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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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staccato
C1
/stəˈkɑːtoʊ/
Made up of short, sharp, separated sounds or parts.
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anarchic
C2
/əˈnɑɹ.kɪk/
Without any law, order, or control; chaotic.
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cinematographic
C2
/ˌsɪnəmætəˈɡræfɪk/
relating to cinematography, motion-picture technique, or the representation of movement as successive images
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reductive
C1
/ɹɪˈdʌktɪv/
characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment
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paleolithic
C2
/ˌpeɪ.li.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/
relating to the Old Stone Age, the earliest and longest period of human prehistory
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bilious
C2
/ˈbɪl.jəs/
Resembling bile, especially in color.
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benighted
C2
/bɪˈnaɪtɪd/
ignorant, unenlightened, or lacking cultural knowledge, often used disparagingly
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prescient
C2
/ˈpɹɛʃ(i)ənt/
perceiving the significance of events before they occur
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beaky
C2
/ˈbiki/
having a beak
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sophomoric
C2
/sɑf(ə)ˈmɑɹɪk/
Conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature.
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chromosomal
C2
/ˌkɹoʊməˈsoʊməl/
relating to, carried on, or caused by chromosomes
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elaborately
C2
/ɪˈlæbrətli/
with elaboration
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thought-provoking
C1
/ˈθɔːtpɹəvəʊkɪŋ/
Making you think carefully, often by challenging your beliefs or ideas.
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officious
C2
/əˈfɪʃəs/
Obliging, attentive, eager to please.
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pedagogical
C2
/ˌpɛdəˈgɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to pedagogy
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prussic
C2
/ˈprʌs.ɪk/
dated in chemistry: relating to hydrogen cyanide or hydrocyanic acid, especially in the term prussic acid
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ventral
C1
/ˈvɛntrəl/
situated on or directed toward the belly or lower surface of an animal, or the front surface of an upright human body
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archival
C2
/ˌɑɹˈkaɪv(ə)l/
Relating to an archive or to old records and documents kept for the future.
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gravitationally
C2
/ˌgrævəˈteɪʃnəli/
In a way relating to or caused by gravity.
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akimbo
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/əˈkɪm.boʊ/
with the hands on the hips and the elbows turned outward
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overstuffed
B2
/ˈoʊvɚstʌft/
filled beyond a comfortable or useful capacity
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unsuspected
C2
/ˌənsəˈspɛktɪd/
Not suspected; not thought to be involved or present.
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overripe
C1
/ˌoʊ.vərˈraɪp/
too ripe and beginning to become soft, spoiled, or fermented
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elliptic
C2
/ɪˈlɪp.tɪk/
characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
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dispensable
B2
/dɪsˈpɛnsəbəl/
Not essential; able to be removed or done without.
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unflappable
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/ʌnˈflæpəbəl/
Remaining composed and level-headed at all times; impossible to fluster; not becoming frustrated or irritated easily.
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unsupported
C1
/ənsəˈpɔrtɪd/
not held up or borne
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stylistic
C1
/staɪˈlɪstɪk/
Relating to style, especially in writing, art, or language.
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seedless
C2
/ˈsiːdləs/
having no seeds, or no hard, noticeable, or mature seeds
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apocryphal
C2
/əˈpɑːkɹɪfəl/
Of doubtful authenticity, or lacking authority; not regarded as canonical.
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restlessly
C1
/ˈrɛstləsli/
in a restless manner
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convex
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/ˈkɑn.vɛks/
Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere.
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unmanly
C2
/ʌnˈmænli/
dated, often disapproving: not showing qualities traditionally expected of a man, especially courage or self-control
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hyperbolic
C2
/ˌhaɪ.pɚˈbɔl.ɪk/
enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
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tetchy
C2
/ˈtɛt͡ʃi/
Easily annoyed or irritated; bad-tempered.
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smugly
C1
/ˈsmʌgli/
In a way that shows you are too pleased with yourself.
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dreamless
C1
/ˈdriːmləs/
without dreams, especially describing deep and undisturbed sleep
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deservedly
C2
/dɪˈzɝːvədli/
as deserved
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undoubted
C1
/ʌnˈdaʊtɪd/
Without doubt; without question; certain.
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astringent
C2
/əˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/
Causing a dry, puckering feeling in the mouth, as some unripe fruits do.
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roguish
C2
/ˈroʊɡɪʃ/
mischievous in a playful, attractive, or teasing way
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vitreous
C2
/ˈvɪtriəs/
made of, resembling, or having the qualities of glass
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didactic
C2
/daɪˈdæk.tɪk/
Instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate, especially with regard to morality.
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sere
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/sɪ(ə)ɹ/
Without moisture; dry.
