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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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sustain
B2
/səˈstæɪn/
To keep something going or in existence over time.
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condemn
B2
/kənˈdɛm/
to say strongly that something is wrong or that you disapprove of it
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wed
B2
/ˈwɛd/
To marry someone.
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paddle
B1
/ˈpædl̩/
To move a boat through water using a paddle or your hands.
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itch
B2
/ɪt͡ʃ/
To have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch
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pry
B2
/pɹaɪ/
to force something apart, open, or out of position by using leverage
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clarify
B2
/ˈklɛɹ.ɪ.faɪ/
To make something easier to understand by explaining it more clearly.
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attach
B1
/əˈtæt͡ʃ/
To fasten or join one thing to another.
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impose
B2
/ɪmˈpoʊz/
To officially force a rule, tax, or punishment on people.
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calculate
B1
/ˈkælkjʊleɪt/
To work out an answer or amount using numbers.
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fiddle
C1
/ˈfɪdl̩/
To touch or play with something with your fingers, often nervously or aimlessly.
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bruise
B2
/ˈbruːz/
To injure part of the body so that a dark mark appears on the skin without breaking it
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arc
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/ɑɹk/
to an arch or curve
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initiate
C1
/ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
To start or set something in motion.
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indulge
C1
/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/
To allow yourself to enjoy something pleasant, especially something you do not usually let yourself have.
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wrench
C1
/ˈɹɪ̟nt͡ʃ/
To pull or twist something suddenly and violently.
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suction
C2
/ˈsʌkʃən/
the process or force by which reduced pressure draws in a fluid or makes surfaces adhere
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retard
B2
/rɪˈtɑːrd/
To slow down or delay the progress of something.
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qualify
B1
/ˈkwɑ.lɪ.faɪ/
To reach the necessary standard or pass the tests to do a job or take part in something.
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meditation
B1
/mɛdɪˈteɪʃn̩/
The practice of quieting and focusing the mind for relaxation or spiritual purposes.
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prosecute
B2
/ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/
To officially accuse someone of a crime and try them in court.
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carve
B2
/kɑɹv/
To make an object or shape by cutting away pieces of wood, stone, or other material.
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interrogate
C2
/ɪnˈtɛɹ.əˌɡeɪt/
To question someone closely and often aggressively.
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conceal
B2
/kənˈsil/
to hide something so that it cannot be seen or found out
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scroll
C2
/skɹoʊl/
To move text or images up, down, or across a screen to see different parts.
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isolate
C1
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/
to separate someone or something from others
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tighten
B1
/ˈtaɪ.tən/
To make something firmer or more securely fastened.
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revolt
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/ɹɪˈvoʊlt/
make revolution
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marvel
C1
/ˈmɑɹvl̩/
To be filled with wonder or amazement at something.
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penetrate
B2
/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/
To go into or pass through something, often by force.
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intervene
C1
/ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈviːn/
To become involved in a situation in order to change or stop something.
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acceptance
B1
/əkˈsɛp.təns/
The act of taking or receiving something that is offered.
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instruction
B1
/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/
A piece of information telling you how to do or use something.
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consume
B1
/kənˈsum/
To eat or drink something.
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distribute
B1
/dɪˈstɹɪbjut/
To give things out to a number of people.
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whoop
C2
/wuːp/
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
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pluck
B2
/plʌk/
To pull or take something quickly and sharply from a place.
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insert
B2
/ɪnˈsɝt/
To put something into something else.
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coaching
B2
/ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
The process of training or teaching someone, especially in a sport or skill.
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inspect
B2
/ɪnˈspɛkt/
To look at something closely and carefully in order to check its condition or find problems.
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tempt
B1
/ˈtɛmpt/
To make someone want to have or do something, especially something they should avoid.
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domain
C1
/ˌdoʊ̯ˈmeɪ̯n/
An area of activity, knowledge, or responsibility.
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conclude
B1
/kənˈkluːd/
to decide that something is true after thinking about it
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salvage
C1
/ˈsælvɪd͡ʒ/
To save something from being lost, damaged, or destroyed.
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compensate
B2
/ˈkɑm.pənˌseɪt/
To pay someone money, usually for loss, injury, or work done.
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sow¹
C2
/saʊ/
A female bear, she-bear.
