English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2) — A1 is the friendliest place to start — and browse its words grouped by topic: travel, food, the body, emotions, and more. Each word shows its meaning, example sentences, and US/UK pronunciation.
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magical
B1
/ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/
Relating to or produced by magic.
burden
B1
/ˈbɝdn̩/
A heavy duty, worry, or responsibility that is hard to bear.
pound
B1
/ˈpæʊ̯nd/
A unit of weight equal to about 454 grams (16 ounces).
rifle
C1
/ˈɹaɪfəl/
A gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder.
brick
B1
/ˈbɹɪk/
A hard rectangular block of baked clay used for building.
brush
A2
/bɹɛʃ/
To clean, tidy, or smooth something using a brush
pill
A2
/pɪl/
A small, usually round piece of medicine that you swallow.
sail
A2
/seɪl/
To travel across water in a boat or ship.
badge
B2
/bæd͡ʒ/
A small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth worn to show who you are, your rank, or that you belong to a group.
polish
B2
/ˈpoʊlɪʃ/
To rub the surface of something to make it smooth and shiny.
eagle
B2
/ˈiːɡəl/
A large, powerful bird of prey with a hooked beak and very sharp eyesight.
barn
B2
/[ˈbɑɹn]/
A large farm building used to store crops or keep animals.
rage
B1
/ɹeɪd͡ʒ/
Very strong, uncontrolled anger.
twist
B1
/twɪst/
To turn or bend something into a spiral or new shape.
patch
B2
/pæt͡ʃ/
A piece of material used to cover and repair a hole in clothing or another object.
rocky
B2
/ˈɹɑki/
Covered with or full of rocks.
vast
B1
/vast/
Extremely large in size, amount, or extent.
sack
B2
/ˈsæk/
A large bag made of strong material like cloth or paper, used for carrying things.
achieve
A2
/əˈtʃiːv/
To succeed in reaching a goal, usually through effort.
blanket
A2
/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/
A thick, soft cover used to keep you warm, especially on a bed.
nut
A2
/nʌt/
A small, hard fruit or seed with a tough shell, such as a peanut or walnut.
traditional
A2
/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/
Following customs and beliefs that have existed for a long time.
delicate
B1
/ˈdɛl.ɪ.kɪt/
Easily broken or damaged, and needing careful handling.
weakness
B1
/ˈwik.nɪs/
The state of not being physically or mentally strong.
gently
B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛntli/
In a soft, careful, and kind way.
petty
B2
/ˈpɛt.i/
Small and not important.
wagon
B1
/ˈwæɡən/
A large four-wheeled vehicle, usually pulled by horses, used to carry heavy goods.
sheet
B1
/ʃiːt/
A large piece of thin cloth put on a bed under and over the sleeper.
tag
B2
/teɪɡ/
A small label attached to something to give information or identify it.
leather
A2
/ˈlɛðɚ/
A strong material made from the treated skin of animals, used for shoes, bags, and clothing.
cherry
B2
/ˈtʃɛri/
A small, round, red or dark fruit with a stone in the middle.
fairly
A2
/ˈfɛɹ.li/
To some degree but not very; quite.
lance
B2
/læns/
A long spear used by soldiers on horseback.
gut
C1
/ɡʌt/
The stomach or belly, especially a large one.
pillow
B1
/ˈpɪl.oʊ/
A soft cushion that you rest your head on in bed.
alike
B1
/əˈlaɪk/
Very similar to each other.
physically
A2
/ˈfɪzɪkəli/
In a way that relates to the body.
inch
A2
/ɪnt͡ʃ/
A unit of length equal to 2.54 cm, about the width of a thumb.
stink
B2
/stɪŋk/
To have a strong, unpleasant smell.
bump
B1
/bʌmp/
To hit something accidentally, usually with a knock
supreme
C1
/ˌsuˈpɹim/
Highest in authority, rank, or power.
broad
B1
/bɹɔd/
Very wide.
stare
B1
/stɛɚ/
To look at someone or something for a long time with your eyes wide open.
puppy
B1
/ˈpʌpi/
A young dog.
practical
B1
/ˈpræktɪkəl/
Useful and suitable for a real situation rather than just theory.
marked
B1
/mɑɹkt/
Clearly noticeable; easy to see.
rubber
B1
/ˈɹʌbɚ/
A strong, stretchy material made from the sap of a tree or made artificially.
purple
A1
/ˈpɝ.pl̩/
A colour made by mixing red and blue.
