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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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C2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.

8073 words

Describing Qualities

8073 words

/ɪˈmoʊbəl/ not moving or unable to be moved Meaning Off Sound Off

imperturbable C2+

/ˌɪmpɚˈtɜrbəbəl/ unable to be upset or agitated; calm Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/ not clear or sharply defined Meaning Off Sound Off

intentional C2+

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ done on purpose; deliberate Meaning Off Sound Off

/læks/ not strict or careful enough; slack Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈlɪsɪt/ permitted by law; lawful Meaning Off Sound Off

nonsensical C2+

/nɑnˈsɛnsɪkəl/ having no meaning or making no sense Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɑbstɪnət/ stubbornly refusing to change one's mind Meaning Off Sound Off

permissible C2+

/pɚˈmɪsəbəl/ allowed or permitted by rules or law Meaning Off Sound Off

praiseworthy C2+

/ˈpreɪzˌwɜrði/ deserving approval and admiration Meaning Off Sound Off

/prɪˈkɛriəs/ dangerously uncertain or insecure Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈprɛvələnt/ widespread or common in a particular place or time Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtuˌfoʊld/ having two parts, or twice as great Meaning Off Sound Off

/vɔɪd/ empty or legally invalid; (also) an empty space Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈwɜrisəm/ causing anxiety or concern Meaning Off Sound Off

apathistical C2+

/ˌæpəˈθɪstɪkəl/ marked by apathy; indifferent or unfeeling Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ surprisingly impressive or shocking Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈwɑntɪŋ/ (chiefly Scots/dialectal) missing, lacking, or absent Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbæli/ (British dated slang) a mild euphemism for bloody, used to add emphasis Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbæstɚdli/ (archaic) base, debased, or of illegitimate or spurious character Meaning Off Sound Off

/bəˈnɛfəsənt/ doing or producing good; generous and kindly Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈblɪri/ (of eyes or vision) dim, blurred, or tired-looking Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbrɪmˌfʊl/ full to the brim; completely filled Meaning Off Sound Off

brobdingnagian C2+

/ˌbrɑbdɪŋˈnæɡiən/ of enormous size; gigantic Meaning Off Sound Off

/bʊʃt/ (informal) extremely tired; exhausted Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkæloʊ/ inexperienced and immature Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkæni/ shrewd, careful, and quick-witted, especially in money matters Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtʃɛrətəbəl/ generous in giving to those in need; tolerant in judging others Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtʃɪrli/ (archaic) in a cheerful or hearty manner; briskly Meaning Off Sound Off

/kəˈlɑsəl/ extremely large or great Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkʌmli/ (of a person) pleasant to look at; attractive Meaning Off Sound Off

/kəˈmoʊdiəs/ roomy and comfortable; spacious Meaning Off Sound Off

compassionless C2+

/kəmˈpæʃənləs/ lacking compassion; pitiless Meaning Off Sound Off

/kənˈfɔrmənt/ conforming to a specified standard or requirement Meaning Off Sound Off

/kəˈrʌptɪd/ made dishonest, debased, or damaged from an original state Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkrɛdətəbəl/ deserving credit or praise; reasonably good Meaning Off Sound Off

/dæŋk/ unpleasantly damp, cold, and humid Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdisəntli/ in a respectable, proper, or reasonably good manner Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ delicious; highly pleasing to the taste or senses Meaning Off Sound Off

deleterious C2+

/ˌdɛləˈtɪriəs/ causing harm or damage, especially gradually Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪˈplɔrəbəl/ deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪˈspaɪtfəl/ (archaic) full of spite; malicious Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdɛstəˌtut/ extremely poor and lacking the basic necessities of life Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌdaɪəˈbɑlɪkəl/ extremely wicked or cruel; devilish Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪsˈmeɪfəl/ (archaic) full of or causing dismay; appalling Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdoʊlfəl/ expressing sorrow; mournful Meaning Off Sound Off

