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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.
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genetic
B1
/d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/
Relating to genes or to the genes you inherit from your parents.
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loudly
A2
/ˈlaʊdli/
In a way that makes a lot of noise; at a high volume.
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old-fashioned
B1
/oʊldˈfæʃənd/
No longer modern; out of date.
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marvelous
A2
/ˈmɑɹvələs/
Extremely good or enjoyable; wonderful.
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respected
B2
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/
Admired and looked up to by others.
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endless
B1
/ˈɛndlɪs/
Having no end, or seeming to continue forever
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anyhow
B1
/ˈɛn.i.haʊ/
In any case; whatever happens or is true.
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naive
C1
/naɪˈiv/
Lacking experience or judgement, and too quick to trust or believe things.
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convenient
A2
/kənˈvinjənt/
Useful, easy to use, and suited to your needs.
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originally
B1
/əˈɹəd͡ʒ.ə.nə.li/
In the beginning; at first.
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accurate
B1
/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/
Correct and free from mistakes.
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bald
B1
/bɑːld/
Having little or no hair on the head.
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confusing
B1
/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
Difficult to understand because it is not clear or well organized.
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generally
B1
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.li/
In most cases; usually.
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secretly
B1
/ˈsiː.kɹɪt.li/
in a way that is hidden from other people
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tricky
B2
/ˈtɹɪk.i/
Difficult to deal with or do; complicated.
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pointed
B2
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/
Having a sharp end or point.
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mortal
B2
/ˈmɔɹ.təl/
Certain to die one day; not able to live forever.
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mature
B2
/məˈt͡ʃɔː(ɹ)/
Behaving in a sensible, grown-up way.
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fatal
B2
/ˈfeɪ.təl/
Causing death.
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troubled
C1
/ˈtɹʌbl̩d/
Worried, anxious, or upset.
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scheduled
B2
/ˈskɛdʒʊld/
Planned to happen at a particular time.
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dizzy
A2
/ˈdɪzi/
Feeling as if everything is spinning and you might fall over.
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included
A2
/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/
Contained as part of something, often at no extra charge.
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wealthy
B2
/ˈwɛl.θi/
Having a lot of money and valuable possessions; rich.
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sleepy
A2
/ˈsliːpi/
Tired and ready to fall asleep.
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almighty
C1
/ɔlˈmaɪti/
having unlimited power; omnipotent, especially as an epithet for God
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legally
B1
/ˈliːɡəli/
In a way that is allowed by law.
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fortunate
B1
/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/
Lucky; having or bringing good luck.
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economic
B1
/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/
Relating to trade, industry, and the management of money in a country or region.
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hilarious
B2
/hɪˈlɛ(ə)ɹ.i.əs/
Extremely funny; making people laugh a lot.
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exclusive
B1
/ɪksˈkluːsɪv/
Limited to one person or group; not shared with others.
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dreadful
B2
/ˈdɹɛd.fl̩/
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
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proven
B2
/ˈpɹu.vn̩/
Shown to be true, effective, or reliable.
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tasty
B1
/ˈteɪsti/
Having a pleasant, enjoyable flavour.
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rarely
B1
/ˈɹɛəɹli/
Not often; almost never.
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worm
B2
/wɝm/
A long, thin, soft creature with no legs that lives in soil.
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tremendous
B1
/tɹɪˈmɛndəs/
Very large in amount, size, or degree.
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intimate
B2
/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/
Very close and friendly; sharing a warm personal relationship.
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eager
B1
/iɡə/
Very keen and excited to do or have something.
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allergic
B1
/əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/
Having a bad physical reaction to a particular substance.
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ultimately
B2
/ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.li/
In the end; finally.
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bent
B1
/ˈbɛnt/
No longer straight; curved or twisted out of shape.
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essential
B1
/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/
Extremely important and necessary.
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passionate
B2
/ˈpæʃənɪt/
Showing or feeling very strong emotions or enthusiasm.
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precise
A2
/pɹɪˈsaɪs/
Exact, clear, and accurate.
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wooden
A2
/ˈwʊdn̩/
Made of wood.
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possessed
B2
/pəˈzɛst/
Controlled by an evil spirit.
