English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2) — 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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grape
A1
/ɡɹeɪp/
A small, round, smooth fruit that grows in bunches and is used to make wine and raisins.
muddy
B2
/ˈmʌdi/
Covered with or full of mud.
bulk
C1
/bʌlk/
The largest part or majority of something.
carve
B2
/kɑɹv/
To make an object or shape by cutting away pieces of wood, stone, or other material.
pea
A2
/piː/
A small round green seed eaten as a vegetable.
trivial
B2
/ˈtɹɪv.i.əl/
Of little importance or value.
penetrate
B2
/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/
To go into or pass through something, often by force.
lettuce
B1
/ˈlɛt.ɪs/
A plant with large green leaves that are eaten raw in salads.
tolerance
C1
/ˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/
The willingness to accept beliefs, opinions, or behaviour that differ from your own.
formidable
B2
/ˈfɔɹmɪdəbəl/
Very impressive in strength, skill, or size, so that you respect or fear it.
contrast
A2
/ˈkɒntɹast/
A clear difference between two or more things when you compare them.
peacock
C1
/ˈpikɑk/
A large male bird with a long, brightly coloured tail that it can spread out like a fan.
surge
C1
/sɝd͡ʒ/
A sudden large increase in something.
cone
B2
/ˈkoʊn/
A solid shape with a round flat base and a point at the top.
inspect
B2
/ɪnˈspɛkt/
To look at something closely and carefully in order to check its condition or find problems.
irresistible
B2
/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/
So attractive or tempting that you cannot say no to it
sparrow
B2
/ˈspæɹ.oʊ/
A small, common brown and gray bird with a short beak.
ingenious
C1
/ɪnˈd͡ʒiːnjəs/
Cleverly inventive and original; very good at solving problems in new ways.
melon
A2
/ˈmɛlən/
A large, round, sweet, juicy fruit with a hard skin.
conclude
B1
/kənˈkluːd/
to decide that something is true after thinking about it
vitamin
B2
/ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/
A natural substance found in food that the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy.
bogus
C2
/ˈboʊ.ɡəs/
Fake or not genuine; pretending to be real.
remark
B1
/ɹɪˈmɑɹk/
A short spoken or written comment about something.
texture
C1
/ˈtɛkst͡ʃɚ/
The way a surface or material feels when you touch it.
rewrite
B1
/ˈɹi.ɹaɪt/
To write something again in a different or better way.
handbag
A2
/ˈhændˌbæg/
A small bag, often carried by women, for keys, money, and other personal things.
remarkably
B2
/ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbli/
To a surprising or impressive degree.
inject
B1
/ɪnˈd͡ʒɛkt/
To put a drug or other liquid into the body using a needle.
fluffy
B1
/ˈflʌfi/
covered with or resembling soft, light fibers, fur, feathers, or down
unprecedented
C1
/ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/
Never having happened or existed before.
professionally
B1
/prəˈfɛʃənəli/
in a professional manner
half-hour
C2+
/ˈhæˌfaʊɝ/
The time of thirty minutes past any particular hour.
everlasting
B2
/ˌɛvəɹˈlæstɪŋ/
Lasting forever; never ending.
bridal
C2
/ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/
of or pertaining to a bride
blaze
B2
/bleɪz/
A large, strong, bright fire.
first-class
B2
/ˌfɝːstˈklæs/
of the highest quality; excellent
creativity
A2
/kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/
The ability to use imagination to produce new ideas or things.
mathematical
B2
/ˌmæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/
Relating to mathematics.
animation
B1
/ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The process of making films or images in which drawings or computer pictures appear to move.
toothpaste
B1
/ˈtuθpeɪst/
A soft substance used with a toothbrush to clean the teeth.
vivid
B1
/ˈvɪvɪd/
Producing clear, strong, lifelike images in the mind.
noose
C2
/nuːs/
a trap for birds or small mammals
twinkle
B2
/ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/
To shine with a flickering, unsteady light; to glimmer.
memorable
B1
/ˈmɛm.(ə)ɹə.bl̩/
Worth remembering because it is special, important, or remarkable.
array
C1
/əˈɹeɪ/
A large group or wide range of things, often impressively displayed.
beforehand
C1
/bɪˈfɔɹhænd/
Before something else happens; in advance.
