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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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antediluvian
C2
/ˌæn.ti.dəˈlu.vi.ən/
Extremely old-fashioned, as if from a much earlier age.
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fissionable
C1
/ˈfɪʃənəbəl/
capable of undergoing nuclear fission
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pendulous
C1
/ˈpɛndʒələs/
Hanging loosely downward, especially so as to swing freely.
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de rigueur
C2
/də rɪˈɡɝː/
required by custom, etiquette, convention, or current fashion
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unready
B2
/ʌnˈrɛdi/
not prepared, equipped, or in a suitable state for an action or event
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cataleptic
C2
/ˌkætəˈlɛptɪk/
of or having characteristics of or affected with catalepsy
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contemptuously
C2
/kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs.li/
In a way that shows complete lack of respect or scorn.
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suborbital
C1
/ˌsʌbˈɔːrbɪtəl/
following a trajectory that rises into space but does not complete an orbit
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unpremeditated
C2
/ˌʌnpriˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪd/
not planned or thought out in advance; spontaneous but not necessarily accidental
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dynamically
C1
in a way that keeps changing or developing
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unimagined
C2
/ˌənɪˈmædʒənd/
not previously conceived, pictured, or expected
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warty
C2
/ˈwɔrti/
covered with warts or wart-like growths
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wheaten
C2
/ˈwiːtən/
made from, containing, or relating to wheat
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waterless
C2
/ˈwɔtɚləs/
containing no water or lacking an adequate supply of water
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above-mentioned
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/əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃn̩d/
mentioned or named earlier in the same text
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wherewith
C2
/wɛrˈwɪð/
with which; using the thing just mentioned
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friable
C2
/ˈfraɪəbəl/
easily crumbled, broken into small fragments, or reduced to powder
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fleshly
B2
/ˈflɛʃli/
relating to the physical body or to flesh rather than the mind or spirit
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odorous
C2
/ˈoʊdərəs/
having or giving off a noticeable or distinctive smell
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peripatetic
C2
/ˌpɛrəpəˈtɛtɪk/
traveling especially on foot
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pyrrhic
C2
/ˈpɪɹɪk/
of or relating to or resembling Pyrrhus or his exploits, especially his sustaining staggering losses in order to defeat the Romans
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paternalistic
C1
/pəˌtɝːnəˈlɪstɪk/
Looking after people in a kind but controlling way, deciding what is best for them without asking.
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plutonic
C2
/pluˈtɑnɪk/
of igneous rock formed when magma cools and solidifies deep below the earth's surface
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larcenous
C2
/ˈlɑɹsənəs/
inclined to steal, or involving theft
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unexcused
C2
Without an acceptable reason or permission; not officially allowed.
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rancorous
C2
/ˈræŋkərəs/
showing deep, persistent resentment, bitterness, or malice
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insuperable
C2
/ɪnˈsup(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/
incapable of being surmounted or excelled
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quizzical
C1
/ˈkwɪz.ɪ.kəl/
showing mild puzzlement or questioning, often with amusement
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idiomatic
C2
/ˌɪd.iː.əˈmæt.ɪk/
Using language in a natural way that sounds like a native speaker.
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spatially
C2
In a way that relates to space or to how things are arranged in space.
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alluvial
C2
/ˌæˈluːviːəl/
Pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream.
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persuasively
C1
/pɝˈsweɪsɪvli/
In a way that makes someone believe or agree with you.
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hereinafter
C1
/ˈhɪɹɪnˈæftɚ/
in a later part of this document, statement, or text
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undifferentiated
C2
/ˌʌndɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪtɪd/
not divided, distinguished, or developed into different parts or types
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purulent
C2
/ˈpjʊəɹ(j)ʊlənt/
containing, consisting of, or characterized by pus, usually as a result of infection
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gruesomely
C1
In an extremely shocking or horrifying way, often involving violence or blood.
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homogenous
C2
/həˈmɑd͡ʒɪnəs/
Having the same genetic structure; exhibiting homogeny.
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arboreal
C2
/ɑɹˈbɔɹi.əl/
inhabiting or frequenting trees
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recuperative
C2
/rɪˈkuːpɝətɪv/
Helping someone recover their health or strength.
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correspondingly
C2
/ˌkɔ.ɹəˈspɑn.dɪŋ.li/
in a corresponding manner
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baronial
C1
/bəˈroʊniəl/
large, grand, and imposing in a way associated with a wealthy noble's home
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determinate
C2
/dɪˈtɝːməˌneɪt/
not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex
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chaotically
C1
In a confused, disorganised, and uncontrolled way.
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electrolytic
C2
/ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/
of or concerned with or produced by electrolysis
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legalistic
C2
/ˌliːɡəˈlɪstɪk/
excessively concerned with the strict and literal application of laws or rules, often at the expense of their purpose
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linearly
C1
/ˈlɪniːɝli/
In a straight line or single direction.
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voraciously
C1
In a way that shows a huge hunger or eager desire for something.
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euphemistic
C2
/ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪk/
Using mild or indirect words to replace ones that seem harsh or offensive.
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invariable
B2
/ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/
Never changing; always the same.
