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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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tell
A1
/tɛl/
To give someone information by speaking or writing.
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say
A1
/seɪ/
To speak words; to tell something in speech or writing.
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call
A1
/kɔl/
To telephone someone.
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talk
A1
/tɔk/
To say things; to speak to someone.
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name
A1
/neɪm/
The word or words used to identify a person, place, or thing.
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ask
A1
/æsk/
To say something to someone in order to get an answer or information.
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word
A1
/wɜɹd/
A single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written.
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read
A1
/ɹid/
To look at written or printed words and understand their meaning.
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speak
A1
/spik/
To say words using your voice.
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question
A1
/ˈkwɛʃ.tən/
A sentence asking for information or an answer.
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answer
A1
/ˈæn.sɚ/
Something you say or write in reply to a question, letter, or request.
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write
A1
/ɹaɪt/
To make letters, words, or symbols on a surface, usually with a pen or pencil.
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voice
A2
/vɔɪs/
The sound a person makes when speaking or singing.
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explain
A2
/ɪkˈspleɪn/
To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it.
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message
A1
/ˈmɛs.ɪd͡ʒ/
A short piece of information sent from one person to another, spoken or written.
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letter
A1
/ˈlɛtɚ/
A written or printed message that you send to someone, usually by mail.
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card
A1
/kɑrd/
A piece of stiff paper, often folded, sent to someone with a message or picture.
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English
A1
/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
the West Germanic language that originated in England and is now spoken in many countries around the world
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mama
B2
/ˈmɑmə/
An informal, affectionate word for mother.
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mommy
A1
/ˈmɔ.mi/
Mother (an affectionate word used especially by children).
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language
A1
/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd͡ʒ/
A system of words and grammar used by the people of a particular country or community to communicate.
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conversation
A1
/ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
A talk between two or more people in which they exchange news and ideas.
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doc
B1
/dɑk/
An informal word for a doctor.
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discuss
A1
/dɪˈskʌs/
To talk about something with other people, often to share ideas or make a decision.
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desk
A1
/ˈdɛsk/
A table where you sit to write, read or work, often with drawers.
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Spanish
A2
/ˈspænɪʃ/
the Romance language originating in Spain and spoken widely in Spain, Latin America, and elsewhere
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speech
A2
/spiːt͡ʃ/
A formal talk given to an audience.
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statement
A2
/ˈsteɪtmənt/
Something you say or write to express a fact or opinion clearly.
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passing
C1
/ˈpæsɪŋ/
A polite word for someone's death.
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text
A2
/tɛkst/
The written words of a book, document, or other piece of writing.
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clue
A2
/kluː/
A piece of information that helps you find an answer or solve a problem.
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explanation
A2
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
A statement that makes something clear or easy to understand.
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express
A2
/ɪkˈsprɛs/
To show or make known your thoughts or feelings in words or actions.
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term
B1
/tɝm/
A word or phrase used to name a particular thing, often in a special field.
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describe
A1
/dɪˈskɹaɪb/
To say what someone or something is like using words.
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confession
B2
/kənˈfɛʃən/
A statement admitting that you have done something wrong.
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response
A2
/ɹɪˈspɑns/
A reply to a question, request, or message.
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apology
B1
/əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
A statement saying that you are sorry for something you have done.
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meantime
C1
/ˈmiːntaɪm/
The period of time between two events; used mainly in the phrase 'in the meantime'.
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objection
B1
/əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/
A reason or statement showing that you disagree with something.
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testimony
B2
/ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/
A formal statement made by a witness in a court of law.
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expression
A2
/əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/
A word or phrase that people use in a particular situation.
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complaint
A2
/kəmˈpleɪnt/
A statement that you are unhappy or annoyed about something.
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description
A2
/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/
A piece of writing or speech that says what someone or something is like.
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valentine
B2
/ˈvaləntaɪn/
A card or message sent to someone you love on Saint Valentine's Day.
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announce
B1
/əˈnaʊn(t)s/
To tell people about something officially or publicly.
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announcement
B1
/əˈnaʊns.mənt/
A public or official statement giving people information.
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passage
A2
/ˈpæsədʒ/
A short section of a book, speech, or piece of music.
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negotiate
B1
/nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
To discuss something with others in order to reach an agreement.
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reply
A2
/ɹɪˈplaɪ/
To answer, in speech or writing.
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email
A1
/ˈiˌmeɪl/
A message sent from one person to another using computers and the internet.
