English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2) — 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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just
A1
/[d͡ʒʌst]/
A very short time ago.
wrong
A1
/ɹæŋ/
Not correct; mistaken or untrue.
fault
A2
/fɔlt/
Responsibility for something bad that has happened.
straight
A2
/stɹeɪt/
Going in one direction without bending or curving.
fair
A2
/ˈfɜː/
Treating everyone equally and according to the rules.
honor
A2
/ˈɑ.nɚ/
Great respect given to someone who is admired or important.
respect
B1
/ɹɪˈspɛkt/
A feeling of admiration or high regard for someone or something.
blame
A2
/bleɪm/
To say or think that someone or something is the cause of something bad.
suspicious
B2
/səˈspɪʃ.əs/
Making you feel that something is wrong or dishonest.
moral
B1
/ˈmoɹəl/
Relating to what is right and wrong in people's behavior.
punish
B1
/ˈpʌnɪʃ/
To make someone suffer for something wrong they have done.
praise
B1
/pɹeɪz/
Words that show approval or admiration for someone or something.
unfair
A2
/ʌnˈfɛɚ/
Not fair; not treating people equally or in a just way.
dignity
B2
/ˈdɪɡnɪti/
The quality of being worthy of respect, and of respecting yourself.
disgrace
B2
/dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/
The loss of other people's respect and the shame that comes with it.
honorable
B2
/ˈɑn.ə.ɹəbl̩/
Deserving respect and praise.
presume
C1
/pɹɪˈz(j)um/
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
virtue
B2
/ˈvɜːt͡ʃuː/
A good moral quality in a person.
injustice
C1
/ɪnˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/
Lack of fairness; a situation in which people are treated wrongly or unfairly.
unacceptable
B2
/ˌʌn.ækˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/
So bad or wrong that it cannot be allowed or approved.
unreasonable
B2
/ʌnˈɹiːz.(ə)nə.bl̩/
Not fair or sensible; asking for more than is right
purity
C1
/ˈpjʊɹɪti/
the state of being clean and not mixed with anything else
admirable
B2
/ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/
Deserving respect and approval.
unnatural
B2
/ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/
Not normal; different from what usually happens in nature
immoral
B2
/ɪˈmɔɹəl/
Morally wrong; not following accepted rules of right behaviour.
dishonest
A2
/dɪˈsɑnɪst/
Not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or deceive people.
ethical
C1
/ˈɛθɪkəl/
Morally right; following accepted principles of good behaviour.
impotent
B1
/ˈɪm.pə.tənt/
unable to copulate, usually referring to a man
incorrect
B1
/ˌɪn.kəˈɹekt/
Not correct; wrong.
unreliable
B2
/ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
Not able to be trusted or depended on
politely
B1
/pəˈlaɪtli/
In a way that shows good manners and respect for others.
morally
B2
/ˈmɔɹəli/
In terms of what is right and wrong.
insolent
C1
/ˈɪnsələnt/
Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.
deceit
C1
/dɪˈsiːt/
Dishonest behaviour that is meant to trick or mislead someone.
homage
C2
/ˈ(h)ɑmɪd͡ʒ/
An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
wrongly
B2
/ˈɹɔŋ.li/
In a way that is mistaken or incorrect.
commend
C1
/kəˈmɛnd/
To praise someone or something formally.
perverse
C2
/pɚˈvɝs/
Deliberately behaving in a way that is unreasonable or contrary to what is expected.
complimentary
C1
/ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
Given free of charge.
fiasco
C2
/fiˈæs.koʊ/
A sudden or unexpected failure.
improper
B1
/ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/
Not suitable, right, or correct for the situation.
exemplary
C2
/ɪɡˈzɛmplɚi/
extremely good and worthy of being copied or admired
reproach
C2
/ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/
To criticize or blame someone for something they have done.
discredit
B2
/dɪsˈkɹed.ɪt/
To damage the good reputation of someone or something.
candid
C1
/ˈkæn.dɪd/
Honest and open, saying what you really think even when it is uncomfortable.
chivalry
C2
/ˈʃɪvəlɹi/
honourable, generous, and courteous conduct, especially toward someone perceived as vulnerable
bestow
B2
/bɪˈstoʊ/
To give something, especially an honour or a gift, to someone.
upstanding
C1
/ˌʌpˈstændɪŋ/
honest, respectable, and deserving of trust or approval
consensual
B2
/kənˈsɛnʃuəl/
agreed to by everyone directly involved; based on consent
revere
C1
/ɹə.viːɹ/
To respect and admire someone or something very deeply.
