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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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smooth
A2
/smuːð/
Having an even surface with no bumps, lumps, or rough parts.
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previous
B1
/ˈpɹi.vi.əs/
Happening or existing before the present one in time or order.
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deaf
B1
/dɛf/
Unable to hear, either completely or partly.
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technically
B2
/ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/
According to the exact facts or rules, even if this seems surprising.
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extreme
B1
/ɪkˈstɹim/
Very great in degree or intensity.
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minor
B1
/ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/
Small or not very important.
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intense
B1
/ˌɪnˈtɛns/
very strong, great, or extreme.
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absolute
B1
/ˈæb.səˌlut/
complete and total
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stable
B1
/ˈsteɪbəl/
Firmly fixed and not likely to move, change, or fail.
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unable
B1
/ʌnˈeɪbl̩/
Not able to do something; lacking the power, skill, or means.
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meanwhile
B1
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/
During the time between two events; in the time being.
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shocked
B1
/ˈʃɑːkt/
Very surprised and upset by something.
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commercial
B1
/kəˈmɝ.ʃəl/
Connected with buying and selling or with business.
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worthy
B1
/ˈwɝði/
Good enough to deserve respect, attention, or a particular thing.
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threatening
B1
/ˈθɹɛtə.nɪŋ/
Likely to cause harm or danger; frightening.
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softly
A2
/ˈsɔftli/
In a quiet way; not loudly.
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creepy
B2
/ˈkɹipi/
Causing an uneasy, frightened feeling, as if something were crawling over your skin.
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fascinating
A2
/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/
So interesting that it holds your full attention.
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exhausted
B1
/ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/
Extremely tired.
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experienced
B1
/ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/
Having a lot of knowledge or skill from doing something for a long time.
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southern
B1
/ˈsʌðɚn/
Located in or facing the south.
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typical
B1
/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
Having the usual qualities of a particular group, kind, or person.
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remote
A2
[ɹɪˈmoʊt]
Far away from towns, people, or other places; isolated.
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sandy
A2
/ˈsændi/
Covered with or containing sand.
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helpful
A2
/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/
Giving help; useful.
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alpha
C2
/ˈælfə/
early testing stage of a software or hardware product
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thirsty
A2
/ˈθɝs.ti/
Feeling the need to drink.
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random
B2
/ˈɹændəm/
Happening or chosen without any plan, pattern, or reason.
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active
B1
/ˈæk.tɪv/
busy doing things, especially physical activities
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safely
B1
/ˈseɪfli/
Without being harmed or causing harm.
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invisible
B2
/ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/
Impossible to see; not able to be seen.
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internal
B1
/ɪnˈtɜɹ.nəl/
on or relating to the inside of something.
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peaceful
A2
/ˈpiːsfl̩/
Quiet and calm, without noise or disturbance.
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serial
B2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/
Arranged in or forming a series; happening one after another.
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divine
B1
/dɪˈvaɪn/
Coming from or relating to a god.
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attached
B2
/əˈtætʃt/
Feeling fondness or affection for someone or something.
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brief
B1
/bɹiːf/
Lasting only a short time.
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eternal
B1
/ɪˈtɝ.nl̩/
Lasting forever; without end.
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fabulous
B2
/ˈfæbjʊləs/
Extremely good; wonderful.
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naughty
B2
/ˈnɔti/
(especially of a child) behaving badly and not doing what they are told.
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global
B1
/ˈɡloʊbəl/
Affecting or relating to the whole world.
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bitter
B1
/ˈbɪ.tɚ/
Having a sharp, unpleasant taste that is not sweet.
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constantly
B1
/ˈkɑnstənʔli/
All the time or very often; again and again.
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nicely
B2
/ˈnaɪsli/
In a pleasant, kind, or attractive way.
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upper
B1
/ˈʌpɚ/
Higher in position than something else.
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critical
B1
/ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl/
Extremely important; essential for something to succeed.
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enormous
A2
/ɪˈnoɹ.məs/
Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.
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happily
A2
/ˈhæp.ə.li/
In a happy, cheerful way.
