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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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click
A2
/klɪk/
To press a button on a computer mouse, or to make a short sharp sound.
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burst
B1
/bɝst/
To break open suddenly because of pressure from inside.
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interfere
B2
/ˌɪn.tɚˈfɪɚ/
to get involved in something that is not your business, causing trouble.
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packing
B1
/ˈpækɪŋ/
The act of putting things into bags or boxes, especially for travel or sending.
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swallow
A2
/ˈswɑ.loʊ/
To make food or drink pass from your mouth down into your stomach.
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reverse
B2
/ɹɪˈvɝs/
To change something to the opposite of what it was.
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ram
B2
/ɹæm/
To crash into something hard and on purpose, usually to damage it.
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halt
C1
/hɔlt/
To stop, or to make something stop.
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wade
B2
/weɪd/
to walk with effort through water, mud, or another substance that impedes movement
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spoil
B1
/spɔɪl/
To ruin or damage something so it is no longer good or enjoyable.
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explode
B1
/ɪkˈsploʊd/
To burst suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.
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groom
B1
/ɡɹum/
To clean and care for an animal's coat by brushing it.
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drown
B1
/dɹaʊn/
To die from being unable to breathe under water.
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wreck
B2
/ˈɹɛk/
To damage or destroy something badly so that it no longer works.
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approve
B1
/əˈpruːv/
To think that something or someone is good or acceptable.
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stab
B2
/stæb/
To push a knife or other sharp object into someone or something.
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stink
B2
/stɪŋk/
To have a strong, unpleasant smell.
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scan
B1
/skæn/
To look through something quickly to find a particular piece of information.
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lean
B1
/ˈliːn/
To bend or move your body into a sloping position.
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impress
A2
/ɪmˈpɹɛs/
To make someone feel admiration because of something good or skilful.
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threaten
B2
/ˈθrɛtən/
To say that you will hurt or punish someone, especially to make them do what you want.
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bump
B1
/bʌmp/
To hit something accidentally, usually with a knock
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stare
B1
/stɛɚ/
To look at someone or something for a long time with your eyes wide open.
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advise
A2
/ədˈvaɪz/
To tell someone what you think they should do.
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include
A2
/ɪnˈkluːd/
To have something as a part of a whole.
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determine
B1
/dɪˈtɝmɪn/
To find out something exactly, by looking at the facts or calculating.
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rely
B1
/ɹɪˈlaɪ/
To depend on or trust someone or something to do what you need.
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shave
B1
/ʃeɪv/
To cut hair very close to the skin, especially from the face, using a razor.
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toss
B1
/tɔs/
To throw something gently or carelessly.
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reporting
B2
/ɹəˈpɔɹtɪŋ/
The activity of gathering and presenting news.
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react
B1
/ɹiːˈækt/
To behave in a particular way because of something that has happened.
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embrace
B2
/ɛmˈbɹes/
To hold someone closely in your arms to show affection; to hug.
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communicate
A2
/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
To share information or ideas with someone by speaking, writing, or other means.
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ahem
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/əˈhɛm/
To cough or clear one's throat so as to draw attention.
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display
A2
/dɪsˈpleɪ/
To show something clearly so that people can see it.
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quote
B1
/kwəʊt/
To repeat the exact words that someone has written or said.
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compare
A2
/kəmˈpɛɚ/
To look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different.
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fuss
B1
/fʊs/
Unnecessary worry, excitement, or activity about something small.
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storage
B1
/ˈstɔɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/
The act of keeping things somewhere until they are needed.
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shove
C2
/ʃʌv/
the act of giving a push to someone or something
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cooperate
B2
/koʊˈɑ.pəˌɹeɪt/
To work together with others toward a shared goal.
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grip
B2
/ɡɹɪp/
To hold something tightly with your hand.
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creation
B2
/kriːˈeɪʃən/
The act of making or bringing something into existence.
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dial
B1
/ˈdaɪəl/
To enter a telephone number in order to call someone.
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bleed
B1
/ˈbliːd/
To lose blood from your body.
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forbid
A2
/fɚˈbɪd/
To order someone not to do something.
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pierce
C2+
/pɪɹs/
make a hole into
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cycle
B1
/ˈsaɪ.kəl/
A set of events that happen again and again in the same order.