conscientious
C1
/ˌkɑn.ʃiˈɛn.ʃəs/
Careful to do your work thoroughly and well.
inconsiderate
B2
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/
not caring enough about other people's needs, feelings, or convenience
knave
C2
/neɪv/
dated: a dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous man
reputable
B2
/ˈrɛpjətəbəl/
generally considered honest, reliable, and worthy of respect
suspiciously
B2
/səˈspɪʃəsli/
In a way that makes people think something is wrong or dishonest.
feasible
C2+
/ˈfi.zə.bəl/
Able to be done in practice.
unfairly
B1
/ənˈfɛrli/
In a way that is not fair or just.
unscrupulous
C2
/ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/
Without scruples; immoral.
mercilessly
C2
/ˈmɜːsɪləslɪ/
without pity or mercy
debauchery
C2
/dɪˈbɔ.t͡ʃə.ɹi/
An excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous and immoral activities; involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition.
misbehave
C2
/ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪv/
to behave badly, improperly, or contrary to rules or expectations
unjustly
B2
/ʌnˈd͡ʒʌstli/
In a way that is not fair or right.
bigot
C2
/ˈbɪɡət/
a person who is obstinately prejudiced against people with different identities, beliefs, or opinions
idiocy
C2
/ˈɪdiəsi/
extremely foolish behavior, an absurd act, or a serious lack of good judgment
odious
C2
/ˈoʊ.di.əs/
unequivocally detestable
impunity
C2
/ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.
faithless
C2
/ˈfeɪθləs/
disloyal, unreliable, or unworthy of trust
unsavory
C2
/ʌnˈseɪ.vɚ.i/
morally offensive, disreputable, or suggestive of improper conduct
euthanasia
C2
/ˌjuː.θəˈneɪ.ʒə/
the intentional ending of a person or animal's life in a painless way to relieve incurable suffering
glorify
B2
/ˈɡlɔːɹɪfaɪ/
To make something seem better or more important than it really is.
remiss
C2+
/ɹəˈmɪs/
At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
low-down
C1
/ˈloʊ.daʊn/
informal: dishonest, unfair, or contemptible
ethically
C1
/ˈɛθɪkəli/
In a way that follows accepted moral principles.
unprovoked
C2
/ˌʌnprəˈvoʊkt/
occurring without provocation, justification, or an apparent motivating act
gluttony
C1
/ˈɡlʌtəni/
habitual or excessive eating and drinking
underhanded
C2
/ˈʌndɝˈhændɪd/
marked by deception
savagery
C2
/ˈsævɪdʒəri/
extreme cruelty or violent brutality
villainous
C2
/ˈvɪlənəs/
extremely wicked
seducer
C2
/sɪˈduːsɝ/
a person who deliberately attracts or persuades someone into a sexual relationship, often insincerely or manipulatively
villainy
C2
/ˈvɪləni/
wicked, criminal, or treacherous behavior or character
disloyalty
B2
/dɪsˈlɔɪ.əl.ti/
the quality or state of failing to remain faithful to a person, group, duty, or cause
improperly
B2
/ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/
In a way that is wrong, incorrect, or not suitable.
flagrant
C1
/ˈfleɪgrənt/
conspicuously and shockingly wrong, offensive, or unlawful
sportsmanship
B1
/ˈspɔrtsmənˌʃɪp/
Fair, respectful behavior toward opponents, including winning or losing gracefully.
avarice
C2
/ˈævəɹɪs/
reprehensible acquisitiveness
coerce
C2
/koʊˈɝs/
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
principled
C2+
/ˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/
based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality
barbarism
C2
/ˈbɑɹbəˈɹɪzm̩/
A barbaric act.
disservice
C1
/dɪsˈsɝːvɪs/
an action that harms someone or something instead of helping, often despite good intentions
unconscionable
C2
/ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/
Not conscionable; unscrupulous and lacking principles or conscience.
goody-goody
C1
/ˌɡʊdiˈɡʊdi/
disapproving: excessively or affectedly virtuous, pious, or well behaved
dereliction
C2
/ˌdɛrəˈlɪkʃən/
Willful neglect of one's duty.
miscreant
C2
/ˈmɪskriːənt/
Lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous.
bestiality
C2
/ˌbɛs.tiˈæl.ə.ti/
sexual activity between a human and an animal
chide
C2
/t͡ʃaɪd/
To admonish in blame; to reproach angrily.
culpability
C2
/ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/
responsibility for a fault or wrongdoing; the state of deserving blame