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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397 words
predestine
C2
/ˌpriːˈdɛstɪn/
to decide, determine, or make inevitable in advance
woodnymph
C2+
/ˈwʊdˌnɪmf/
in classical mythology and later literature, a nymph or female nature spirit inhabiting a forest or tree; a dryad
antinomianism
C2
/æntiˈnoʊmi.ənɪzəm/
the Christian theological doctrine that salvation by faith and grace frees believers from the obligation of moral law
orphrey
C2+
/ˈɔɹ.fɹi/
a richly embroidered ornamental band applied to a Christian ecclesiastical vestment, altar frontal, or similar textile
camp meeting
C2+
/ˈkæmpˌmiːtɪŋ/
a series of Christian revival services, traditionally held outdoors with worshippers camping nearby
genuflectory
C2+
/ˌdʒɛn.jəˈflɛk.tɚ.i/
rare: relating to, characterized by, or requiring genuflection or kneeling
coenobite
C2+
/ˈsiːnəbaɪt/
a monk or other member of a religious community who lives under a common rule, as distinct from a solitary hermit
cabalistically
C2+
/ˌkæb.əˈlɪs.tɪ.kli/
in a manner relating to the Kabbalah or to mystical interpretation through letters, numbers, and hidden correspondences
mystagogue
C2
/ˈmɪstəˌɡɑɡ/
historical religion: a person who guides an initiate into the rites and doctrines of a mystery cult
love-philter
C2+
/ˈlʌvˌfɪltɚ/
a potion or charm believed to make a person fall in love
theolatry
C2
/θiˈɑː.lə.tri/
the worship of a god or gods
ferial
C2
/ˈfɪr.i.əl/
relating to an ordinary weekday rather than a religious festival, especially in Christian liturgy
commination
C2
/ˌkɒmɪˈneɪʃən/
a formal denunciation or threat of punishment, especially divine punishment