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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.

114 words & expressions

photosynthesis

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the aid of chlorophyll pigments. The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water. The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.

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pioneering

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Involving new ideas or methods; innovative, groundbreaking, and original.

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pirate

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a person who attacks and robs ships at sea, or someone who illegally reproduces copyrighted material

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Pistol

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a small handgun designed to be aimed and fired with one hand

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pitch

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a sports field area; a short persuasive presentation; to present or throw something the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss; the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss

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pitcher

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a large container, usually with a handle and lip or spout, for holding and pouring liquids

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plausible

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Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.; seeming reasonable or probable Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable. Seeming reasonable or probable; appearing worthy of belief.

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plead

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To make an emotional or earnest appeal; to state one's formal plea in a court of law.

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plot

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the main events of a play, novel, or movie devised by the writer as an interrelated sequence; a small piece of land; or a secret plan or conspiracy; The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it. a secret plan; a piece of land; the main story of a book or movie to plan secretly; to mark points on a graph or map a secret plan or scheme, often with bad intentions

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Plough

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a large farming tool used to break up and turn over soil before planting crops

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point of view

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a particular attitude, perspective, or way of considering an issue; a particular attitude or way of considering a matter; perspective

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polish

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a substance used to give something a smooth, shiny surface by rubbing; to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine

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pollutants

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Harmful substances that pollute or contaminate the environment.

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polluted

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Contaminated with dirt, debris, or poisonous and toxic chemicals.

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popularity

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The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people.

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portfolio

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a collection of drawings, documents, or samples representing a person's work; a collection of someone's work, projects, investments, or documents A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise. A range of investments held by a person or organization. A collection of financial investments, artworks, or documents presented as a body of work.

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portion

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a part or share of something, especially food, money, or time A part or share of something.

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pose

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a position of the body for a photo; also, as a verb, to create a problem or question To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.

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potentially

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possibly; able to become or cause something in the future with the possibility of becoming something in the future

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practically

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Virtually, almost completely; or in a realistic and practical manner.

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pragmatic

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dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a practical way rather than theoretical

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precaution

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a measure taken in advance to prevent harm, danger, or unpleasant outcomes; a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening a measure taken in advance to prevent harm or danger

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precede

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To come before something in time, order, or position.

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precisely

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in an exact, strictly correct, and accurate manner; without vagueness

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prehistoric

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Belonging to or existing in the period before written records began.

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preliminary

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Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

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prescribe

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to advise and authorize the use of a medicine or treatment; to lay down a rule to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine; to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

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Presently

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soon; in a short time; currently; at present

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preservatives

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Chemical substances used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay or spoilage.

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presidential

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related to a president or the office of president relating to a president or presidency

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prestige

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widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of quality or achievement

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presumably

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probably, based on what seems true used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

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prevail

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to prove more powerful than opposing forces; to be widespread or current To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

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prevention

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the action of stopping something undesirable, harmful, or dangerous from happening

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previously

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before now or before the time being discussed at an earlier time or before now

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primary objective

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The main goal or chief purpose that someone aims to achieve.

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prime

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main, most important, or best Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.

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prior

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earlier or before something else existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier existing or coming before something in time or order

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prioritize

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to designate or treat something as more important than other things; to arrange in order of importance; to treat something as being more important than other things To designate or treat something as more important than other things To designate or treat something as more important than other things.

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priority

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something that is more important than other things something that is more important than other things and needs attention first Something that is regarded as more important than other things.; the condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others; something that is more important than other things and needs attention first Something that is regarded as more important than other things.

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