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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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jaw
B2
/d͡ʒɔ/
The lower part of the face that holds the teeth and moves when you talk or eat.
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popcorn
B1
/ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/
Corn kernels that burst open and puff up when heated, eaten as a snack.
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vow
B2
/vaʊ/
A serious, solemn promise.
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moonlight
B2
/ˈmunˌlaɪt/
The light of the moon.
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notebook
B2
/ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/
A book with blank pages for writing notes.
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barrier
B2
/ˈbæɹi.ɚ/
Something that stops you from making progress or reaching a goal.
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lyrics
B2
/ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/
The words of a song.
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phantom
B1
/ˈfæntəm/
A ghost or something that seems to appear but is not really there.
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stack
B2
/ˈstæk/
A neat pile of things placed one on top of another.
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spaghetti
A2
/spəˈɡɛti/
A type of pasta made in long, thin strings.
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oxford
B2
/ˈɑksfɚd/
a low shoe laced over the instep
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sunlight
A2
/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/
The natural light that comes from the sun.
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holland
B2
/ˈhɑ.lənd/
A type of linen cloth, originally from Holland.
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hooray
A2
/hʊˈreɪ/
used to express joy, approval, or celebration
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lid
B2
/lɪd/
A cover for the top of a container, such as a box, jar, or pan.
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roller
B2
/ˈɹoʊ.lɚ/
a cylindrical object or part that turns, especially one used to move, flatten, press, or apply something
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hike
A2
/haɪk/
A long walk in the countryside, usually for pleasure or exercise.
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sunrise
B1
/ˈsʌnɹaɪz/
The time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon.
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quarrel
B2
/ˈkwɔɹəl/
An angry argument or disagreement.
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reign
C1
/ɹeɪn/
The period during which a king or queen rules.
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jewel
B1
/d͡ʒul/
A precious stone, especially one set in a ring or necklace.
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portal
B1
/ˈpɔːɹtl̩/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
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magnum
C2
/ˈmæɡ.nəm/
a wine or champagne bottle holding 1.5 liters, twice the volume of a standard bottle
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doom
B2
/duːm/
A terrible fate, especially death or destruction, that seems impossible to avoid.
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backpack
B1
/ˈbæk.pæk/
A bag carried on your back by straps over the shoulders.
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aisle
A2
/ˈaɪl/
A passage between rows of seats or shelves, as in a theatre, plane, or shop.
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newton
B2
/ˈn(j)uːtən/
the SI derived unit of force, equal to the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram by one metre per second squared; symbol N
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ape
B1
/eɪp/
A large primate such as a gorilla or chimpanzee, without a tail.
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probe
B2
/pɹoʊb/
A careful investigation into something, especially something wrong.
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arena
B2
/əˈɹiːnə/
A large building or enclosed space used for sports or entertainment events.
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audio
A2
/ˈɔ.di.oʊ/
Sound, especially when it is recorded or broadcast.
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norm
B2
/nɔɹm/
What is usual, normal, or expected.
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guinea
B2
/ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth twenty-one shillings
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agony
B2
/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Very severe pain.
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aspect
B1
/ˈæspɛkt/
A particular part or feature of something.
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tribute
C1
/ˈtɹɪbjuːt/
Something said, done, or given to show respect or admiration.
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misfortune
B2
/mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/
Bad luck.
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maestro
B2
/ˈmaɪstɹoʊ/
A great composer, conductor, or musician.
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slack
C1
/slæk/
The loose part of a rope or line that is not pulled tight.
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gorilla
B1
/ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/
A very large, powerful ape that lives in the forests of central Africa.
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hen
C1
/hɛn/
A female chicken (Gallus gallus), especially a sexually mature one kept for her eggs.
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debris
B1
/dəˈbɹiː/
Scattered broken pieces left after something is destroyed or breaks apart.
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artillery
B2
/ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/
Weapons, especially siege engines.
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waltz
C2
/wɔlts/
A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.
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bliss
C1
/blɪs/
Perfect or complete happiness.
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penguin
B2
/ˈpɛŋ.ɡwɪn/
A black-and-white seabird that cannot fly, stands upright, and lives mainly in cold southern regions.
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nickel
B2
/ˈnɪk.əl/
a coin worth five cents in the United States or Canada
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rag
B2
/ˈɹeɪ̯ɡ/
A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning.
