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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.

1242 words & expressions

Stimulus

word B2

something that encourages growth, activity, or a reaction; an incentive

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stink

word B2

To emit a strong and very unpleasant odor.

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stitch

word B2

a single loop of thread made by a needle in sewing or surgery; to sew fabric or close a wound; to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric to sew fabric together using a needle and thread; also a single loop of thread in sewing

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stock market

phrase B2

a market where shares in publicly held companies are issued and traded

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strategies

word B2

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.

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stroke

word B2

a sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain; an act of hitting; a gentle movement of a hand or brush; or to pass a hand gently over something; to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently a sudden attack or event, typically of a medical or physical nature

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strong fit

phrase B2

a very suitable match between a person and a role or organizational culture

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submit

word B2

to give or send something formally for checking, approval, or a decision to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield to present or deliver something formally or for approval; To present or deliver something formally for consideration or approval.; to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield to present or deliver something formally or for approval

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subside

word B2

To become less intense, severe, or violent; to sink or settle to a lower level.

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subsidy

word B2

a sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business to keep prices low; Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services. A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to help support an industry or reduce the cost of goods or services.

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substance

word B2

a material with particular qualities; also the main meaning or importance of something a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; A particular kind of matter with uniform properties; physical material.; a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content a particular kind of matter with uniform properties

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subtle

word B2

So delicate, slight, or precise as to be difficult to analyze or notice immediately.

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suburb

word B2

An outlying residential district of a city.

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Succession

word B2

a series of people or things following one after another; the process of inheriting a title, office, or property

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Superstition

word B2

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

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supervise

word B2

to observe and direct the execution of a task, project, or the actions of people

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supplement

word B2

Something added to complete or enhance something else; to add extra to make up for a deficiency.

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supplier

word B2

a person or company that provides goods or materials a person or company that provides goods or services; a person or company that provides goods or services

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suppress

word B2

to forcibly put an end to something, or prevent the expression of a feeling

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surveillance

word B2

close observation, especially of a suspected person or high-security area

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suspend

word B2

to stop something for a time; also to officially remove someone for a time To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

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sustain

word B2

to keep something going, support it, or suffer damage or injury To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

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sustainability

word B2

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.; the ability to maintain an ecological balance without depleting natural resources The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting resources or causing harm. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; environmental responsibility. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the quality of not being harmful to the environment. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting natural resources. The ability to maintain environmental and social balance over the long term. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. The ability to maintain balance in environment, economy and society for the long term. The ability to maintain or support something continuously over time without depleting resources or causing harm. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, especially regarding environmental balance. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting resources. Long-term durability or balance, the ability to maintain long-term environmental or economic balance. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting natural resources or causing environmental damage. The ability to maintain environmental and social balance for the long term The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the ability to be upheld or defended.; The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting resources or causing harm. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; environmental responsibility. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the quality of not being harmful to the environment. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting natural resources. The ability to maintain environmental and social balance over the long term. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. The ability to maintain balance in environment, economy and society for the long term. The ability to maintain or support something continuously over time without depleting resources or causing harm. The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, especially regarding environmental balance. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting resources. Long-term durability or balance, the ability to maintain long-term environmental or economic balance. The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting natural resources or causing environmental damage. The ability to maintain environmental and social balance for the long term The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the ability to be upheld or defended.

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sustainable

word B2

able to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting natural resources; Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting natural resources. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; environmentally responsible. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage. Able to continue for a long period without harming the environment or natural resources. Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; not depleting natural resources. able to continue over a long period without causing harm to the environment or using up resources

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sustainable development

word B2

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.

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sweep

word B2

to clean an area by brushing away dirt or litter; or to move swiftly and with force or overwhelming momentum

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swing

word B2

to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis; or a seat suspended by ropes on which someone may sit and sway

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synthesis

word B2

The combination of ideas, elements, or substances into a coherent whole.; the combination of ideas to form a theory or whole system The combination of ideas to form a theory or system. The combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials. The combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the composition of complex entities from simpler ones. The combination of different ideas, elements, or substances into a coherent whole.; The combination of ideas to form a theory or system. The combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials. The combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the composition of complex entities from simpler ones. The combination of different ideas, elements, or substances into a coherent whole.

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synthetic

word B2

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

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tackle

word B2

to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation; to challenge an opponent in a game to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down

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tail

word B2

The rear part of an animal's body extending from the back, or the end part of something.; the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom the part of an animal that extends from the back and is often used for balance or communication

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take personally

phrase B2

To interpret another person's general remarks or critical comments as a direct insult to oneself.

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Tamarind

word B2

a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour pulp used in cooking and beverages

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tame

word B2

Domesticated, gentle, and not wild or dangerous to people.

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tangible

word B2

Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real and concrete.; perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real. Clear and definite; real; perceptible by touch; capable of being touched or felt. perceptible by touch; real and concrete

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tariff

word B2

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.

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technical

word B2

connected with machines, systems, skills, or exact specialist knowledge relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training relating to a specific subject, art, or craft, or its techniques.

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temptation

word B2

the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise

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territory

word B2

an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state; or an area defended by an animal or person

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testimony

word B2

A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law; evidence or proof.; a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof A formal statement given in a court of law or evidence supporting a fact.

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