silk
B1
/sɪlk/
A soft, smooth, expensive cloth woven from threads made by silkworms.
banana
A1
/bəˈnæ.nə/
A long curved tropical fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh.
luckily
A2
/ˈlʌkəli/
In a fortunate way; by good fortune.
ahem
C2+
/əˈhɛm/
To cough or clear one's throat so as to draw attention.
pale
B1
/ˈpeɪl/
Light in colour, not strong or bright.
mere
C1
/mɪɚ/
Used to stress that something is small or unimportant; nothing more than.
rusty
B2
/ˈɹʌsti/
Covered with rust, the reddish-brown coating that forms on old metal.
drum
B1
/ˈdɹʌm/
A musical instrument that you hit with sticks or your hands to make a beat.
barrel
B1
/ˈbæɹəl/
A large round container with flat ends, used for storing liquids like beer or oil.
twisted
B2
/ˈtwɪstɪd/
Bent or turned out of its normal shape; distorted.
faint
B1
/ˈfeɪnt/
Hard to see, hear, or notice; not strong or clear.
narrow
B1
/ˈnæɹ.oʊ/
Small in width; not wide.
importance
A2
/ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/
The quality of being important; the value or significance of something.
sweep
B2
/swip/
To clean a floor or surface using a broom or brush.
glorious
B1
/ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/
Beautiful and impressive.
tender
B2
/ˈtɛn.dɚ/
Gentle, kind, and loving.
tub
B2
/tʌb/
A small round plastic container with a lid, used for holding food or other things.
slight
B1
/slaɪt/
Very small in amount or degree.
so-called
B2
/ˈsoʊˌkɔld/
Called by this name, though the speaker doubts it is true or deserved.
strictly
B2
/ˈstɹɪktli/
In a way that follows rules exactly and without exception.
deer
B2
/dɪɹ/
A wild animal with long legs and hooves; the males often have antlers.
bass
C1
/bæs/
The low range of sound or musical tones.
strict
B2
/stɹɪkt/
Demanding that rules are obeyed and not allowing bad behavior.
cafe
A1
/ˌkæˈfeɪ/
A small restaurant where you can buy drinks and light meals.
sweater
A2
/ˈswɛtɚ/
A warm knitted piece of clothing for the upper body, with long sleeves.
stream
B1
/stɹiːm/
A small, narrow river.
passage
A2
/ˈpæsədʒ/
A short section of a book, speech, or piece of music.
fortunately
A2
/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/
By good luck; happily (used to introduce something good).
balloon
A2
/bəˈlun/
A small rubber bag that is filled with air or gas, used as a toy or decoration.
stiff
B2
/stɪf/
Hard to bend or move; rigid.
concrete
B2
/ˌkɑnˈkɹit/
a hard building material made by mixing cement, sand, and water
loudly
A2
/ˈlaʊdli/
In a way that makes a lot of noise; at a high volume.
marvelous
A2
/ˈmɑɹvələs/
Extremely good or enjoyable; wonderful.
anyhow
B1
/ˈɛn.i.haʊ/
In any case; whatever happens or is true.
puzzle
B1
/ˈpɐz.əl/
A game or toy that you have to think hard about to solve, played for fun.
convenient
A2
/kənˈvinjənt/
Useful, easy to use, and suited to your needs.
laser
B2
/ˈleɪzɚ/
A device that produces a narrow, powerful beam of light.
bald
B1
/bɑːld/
Having little or no hair on the head.
suspicion
B1
/səˈspɪʃ.ən/
A feeling that something is wrong or that someone has done something bad, without clear proof.
confusing
B1
/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
Difficult to understand because it is not clear or well organized.
maximum
B1
/ˈmæksɪməm/
The greatest amount or highest limit that is possible or allowed.
honesty
B1
/ˈɑ.nɪ.sti/
The quality of being truthful and not cheating or lying.
laptop
A2
/ˈlæp.tɑp/
A small computer that you can carry with you and use on your lap.
rainbow
B2
/ˈɹeɪnboʊ/
A curved band of colours in the sky, formed when sunlight passes through rain.
illusion
B2
/[ɪˈluː.ʒən]/
A false idea or belief about something.
fatal
B2
/ˈfeɪ.təl/
Causing death.
copper
B2
/ˈkɑpəɹ/
A soft reddish-brown metal (symbol Cu) used in wires, pipes, and coins.
mansion
B2
/ˈmæn.ʃən/
A very large, grand, and expensive house.