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English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2, plus C2+ for rare words beyond the CEFR scale) — 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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All 27,899 wordsC2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.
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division
B2
/dɪˈvɪʒn̩/
The act of separating something into parts, or the way it is split.
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scratch
B1
/skɹæt͡ʃ/
To rub your skin with your nails, often to relieve itching.
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inform
B1
/ɪnˈfɔɹm/
To tell someone about something officially or formally.
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buck
C1
/ˈbʊk/
To resist or oppose something, especially a trend or rule.
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trigger
B1
/ˈtɹɪɡɚ/
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
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cancel
B1
/ˈkæn.sl̩/
To decide that a planned event will not happen.
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identify
A2
/aɪˈdɛn.(t)ə.faɪ/
To recognize someone or something and say who or what they are.
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routine
B1
/ɹuˈtin/
A fixed set of things you usually do in a regular order.
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reckon
B2
/ˈɹɛkən/
To think or believe something (informal).
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spit
C2+
/ˈspɪt/
expel saliva, phlegm, or sputum from the mouth
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proceed
B1
/pɹəˈsid/
To continue with something that has already started.
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concentrate
A2
/ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/
to give all your attention to one thing
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aim
B1
/eɪm/
To plan or intend to do something.
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interrupt
B1
/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/
to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly breaking in.
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fetch
B1
/fɑt͡ʃ/
To go and get something or someone and bring it back.
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replace
A2
/ɹɪˈpleɪs/
To put a new or different person or thing in the place of another.
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skip
B2
/skɪp/
to leave out or pass over something instead of dealing with it
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woo
C1
/wuː/
To try to win someone's love or romantic interest.
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pour
A2
/poɹ/
To make a liquid flow steadily out of or into a container.
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wrap
B1
/ɹɒp/
To cover something completely by folding paper, cloth, or other material around it.
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motive
B1
/ˈmoʊtɪv/
A reason that makes someone want to do something.
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cock
C2
/kɑk/
to tilt or slant to one side
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testing
B2
/ˈtɛs.tɪŋ/
The act of checking how well something works or performs.
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flow
B1
/ˈfloʊ̯/
To move steadily and smoothly, the way a liquid does.
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prevent
A2
/pɹɪˈvɛnt/
To stop something from happening.
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lend
A2
/ˈlɛnd/
To let someone use something of yours for a while, expecting it back.
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foster
C1
/ˈfɔ.stɚ/
To encourage the development or growth of something.
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sink
A2
/sɪŋk/
to go down below the surface of water or another liquid
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reveal
A2
/ɹɪˈvil/
To make known something that was secret or unknown.
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patrol
B1
/pəˈtɹoʊl/
The act of moving around an area regularly to keep it safe and watch for trouble.
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complain
A2
/kəmˈpleɪn/
To say that you are unhappy or annoyed about something.
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yell
B1
/jɛl/
To shout something in a very loud voice.
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resist
B1
/ɹɪˈzɪst/
To stop yourself from doing or having something you want.
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spin
B2
/spɪn/
To turn around quickly and repeatedly on a central point.
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slap
B2
/slæp/
To hit someone with the open hand, often on the face.
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apply
A2
/əˈplaɪ/
To make a formal request for something such as a job or a place.
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discover
A2
/dɪˈskʌvɚ/
To find or learn about something for the first time.
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represent
A2
/ˌɹep.ɹɪˈzent/
To act or speak officially for a person, group, or country.
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offense
B2
/əˈfɛns/
An action that breaks the law; a crime.
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snap
B2
/snæp/
To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.
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shed
B2
/ʃɛd/
To get rid of something you no longer want or need.
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gambling
B2
/ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/
The activity of risking money on a game or event in the hope of winning more.
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respond
B1
/ɹɪˈspɑnd/
To say or write something back; to reply.
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investigate
B1
/ɪnˈvɛs.tə.ɡeɪt/
To carefully examine something in order to find out the facts or the truth.
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session
B1
/ˈsɛʃən/
A period of time spent doing a particular activity.
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capture
B1
/ˈkæptʃɚ/
To catch a person or animal and hold them as a prisoner.
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stretch
B1
/stɹɛt͡ʃ/
To reach out your arms, legs, or body to their full length.