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sweep
B2
/swip/
To clean a floor or surface using a broom or brush.
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blackmail
C2
/ˈblæk.meɪl/
the crime or practice of demanding money or compliance by threatening to reveal a secret or damaging information
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addition
A2
/əˈdɪʃ.ən/
the act of adding something to something else
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depend
A2
/dɪˈpɛnd/
To be affected or decided by something else.
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execution
B2
/ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/
The act of carrying out a plan, order, or task.
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retire
A2
/ɹəˈtaɪɹ/
To stop working permanently, usually because of age.
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overcome
B1
/ˌoʊ.vəɹˈkʌm/
To successfully deal with or control a problem or difficulty.
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locate
B1
/ˈloʊˌkeɪt/
To find the exact position of something.
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examine
B1
/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
To look at something carefully and in detail.
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lick
B2
/ˈlɪk/
To move your tongue over something.
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creep
C1
/kɹiːp/
To move slowly, quietly, and carefully.
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disagree
A2
/dɪsəˈɡɹi/
To have a different opinion from someone else.
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hush
B2
/hʌʃ/
To make someone or something become quiet, or to become quiet.
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declare
B1
/dɪˈklɛɚ/
To announce something publicly or officially.
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ensure
B1
/ɪnˈʃɔː(ɹ)/
To make sure that something happens or is the case.
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associate
B1
/əˈsoʊʃieɪt/
To connect one thing with another in your mind.
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deed
B1
/diːd/
Something that is done; an action.
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prosecution
C1
/ˌpɹɑ.sɪˈkju.ʃən/
The process of charging and trying someone for a crime in court.
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collapse
B1
/kɵˈlæps/
To fall down suddenly because of a loss of support or strength.
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spill
A2
/spɪl/
To accidentally let liquid or a substance flow out of its container.
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chuckle
B1
/ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/
To laugh quietly or softly.
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bore
B1
/boɹ/
To make someone feel tired and uninterested.
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disappoint
B1
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
To make someone sad or unhappy by not being as good as they hoped or expected.
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expose
B1
/ɪkˈspoʊz/
To uncover something so that it can be seen.
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gin
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/d͡ʒɪn/
trap with a snare
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encounter
B1
/ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/
To experience or be faced with something, especially a problem
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accompany
B1
/əˈkʌm.pə.ni/
To go somewhere together with someone.
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sigh
B1
/saɪ/
To breathe out slowly and loudly, often to show tiredness, sadness, or relief.
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greet
A2
/ɡɹiːt/
To welcome someone in a friendly way when you meet them.
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thud
C2
/ˈθʌd/
strike with a dull sound
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shrink
B2
/ˈʃɹɪŋk/
To become smaller in size or amount.
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establish
A2
/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/
To start or create something that is meant to last, such as a company or organization.
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repay
B1
/ɹiˈpeɪ/
To pay back money that you owe.
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administration
B1
/ədˌmɪn.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/
The process of running or managing an organization, business, or system.
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healing
B1
/ˈhiːlɪŋ/
The natural process of the body repairing itself after injury or illness.
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explore
A2
/ɪkˈsploɹ/
To travel through a place in order to learn about it or discover something.
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cough
B1
/kɔf/
To push air out of your throat with a sudden, sharp sound, usually because of illness or irritation.
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assist
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/əˈsɪst/
To help someone do something.
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float
A2
/floʊt/
To stay on the surface of a liquid instead of sinking.
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withdraw
B2
/wɪðˈdɹɔ/
To take money out of a bank account.
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gamble
B1
/ˈgæmbəl/
to risk money on a game, contest, or uncertain event in the hope of winning more
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contain
B1
/kənˈteɪn/
To hold or have something inside.
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leap
B1
/ˈliːp/
To jump high or a long way.
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kidnap
C1
/ˈkɪdnæp/
To take and hold someone illegally, often to demand money for their release.
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bounce
B1
/baʊns/
To spring back after hitting a surface.
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engage
B1
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/
To take part in something or get involved with it.
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ambition
A2
/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/
Something you very much want to do or achieve.
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gasp
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/ɡasp/
To take a sudden, short breath in, usually from shock or surprise.
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