/droʊl/ amusing in a quaint, odd, or wry way Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈduli/ in the proper way or at the proper time; as expected Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪˈbʊljənt/ cheerful and full of energy; exuberant Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪˈfit/ weak, exhausted, or lacking vigor; over-refined Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɛmənəntli/ to a notable degree; very Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪɡˈzɪɡjuəs/ very small in size or amount; scanty Meaning Off Sound Off

/feɪn/ (archaic) gladly or willingly; eager Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfæloʊ/ (of land) left unplanted to restore fertility; inactive Meaning Off Sound Off

/fæˈstɪdiəs/ very attentive to detail and hard to please Meaning Off Sound Off

/fəˈlɪsətəs/ well-chosen or apt; pleasingly suitable Meaning Off Sound Off

/feɪ/ otherworldly or whimsical; (Scots) doomed or fated to die Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfaɪnaɪt/ having limits or bounds; not infinite Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfɪtli/ (formal/archaic) in a suitable or appropriate manner Meaning Off Sound Off

/fərˈseɪkən/ abandoned or deserted; left utterly alone Meaning Off Sound Off

/frɛmd/ (archaic/dialectal) strange, foreign, or unrelated Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡæstli/ causing great horror or shock; extremely unpleasant Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡɪdi/ feeling dizzy; or excited to the point of silliness Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡlædli/ in a willing and happy manner Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈhaɪəst/ greatest in height, rank, degree, or value Meaning Off Sound Off

illustrious C2+

/ɪˈlʌstriəs/ well known and admired for past achievements Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪˈmuvəbəl/ not able to be moved or changed in position or opinion Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪmˈpæsɪv/ not feeling or showing emotion Meaning Off Sound Off

impenetrable C2+

/ɪmˈpɛnətrəbəl/ impossible to pass through, enter, or understand Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌɪnsəˈdɛntəl/ occurring as a minor accompaniment to something more important Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪnˈflɛksəbəl/ not able to be bent, or unwilling to change Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/ tending to obstruct or harm; hostile Meaning Off Sound Off

/ləˈmɛntəbəl/ deserving sorrow or regret; deplorable Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈlæŋɡwɪd/ displaying a pleasant lack of energy or a relaxed slowness Meaning Off Sound Off

/læŋk/ long, thin, and limp, especially of hair Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈlɔdəbəl/ deserving praise and commendation Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmæksəməl/ as great or large as possible Meaning Off Sound Off

methodically C2+

/məˈθɑdɪkli/ in an orderly, systematic manner Meaning Off Sound Off

/mɔɪst/ slightly wet; damp Meaning Off Sound Off

/mʌnˈdeɪn/ lacking interest or excitement; ordinary Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈneɪtəl/ relating to the place or time of one's birth Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈnoʊsənt/ harmful or injurious; guilty Meaning Off Sound Off

/əbˈsin/ offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of decency Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈpisəbəl/ inclined to avoid conflict; peaceful in disposition Meaning Off Sound Off

/pɪˈkjuljɚli/ in a strange or distinctively characteristic way Meaning Off Sound Off

/rɪˈpʌlsɪv/ arousing intense disgust Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈraɪtfəl/ having a legitimate or just claim; legally entitled Meaning Off Sound Off

/ruˈtinli/ as a regular or habitual practice Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈsizənəbəl/ suitable to the season, or opportune in timing Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtɛlɪŋ/ having a striking or revealing effect; significant Meaning Off Sound Off

/ʌnˈsteɪbəl/ likely to change, fail, or collapse; not steady Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈvʌlɡɚ/ lacking refinement or good taste; coarse Meaning Off Sound Off

/jeɪ/ yes; an affirmative vote or response Meaning Off Sound Off

/æbˈstimiəs/ sparing or moderate in eating and drinking Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈbʌz/ filled with a low humming sound or excited activity Meaning Off Sound Off

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