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marble
B1
/ˈmɑɹ.bəl/
A hard, smooth stone, often white or patterned, used in buildings and statues.
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pentagon
B2
/ˈpɛn.təˌɡɑn/
A flat shape with five straight sides and five angles.
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regime
B2
/ɹəˈʒiːm/
A government that is in power, especially one that is strict or unfair.
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merchandise
B2
/ˈmɝ.t͡ʃənˌdaɪs/
Goods that are offered for sale.
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glimpse
B1
/ˈglɪmps/
A quick, incomplete look at something.
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moose
C2
/muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male
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stitch
B2
/ˈstɪtʃ/
One of the loops or lines of thread made when sewing or knitting.
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rib
B2
/ɹɪb/
One of the curved bones that surround and protect your chest.
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monastery
B2
/ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/
A building where monks live together and follow a religious life.
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consultant
B2
/kənˈsɐl.tənt/
An expert who is paid to give professional advice.
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curve
B1
/kɚv/
A smooth bend in a line, road, or surface, without sharp angles.
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vase
A1
/veɪs/
A tall open container used to hold flowers or as a decoration.
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brothel
C2
/ˈbɹɔθəl/
a building where prostitutes are available
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Olympics
A1
/oʊˈlɪmpɪks/
The international sporting event held every four years where athletes from many countries compete.
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expertise
B2
/ˌɛkspɚˈtis/
A high level of skill or knowledge in a particular field.
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handkerchief
B1
/ˈhæŋkɚt͡ʃəf/
A small square piece of cloth used for wiping your nose, eyes, or face.
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coup
C1
/ku/
A sudden, often violent seizure of government power by a small group.
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breakthrough
B1
/ˈbɹeɪk.θɹuː/
An important discovery or sudden advance that overcomes a major obstacle.
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marquis
C2
/mɑɹˈki/
nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
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bun
B2
/bʌn/
A small, round bread roll, either plain or sweet.
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lava
B2
/ˈlɑːvə/
Hot, melted rock that flows out of a volcano and hardens as it cools.
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cuff
B2
/kɐf/
The end part of a sleeve, around the wrist.
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propaganda
C1
[ˌpɹɒp.əˈɡæn.də]
Information, often biased or misleading, spread to promote a cause or point of view.
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slot
B1
/slɑt/
A narrow opening, such as one for inserting a coin.
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calf
B1
/kæf/
A young cow.
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publisher
B1
/ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/
A company that prepares and sells books, magazines, or newspapers.
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frontier
B2
/fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/
The border between two countries.
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packet
B2
/ˈpæk.ɪt/
A small pack or bag containing something.
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marker
B2
/ˈmɑː(ɹ)kə(ɹ)/
A pen with a thick, felt tip used for writing or drawing.
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gem
C1
/d͡ʒɛm/
A precious or semiprecious stone that has been cut and polished, especially for jewellery.
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phew
B1
/fjuː/
used to express relief, fatigue, surprise, or amazement
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heap
B2
/hiːp/
An untidy pile of things lying on top of each other.
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catastrophe
B2
/kəˈtæstrəfi/
A sudden event that causes great damage, suffering, or loss.
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truce
B2
/truːs/
an agreement between opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a limited time
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airline
B1
/ˈɛɹˌlaɪn/
A company that provides flights to carry passengers and goods.
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disk
B1
/dɪsk/
A flat, thin, round object or shape.
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obstacle
B1
/ˈɑbstəkəl/
Something that makes it difficult to do or achieve something.
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ale
C2
/ˈeɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast
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dispute
B2
/ˈdɪs.pjut/
A serious disagreement or argument, especially an official one.
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postcard
B1
/ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/
A card sent by mail without an envelope, often with a picture on one side.
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reef
B1
/ɹiːf/
A ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the sea.
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leverage
C1
/ˈlɛvərɪdʒ/
power, influence, or an advantage that can be used to obtain a desired result
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stool
B2
/stuːl/
A seat with legs but no back or arms.
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fireplace
B2
/ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/
An open space in a wall where a fire can be lit, usually at the base of a chimney.
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mixture
B1
/ˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/
A combination of different things mixed together.
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mist
B2
/mɪst/
A thin cloud of tiny water drops in the air that makes it hard to see.
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bikini
B2
/bɪˈki.ni/
A two-piece swimsuit worn by women.
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cradle
C2
/ˈkɹeɪdəl/
a small bed for a baby, often one that can rock
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