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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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technicality
C2
/ˌtɛk.nɪˈkæl.ə.ti/
a small or specialized rule or detail that can have an important practical consequence
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anonymity
C2
/ˌænəˈnɪmɪti/
The state of being unknown by name; keeping your identity hidden.
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litigation
C2+
/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/
The conduct of a lawsuit.
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disruption
C1
/dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/
An interruption that stops something from continuing normally.
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cleavage
C1
/ˈkli.vɪd͡ʒ/
the state of being split or cleft
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tranquility
C1
/træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
A state of peace and quiet.
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sanctity
C1
/ˈsæŋktɪti/
The state of being holy or sacred.
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similarity
B1
/ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ti/
The state of being alike, or a feature that two or more things share.
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indulgence
C2
/ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/
Something you allow yourself to enjoy as a special treat.
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regeneration
B2
/riːˈdʒɛnɝˈeɪʃən/
Rebuilding or restructuring; large scale repair or renewal; revitalisation.
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dominance
C1
/ˈdɑmɪnəns/
The state of having more power, influence, or success than others.
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aristocracy
B2
/ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑ.kɹə.si/
The highest social class, usually with inherited titles and wealth.
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obesity
B2
/oʊˈbisɪti/
The condition of being very overweight in a way that is harmful to health.
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self-confidence
B2
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədəns/
belief and trust in your own abilities
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provision
B2
/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/
A condition or rule in a law or contract.
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mobility
B2
/moʊˈbɪlɪti/
The ability to move or be moved freely.
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prowess
C2
/ˈpɹaʊəs/
Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency.
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perseverance
B2
/ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/
The quality of continuing to try hard even when something is difficult.
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consignment
C2
/kənˈsaɪnmənt/
A batch of goods that is sent or delivered, especially for sale.
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deficiency
B1
/dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
A lack of something needed, especially something essential to good health.
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digestion
B2
/daɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/
learning and coming to understand ideas and information
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warranty
B1
/ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/
A written promise from a seller to repair or replace a product for free if it breaks within a set time.
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silencer
C1
/ˈsaɪlənˌsɝ/
British: a device in a vehicle exhaust system that reduces engine noise
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pedigree
C2
/ˈpɛdəgri/
The history or provenance of an idea, custom etc.
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shambles
C1
/ˈʃæmbəlz/
A state of great disorder, mess, or confusion.
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cleanliness
C2
/ˈklɛn.li.nɛs/
diligence in keeping clean
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asphyxiation
C1
/æsˌfɪksiˈeɪʃən/
the condition of being deprived of enough oxygen to breathe or remain conscious
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severity
B2
/səˈvɛɹəti/
excessive sternness
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flexibility
B2
/ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/
The ability to change easily to suit new conditions.
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persistence
B2
/pɝˈsɪstəns/
The quality of continuing to try hard despite difficulty.
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disobedience
C2
/ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiːəns/
Refusal to obey.
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delirium
C2
/dɪˈlɪɹ.i.əm/
A temporary mental state with a sudden onset, usually reversible, including symptoms of confusion, inability to concentrate, disorientation, anxiety, and sometimes hallucinations. Causes can include dehydration, drug intoxication, and severe infection.
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admiralty
C1
/ˈædmərəlti/
historical: the British government department and its officers formerly responsible for naval affairs
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invisibility
C1
/ˌɪnˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/
the quality of not being perceivable by the eye
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tablecloth
B2
/ˈteɪbəlˌklɔθ/
A cloth that you spread over a table, especially when eating.
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comprehension
B2
/ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/
the ability to understand something
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vitality
C1
/vaɪˈtælɪti/
Great energy and liveliness.
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priesthood
B2
/ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/
Priests as a group.
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temperance
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/ˈtɛmpəɹəns/
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
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vigilance
C2
/ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlɪns/
vigilant attentiveness
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citation
C1
/ˌsaɪˈteɪʃən/
A short note that credits the source of information or a quotation.
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deliverance
B2
/dɪˈlɪvɝəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
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requisition
C2
/ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/
A formal, official request for supplies or services.
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blackness
B2
/ˈblæknəs/
The state or quality of being black in colour.
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configuration
C1
/kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/
The way the parts of something are arranged or put together.
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monstrosity
C2
/mɑːnˈstrɑːsəti/
something hideous or frightful
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degradation
C1
/ˌdɛgrəˈdeɪʃən/
A drop to a lower, worse state, especially in quality or condition.
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tenacity
C2
/təˈnæsəti/
The quality of being determined and refusing to give up.