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circadian
C2
/sɚˈkeɪ.di.ən/
of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals
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irreproachable
C2
/ˌɪrɪˈproʊtʃəbəl/
so blameless or exemplary that no valid criticism can be made
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iambic
C2
/aɪˈæm.bɪk/
composed of or characterized by iambs, metrical feet in which an unstressed syllable is followed by a stressed one
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unbounded
C1
/ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
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scraggy
C2
/ˈskræɡi/
lean, bony, or scrawny, often with a rough or underfed appearance
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imperceptibly
C2
/ˌɪmpɝˈsɛptɪbli/
In a way too small or gradual to be noticed.
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idiosyncratic
C2
/ˌɪd.i.oʊ.sɪŋˈkɹæt.ɪk/
Particular to one individual; distinctive or peculiar to a person.
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audibly
C2
/ˈɑːdəbli/
in an audible manner
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inestimable
C2
/ɪˈnɛs.tɪ.mə.bəl/
Not able to be estimated; not able to be calculated, computed or comprehended, as because of great scale, degree or magnitude.
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topographical
C2
Relating to the physical features and shape of an area of land.
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urbane
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/ɜɹˈbeɪn/
Of a person (usually a man): having refined manners; courteous, polite, suave.
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mendicant
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/ˈmɛn.dɪ.kənt/
practicing beggary
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rascally
C2
/ˈræs.kəl.i/
dishonest, unprincipled, or characteristic of a rascal
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topmost
C2
/tɑpˈmoʊst/
At or nearest to the top; uppermost; being the very highest.
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niggling
C2
/ˈnɪɡ.əl.ɪŋ/
minor yet persistent and irritating, repeatedly demanding attention
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magnetically
C1
/mægˈnɛtɪkəli/
In a way that seems to attract irresistibly, as if by a magnet.
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leeward
C2
/ˈliːwərd/
situated on or toward the side sheltered from the wind
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indefinable
C2
/ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/
defying expression or description
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grimly
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/ˈɡɹɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
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gormless
C2+
/ˈɡɔːmləs/
British informal: lacking intelligence, sense, or initiative
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fiftieth
C2
/ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/
the ordinal number of fifty in counting order
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extant
C2
/ˈɛk.stənt/
Still existing; not lost or destroyed.
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corruptible
B2
/kəˈrʌptəbəl/
capable of being induced to act dishonestly, especially by bribery
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poetical
C1
/poʊˈɛtɪkl̩/
Synonym of poetic.
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furtively
C2
/ˈfɝːtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
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indigestible
B2
/ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstəbəl/
difficult or impossible for the body to digest
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igneous
C2
/ˈɪɡniəs/
geology: formed when molten magma or lava cools and solidifies
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cogent
C2
/ˈkoʊd͡ʒn̩t/
Clear, logical, and convincing.
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unrighteous
C2
/ʌnˈɹaɪtʃəs/
not morally right or just; wicked or sinful
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oryx
C2
/ˈɔːrɪks/
a large African or Arabian antelope of the genus Oryx, with a pale coat, dark facial markings, and long nearly straight horns
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votive
C2
/ˈvoʊ.tɪv/
offered, dedicated, or performed in fulfillment of a vow or as an expression of devotion
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thereon
C2
/ðɛˈɹɑn/
on that
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unsportsmanlike
C2
/ʌnˈspɔːrts.mən.laɪk/
not showing fairness or respect toward an opponent, especially in sport or competition
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chiselled
C1
Having sharp, clearly defined features, especially the face or body.
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wrathful
C1
/ˈɹæθfəl/
vehemently incensed and condemnatory
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malar
C2
/ˈmeɪlə/
Pertaining to the cheek.
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disdainful
C2
/dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/
Showing contempt or scorn for someone or something you think is not worthy.
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airless
C2
/ˈɛɹ.ləs/
having little or no fresh air or air circulation; stuffy
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lyrically
C2
/ˈlɪrɪkli/
In a way that expresses deep emotion beautifully.
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misbegotten
C2
/ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɑtən/
badly conceived, designed, or produced
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irascible
C2
/ɪˈɹæsəbəl/
easily provoked to anger; habitually hot-tempered
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prohibitive
C1
/pɹəˈhɪbɪtɪv/
So high in price or cost that something is impossible to afford.
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gingerly
C1
/ˈdʒɪndʒɚli/
with great care or caution, especially to avoid pain, damage, or danger
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dormouse
B2
/ˈdɔrˌmaʊs/
a small Old World rodent with a furry tail that hibernates or becomes torpid in cold weather
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bounteous
C2
/ˈbaʊn.ti.əs/
generous and willing to give freely
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dulcet
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/ˈdʌlsɛt/
pleasing to the ear
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buckskin
C2
/ˈbʌkˌskɪn/
soft, strong leather traditionally made from deerskin and now also from sheepskin
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mistrustful
B2
/mɪˈstrʌstfəl/
Not trusting someone or something; full of suspicion.
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indiscernible
C2
/ˌɪndɪˈsɝnəbəl/
impossible or extremely difficult to perceive clearly
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unaccountable
B1
/ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl̩/
impossible to explain or account for
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hundredfold
C1
/ˈhʌndrədˌfoʊld/
one hundred times as great or as numerous
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synchronous
C2
/ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/
occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
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