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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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Mexican
B2
/ˈmɛksək(ə)n/
relating to Mexico, its people, languages, or culture
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Dutch
B2
/dʌtʃ/
relating to the Netherlands, its people, culture, or language
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fried
A2
/fɹaɪd/
Cooked in hot fat or oil.
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absurd
B2
/æbˈsɚd/
completely unreasonable or silly; ridiculous
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worn
B1
/wɔɹn/
Damaged and shabby from being used a lot.
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closely
B1
/ˈkləʊsliː/
In a careful, attentive way.
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sore
B1
/soɹ/
Painful and sensitive, especially from injury or overuse.
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unconscious
B2
/ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/
Not awake or aware, usually after an injury or anaesthetic.
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fairly
A2
/ˈfɛɹ.li/
To some degree but not very; quite.
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specifically
B1
/spəˈsəf.ə.kli/
In a clear and exact way, naming one particular thing.
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ideal
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/aɪˈdi(ə)l/
The best possible; perfect for a particular purpose.
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immediate
B1
/ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/
Happening right away, with no delay.
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severe
B1
/sɪˈvɪɹ/
Very bad, serious, or intense.
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organized
A2
/ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/
Arranged in a neat, efficient way.
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p.m.
A1
/ˌpiː ˈɛm/
In or relating to the time between noon and midnight.
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vulnerable
C1
/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/
Easily hurt or harmed, physically or emotionally.
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vital
B2
/ˈvaɪtəl/
Extremely important; essential.
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troy
C1
/trɔɪ/
designating a system of weights used chiefly for precious metals and gemstones
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alike
B1
/əˈlaɪk/
Very similar to each other.
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physically
A2
/ˈfɪzɪkəli/
In a way that relates to the body.
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unexpected
B1
/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/
Not expected; surprising because you did not think it would happen.
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disturbing
C1
/dɪsˈtɝ.bɪŋ/
Causing worry, distress, or a feeling of unease.
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electronic
B1
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/
Made or operated using electronic devices, especially those with computer chips or circuits.
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overnight
B1
/əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/
For or during the night.
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supreme
C1
/ˌsuˈpɹim/
Highest in authority, rank, or power.
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broad
B1
/bɹɔd/
Very wide.
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foul
B2
/faʊl/
Very unpleasant to smell, taste, or touch; disgusting.
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infected
B2
/ˌɪnˈfɛktɪd/
Having a disease or harmful organisms inside or on it.
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relieved
B2
/ɹɪˈliːvd/
Feeling happy and free from worry because a problem or fear has gone.
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solo
B2
/ˈsoʊ.loʊ/
Alone, without anyone else.
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elsewhere
A2
/ˈɛlsˌʍɛɹ/
In, at, or to another place.
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practical
B1
/ˈpræktɪkəl/
Useful and suitable for a real situation rather than just theory.
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marked
B1
/mɑɹkt/
Clearly noticeable; easy to see.
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adorable
B1
/əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/
Very attractive and easy to love, especially in a sweet or charming way.
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located
B1
/ˈloʊkeɪtɪd/
Placed or situated in a particular position.
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eastern
B1
/ˈi.stɚn/
Situated in or facing the east.
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remaining
B2
/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
Still left after the rest has been used, removed, or dealt with.
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anonymous
B2
/əˈnɑ.nə.məs/
With a name that is not known or not made public.
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harsh
C1
/hɑɹʃ/
Cruel, unkind, or severe.
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faithful
B1
/ˈfeɪθ.fl̩/
Loyal and able to be trusted over time.
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dated
B2
/ˈdeɪtɪd/
Old-fashioned and no longer modern or popular.
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hopeless
B1
/ˈhoʊplɪs/
With no chance of success or improvement.
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luckily
A2
/ˈlʌkəli/
In a fortunate way; by good fortune.
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keen
B1
/kin/
Very interested in or enthusiastic about something.
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aggressive
B1
/əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/
Behaving in an angry, threatening way and ready to attack or argue.
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pale
B1
/ˈpeɪl/
Light in colour, not strong or bright.
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significant
A2
/sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/
Large or important enough to have a noticeable effect.
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visual
B1
/ˈvɪʒuəl/
Relating to seeing or sight.
