equal length
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praetorian
C2
/priˈtɔriən/
of or relating to the Praetorian Guard, the imperial bodyguard of ancient Rome
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rigidly
C1
/ˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪd.li/
in a rigid manner
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voiceless
C1
/ˈvɔɪsləs/
unable to speak or produce a normal vocal sound
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self-styled
C2+
as claimed by and for yourself often without justification
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communicative
B2
/kəˈmjuː.nə.keɪ.t̬ɪv/
Willing to talk and share information with others.
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kitschy
C2
/ˈkɪt͡ʃi/
effusively or insincerely emotional
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mammary
C2
/ˈmæməɹi/
Of or relating to the mamma or breast (of a woman or a female animal).
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oriole
C2
/ˈɔriˌoʊl/
any of various brightly colored songbirds, including New World orioles of the genus Icterus and Old World orioles of the family Oriolidae
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unchangeable
C1
/ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbəl/
not changeable or subject to change
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scantily
C2
/ˈskæntɪli/
Sparingly; not plentifully; not fully; in a scanty manner.
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ponderous
C2
/ˈpɑn.dɚ.əs/
Slow and heavy, moving in a clumsy way because of great weight.
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provocatively
C1
/proʊˈvɑːkətɪvli/
In a way that deliberately causes a strong reaction or argument.
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provident
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/ˈpɹɒvɪdənt/
providing carefully for the future
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alternately
C2
/ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/
in an alternating sequence or position
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binocular
B2
/bɪˈnɒkjʊlɚ/
using or involving both eyes together
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amorphous
C2
/əˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/
Having no clear shape or form.
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fiddly
C1
/ˈfɪdli/
Difficult to do or use because it involves small parts or careful handling.
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steadfastly
C2
/ˈstɛdfæstli/
In a steadfast manner; firmly; with conviction
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uppermost
C2
/ˈʌpɚˌmoʊst/
in or into the highest position
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quantitative
C1
/ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/
expressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement
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hallucinatory
C2
/həˈluːsənəˌtɔri/
relating to, consisting of, or producing hallucinations
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colloquial
C2
/kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/
Used in ordinary, informal conversation rather than formal speech or writing.
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disquieting
C1
/dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
Making you feel worried or uneasy.
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valorous
C2
/ˈvælərəs/
having or showing great courage, especially in the face of danger
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unwary
C2
/ənˈwɛri/
not alert to danger or deception
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gravelly
B2
/ˈɡrævəli/
containing, covered with, or resembling gravel
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unabated
C2
/ˌʌn.əˈbeɪ.t̬ɪd/
continuing without becoming weaker, less intense, or less extensive
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leastways
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/ˈliːstˌweɪz/
at least
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exploitative
C2+
/ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/
In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something
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colicky
C2
/ˈkɑːlɪki/
suffering from colic or repeated abdominal pain
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serenely
C1
/sɝˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
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newtonian
B2
/nuˈtoʊniən/
relating to Isaac Newton, his scientific work, or the laws and methods derived from it
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vehement
C2
/ˈviː.hə.mənt/
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
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placental
C2
/pləˈsɛntəl/
relating to, supplied through, or possessing a placenta
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incisive
C1
/ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv/
suitable for cutting or piercing
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embattled
C2
/ɛmˈbætəld/
involved in, surrounded by, or persistently troubled by conflict or controversy
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perforce
C2
/pɚˈfɔɹs/
By constraint of circumstances; of necessity; as a matter of course.
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whereto
C2
/werˈtuː/
to what place or destination; where to
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unmolested
C2
/ˌənməˈlɛstɪd/
Not bothered, disturbed, or attacked.
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sodden
C2
/ˈsɑ.dən/
Soaked or drenched with liquid; soggy, saturated.
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sheepish
C1
/ˈʃiː.pɪʃ/
embarrassed or ashamed, especially after being caught making a mistake
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gnu
C2
/nuː/
a large African antelope with a heavy head, curved horns, sloping back, and long tufted tail; a wildebeest
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unpretentious
C1
/ˌʌn.prɪˈten.ʃəs/
not trying to appear more important, cultured, or impressive than one really is; modest and sincere
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phonetic
C2
/fəˈnɛt.ɪk/
of or relating to the scientific study of speech sounds
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pentecostal
C2
/ˌpen.tɪˈkɒs.təl/
of or relating to or occurring at Pentecost
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ungracious
C2
/ʌnˈɡɹeɪʃəs/
not polite, kind, or pleasant toward others
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reverently
C1
/ˈrɛvɝəntli/
in a reverent manner.
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perceptual
C1
/pə(ɹ)ˈsɛp.tʃ(u)əl/
of or relating to the act of perceiving
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insular
C2
/ˈɪnsəlɚ/
Not interested in new ideas or in people outside your own group; narrow-minded.
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allegorical
C2
/ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/
Using a story or symbols to express a deeper, hidden meaning.
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greedily
C1
/ˈgriːdəli/
In a greedy manner; with keen or ardent desire.
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