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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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inextricable
C2
/ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbəl/
so closely connected or entangled that separation is impossible
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acoustically
C1
/əˈkuːstɪkli/
In relation to sound or how it is heard in a space.
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illustrative
C2
/ɪˈlʌs.tɹə.tɪv/
Demonstrative, exemplative, showing an example or demonstrating.
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sagacious
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/səˈɡeɪʃəs/
skillful in statecraft or management
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yeasty
C2
/ˈjiːsti/
containing yeast or having the smell or taste of yeast
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propulsive
C2
/prəˈpʌlsɪv/
tending to or capable of propelling
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demoniac
C2
/dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/
of, resembling, or apparently possessed by a demon; frenzied and terrifying
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tantalizingly
C2
/ˈtæntəˌlaɪzɪŋli/
In a way that tempts you with something desirable but just out of reach.
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starless
C2
/ˈstɑɹləs/
having no stars visible
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demographically
C1
/ˌdɛməˈgræfɪkli/
In terms of the makeup of a population by age, race, income, and so on
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convergent
C2
/kənˈvɝ.dʒənt/
tending to come together, meet, or become more alike from different directions
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thereabout
C2
/ˈðerəˌbaʊt/
about or around that place or position
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credibly
C1
/ˈkɹɛdɪbli/
In a way that can be believed or trusted.
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educative
C1
/ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪv/
serving to educate or produce intellectual and moral development
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recumbent
C2
Lying down, especially in a relaxed position.
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incautious
C2
/ɪnˈkɑʃəs/
not sufficiently cautious; acting or speaking without proper care
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unverifiable
C2
/ˌʌnˌvɛrəˈfaɪəbəl/
not capable of being checked, confirmed, or established as true by available evidence or method
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infernally
C2
Extremely; to an annoying degree.
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pragmatically
C2
/prægˈmætɪkəli/
in a realistic manner
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twiddly
C2
/ˈtwɪdəli/
informal: winding, twisting, or intricately shaped
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unmodified
C2
not changed in form or character
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magnanimously
C2
/mæɡˈnænɪməsli/
In a generous and forgiving way, especially toward a rival.
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wordlessly
B2
Without saying anything; in silence.
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explicable
C2
/ɪkˈsplɪkəbəl/
capable of being explicated or accounted for
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sidereal
C2
/saɪˈdɪɚ.i.əl/
(of divisions of time) determined by daily motion of the stars
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imaginatively
C2
/ˌɪˈmædʒənəˌtɪvˌliː/
with imagination
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bareheaded
C1
/ˈbɛrˌhɛdɪd/
wearing no hat or other covering on the head
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imponderable
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/ɪmˈpɑːndəɹəbl/
difficult or impossible to evaluate with precision
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deterministic
C2
/dɪˌtɝ.mɪˈnɪs.tɪk/
Having at most one instruction associated with any given internal state.
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blue-black
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/ˈbluːˌblæk/
black with a blue tint or sheen
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nominative
C2
/ˈnɑː.mə.nə.t̬ɪv/
relating to the grammatical case that typically marks the subject of a finite verb
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indignantly
C2
/ˌɪnˈdɪgnəntˌliː/
In a way that shows anger at something seen as unfair or wrong.
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unprepossessing
C2
Unimpressive or unremarkable; dull and ordinary; nondescript.
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sidelong
C2
/ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/
directed toward one side, especially in a secretive, doubtful, or suspicious glance
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chargeable
C1
/ˈtʃɑːrdʒəbəl/
required to be paid for or capable of being assigned to an account
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axiomatic
C2
/ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/
So obviously true that it needs no proof.
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reverential
C2
/ˌrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/
showing or characterized by deep respect, admiration, or awe
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trigonometric
C2
/ˌtrɪɡənəˈmɛtrɪk/
relating to trigonometry or calculated by using the relations between the sides and angles of triangles
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impolitely
B2
In a rude way that shows bad manners or no respect for others.
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pelagic
C2
/pəˈlædʒɪk/
living, occurring, or carried in the open sea away from the coast or seabed
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ostensible
C2
/ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/
Stated or appearing to be the reason or purpose, though the real one may be different.
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ophthalmic
C2
/ɑfˈθæl.mɪk/
relating to the eye, its diseases, or their medical treatment
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plausibly
C1
/ˈplɔzəbli/
In a way that seems reasonable or likely to be true.
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puissant
C2
/ˈpjuəsənt/
Powerful, mighty, having authority.
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factious
C2
/ˈfæk.ʃəs/
inclined to form factions or provoke internal disagreement
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well-shaped
B2
/ˌwɛlˈʃeɪpt/
having an attractive, regular, or proportionate shape
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toilsome
C2
/ˈtɔɪlsəm/
requiring prolonged, tiring effort; laborious
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unsurpassable
C2
/ˌʌnsɚˈpæsəbəl/
so excellent, great, or extreme that it cannot be surpassed
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prohibitively
C1
/proʊˈhɪbətɪvli/
To a degree that makes something impossible to afford or do.
