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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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life
A1
/laɪf/
The state of being alive.
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thought
A2
/θɔt/
An idea or opinion that comes into your mind.
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point
A1
/ˈpɔɪnt/
An idea or fact that someone wants to express in an argument or discussion.
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state
A2
/ˈsteɪt/
The condition that someone or something is in at a particular time.
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security
B1
/səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/
the state of being safe and protected from danger
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situation
A2
/ˌsɪ.t͡ʃuˈ(w)eɪ.ʃən/
the set of conditions or facts that exist at a particular time
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mess
B1
/mɛs/
A dirty or untidy state; a place where things are not in order.
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decision
A2
/dɪˈsɪʒn̩/
A choice you make after thinking about something.
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difference
A1
/ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/
The way in which two or more things are not the same.
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experience
A2
/ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/
The knowledge or skill you gain from doing something over time.
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department
B1
/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/
A separate part of a large organization, company, or shop.
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beauty
A2
/ˈbjuti/
The quality of being very pleasing to look at or experience.
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hearing
B1
/ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/
The ability to hear sounds.
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challenge
A2
/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/
A difficult task that tests someone's ability.
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strength
A2
[st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋkθ]
The physical power that lets you do hard things like lifting.
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sight
B1
/saɪt/
The ability to see.
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condition
A2
/kənˈdɪʃən/
The state that someone or something is in at a particular time.
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meaning
A2
/ˈmi.nɪŋ/
What a word, sign, or action expresses or stands for.
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purpose
A2
/ˈpɝpəs/
The reason why something is done or made.
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responsibility
B1
/ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
A duty or task that you are expected to deal with.
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post
A1
/poʊst/
The system of collecting and delivering letters and parcels; the mail.
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silence
A2
/ˈsaɪləns/
A complete lack of sound.
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reality
B1
/ɹiˈæləti/
The way things really are, as opposed to how they are imagined or hoped to be.
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connection
B1
/kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/
A relationship or link between things or events.
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goodness
B1
/ˈɡʊdnəs/
The quality of being kind, moral, and good.
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courage
B1
/ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/
The ability to face danger, pain, or fear without giving up.
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talent
A2
/ˈtælənt/
A natural ability to do something well.
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suffering
B2
/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/
A state of pain, distress, or great unhappiness.
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intelligence
A2
/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/
The ability to learn, understand, and think clearly.
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shift
B1
/ˈʃɪft/
A change from one position, idea, or situation to another.
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section
A1
/ˈsɛkʃən/
one of the parts that something is divided into
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darkness
B1
/ˈdɑɹknɪs/
The state of having little or no light.
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explosion
B1
/ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/
A sudden, violent burst of energy that causes damage and noise.
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vision
B1
/ˈvɪʒ.n̩/
The ability to see; sight.
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lack
A2
/ˈlæk/
The state of not having something, or not having enough of it.
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ability
A2
/əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
the fact of being able to do something
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coincidence
B2
/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
A surprising situation in which events happen at the same time by chance, with no real connection.
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potential
B1
/po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/
A natural ability or quality that could develop in the future.
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possibility
B1
/ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
The chance that something may happen or be true.
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collection
B1
/kəˈlɛkʃən/
A group of similar things kept or brought together.
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version
B1
/ˈvɝʒən/
A particular form of something that differs from other forms of the same thing.
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imagination
A2
/ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/
The ability to form pictures or ideas in your mind.
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standard
B1
/ˈstændɚd/
A level of quality used to judge how good something is.
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patience
B1
/ˈpæɪ̯.ʃəns/
The ability to stay calm and wait without getting angry or upset.
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ease
B2
/iz/
The state of being able to do something without difficulty.
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comment
B1
/ˈkɒm.ɛnt/
Something you say or write that gives your opinion or reaction.
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activity
A1
/ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/
something you do for interest or enjoyment
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judgment
B1
/ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/
The ability to make good decisions and form sensible opinions.
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occasion
B1
/əˈkeɪʒən/
A particular time when something happens.
