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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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CEFR LEVEL

3335 entries have no recorded CEFR level and are included in All.

147 words & expressions

clause

word B2

a unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank; a particular condition in a legal document

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clear evidence

phrase B2

proof or factual indication that leaves no doubt

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clear structure

phrase B2

an organized, well-defined, and coherent arrangement of parts

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clear up

phrasal verb B2

to make an area neat by removing unwanted objects; to resolve or explain a problem or misunderstanding; to tidy up

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climate adaptation

word B2

The process of adjusting to actual or expected climate changes and their effects to moderate harm or exploit beneficial opportunities.

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Clockwise

word B2

in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right

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clothing

word B2

clothes in general items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

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coating

word B2

A thin layer or covering applied to a surface for protection or decoration.

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Cockroach

word B2

a scavenger insect with a flattened brown body and long antennae, common in warm places

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cognitive

word B2

Relating to cognition; concerned with the act or process of knowing, perceiving, and understanding.

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coherent

word B2

logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand

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coincidence

word B2

a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection

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collaboration

word B2

the action of working with someone to produce or create something

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collage

word B2

A piece of art made by sticking various different materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric onto a backing.

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colleague

word B2

a person you work with a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business; a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business

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collective

word B2

Done by people acting as a group; joint, shared, or communal.

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colonial

word B2

relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism

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come across

phrasal verb B2

To find or meet something by chance, or to make a particular impression in communication; to produce a particular impression; to encounter or find by chance

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come up

phrasal verb B2

To happen unexpectedly or arise as an issue requiring attention; to arise or occur unexpectedly, especially an issue or topic

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comfortably

word B2

in a physically relaxed or easy manner; without difficulty or effort

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commander

word B2

A person in authority, especially one who is in charge of a military unit or operation.

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commission

word B2

an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group; an official group entrusted with a function; or a fee paid to an agent or employee for transacting business

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commodities

word B2

Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.

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common knowledge

phrase B2

something that is known by most people

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community service

phrase B2

unpaid voluntary work intended to help the community, sometimes assigned as legal restitution

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Compartment

word B2

a partitioned division of a larger enclosed space, especially a seating booth within a railway carriage

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compassion

word B2

sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help Sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

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compensate

word B2

to give someone money or benefits in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury; to make amends

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compensation

word B2

something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury; or payment given for work done; something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward something, typically money, given to make up for loss, injury, or work done

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complexity

word B2

The state or quality of being intricate, complicated, or having many connected parts.

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component

word B2

one part of a larger machine, system, plan, or idea a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system; a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

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composting

word B2

The natural process of recycling decomposed organic matter into rich fertilizer.

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comprehension

word B2

the ability to understand something completely

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comprehensive

word B2

including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; wide-ranging and thorough

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compromise

word B2

to settle a dispute by mutual concession; to accept less than one wanted to reach an agreement; an agreement where each side gives up something; to accept less to settle To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute. Expose to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; settle a dispute by mutual concession; accept standards that are lower than desirable. A settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims. to accept standards that are lower than is desirable; to settle a dispute by mutual concession A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions; or to weaken or put at risk.; To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute. Expose to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; settle a dispute by mutual concession; accept standards that are lower than desirable. A settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims. to accept standards that are lower than is desirable; to settle a dispute by mutual concession A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions; or to weaken or put at risk.

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compute

word B2

to calculate a number or result, especially using a calculating machine To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.

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conception

word B2

the forming or understanding of an idea, concept, or plan in the mind

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conch

word B2

a large spiral marine shell, often blown like a horn or used in religious rituals

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concrete

word B2

a hard building material; also specific and real, not vague solid; real; tangible; actual and specific based on facts, not on ideas or guesses; specific and real; solid; real; tangible; actual and specific based on facts, not on ideas or guesses; specific and real

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condemn

word B2

To express complete disapproval of something, typically in public; to censure.

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