continuous
B1
/kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/
Happening or existing without any break or interruption.
maple
B1
/ˈmæɪpəl/
A tree with broad leaves and winged seeds, common in cooler regions.
spectrum
C1
/ˈspɛktrəm/
A wide range of related ideas, opinions, qualities, or things.
distinction
B1
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
A clear difference between two or more things.
newborn
B1
/ˈnuːbɔrn/
Recently born.
boundary
C1
/ˈbaʊndəɹi/
A line that marks where one area ends and another begins.
tug
B2
/tʌɡ/
To pull something hard, often with a quick or repeated movement.
slogan
B1
/ˈsloʊɡən/
A short, memorable phrase used in advertising.
ivory
B1
/ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/
The hard, smooth, white substance that forms the tusks of elephants
sparkle
B1
/ˈspɑɹ.kəl/
To shine with many small points of light; to twinkle.
solely
C1
/ˈsoʊl.li/
Only and not involving anyone or anything else.
decay
B2
/diˈkeɪ/
To rot or break down gradually through natural processes.
miniature
B2
/ˈmɪnɪt͡ʃə/
Much smaller than the usual size.
superficial
C1
/ˌsu.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/
Not deep or thorough; dealing only with the obvious.
winding
B2
/ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
Having many turns and bends; not straight.
paragraph
A1
/ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/
A section of writing that starts on a new line and usually deals with one main idea.
unexpectedly
B1
/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/
In a way that was not expected; surprisingly.
sensitivity
C1
/ˌsɛn.səˈtɪv.ə.ti/
The ability to understand and respond carefully to other people's feelings.
amazingly
B2
/əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
In a way that causes great surprise; surprisingly.
indictment
C1
/ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/
A formal legal charge accusing someone of a serious crime.
thump
B1
/θʌmp/
A heavy, dull sound made when something hits a surface.
proportion
B1
/pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/
A part of a whole, especially when compared to the rest.
unclear
B1
/ʌnˈklɪɚ/
Not easy to understand or know for certain.
seemingly
C1
/ˈsiːmɪŋli/
In a way that appears to be true, though it may not really be.
preferably
B2
/ˈpɹɛf.ɹəˌbli/
Used to say which choice you would like more if it is possible.
saucer
B1
/ˈsɔ.səɹ/
A small shallow dish that a cup sits on.
craving
C1
/ˈkɹeɪ.vɪŋ/
A very strong desire for something.
obscure
C1
/əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/
Not known by many people.
troublesome
B2
/ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/
Causing difficulty, worry, or annoyance.
largely
B1
/ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.li/
Mostly; for the most part.
exclusively
B2
/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
Only and not in any other way; solely.
wildly
B1
/ˈwaɪldli/
In an uncontrolled or violent way.
sticker
B1
/ˈstɪkɚ/
A small piece of paper or plastic with a picture or words on it, with glue on the back so it can be stuck onto a surface.
unstoppable
B2
/ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/
Impossible to stop
distinctive
C1
/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
Having a special quality that makes something easy to recognize.
fragment
B1
/ˈfɹæɡmənt/
A small piece broken off from something larger.
credible
C1
/ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/
Able to be believed; convincing and plausible.
chaotic
B2
/keɪˈɑtɪk/
Completely confused and disorganized.
plunge
C1
/plʌnd͡ʒ/
To jump or dive suddenly into water or a deep place.
overly
B2
/ˈoʊvɝli/
To too great a degree; more than is suitable.
mash
B1
/mæʃ/
To crush food into a soft, smooth mass.
manufacturing
B2
/ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/
The business or process of making goods in large quantities, usually in factories.
proudly
B2
/ˈpɹaʊdli/
In a way that shows pride or satisfaction.
redeem
B2
/ɹɪˈdiːm/
To set free by force.
rosy
B2
/ˈɹoʊzi/
Pink and healthy-looking, especially of cheeks or skin.
unsolved
C2
/ʌnˈsɑlvd/
not solved
thrive
C1
/θɹaɪv/
To grow strong and healthy.
stuffy
C1
/ˈstʌfi/
Warm and lacking fresh air.
beak
B2
/ˈbiːk/
The hard, pointed mouth of a bird.
drastic
C1
/ˈdɹæs.tɪk/
extreme, severe, or far-reaching in action or effect