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persuade
B1
/pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪd/
To make someone agree to do or believe something by giving them good reasons.
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translation
B1
/tɹænzˈleɪʃən/
Words or text that have been changed from one language into another.
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telegram
B1
/ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/
A short message sent quickly over long distances by telegraph, common before phones.
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Arabic
B1
/ˈærəbɪk/
a Semitic language spoken across North Africa and the Middle East and used as the liturgical language of Islam
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info
B2
/ˈɪnfoʊ/
Information; facts or details about something.
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definition
B1
/ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/
A statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.
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translate
B1
/tɹænzˈleɪt/
To change words from one language into another.
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confirmation
B1
/ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/
A statement or proof that something is true or has happened.
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inquiry
B1
/ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/
A question or request for information.
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reminder
B2
/ɹɪˈmaɪndəɹ/
A message or note that helps you remember something.
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felony
C1
/ˈfɛləni/
A serious criminal offense, which, under United States federal law, is punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one year or by the death penalty in the most serious offenses.
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denial
C1
/dɪˈnaɪəl/
A statement that something is not true.
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memo
C1
/ˈmɛmoʊ̯/
A short written message sent within an organization.
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banner
C1
/ˈbænɚ/
A large sign or strip of cloth with a message, often hung up or carried.
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admission
B1
/ədˈmɪʃən/
A statement saying that something, often unpleasant, is true.
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motto
B1
/ˈmɑ.toʊ/
A short phrase that expresses a person's or group's guiding belief or rule.
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riddle
B1
/ˈɹɪdl̩/
A puzzle or question that is hard to answer and often has a clever or tricky answer.
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declaration
B1
/ˌdek.ləˈɹæɪ.ʃən/
A formal or strong statement announcing something.
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spelling
B1
/ˈspɛlɪŋ/
The way letters are put together to form a word.
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accusation
B2
/ək.jʊˈze.ʃən/
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
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convey
B1
/kənˈveɪ/
To communicate or make a feeling, idea, or message known.
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gospel
B1
/ˈɡɑspəl/
the Christian message about Jesus Christ and salvation
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puss
C1
/pʊs/
an informal or affectionate term for a cat
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intercourse
C1
/ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/
Communication, conversation.
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gibberish
B2
/ˈd͡ʒɪ.bə.ɹɪʃ/
speech or writing that is unintelligible, incoherent, or meaningless
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subtitle
B2
/ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/
Words shown on screen that translate or write out the dialogue in a film or show.
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slogan
B1
/ˈsloʊɡən/
A short, memorable phrase used in advertising.
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alphabet
B1
/ˈæl.fəˌbɛt/
The complete set of letters used to write a language.
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advertisement
A2
/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/
A paid notice or message that promotes a product, service, or event.
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grammar
A1
/ˈɡræmər/
The rules for how words are formed and combined into sentences in a language.
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attachment
B1
/əˈtæt͡ʃmənt/
A file sent together with an email or message.
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prediction
A2
/pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/
A statement saying what you think will happen in the future.
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dementia
C2
/dɪˈmɛnʃə/
a syndrome involving progressive decline in memory, reasoning, language, or other cognitive abilities
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assurance
B2
/əˈʃɔːɹəns/
A promise or statement meant to make someone feel confident.
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summary
A2
/ˈsʌm.ə.ɹi/
A short statement that gives the main points of something.
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thank-you
A2
/ˈθæŋkˌjuː/
an expression, message, gift, or other acknowledgment of gratitude
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trademark
C1
/ˈtɹeɪdmɑɹk/
A name, symbol, or phrase legally registered to identify a company's product.
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blasphemy
C2
/ˈblæs.fə.mi/
speech or conduct that shows contempt for God, a religion, or something held sacred
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slang
B2
/ˈslæŋ/
Very informal words and expressions used in everyday speech rather than formal language.
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imagery
B2
/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
Vivid language that creates pictures in the reader's mind, especially in writing.
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articulate
C1
/ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/
To express your thoughts or feelings clearly in words.
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telepathy
C2
/təˈlep.ə.θi/
the supposed direct communication of thoughts or feelings between minds without speech, writing, or other ordinary physical signals
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eulogy
C2
/ˈjuː.lə.dʒi/
a speech or piece of writing praising a person who has died, usually delivered at a funeral
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exaggeration
B2
/ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/
A statement that makes something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is.
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premise
C1
/ˈpɹem.ɪs/
A statement or idea that is accepted as true and used as the basis for an argument.
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