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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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36 words
inkling
C2
/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
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ism
C2
/ˈɪz.əm/
a distinctive doctrine, theory, cause, or movement, especially one named with the suffix -ism
M
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rudiments
C1
/ˈruːdɪmənts/
The basic facts or principles of a subject.
M
S
etymology
C2
/ˌɛtəˈmɑləd͡ʒi/
the study of the origins and historical development of words
M
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etymological
C2
/ˌɛtɪməˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
relating to etymology or the historical origin and development of words
M
S
moon-face
C2+
/ˈmuːnˌfeɪs/
a conspicuously round, full face resembling the disk of the moon
M
S
cognate
C2
/ˈkɑɡn(e)ɪt/
related in origin, nature, or character
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reduplicate
C2
/ɹɪˈduːplɪˌkeɪt/
to repeat, copy, or double something
M
S
neologistic
C2
/niˌɑləˈdʒɪstɪk/
relating to, involving, or characterized by newly coined words, phrases, or meanings
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de facto
B2
M
S
debit card
B2
M
S
global warming
B2
M
S
have to
A1
M
S
navy blue
B1
M
S
point of view
B2
M
S
swimming costume
A2
M
S
well-organized
B2
M
S
apt to
C1
M
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pertain to
C1
M
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unscathing
C1
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turn to
C1
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glory in
C2
M
S
bona fide
C2
M
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dole out
C2
M
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ad lib
C2
M
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eke out
C2
M
S
carrion
C2+
/ˈkæriən/
the decaying flesh of dead animals
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changeling
C2+
/ˈtʃeɪndʒlɪŋ/
a child secretly substituted for another in folklore, esp. by fairies
M
S
dayspring
C2+
/ˈdeɪˌsprɪŋ/
literary or archaic term for dawn or daybreak
M
S
shortcoming
C2+
/ˈʃɔrtˌkʌmɪŋ/
a fault or failure to meet a standard; a defect
M
S
anglewing
C2+
/ˈæŋɡəlˌwɪŋ/
a butterfly with jagged, angular wing margins, of the genus Polygonia
M
S
casing
C2+
/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/
a protective outer cover or shell enclosing something
M
S
gadling
C2+
/ˈɡædlɪŋ/
a vagabond or idle wanderer; a spike on a gauntlet
M
S
keeping
C2+
/ˈkipɪŋ/
care, custody, or harmony with something
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S
showing
C2+
/ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
a display, exhibition, or performance of something
M
S
woolgathering
C2+
/ˈwʊlˌɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
absent-minded daydreaming or aimless musing
M
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