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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.

899 words & expressions

bootstrapping

word C1

Starting and running a business relying strictly on personal savings or self-generated revenue without external funding.

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bottom line

idiom C1

The fundamental or most important factor, or the net financial outcome.; the most essential, fundamental, or concluding fact in a situation; the fundamental truth, most critical fact, or ultimate net result of a situation

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brazen

word C1

Bold and without shame; shameless.

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breach

word C1

an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct

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break the ice

idiom C1

To initiate social conversation or relieve awkward tension when meeting people; To initiate conversation in a social setting to relieve tension and help people relax.

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broach

word C1

To raise a sensitive or difficult subject for discussion.

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build in

phrasal verb C1

To include something as a permanent or integral feature of a habit, plan, or system; to make something an integral or permanent part of a plan or structure

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burgeoning

word C1

Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

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buttress

word C1

A structure built against a wall for support; to support, strengthen, or defend something.

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call out

phrasal verb C1

to criticize someone publicly for doing something wrong; To shout aloud to attract attention; to openly challenge or point out someone's behavior.

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callous

word C1

Showing an insensitive and cruel disregard for the feelings of others.

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camaraderie

word C1

Mutual trust, warmth, and friendship among people who spend substantial time together.

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canopy

word C1

The continuous high overhead layer formed by the crowns of trees in a forest.

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capitalization

word C1

The total market value of a company's shares; the provision of capital for a business.

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carbon sequestration

word C1

The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide over long periods.

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carcinogenic

word C1

Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.

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cardinal

word C1

of prime importance; fundamental or chief

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cartography

word C1

The science or art of making maps.

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caste

word C1

A hereditary social class or system of social stratification.

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categorical

word C1

Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.; Stated clearly, directly, and without any conditions or doubt. Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.

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caucus

word C1

a meeting of the members of a legislative body who are members of a particular political party, to select candidates or decide policy

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causal

word C1

relating to or acting as a cause

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caustic

word C1

Sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way; chemically burning or corrosive.

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Cavalry

word C1

soldiers who fought on horseback; historically the mounted arm of a military force

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celestial

word C1

Positioned in or relating to the sky, outer space, or the heavens.

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cerebral

word C1

Relating to the cerebrum or intellect rather than instinct or emotion.

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Chariot

word C1

a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare, racing, and processions

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chivalry

word C1

Courteous and gallant behavior, especially that associated with medieval knights.

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chronicle

word C1

a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence

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cipher

word C1

A secret or disguised way of writing; a cryptographic algorithm used for encrypting information.

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circumvent

word C1

To find a clever way around an obstacle or rule; to bypass or avoid.

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clear the air

idiom C1

to discuss tensions or misunderstandings openly in order to resolve bad feelings and improve relations; To dispel tension, eliminate lingering misunderstandings, and speak candidly to restore harmony; to resolve tension or eliminate misunderstanding by frank discussion

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clique

word C1

A small, close-knit group of people who share interests and exclude others.

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Coachman

word C1

a person employed to drive a horse-drawn coach or carriage

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coalesce

word C1

To come together to form one whole; to unite.

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coercion

word C1

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

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cognition

word C1

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

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cognizant

word C1

Having knowledge or being fully aware of something.

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coherence

word C1

The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.; the quality of being logical, consistent, and well-connected The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole. The quality of being logical and consistent. The quality of being logical and consistent; the quality of forming a unified whole. The quality of being logical and consistent; clarity and logical flow.

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cohesion

word C1

The action or state of forming a united whole; logical connection and consistency.

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