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twin
B1
/twɪn/
Forming a pair of twins; born at the same birth.
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African
A2
/ˈæfrɪkən/
relating to Africa or its countries, peoples, cultures, or natural features
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mere
C1
/mɪɚ/
Used to stress that something is small or unimportant; nothing more than.
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rusty
B2
/ˈɹʌsti/
Covered with rust, the reddish-brown coating that forms on old metal.
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dedicated
C1
/ˈdɛdəkeɪtəd/
Working hard at something because you care about it; loyal and committed.
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corporate
B2
/ˈkɔɹ.pəɹ.ət/
Relating to a large company or business.
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surprising
A2
/sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/
Causing surprise; unexpected.
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primary
B1
/ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹ.i/
Most important; main.
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adopted
B2
/əˈdɑptɪd/
Taken into a family as a legal son or daughter.
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dull
B1
/dʊl/
Boring; not interesting or exciting.
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teenage
A2
/ˈtiːˌneɪdʒ/
Aged between 13 and 19 years old.
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worthless
B2
/ˈwɝθləs/
Having no value or use.
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instrumental
C1
/ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/
Playing an important part in making something happen.
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stuffed
B1
/stʌft/
Filled completely with something.
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kindly
A2
/ˈkaɪndli/
In a kind and caring way.
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bold
B1
/ˈbɒld/
Brave and confident; willing to take risks.
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twisted
B2
/ˈtwɪstɪd/
Bent or turned out of its normal shape; distorted.
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martial
B2
/ˈmɑɹʃəl/
Relating to war, soldiers, or the armed forces.
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comic
A2
/ˈkɑmɪk/
Funny and meant to make people laugh.
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faint
B1
/ˈfeɪnt/
Hard to see, hear, or notice; not strong or clear.
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narrow
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/ˈnæɹ.oʊ/
Small in width; not wide.
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neat
B2
/ˈniːt/
Tidy and arranged in an orderly way.
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psychic
C1
/ˈsaɪkɪk/
relating to the mind, soul, or mental processes rather than the physical body
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accidentally
B1
/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/
By chance and not on purpose.
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pacific
A2
/pəˈsɪfɪk/
Calm and peaceful; tending to avoid conflict.
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risky
B2
/ˈɹɪski/
Involving the chance of something bad happening; dangerous.
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glorious
B1
/ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/
Beautiful and impressive.
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blank
A2
/ˈblæŋk/
With no writing, marks, or pictures on it; empty.
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tender
B2
/ˈtɛn.dɚ/
Gentle, kind, and loving.
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slight
B1
/slaɪt/
Very small in amount or degree.
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so-called
B2
/ˈsoʊˌkɔld/
Called by this name, though the speaker doubts it is true or deserved.
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genuine
B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/
Real and exactly what it appears to be; not fake.
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electrical
B1
/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/
Connected with or operated by electricity.
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helpless
B1
/ˈhɛlplɪs/
Not able to look after yourself or do things without help.
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formal
B1
/ˈfɔɹməl/
Following accepted rules of polite or official behaviour, dress, or language.
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strictly
B2
/ˈstɹɪktli/
In a way that follows rules exactly and without exception.
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technical
B1
/ˈtɛt.nɪ.kəl/
Relating to a particular subject and needing special knowledge to be understood.
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brutal
C1
/ˈbɹu.təl/
Extremely violent, vicious, or cruel.
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vain
B1
/ven/
Too proud of your own appearance, abilities, or achievements.
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thrilled
B2
/θɹɪld/
Very excited and pleased.
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dummy
C2
/ˈdʌmi/
having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function
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strict
B2
/stɹɪkt/
Demanding that rules are obeyed and not allowing bad behavior.
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bare
B1
/bɛɚ/
Not covered by clothes; naked.
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prior
B2
/ˈpɹaɪ.(ə)ɹ/
Coming before in time; earlier or previous.
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outer
B1
/ˈaʊtɚ/
On the outside, or farther from the centre.
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fortunately
A2
/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/
By good luck; happily (used to introduce something good).
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handy
B1
/ˈhæn.di/
Useful and easy to use.
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stiff
B2
/stɪf/
Hard to bend or move; rigid.
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