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raw
A2
/ɹɔ/
(of food) Not cooked.
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blonde
A2
/blɑnd/
(of hair) Having a pale yellow or golden colour.
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appropriate
A2
/əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/
Suitable or right for a particular person, situation, or purpose.
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remarkable
B1
/ɹɪˈmɑɹ.kə.bl̩/
So unusual or impressive that people notice and talk about it.
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differently
A2
/ˈdɪfɹəntli/
In a way that is not the same.
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magnificent
B1
/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
Very impressive and beautiful; grand and splendid.
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superior
B1
/sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/
Better than someone or something else in quality.
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currently
B1
/ˈkʌɹ ənt.li/
At the present time; now.
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deadly
B1
/ˈdɛdli/
Able to cause death.
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depressed
B1
/dɪˈprɛst/
Feeling very sad and without hope.
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wicked
C1
/ˈwək.əd/
Morally bad; cruel or evil.
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native
A2
/ˈneɪtəv/
Connected with the place where you were born.
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shortly
B1
/ˈʃɔɹtli/
In a short time; soon.
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musical
A2
/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/
Connected with music or its performance.
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ultimate
B2
/ˈʌltəmət/
The greatest or most extreme possible.
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magical
B1
/ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/
Relating to or produced by magic.
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freezing
B1
/ˈfriːzɪŋ/
Extremely cold.
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fond
B1
/fɑnd/
Having a liking or affection for someone or something.
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halfway
C1
/ˌhæfˈweɪ/
At or to a point that is the middle between two places.
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homeless
B1
/ˈhoʊmlɪs/
Having nowhere to live.
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unfortunate
B1
/ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/
Unlucky, or caused by bad luck.
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effective
B1
/ɪˈfɛktɪv/
Working well and producing the result you want.
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bothered
B2
/ˈbɑːðɝd/
Feeling annoyed, worried, or upset.
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retired
A2
/ɹɪˈtaɪəɹd/
No longer working, especially because of having reached old age.
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inner
A2
/ˈɪnɚ/
Located on the inside or closer to the centre.
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forbidden
B1
/fɚˈbɪ.dn̩/
Not allowed; officially banned.
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necessarily
B1
/ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/
As a certain or unavoidable result; in every case.
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rocky
B2
/ˈɹɑki/
Covered with or full of rocks.
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Soviet
B2
/ˈsoʊvi.ət/
Relating to the former Soviet Union or its people.
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vast
B1
/vast/
Extremely large in size, amount, or extent.
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marine
B1
/məˈɹiːn/
Relating to the sea or living in the sea.
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constant
B2
/ˈkɑnstənt/
Happening all the time or repeatedly without stopping.
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damaged
B1
/ˈdæmɪd͡ʒd/
Harmed, broken, or spoiled in some way.
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terrified
B1
/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/
Extremely frightened.
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advanced
A2
/ədˈvænst/
At a higher level of skill, knowledge, or training.
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lame
B2
/ˈleɪm/
Boring, weak, or not impressive.
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contrary
B1
/ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/
Completely different from or opposed to something in nature or purpose.
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tragic
B1
/ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/
Very sad, especially because it involves death or suffering.
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limited
B1
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/
Small in amount, number, or range; not plentiful.
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intended
B2
/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/
Planned or meant to happen.
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traditional
A2
/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/
Following customs and beliefs that have existed for a long time.
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delicate
B1
/ˈdɛl.ɪ.kɪt/
Easily broken or damaged, and needing careful handling.
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independent
B1
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/
Free from outside control; not ruled by another country or authority.
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European
A2
/ˌjʊɹ.əˈpi.ən/
of or relating to Europe, its countries, peoples, or cultures
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nowadays
A2
/ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/
At the present time, especially compared with the past.
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northern
B1
/ˈnɒ.ðə(ɹ)n/
In, from, or facing the north.
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gently
B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛntli/
In a soft, careful, and kind way.
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petty
B2
/ˈpɛt.i/
Small and not important.
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