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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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water
A1
/ˈwɔ.tɚ/
The clear liquid that falls as rain and that people and animals need to live.
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drop
A2
/dɹɑp/
A very small amount of liquid that forms a rounded shape.
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land
A2
/lænd/
The solid, dry part of the earth's surface.
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rock
A2
/rɑk/
The hard solid material that forms part of the Earth's surface; a large stone.
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ring
A2
/rɪŋ/
A circular band of metal or other material worn on the finger.
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ground
A2
/ɡraʊnd/
The solid surface of the Earth that you walk on.
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paper
A1
/ˈpeɪ̯.pəɹ/
A thin, flat material used for writing, drawing, or printing on.
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key
A1
/ki/
A small metal object that you use to lock or unlock a door, start a car, etc.
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gold
A2
/ɡoʊld/
A heavy, shiny yellow metal that is very valuable, used for jewellery and coins.
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ice
A1
[ʌɪs]
Water that has frozen into a hard, cold solid.
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glass
A1
/ɡlæs/
A hard, transparent material used for windows and bottles.
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smoke
A2
/smoʊk/
The grey or black cloud of gas and tiny particles that rises from something burning.
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bell
B1
/bɛl/
A hollow metal object, often cup-shaped, that rings when it is struck.
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gas
A2
/ɡæs/
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and spreads to fill any space.
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hole
A2
/hoʊl/
An opening or empty space in a solid object or surface.
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bottle
A1
/ˈbɑ.tl̩/
A container, usually made of glass or plastic with a narrow neck, used for holding liquids.
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stone
A2
/stoʊ̯n/
The hard substance that rock is made of, often used as a building material.
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drug
A2
/ˈdrʌg/
An illegal substance taken for pleasure that can be addictive, such as cocaine.
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tape
A2
/ˈteɪp/
A thin strip of material with a sticky surface, used for fixing or sticking things together.
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bullet
B1
/ˈbʊl.ɪt/
A small piece of metal that is fired from a gun
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pool
A1
/puːl/
A small amount of liquid lying on a surface.
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paint
A1
/peɪnt/
A coloured liquid that is spread onto a surface and dries to protect it or add colour.
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silver
A2
/ˈsɪl.vɚ/
A shiny, valuable greyish-white metal used for jewellery, coins, and tableware.
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poison
B1
/ˈpoɪ.zən/
A substance that can harm or kill a living thing if it is swallowed, breathed in, or absorbed.
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rick
C1
/ɹɪk/
a stack of hay, straw, or similar material stored outdoors, often under thatch
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wood
A2
/wʊd/
The hard material that trees are made of, used for building and making things.
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hook
B2
/hʊk/
A curved piece of metal or plastic used to hang, hold, or catch things.
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metal
A2
/ˈmɛ.təl/
A hard, usually shiny material such as iron, gold, or copper that conducts heat and electricity.
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hank
C1
/hæŋk/
a coil, loop, or bundle of yarn, rope, hair, or other long flexible material
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material
A2
/məˈtɪɹ.i.əl/
A substance that something is made from.
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japan
C2
/dʒəˈpæn/
a hard, usually dark lacquer or enamel used to give wood or metal a durable glossy finish
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juice
A1
/dʒus/
The liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables, often drunk as a cold drink.
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chain
A2
/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/
A row of connected metal rings, used for pulling, holding, or as jewellery.
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wire
B1
/ˈwaɪɚ/
A thin thread of metal, often used to carry electricity.
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tank
B1
/ˈtæŋk/
A large container for holding liquid or gas.
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solid
B1
/ˈsɑ.lɪd/
Hard and firm, keeping its shape; not liquid or gas.
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dirt
B1
/dɝt/
A substance such as mud or dust that makes things unclean.
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plastic
A2
/ˈplæstɪk/
A light artificial material that can be shaped, used to make many everyday objects.
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sweat
A2
/swɛt/
The salty liquid that comes out of your skin when you are hot, ill, or nervous.
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steel
B1
/stiːl/
A strong, hard metal made from iron, used in building and tools.
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chip
A2
/tʃɪp/
A small piece broken off from a larger solid object.
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pipe
B1
/ˈpaɪp/
A tube through which liquid or gas can flow.
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fence
A2
/fɛns/
A barrier of wood, wire, or metal that encloses or divides an area of land.
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pin
B1
/ˈpɪn/
A short, thin piece of metal with a sharp point, used to fasten things together.
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powder
B1
/ˈpaʊdɚ/
A dry substance made of very fine particles.
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pole
B1
/pɒl/
A long, thin, rounded piece of wood or metal used to hold or support something.
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soap
A2
/soʊp/
A substance used with water for washing and cleaning the body or things.
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net
A2
/nɛt/
A material made of string or rope knotted together with open spaces between, used to catch fish, balls, or other things.
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badge
B2
/bæd͡ʒ/
A small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth worn to show who you are, your rank, or that you belong to a group.
