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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.

75 words & expressions

Dagger

word C1

a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon

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daunt

word C1

to make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive

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daunting

word C1

Seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating.

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dearth

word C1

A scarcity or lack of something.

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debacle

word C1

A sudden and ignominious failure or disaster; a complete collapse.

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deciduous

word C1

Referring to trees and shrubs that shed their leaves annually, typically in autumn.

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decipher

word C1

To convert encoded language into normal speech or writing, or to succeed in understanding something difficult.

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decorum

word C1

Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and socially proper conduct.

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decryption

word C1

The process of converting encrypted data back into its original, understandable form.

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defame

word C1

To damage the good reputation of someone through false statements; slander or libel.

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deference

word C1

Polite submission and respect for someone else's opinion, judgment, or status.

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deft

word C1

Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; demonstrating skill and cleverness.

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defunct

word C1

No longer existing or functioning.

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degradation

word C1

the condition or process of deteriorating; reduction to a lower or worse state

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deliberation

word C1

long and careful consideration or discussion before making a decision

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deliberations

word C1

Long and careful consideration or discussion before making decisions.

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delineate

word C1

To describe, portray, or outline something with precision and detail.

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deltaic landscape

word C1

A terrain or geographical region formed of river sediment deposits shaped like a delta at the river mouth.

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denial

word C1

the action of declaring something to be untrue; the refusal to accept or acknowledge an unpleasant reality

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denigrate

word C1

To criticize unfairly; to attack the reputation of someone.

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depletion

word C1

The substantial reduction or total exhaustion of a resource, stock, or supply.

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depreciation

word C1

A reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear.

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deprivation

word C1

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society; the state of being deprived.

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deride

word C1

To express contempt for; to ridicule or mock.

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derivative

word C1

something that is based on, produced from, or derived from another source

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detachment

word C1

The state of being objective, dispassionate, or aloof; freedom from prejudice or emotional bias.

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deterioration

word C1

The process of becoming progressively worse in quality, condition, or character.

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deterrent

word C1

a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something

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detoxification

word C1

The physiological or medical removal of toxic substances from a living organism.

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detriment

word C1

The state of being harmed or damaged, or something that causes harm or injury.

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detrimental

word C1

Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.

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deviate

word C1

to depart from an established course, pattern, or standard

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dexterity

word C1

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or quickness.

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dichotomy

word C1

A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being entirely different.

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differentiation

word C1

The action or process of distinguishing between things; making a product or brand distinct from competitors.; the action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things. The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between two or more things or people.

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diffuse

word C1

to spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people

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diminution

word C1

A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something.

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disarray

word C1

A state of disorganization, confusion, or untidiness.

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discern

word C1

To perceive, recognize, or distinguish something clearly using sight or intellect.

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discerning

word C1

Having or showing good judgment and acute perception.

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