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harmless
B2
/ˈhɑɹmləs/
Not able to cause any harm; safe.
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vicious
C1
/ˈvɪʃəs/
Violent and dangerous; likely to attack or hurt someone.
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shocking
B1
/ˈʃɑkɪŋ/
Causing strong feelings of surprise, upset, or disgust.
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greedy
A2
/ˈɡɹiːdi/
Wanting much more money, food, or power than you need.
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good-looking
A2
/ˈɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/
Physically attractive.
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stark
C1
/stɑɹk/
Bare, plain, and empty in appearance.
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proposed
B2
/pɹəˈpoʊzd/
Suggested or planned but not yet put into action.
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caring
B2
/ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/
Kind, and showing concern and sympathy for other people.
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approximately
B1
/əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/
Used to show that a number or amount is close but not exact.
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unlikely
B1
/ʌnˈlaɪkli/
Not likely to happen or be true.
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violet
C1
/ˈvaɪəlɪt/
Of a bluish-purple colour.
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mutual
B1
/ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
Felt or done by each of two or more people towards the other; reciprocal.
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educated
B1
/ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/
Having received a good education and a lot of knowledge.
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offensive
B1
/əˈfɛnsɪv/
Likely to upset or anger people; rude or insulting.
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qualified
B1
/ˈkwɑ.lɪ.faɪd/
Having the right training, skills, or experience for a job or task.
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relaxed
A2
/ɹɪˈlækst/
Calm and free from worry, stress, or tension.
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racist
B2
/ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/
Treating people unfairly or with hatred because of their race.
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correctly
A2
/kəˈɹɛk(t).li/
In a way that has no mistakes; the right way.
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terrifying
B2
/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/
Causing extreme fear; very frightening.
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logical
A2
/ˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
Sensible and based on clear reasons.
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messy
B1
/ˈmɛsi/
Untidy or dirty; not in order.
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stressed
B1
/stɹɛst/
Feeling worried or under mental pressure.
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spectacular
B1
/spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/
Very impressive, exciting, or beautiful to see.
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reliable
B1
/ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/
Able to be trusted to work well or behave as expected.
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sophisticated
B2
/səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪd/
Advanced and complicated in design or method.
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elegant
B2
/ˈel.ə.ɡənt/
Graceful and stylish in a way that shows good taste.
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revolutionary
B2
/ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/
Completely new and bringing a major change.
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convincing
B2
/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
Able to make you believe that something is true or right.
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tribal
C1
/ˈtraɪbəl/
Relating to or typical of a tribe.
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crucial
B2
/ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/
Extremely important because it affects how something will turn out.
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annual
B1
/ˈæn.ju.əl/
Happening once every year.
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crowded
A2
/ˈkɹaʊdɪd/
Full of people or things, with very little space.
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sole
C1
/soʊl/
Being the only one; single.
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sexually
B1
/ˈsɛksjʊəli/
by sexual means
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devoted
B2
/dɪˈvoʊtəd/
Loving and loyal; giving someone or something a lot of care and attention.
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isolated
C1
/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/
far away from other places, people, or things
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equally
B1
/ˈiːkwəli/
To the same degree or extent.
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fragile
C1
/ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/
Easily broken or damaged; not strong.
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sadly
A2
/ˈsædli/
Used to say that something is unfortunate or disappointing.
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importantly
A2
/ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/
Used to point out that what follows matters a lot.
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industrial
B1
/ɪnˈdɐs.tɹi.əl/
Relating to industry and the making of goods in factories.
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suitable
A2
[ˈsju.tə.bɫ̩]
Right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.
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strongly
A2
/ˈstɹɔŋli/
In a way that shows powerful feeling or firm opinion.
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initial
B1
/ɪˈnɪʃəl/
Happening at the very beginning; first.
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divided
B2
/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
Separated into different parts or pieces.
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crab
B2
/ˈkræb/
A sea creature with a hard shell, ten legs, and large front claws.
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hostile
C1
/ˈhɑstəl/
Unfriendly and showing strong dislike or opposition.
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cultural
B1
/ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/
Relating to the customs, beliefs, and way of life of a particular group or society.
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