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foundation
B1
/ˌfæʊ̯nˈdeɪ̯ʃən/
The solid structure built underground that supports a building.
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leak
B2
/liːk/
A hole or crack that lets liquid or gas pass through by accident.
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patch
B2
/pæt͡ʃ/
A piece of material used to cover and repair a hole in clothing or another object.
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sack
B2
/ˈsæk/
A large bag made of strong material like cloth or paper, used for carrying things.
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needle
B1
/ˈniːdəl/
A thin, pointed metal tool used for sewing, with a hole at one end for thread.
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leather
A2
/ˈlɛðɚ/
A strong material made from the treated skin of animals, used for shoes, bags, and clothing.
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basket
A2
/ˈbæskɪt/
A container, usually made of woven material, used to hold or carry things.
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shield
B2
/ˈʃiːld/
A broad piece of metal, wood, or other material held in the hand to protect the body in battle.
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cotton
B1
/ˈkɑt.n̩/
A soft cloth or thread made from the cotton plant.
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rubber
B1
/ˈɹʌbɚ/
A strong, stretchy material made from the sap of a tree or made artificially.
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beam
B2
/biːm/
A long, thick piece of wood or metal used to support a building or structure.
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carpet
B1
/ˈkɑɹ.pət/
A thick fabric used to cover a floor.
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scum
C1
/skʌm/
a film of foam, dirt, impurities, or vegetation that forms on the surface of a liquid
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flame
B2
/fleɪm/
The bright burning gas you see in a fire.
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medal
A2
/ˈmɛdəl/
A flat metal disc given as a prize or award, often for winning a sporting event.
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gum
B2
/ɡʌm/
A sweet, soft substance that you chew but do not swallow.
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liquid
B1
/ˈlɪk.wɪd/
A substance that flows freely, like water, and takes the shape of its container.
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tin
B1
/tɪn/
A sealed metal container used to keep food or drink fresh.
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cannon
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/ˈkæn.ən/
a large heavy gun for firing metal balls or shells
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perfume
A2
/ˈpɝfjuːm/
A liquid with a pleasant smell that people put on their skin.
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rod
C1
/ɹɑd/
A long, thin, straight bar or stick of wood or metal.
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balloon
A2
/bəˈlun/
A small rubber bag that is filled with air or gas, used as a toy or decoration.
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spray
B2
/spɹeɪ/
Tiny drops of liquid blown or scattered through the air.
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concrete
B2
/ˌkɑnˈkɹit/
a hard building material made by mixing cement, sand, and water
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plug
B1
/plʌɡ/
The object with metal pins at the end of an electrical wire that you put into a socket.
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mole
C1
/mɒʊl/
A massive structure, usually of stone, used as a pier, breakwater or junction between places separated by water.
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label
B1
[ˈleː.b(ə)ɫ]
A small piece of paper or other material attached to something to give information about it.
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ink
B1
/ˈɪŋk/
A coloured liquid used for writing or printing.
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cloth
B1
/klɔθ/
Material made by weaving or knitting fibres, used to make clothes and other things.
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compound²
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/kəmˈpaʊnd/
to make a problem or bad situation worse
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pad
B2
/pæd/
A thick, soft piece of material used for protection, comfort, or to absorb liquid.
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wax
B1
/wæks/
A soft, solid substance made from oils or fats that melts when warmed, used to make candles and to polish surfaces.
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substance
B1
/ˈsʌbstəns/
A particular type of solid, liquid, or gas with its own properties.
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thread
B2
/θɹɛd/
A thin strand of cotton, silk, or other material used for sewing.
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fabric
B2
/ˈfæb.ɹɪk/
Cloth or material made by weaving or knitting threads together.
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sal
C2
/sæl/
salt, especially in traditional chemical or pharmaceutical names such as sal volatile
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rug
B2
/ɹʌɡ/
A thick piece of fabric used to cover part of a floor.
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layer
B1
/ˈleɪ.əɹ/
A single thickness of a material that covers a surface or lies between other things.
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urine
B2
/ˈjʊrɪn/
the liquid waste produced by the kidneys, stored in the bladder, and discharged from the body
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petrol
A2
/ˈpɛt.ɹəl/
A liquid fuel made from petroleum, used to power cars and other vehicles.
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jingle
B2
/ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
a light, repeated ringing sound made when small metal or glass objects strike one another
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grease
C1
/ɡɹis/
a thick oily or fatty substance, especially one used to lubricate machinery
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ruler
A1
/ˈɹulɚ/
A flat, straight strip of wood, plastic, or metal marked with units, used for measuring or drawing straight lines.
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pint
B2
/paɪnt/
A unit for measuring liquid, equal to about half a litre.
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gasoline
B1
/ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/
a volatile, flammable blend of liquid hydrocarbons refined chiefly from petroleum and used mainly as fuel in spark-ignition engines; petrol
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pyramid
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/ˈpɪrəmɪd/
a solid shape with a polygonal base and triangular sides that meet at a point
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foam
C1
/foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
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