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charm
B1
/t͡ʃɑɹm/
A quality that makes someone or something attractive and pleasing.
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chaos
B1
/ˈkeɪ.ɑs/
A state of complete confusion and disorder.
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engagement
B2
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
An agreement to marry, or the period before the wedding.
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instance
B1
/ˈɪnstəns/
A single example or case of something happening.
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loyalty
B1
/ˈlɔɪəlti/
The quality of staying faithful and giving steady support to someone or something.
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intention
B1
/ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/
what you plan or mean to do.
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possession
B1
/pəˈzɛʃn̩/
Something that you own.
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appeal
B1
/əˈpil/
The quality of being attractive or interesting.
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symbol
A2
/ˈsɪmbəl/
A thing that stands for or represents an idea, quality, or feeling.
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tooth
A1
/tuθ/
One of the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
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madness
B2
/ˈmæd.nəs/
The state of being mentally ill; insanity.
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function
A2
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
What something is used for or what it does.
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privacy
B1
/ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/
The state of being alone and free from the attention of others.
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proposal
B1
/pɹəˈpoʊzəl/
A plan or idea that is suggested formally for others to consider.
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basis
B1
/ˈbæɪ.sɪs/
The main idea or fact that something is built on or developed from.
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humor
B1
/ˈhjuːmɚ/
The quality of being funny or amusing.
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warren
B2
/ˈwɔːr.ən/
a connected system of burrows in which rabbits live, or the rabbits occupying it
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weakness
B1
/ˈwik.nɪs/
The state of not being physically or mentally strong.
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skill
A1
/skɪl/
the ability to do something well, usually gained through learning or practice
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misunderstanding
B1
/ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/
A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken idea about its meaning.
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priority
B2
/pɹaɪˈɔɹ.(ə.)ti/
Something that is more important than other things and needs attention first.
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combination
B1
/ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/
A mix of two or more different things joined together.
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document
B1
/ˈdɑkjʊmənt/
An official or formal piece of writing that gives information or proof.
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coma
B2
/ˈkoʊmə/
A deep, prolonged state of unconsciousness, usually caused by serious injury or illness.
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commitment
A2
/kəˈmɪtmənt/
A promise or willingness to give your time and energy to something you believe in.
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kindness
B1
/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/
The quality of being kind, caring, and generous toward others.
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importance
A2
/ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/
The quality of being important; the value or significance of something.
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principle
B1
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
A basic truth or rule that explains how something works or guides how you act.
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arrangement
B1
/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/
A plan or agreement made so that something can happen.
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eternity
B1
/ɪˈtɝnɪti/
Time that has no end; endless time.
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discipline
B2
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
The ability to control your own behaviour and keep working hard.
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honesty
B1
/ˈɑ.nɪ.sti/
The quality of being truthful and not cheating or lying.
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illusion
B2
[ɪˈluː.ʒən]
A false idea or belief about something.
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hack
C1
/hæk/
A writer who produces dull, low-quality work, often just for money.
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confusion
B1
/kənˈfjuːʒən/
A state of not understanding clearly or not knowing what to do.
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capacity
B1
/kəˈpæ.sɪ.ti/
The amount that something can hold or contain.
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pregnancy
C1
/ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/
The condition or period of carrying a developing baby in the womb.
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sickness
B1
/ˈsɪknɪs/
The state of being ill, or a particular illness.
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curiosity
B1
/ˌkjʊɹ.iˈɑ.sə.ti/
A strong desire to know or learn about something.
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leadership
B1
/ˈlidɚʃɪp/
The ability or quality of being a good leader.
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integrity
C1
/ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
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abortion
C1
/əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/
The deliberate ending of a pregnancy before the baby can survive on its own.
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difficulty
A2
/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
The state of being hard to do or understand.
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feature
A2
/ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/
An important or noticeable part or quality of something.
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variety
B1
/vəˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/
A number of different things of the same general kind.
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examination
B1
/ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
A formal test of knowledge or skill, usually written and taken under timed conditions.
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inspection
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/ɪnˈspɛkʃən/
The act of looking at something closely to check its condition.
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