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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.
2331 words
goggles
B1
/ˈɡɑːɡəlz/
close-fitting protective eyewear worn for swimming, sports, laboratory work, or hazardous tasks
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digger
A2
/ˈdɪɡɚ/
A large piece of machinery that digs holes or trenches.
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chateau
C2
/ʃæˈtoʊ/
Alternative spelling of château.
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guild
C1
/ɡɪld/
an association of merchants or craftspeople formed to regulate a trade, protect common interests, and provide mutual support
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gateway
B2
/ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/
An opening or entrance that can be closed by a gate.
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jug
B1
/d͡ʒʌɡ/
A container with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids.
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duplicate¹
B2
/ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.kət/
An exact copy of something.
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duplicate²
B2
/ˈd(j)uː.plɪˌkeɪt/
To make an exact copy of something.
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firewood
C2
/ˈfa.ə(ɹ).wʊd/
wood used for fuel
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ledge
C2
/led͡ʒ/
A narrow surface projecting horizontally from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
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tyranny
B2
/ˈtərəni/
Cruel and unjust use of power by a ruler or government.
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demise
C1
/dɪˈmaɪz/
The end or failure of something.
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puncture
B2
/ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/
a small hole made by a sharp point
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baton
B2
/bəˈtɑːn/
a thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or choir
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pooh
C2
/puː/
An instance of saying "pooh".
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bleach
C2
/bliːt͡ʃ/
the whiteness that results from removing the color from something
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drugstore
A2
/ˈdɹʌɡ.stoɹ/
A shop that sells medicines along with everyday items like cosmetics and snacks.
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missionary
B2
/ˈmɪʃ.əˌnɛɹ.ɪ/
One who is sent on a mission.
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tyre
B1
/ˈtaɪɝ/
The rubber ring fitted around a wheel, usually filled with air.
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feat
B2
/fiːt/
An impressive achievement that needs great skill, strength, or courage.
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outlet
B2
/ˈaʊtlɛt/
A point on a wall where you plug in electrical devices.
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grin
B2
/ɡɹɪn/
A wide smile that shows the teeth.
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hydra
C2
/ˈhaɪdrə/
in Greek mythology, a many-headed serpent whose severed heads grew back
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prestige
B2
/pɹɛsˈtiːd͡ʒ/
Respect and admiration gained through success, position, or wealth.
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tsunami
B2
/(t)suˈnæmi/
A very large, destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption.
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locket
B2
/ˈlɑkɪt/
a small ornamental pendant that opens to hold a photograph, lock of hair, or other keepsake
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wedge
C1
/wɛdʒ/
a tapered piece used for splitting, tightening, lifting, or securing something
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folly
B2
/ˈfɑli/
Foolish behaviour that shows a lack of good sense.
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basin
B1
/ˈbeɪsən/
A large round bowl used for holding water, especially for washing.
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cassette
A2
/kəˈsɛt/
A small flat case holding magnetic tape, used to record and play sound or video.
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gravel
B2
/ˈɡɹævəl/
small loose stones, often used on paths, roads, or driveways
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insulin
B2
/ˈɪnsəlɪn/
a hormone produced by pancreatic beta cells that regulates blood glucose and other aspects of metabolism
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iceberg
C1
/ˈaɪs.bɝːɡ/
a very large mass of floating ice that has broken away from a glacier or ice shelf
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curl
B2
/kɜɹl/
A piece of hair that grows or is shaped in a curved, spiral form.
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boulder
B2
/ˈboʊldɚ/
a large, naturally detached or rounded rock
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knack
C2
/næk/
A natural or learned skill for doing something well and easily.
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jag
C2
/dʒæɡ/
a sharp projection or rough point on an edge or surface
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hub
B2
/hʌb/
the central part of a wheel through which the axle passes
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trifle
C2
/ˈtɹaɪfəl/
Something of very little importance or value.
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colon
B2
/ˈkoʊ.lən/
The punctuation mark ( : ), used before a list, example, or explanation.
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bullock
C2
/ˈbʊlək/
a young bull that has been castrated, especially one raised or used as an ox
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vortex
C2
/ˈvɔɹtɛks/
A whirling mass of water, air, or other fluid that pulls things toward its centre.
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pottery
B1
/ˈpɑtəɹi/
Objects such as bowls and pots made from clay and baked until hard.
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controversy
B2
/kənˈtɹɒv.ə.si/
A serious public argument or disagreement about something.
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fortnight
B1
/ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/
A period of two weeks.
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dickens
B2
/ˈdɪkɪnz/
the devil, used euphemistically in exclamations to express surprise, annoyance, or emphasis
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midday
A2
/mɪdˈdeɪ/
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock noon.