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hop
B1
/hɑp/
To jump a short distance, often on one foot.
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succeed
A2
/səkˈsiːd/
To achieve what you wanted or planned.
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sneak
B2
/sniːk/
To move quietly and secretly so that no one notices you.
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destruction
B1
/dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/
The act of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed.
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testify
B2
/ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/
To give evidence in a court of law, usually under oath.
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drill
A2
/dɹɪl/
To make a hole using a drill or other pointed tool.
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obey
B2
/oʊˈbeɪ/
To do what a person, rule, or law tells you to do.
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liberty
A2
/ˈlɪb.ɚ.ti/
The freedom to live, think, and act as you choose.
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punish
B1
/ˈpʌnɪʃ/
To make someone suffer for something wrong they have done.
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tend
B1
/ˈtɛnd/
To usually do something or be likely to behave in a certain way.
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tap
A2
/tæp/
To hit something gently and quickly.
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development
B1
/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
The process of growing or changing into something bigger, stronger, or more advanced.
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prick
B2
/pɹɪk/
To make a small hole in something with a sharp point.
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propose
B1
/pɹəˈpoʊz/
To suggest a plan or course of action for people to consider.
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bend
A2
/bɛnd/
To make something curved or to become curved.
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connect
B1
/kəˈnɛkt/
To join two or more things together.
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disturb
A2
/dɪˈstɝb/
To interrupt someone and stop them from working, resting, or sleeping.
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pro
A2
/pɹoʊ/
A professional; someone who does an activity for a living or is highly skilled at it.
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maintain
B1
/meɪnˈteɪn/
To keep something in the same state; to continue or preserve it.
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insult¹
B2
/ˈɪnsʌlt/
A rude remark or action that offends someone.
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insult²
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/ɪnˈsʌlt/
To say or do something rude that offends someone.
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heal
B1
/hil/
To become healthy again after an injury or illness.
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management
B1
/ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
The act of running or controlling a business or organization.
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stroke
B2
/stɹoʊk/
To move your hand gently over a surface, again and again.
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buzz
B2
/bʌz/
To make a low, continuous humming sound, like a bee.
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communication
A2
/kəˌmju.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
The act of sharing information or ideas with others.
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squeeze
B2
/skwiːz/
To press something firmly, especially from two sides.
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admire
A2
/ədˈmaɪɹ/
To respect and approve of someone or something.
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mount
B1
/ˈmaʊnt/
To get up onto something, especially a horse or bicycle.
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abandon
B1
/əˈbæn.dən/
to leave a person or place forever, especially someone who needs you
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recommend
B1
/ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
To suggest something or someone as good or suitable.
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brush
A2
/brʌʃ/
To clean, tidy, or smooth something using a brush
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delay
A2
/dəˈleɪ/
To make something happen later than planned, or to do it later than you should.
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rub
B2
/ɹʊb/
To move your hand or an object back and forth over a surface with pressure.
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combat
C1
/ˈkɑmˌbæt/
To take action to stop or reduce something harmful.
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polish
B2
/ˈpoʊlɪʃ/
To rub the surface of something to make it smooth and shiny.
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flip
B2
/flɪp/
To turn something over quickly so the other side shows.
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recover
B1
/ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/
To return to good health after being ill or injured.
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twist
B1
/twɪst/
To turn or bend something into a spiral or new shape.
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affect
B1
/əˈfɛkt/
To have an effect on something or someone; to change or influence it.
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betray
B2
/bɪˈtɹeɪ/
To harm someone who trusts you by being disloyal or untrue to them.
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dive
B1
/daɪv/
To jump into water head first.
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bid
B2
/bɪd/
To offer to pay a particular price for something, especially at an auction.
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require
B1
/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/
To need something.
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achieve
A2
/əˈtʃiːv/
To succeed in reaching a goal, usually through effort.
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phase
B2
/feɪz/
One stage in a series of changes or in a process that happens over time.
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operate
A2
/ˈɑpəɹeɪt/
To control or make a machine, device, or system work.
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smash
B2
/smæʃ/
To break something suddenly and violently into pieces.
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massage
B2
/məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/
The act of rubbing and pressing the body to relax muscles or relieve pain.
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