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wrestle
B2
/ˈɹɛsəl/
to fight or compete by gripping an opponent and trying to throw or hold them down
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absorb
B1
/æbˈsɔɹb/
to take in a liquid, gas, or other substance gradually
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chant
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/t͡ʃænt/
to utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
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tremble
B1
/ˈtɹɛmbl̩/
To shake slightly, especially from fear, cold, or strong emotion.
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conquest
B2
/ˈkɑnkwɛst/
The act of taking control of a country or people by force.
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rewrite
B1
/ˈɹi.ɹaɪt/
To write something again in a different or better way.
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hiking
A2
/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/
The activity of walking in the countryside for pleasure or exercise.
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revive
B2
/ɹəˈvaɪv/
To bring something back into use, activity, or popularity.
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jog
B1
/d͡ʒɑɡ/
To run slowly and steadily, usually for exercise.
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honk
C1
/hɑŋk/
To sound a car horn.
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tar
C2
/tɑɹ/
coat with tar
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inject
B1
/ɪnˈd͡ʒɛkt/
To put a drug or other liquid into the body using a needle.
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descend
B2
/dəˈsɛnd/
To move down from a higher position to a lower one.
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grieve
B2
/ˈgriːv/
To feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died.
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yank
C2
/ˈjæŋk/
to pull, or move with a sudden movement
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clamp
C2
/ˈklæmp/
to impose or inflict forcefully
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usher
B2
/ˈʌʃəɹ/
To lead or guide someone to a place, especially to their seat.
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rejoice
C2
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/
To be very happy, be delighted, exult; to feel joy.
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merge
B2
/mɝd͡ʒ/
To join or combine two or more things into one.
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squirt
B2
/skwɝt/
to force liquid out in a thin, fast stream
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interpret
B2
/ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/
to decide what something means; to understand it in a particular way.
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shred
C1
/ʃɹɛd/
to tear or cut something into small, narrow pieces
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dread
B2
/dɹɛd/
To feel very afraid or anxious about something that is going to happen.
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upgrade
B2
/ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/
To improve something by replacing it with a better or newer version.
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babysit
B1
/ˈbeɪ.bi.sɪt/
To look after a child for a short time while the parents are away, often for money.
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uncover
B1
/ʌnˈkʌvɚ/
To find out and reveal something that was hidden or secret.
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blush
B1
/blʌʃ/
To become red in the face from embarrassment or shyness.
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twinkle
B2
/ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/
To shine with a flickering, unsteady light; to glimmer.
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malfunction
C1
/mælˈfʌŋkʃən/
To stop working properly or fail to work at all.
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evolve
B2
/ɪˈvɑlv/
To change and develop gradually over time.
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decorate
B1
/ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/
To make something look more attractive by adding things to it.
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retain
B1
/ɹəˈteɪn/
To keep or continue to have something.
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educate
B1
/ˈɛd͡ʒ.ʊˌkeɪt/
To teach someone over a period of time, especially at a school.
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slime
B2
/slɑem/
cover or stain with slime
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clash
C1
/klæʃ/
To disagree strongly or come into conflict.
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criticize
A2
/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/
To say what you think is wrong or bad about someone or something.
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comply
C1
/kəmˈplaɪ/
To do what a rule, order, or request demands.
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applaud
B1
/əˈplɔd/
To show approval by clapping your hands.
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sparkle
B1
/ˈspɑɹ.kəl/
To shine with many small points of light; to twinkle.
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deploy
C1
/dɪˈplɔɪ/
To move troops or equipment into position ready for action.
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handshake
B1
/ˈhæn(d)ˌʃeɪk/
The act of two people holding and shaking each other's hand as a greeting or to agree on something.
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neglect
B2
/nɪˈɡlɛkt/
To fail to look after someone or something properly.
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appoint
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/əˈpɔɪnt/
To officially choose someone for a job or position.
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memorize
B1
/ˈmem.əˌɹɑɪ̯z/
To learn something so well that you can recall it perfectly from memory.
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decay
B2
/diˈkeɪ/
To rot or break down gradually through natural processes.
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dung
C2
/ˈdʌŋ/
fertilize or dress with dung
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supervision
B2
/ˌsupɚˈvɪʒən/
The act of watching over and directing a person, group, or activity.
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jogging
B1
/ˈd͡ʒɑ.ɡɪŋ/
The activity of running at a slow, steady pace for exercise.
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amuse
B2
/əˈmjuːz/
To make someone laugh or smile.
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dominate
B2
/ˈdɑ.məˌneɪt/
To have power and control over someone or something.
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