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bowie
C2
/ˈbuːi/
a Bowie knife: a large, heavy, single-edged sheath knife with a clipped point
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strand
B2
/stɹænd/
A single thin piece of something like hair, thread, or rope.
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handicap
B2
/ˈhændikæp/
Something that makes it harder to do or achieve something.
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bonfire
C2
/ˈbɑːn.faɪr/
a large controlled outdoor fire, especially one lit for celebration or as a signal
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blindfold
B2
/ˈblaɪndfoʊld/
a strip of cloth or other covering placed over the eyes to prevent sight
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vineyard
C2
/ˈvɪn.jɚd/
A grape plantation, especially one used in the production of wine.
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neon
C2
/ˈni.ɒn/
Neon signs or lights, collectively.
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catalog
B2
/ˈkætəlɔg/
A book or list showing items, often things for sale.
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barrow
C2
/ˈbæɹoʊ/
a small handcart used for carrying loads
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brownie
C2
/ˈbraʊni/
a small, rich chocolate cake with a dense or chewy texture, usually baked in a flat pan and cut into squares
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footprint
B2
/ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/
a mark or impression left by a foot or shoe
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ballot
B2
/ˈbælət/
A piece of paper used to record a secret vote.
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whit
C2
/wɪt/
Whitsunday.
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frown
C2
/ˈfɹæʊ̯n/
A wrinkling of the forehead with the eyebrows brought together, typically indicating displeasure, severity, or concentration.
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plateau
C2
/plæˈtoʊ/
A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. (of a varying quantity)
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gall
B1
/ɡɔːl/
Rude boldness; nerve; cheek.
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moisture
B1
/ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃɚ/
Small amounts of water present in the air, on a surface, or inside something.
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replica
B2
/ˈɹɛplɪkə/
An exact copy of something, especially of a famous object.
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rink
B1
/rɪŋk/
a prepared surface or building used for ice skating or roller skating
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setback
B2
/ˈsɛtbæk/
A problem or event that delays progress or makes things worse.
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blueberry
B1
/ˈbluːˌbɛri/
a small, round, blue-black edible berry with a pale waxy bloom
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outline
B1
/ˈaʊtlaɪn/
The outer edge or shape of something.
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magnitude
C1
/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/
The great size, extent, or importance of something.
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kale
C2
/kæɪl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
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audit
C1
/ˈɔ.dɪt/
An official examination of a company's financial records.
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barricade
C2
/ˌbæɹ.ɪˈkeɪd/
a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy
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syphilis
C1
/ˈsɪfəlɪs/
a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum that can progress through several stages if untreated
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rad
C2
/ræd/
a non-SI unit of absorbed ionizing-radiation dose equal to 0.01 gray, or 100 ergs per gram
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oval
B2
/ˈoʊvəl/
A rounded shape like a flattened circle or an egg.
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downfall
B2
/ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
A sudden loss of power, success, or wealth.
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herpes
C2
/ˈhɝːpiːz/
a common lifelong viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2, sometimes producing recurring sores around the mouth or genitals
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insomnia
C1
/ɪnˈsɑːm.ni.ə/
persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or obtaining restorative sleep
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harem
C2
/ˈhæɹəm/
The private section of a Muslim household forbidden to male strangers.
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hemisphere
B2
/ˈhɛmɪsfɪɹ/
half of the terrestrial globe
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anesthesia
C1
/ˌæn.əsˈθi.ʒə/
loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
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leukemia
C1
/luːˈkiː.mi.ə/
any of a group of cancers of blood-forming tissues that produce abnormal blood cells, often abnormal white cells
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marketplace
C1
/ˈmɑːrkətˌpleɪs/
The world of business, where goods and services are bought and sold.
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fallout
C2
/ˈfɔːlˌaʊt/
the harmful or unpleasant consequences that follow an event or decision
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snowball
B2
/ˈsnoʊbɔl/
A ball of snow pressed together in your hands, often thrown for fun.
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skateboard
B2
/ˈskeɪtˌbɔrd/
a narrow board on wheels that you stand on and ride, pushing along with one foot
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disadvantage
A2
/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/
Something that makes a situation worse or less favorable; a drawback.
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vogue
C2
/vəʊɡ/
the popular or general taste at a given time
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eureka
C2
/jʊˈriːkə/
an exclamation of delight at suddenly discovering or solving something
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emphasis
B1
/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
Special importance or attention given to something
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toil
B2
/tɔɪl/
Hard, tiring work.
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raincoat
A2
/ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/
A coat that keeps you dry in the rain.
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nostalgia
C2
/nɑˈstæld͡ʒə/
A bittersweet longing for happy times in the past.
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ultimatum
C1
/ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/
a final demand stating terms that must be accepted, often with a threat of consequences if they are refused
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wick
C1
/wɪk/
a cord or strip in a candle or lamp that draws fuel upward and burns at its tip
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