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wagtail
C2
/ˈwæɡˌteɪl/
a slender Old World songbird of the genus Motacilla, named for its habit of repeatedly bobbing its long tail
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calculative
C2
/ˈkælkjələtɪv/
concerned with calculation, especially deliberate reasoning about means and consequences
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mesmeric
C2
/mɛzˈmɛɹɪk/
So fascinating that it holds your complete attention, as if by magic.
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multitudinous
C2
/ˌməltəˈt(j)ud(ɪ)n̩əs/
Existing in multitudes or great numbers; very numerous; innumerable.
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demotic
C2
/dɪˈmɑ.tɪk/
of or for the common people
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leafless
C2
/ˈliːfləs/
Of plants or trees, without leaves.
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superfine
C1
/ˌsuːpərˈfaɪn/
of exceptionally high quality or fineness, especially as a grade of cloth or another commodity
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lineal
C2
/ˈlɪni.əl/
in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child
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scapular
C2
/ˈskæpjələr/
relating to the scapula or shoulder blade
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mutable
B2
/ˈmjuːtəbəl/
Able to change or be changed.
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intolerably
C2
/ˌɪnˈtɑːlɝəbli/
to an unacceptable degree
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polymorphic
C2
/ˌpɑliˈmɔɹfɪk/
having or occurring in several distinct forms
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crustal
C1
/ˈkrʌstəl/
relating to or forming the outer crust of the Earth, Moon, or another planetary body
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tediously
C1
/ˈtiːdiːəsli/
In a way that is boring and seems to last too long.
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spectroscopic
C2
/ˌspɛktrəˈskɑpɪk/
relating to spectroscopy or to the production, measurement, or analysis of spectra
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distaff
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/ˈdɪstæf/
Of, relating to, or characteristic of women.
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unenthusiastic
B2
/ʌnɛnθjuːziˈæstɪk/
Showing little or no excitement or interest.
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importunate
C2
/ɪmˈpɔrtʃənət/
persistently demanding or pleading, often to an annoying degree
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dismally
C1
/ˈdɪzməli/
In a sad or gloomy way.
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unenforceable
C2
/ˌʌn.ɪnˈfɔːr.sə.bəl/
of a law, rule, or policy, impossible or impracticable to make people obey
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obstreperous
C2
/əbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/
boisterously and noisily aggressive
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pyramidal
C2
/pɪˈɹæm.ɪ.dl̩/
Pyramid-shaped.
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blubbery
C2
/ˈblʌbəɹi/
Fat, soft, and wobbly, like blubber.
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inductive
C2
/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/
arising from inductance
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mutagenic
C2
/ˌmjuːtəˈdʒɛnɪk/
capable of causing genetic mutation, or relating to the production of mutations
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herbivorous
B2
/hɝˈbɪvərəs/
feeding chiefly or entirely on plants
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tyrannous
C2
/ˈtɪɹənəs/
using authority in a cruel, oppressive, unjust, or arbitrary way; characteristic of a tyrant
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sacral
C2
/ˈsækɹəl/
relating to or situated near the sacrum at the base of the spine
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capacious
C2
/kəˈpeɪʃəs/
Having a lot of space inside; able to hold a great deal.
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indecorous
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lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
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inexcusably
C1
/ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbli/
In a way that cannot be justified or forgiven.
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spectacled
B2
/ˈspɛk.tə.kəld/
wearing spectacles, or marked around the eyes as though wearing them
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telegraphic
C1
/ˌteləˈɡræfɪk/
relating to, sent by, or using the telegraph
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lacerate
C2
/ˈlæ.sɚ.ɛɪt/
irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
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basaltic
C2
/bəˈsɑːl.tɪk/
geology: relating to, formed from, containing, or resembling basalt
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fivefold
C2
/ˈfaɪv.foʊld/
five times as large, numerous, or great
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unambitious
C2
/ˌʌnæmˈbɪʃəs/
having little desire for achievement, advancement, or honor
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cheroot
C2
/ʃəˈruːt/
a short, narrow cigar with both ends cut flat
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synthetically
C1
/sɪnˈθɛtɪkli/
In a way that is made artificially rather than coming from nature.
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unperturbed
C2
/ˌənpɝˈtɝːbd/
free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
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negroid
C2
/ˈniːɡrɔɪd/
dated and offensive: relating to a discredited racial category formerly applied to people of sub-Saharan African ancestry on the basis of supposed physical traits
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stolid
C2
/ˈstɑː.lɪd/
calm and showing little emotion, excitement, or sensitivity
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hydrodynamic
C2
/ˌhaɪ.droʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪk/
relating to the motion of liquids and the forces acting on bodies in moving liquids
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irreducible
C2
/ˌɪɹɪˈdjuːsɪbəl/
incapable of being made smaller or simpler
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worm-eaten
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eaten, bored into, or damaged by worms or insect larvae
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dietetic
C2
/ˌdaɪ.əˈtɛt.ɪk/
relating to diet, nutrition, or the regulation of food for health
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iconoclastic
C2
/ˌaɪkənəˈklæstɪk/
Characterized by attack on established and accepted beliefs, customs, or institutions; of or pertaining to iconoclasm.
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