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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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quagmire
C2
/ˈkwæɡ.maɪɹ/
a situation that is difficult to reslove
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charisma
C2
/kəˈɹɪzmə/
a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others
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elk
C2
/ɛlk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male
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cowl
C2
/kaʊl/
a large loose hood, especially one attached to a monk's robe
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socket
B2
/ˈsɑkɪt/
a hollow or receptacle into which a matching part fits
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shawl
C2
/ʃɔl/
A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.
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satin
C2
/ˈsæt.ɪn/
A cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).
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yarn
C2
/jɑɹn/
A story, a tale, especially one that is incredible.
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malice
C2
/ˈmælɪs/
The desire to harm others or to see them suffer.
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fiasco
C2
/fiˈæs.koʊ/
A sudden or unexpected failure.
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clientele
C1
/ˌklaɪ.ənˈtɛl/
the clients or regular customers of a business, professional, or organization considered as a group
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taboo
B2
/təˈbuː/
a social or cultural prohibition against discussing, using, or doing something
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consensus
B2
/kənˈsɛnsəs/
General agreement among the members of a group.
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quake
B1
/ˈkweɪk/
A sudden shaking of the ground; an earthquake.
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silverware
B2
/ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/
Knives, forks, and spoons used for eating.
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fluke
C2
/fluk/
A lucky or improbable occurrence that could probably never be repeated.
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canopy
B2
/ˈkænəpi/
a covering fixed or suspended overhead for shelter or decoration
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endeavor
B2
/ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/
A serious effort or attempt to do something
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wolverine
C2
/ˈwʊlvəˌriːn/
a powerful, thickset northern mustelid, Gulo gulo, known for strength, endurance, and scavenging over a large range
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medusa
C2
/mɪˈduːsə/
the free-swimming, usually bell-shaped and sexually reproducing stage of a cnidarian, commonly recognized as a jellyfish
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outlook
B2
/ˈaʊtˌlʊk/
Your general attitude or way of thinking about life.
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eyebrow
B2
/ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/
The line of hair growing above each eye.
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tut
C2
/tʌt/
Rubbish.
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hiss
C1
/hɪs/
a fricative sound, especially as an expression of disapproval
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leprechaun
C2
/ˈlɛprəˌkɔn/
a small solitary supernatural being in Irish folklore, traditionally portrayed as a shoemaker who guards hidden treasure
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timetable
A2
/ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/
A list showing the times at which events happen, especially when buses, trains, or classes start.
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analogy
B2
/əˈnæləd͡ʒi/
A comparison between two things that are similar in some way, often used to explain something.
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beige
B2
/beɪʒ/
a pale sandy yellowish-brown or grayish-brown color, like undyed wool
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writ
B2
/ɹɪt/
Authority, power to enforce compliance.
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chandelier
B2
/ˌʃændəˈlɪɚ/
a decorative light fixture with several branches, suspended from a ceiling
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pew
C2
/ˈpjuː/
One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel.
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blitz
C2
/blɪts/
A sudden, intense, and concentrated effort or campaign.
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hemorrhage
C1
/ˈhɛm.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
a heavy or uncontrolled loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel
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roadside
B1
/ˈɹoʊdsaɪd/
The strip of land along the edge of a road.
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whirlwind
C2
/ˈ(h)wɝlwɪnd/
A column of air spinning rapidly as it moves across the ground.
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checkbook
B2
/ˈtʃek.bʊk/
a book of blank checks supplied by a bank for making payments from an account
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diagram
B1
/ˈdaɪəˌgræm/
A simple drawing or plan that shows how something works or how its parts relate.
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soprano
C2
/səˈpɹænoʊ/
the highest female voice
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tribune
C2
/ˈtrɪbjuːn/
in ancient Rome, an elected official charged with protecting the interests and rights of the plebeians
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misconduct
C2+
/mɪskənˈdʌkt/
Behavior that is considered to be unacceptable.
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cocoon
C2
/kəˈkuːn/
The silky covering a caterpillar spins around itself before becoming a moth or butterfly.
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starlight
C2
/ˈstɑː(ɹ)laɪt/
Light emitted from stars.
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suture
C2
/ˈsuːtʃər/
an immovable fibrous joint, especially the seam between bones of the skull
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landslide
B2
/ˈlændˌslaɪd/
A sudden fall of earth, rock, and mud down a slope.
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corpus
C2
/ˈkɔɹpəs/
A large collection of written or spoken texts used for study.
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bowler
B2
/ˈboʊ.lɚ/
A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.
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creak
C2
/kɹiːk/
a squeaking sound
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hornet
C2
/ˈhɔɹnɪt/
a large social wasp, especially one of the genus Vespa, capable of delivering a powerful sting
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aqua
C1
/əˈkwɑ/
A light blue-green colour, similar to turquoise.