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capriciously
C2
/kəˈprɪʃɪsli/
in a capricious manner
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well-nigh
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/ˌwɛlˈnaɪ/
Almost, nearly.
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algal
C2
/ˈæl.ɡəl/
relating to, consisting of, or resembling algae
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resoundingly
C2
/rɪˈzaʊndɪŋli/
In a clear and unmistakable way; emphatically
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floury
C2+
/ˈflaʊəri/
high in starch and tending to become dry, soft, and crumbly when cooked
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sulfurous
C2
/ˈsʌl.fjʊr.əs/
containing, resembling, or smelling of sulfur
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suppliant
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/ˈsʌpliənt/
humbly entreating
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evidential
C2
/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/
serving as evidence or relating to the evidence available for a claim
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vertiginous
C2
/vɜː(ɹ)ˈtɪd͡ʒɪnəs/
having or causing a whirling sensation
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ignominiously
C2
/ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪ.ni.əs.li/
In a shameful or dishonourable way.
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vaporous
C2
/ˈveɪpɚəs/
filled with, consisting of, or resembling vapor; misty or gaseous
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vibratory
C2
/ˈvaɪbrətɔːri/
involving, characterized by, or causing rapid back-and-forth motion or vibration
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tympanic
C2
/tɪmˈpænɪk/
relating to the eardrum, middle ear, or tympanum
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swart
C2
/ˈswɔrt/
dark in color or complexion; now chiefly archaic or literary and potentially offensive when applied to a person
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paleontological
C2
/ˌpeɪliəntəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to paleontology or to the study of life in the geological past through fossils
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undefiled
C2
/ˌʌndɪˈfaɪld/
free from moral or spiritual stain, corruption, or violation; pure
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rumination
C2
/ˌɹuːmɪˈneɪʃən/
Deep, careful thinking about something over a long time.
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thereat
C1
/ðɛːɹˈæt/
at that event or moment; as a result of that
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fourfold
C2
/ˈfɔɹfoʊld/
four times as large, numerous, or great
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remorselessly
C1
Without any pity or mercy.
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robustly
C1
/ˌroʊˈbʌstli/
In a strong, firm, or vigorous way.
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impolitic
C2
/ɪmˈpɑː.lə.tɪk/
unwise or tactless because likely to cause offense or practical difficulty
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featherless
C2
/ˈfɛð.ɚ.ləs/
having no feathers or having lost the usual covering of feathers
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fortnightly
B1
/ˈfɔrtˌnaɪtli/
every two weeks
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shrewish
C2
/ˈʃruː.ɪʃ/
bad-tempered, quarrelsome, and habitually complaining; now old-fashioned and offensive when applied to a woman
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good-humored
B2
/ˌɡʊdˈhjuːmɚd/
cheerful, friendly, and not easily annoyed
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Eocene
C2
/ˈiːəˌsiːn/
relating to the geological epoch from about 56 to 34 million years ago, between the Paleocene and Oligocene
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phlegmatic
C2
/flɛɡˈmætɪk/
Not easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
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coppery
C2
/ˈkɑpəɹi/
resembling copper, especially in having its reddish-brown color or metallic sheen
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impecunious
C2
/ˌɪm.pəˈkjuː.ni.əs/
Lacking money.
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snod
C2
/snɑd/
neat, trim, smooth, or orderly; chiefly Scottish and northern English
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risible
C2
/ˈɹɪzɪbəl/
Of or pertaining to laughter
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gastronomical
C2
/ˌɡæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
relating to gastronomy, especially the preparation, appreciation, or culture of good food
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postural
C2
/ˈpɑst͡ʃəɹəl/
Relating to the way you hold or position your body.
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mimetic
C2
/mɪˈmɛtɪk/
exhibiting mimicry
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disparagingly
C2
/dɪˈspɛrɪdʒɪŋli/
In a way that shows a low opinion of someone or something; insultingly.
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uncritical
C1
/ʌnˈkɹɪtɪkəl/
not applying careful judgment, analysis, or evaluation
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temperamentally
C1
/ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntəli/
By one's natural character or disposition.
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peart
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/pɝːt/
chiefly Southern and Midland US: lively, cheerful, or in good spirits
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piscine
C2
/ˈpaɪsiːn/
of, relating to, or characteristic of fish
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injudicious
C2
/ˌɪnd͡ʒʊˈdɪʃəs/
Showing poor judgement; not well judged.
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unpunctual
C1
/ʌnˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
not arriving or happening at the agreed time
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inseparably
C2
/ˌɪnˈsɛpɝəbli/
without possibility of separation
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polemical
C2
/pəˈlɛmɪkəl/
expressing strong criticism or argument about a controversial subject
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labile
C2
/ˈleɪbaɪl/
liable to change
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rufous
C2
/ˈruːfəs/
reddish-brown or rust-colored, especially in descriptions of animal fur or plumage
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solipsistic
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Of, relating to, or being disposed to solipsism.
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