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figment
C1
/ˈfɪɡmənt/
something invented or imagined that has no real existence
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punctuality
B2
/ˌpʌŋkt͡ʃuˈæləti/
The habit of arriving or doing things at exactly the right time.
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foresight
C2
/ˈfɔɹsaɪt/
the ability to think ahead and prepare for what may happen
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celibacy
C2
/ˈsɛləbəsi/
abstaining from sexual relations, for example because of religious vows
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contention
C1
/kənˈtɛnʃən/
An opinion or point that you state firmly in an argument.
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spirituality
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/ˌspɪr.ɪ.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti/
the quality of being concerned with the human spirit, soul, or sacred experience rather than only with material things
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wedlock
C2
/ˈwɛd.lɑːk/
the state of being married, especially in the phrases in wedlock and out of wedlock
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sixpence
C2
/ˈsɪks.pəns/
The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.
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impatience
C2
/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
annoyance or restlessness caused by delay
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anemia
C1
/əˈniː.mi.ə/
a condition in which the blood has too few red cells or too little hemoglobin to carry oxygen normally
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aptitude
C2
/ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/
A natural ability or talent for learning or doing something.
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carelessness
B1
/ˈkɛɹləsnəs/
A lack of care or attention.
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daze
B1
/deɪz/
A state of being confused and unable to think clearly.
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muffler
C2
/ˈmʌflɚ/
a device in a vehicle's exhaust system that reduces engine noise; in British English, a silencer
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takeaway
B1
/ˈteɪkəweɪ/
A main point or idea you should remember from something you read or hear.
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sensibility
C2
/ˌsɛn(t)səˈbɪləti/
refined sensitivity to pleasurable or painful impressions
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singularity
B2
/ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/
the quality of being one of a kind
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politeness
B2
/pəˈlaɪtnəs/
The quality of having good manners and showing respect for others.
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hibernation
C1
/ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/
The deep sleep-like state some animals enter to survive the winter.
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mediocrity
C2
/mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ti/
The state of being only average and not very good.
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metric
B2
/ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/
A standard for measuring or judging something, especially performance or quality.
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fatality
C1
/feɪˈtælɪti/
A death caused by an accident, disaster, or violence.
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correlation
C2
/ˌkɔɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
A connection between two or more things in which they change together.
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confederacy
B2
/kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/
an alliance or union of states, organizations, or groups formed for a common purpose
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postage
A2
/ˈpoʊstɪdʒ/
the charge paid for sending a letter or parcel through the postal system
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competence
B2
/ˈkɑm.pə.təns/
The ability to do something well, with the necessary skill or knowledge.
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agility
C2
/əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ti/
The ability to move quickly and easily.
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self-preservation
C2+
/ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/
The instinctive behaviour that protects oneself from harm.
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freshness
B2
/ˈfɹɛʃnəs/
The state or quality of being fresh.
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gentleness
C2
/ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩nəs/
acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
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vermouth
C2
/vɚˈmuːθ/
a fortified red or white wine flavored with herbs and spices, served as an aperitif or used in cocktails
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impediment
C1
/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/
Something that gets in the way and makes progress difficult.
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dishonesty
B2
/dɪsˈɒnɪ.sti/
The quality of being dishonest; a lack of honesty.
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misconception
B2
/ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən/
A wrong idea or belief based on a misunderstanding.
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accountability
C2
/əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/
The state of being responsible for your actions and having to explain them to others.
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estimation
C1
/ˌɛs.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/
A rough calculation or judgement of an amount, value, or degree.
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depravity
C2
/dəˈpɹævɪti/
The state of being morally corrupt or wicked.
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originality
B2
/əˌɹɪd͡ʒɪˈnælɪti/
The quality of being new, fresh, and not copied from others.
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sheath
C1
/ʃiθ/
a protective covering for a knife or sword
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reformation
B2
/ˌɹɛfɚˈmeɪʃən/
An improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices, etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social, political or religious affairs or in the conduct of persons or operation of organizations.
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legitimacy
C1
/lɪˈdʒɪtəməsi/
the quality of being lawful, valid, or justified
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impossibility
B2
/ɪmˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/
The fact of something being impossible.
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circumcision
C2
/ˌsɝkəmˈsɪʒən/
the surgical removal of the foreskin, often performed as a religious rite or medical procedure
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womanhood
C1
/ˈwʊmənˌhʊd/
the state or period of being an adult woman
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shortness
B2
/ˈʃɔrtnəs/
The quality of being small in length, distance, or height.
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restriction
B2
/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/
A rule or limit that controls what you can do.
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effectiveness
B2
/ɪˈfɛk.tɪv.nɪs/
The quality of working well and producing good results.
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digit
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/ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/
one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
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