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ell
C2
/ɛl/
a former unit for measuring cloth, equal in England to 45 inches or about 1.14 metres
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gazette
C1
/ɡəˈzɛt/
a newspaper, especially one whose title contains Gazette
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amor
C2
/ˈæmɝ/
Alternative spelling of amour.
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limestone
B2
/ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/
An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO₃); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.
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conduit
C2
/ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/
A pipe or channel that carries water, wires, or other things.
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dipper
B2
/ˈdɪpɚ/
a cup-shaped container with a long handle, used to scoop and pour liquids
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lyric
A2
/ˈlɪrɪk/
The words of a song.
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remainder
B1
/ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/
The part that is left after the rest has been used, taken, or dealt with.
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candlelight
C2
/ˈkændllaɪt/
the soft light produced by one or more burning candles
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ach
C2
/ɑːx/
An expression of annoyance.
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armageddon
C2
/ˌɑɹ.məˈɡɛ.dn̩/
the end of the world
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minefield
C2
/ˈmaɪnˌfild/
A situation full of hidden risks, dangers, or difficulties.
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format
B1
/ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/
The way something is arranged, designed, or presented.
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tabloid
B2
/ˈtæbˌlɔɪd/
A small-format newspaper that focuses on sensational stories, gossip, and celebrities.
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roe
C2
/roʊ/
a small Eurasian deer of the genus Capreolus, now usually called a roe deer
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sinus
B1
/ˈsaɪnəs/
one of the air-filled cavities in the bones around the nose and eyes that connect with the nasal passages
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totem
C2
/ˈtoʊtəm/
a natural being or object that serves as the emblem of a kinship group and may have a special spiritual relationship with it
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dem
C2
/dɛm/
Clipping of Democrat.
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geologist
B1
/d͡ʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/
a specialist in geology
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barbershop
B2
/ˈbɑːrbɝˌʃɑːp/
A shop where men go to have their hair cut.
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toothache
A2
/ˈtuθˌeɪk/
A pain in or around a tooth.
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handbook
B1
/ˈhændˌbʊk/
a concise reference book containing practical instructions, advice, or essential information about a subject or organization
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tic
C2
/tɪk/
a sudden, rapid, repeated movement or vocal sound that is difficult to control
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spunk
C2
/spʌŋk/
the courage to carry on
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encyclopedia
B1
/ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/
A reference work with articles on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically
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standpoint
B2
/ˈstændpɔɪnt/
A point of view; a perspective.
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raisin
B1
/ˈreɪ.zən/
a grape that has been dried, either naturally or by controlled processing
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asphalt
C1
/ˈæsfɑːlt/
a black, sticky form of bitumen found naturally or left after petroleum is refined
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sentinel
C2
/ˈsɛn.tɪ.nəl/
a guard or watchman posted to keep lookout
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mural
B2
/ˈmjʊr.əl/
a large painting or other artwork made directly on a wall
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hammock
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/ˈhæmək/
A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet (1.8 meters) wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends.
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fingernail
B2
/ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/
The hard, flat covering at the end of a finger.
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teapot
C2
/ˈti.pɔt/
pot for brewing tea
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opal
C2
/ˈoʊpəl/
a translucent form of hydrated silica, often used as a gemstone and prized for flashes of changing color
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hindsight
C2
/ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/
Understanding of an event only after it has already happened.
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jolt
C2
/d͡ʒoʊlt/
a sudden jarring impact
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rattlesnake
C2
/ˈɹæt.əlˌsneɪk/
any of several venomous American pit vipers with interlocking horny segments at the tail tip that produce a rattling warning sound
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chimpanzee
A2
/tʃɪmˈpænzi/
An intelligent African ape that is one of the closest living relatives of humans.
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cluck
C2
/klʌk/
the sound made by a hen, as in calling her chicks
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smudge
C2
/ˈsmʌdʒ/
a blemish made by dirt
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shellfish
B2
/ˈʃɛl.fɪʃ/
an aquatic invertebrate with a shell, especially a mollusk or crustacean
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handiwork
C2
/ˈhændiˌwɝk/
work done by hand, or an object made through manual skill
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cashmere
C2
/ˈkæʃ.mɪr/
very fine, soft fiber obtained from the undercoat of cashmere goats
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asbestos
C1
/æzˈbɛs.təs/
a commercial and legal name for a group of six naturally occurring fibrous silicate minerals
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crutch
C2
/kɹʌt͡ʃ/
anything that serves as an expedient
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ruff
C2
/ɹəf/
common Eurasian sandpiper
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annex
C2
/əˈnɛks/
An extra building or section added to a larger one
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