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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.

299 words & expressions

coquette

word C2

a woman who flirts lightheartedly to attract attention

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covetous

word C2

having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else

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cozen

word C2

to deceive, cheat, or trick someone

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Cubeb Pepper

word C2

an aromatic spice with a slightly bitter flavor and cooling aftertaste, obtained from the dried berries of Piper cubeba

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dauntless

word C2

Showing determination and fearlessness in the face of danger or difficulty.

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decentralization

word C2

the transfer of control or authority of an activity from a central organization to local bodies

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deleterious

word C2

Causing harm or damage; injurious.

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demotic

word C2

relating to ordinary people or colloquial everyday language

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deregulation

word C2

the reduction or removal of government regulations and controls from a specific industry or economy

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desuetude

word C2

a state of disuse or inactivity; discontinuance from use or exercise

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diaphanous

word C2

light, delicate, and translucent

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discernment

word C2

the ability to judge well and perceive keen differences or qualities; keen insight

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distrait

word C2

distracted or absent-minded, especially as a result of anxiety or worry

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doggerel

word C2

comic or crude verse, often poorly constructed and lacking artistic value

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dross

word C2

worthless, unwanted material or impurities, especially scum on molten metal

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dupe

word C2

to deceive or trick someone

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ecotoxicology

word C2

The branch of science dealing with the nature, effects, and interactions of toxic substances in ecosystems.

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effervescence

word C2

bubbles in a liquid; vivacity, enthusiasm, and high spirits

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efficacious

word C2

Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.

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elysian

word C2

relating to characteristics of heaven or paradise; blissful and delightful

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emollient

word C2

having the quality of softening or soothing the skin; calming

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encomium

word C2

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly

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endocrine

word C2

Relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to regulate body functions.

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enervate

word C2

to weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality

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enunciation

word C2

The act of pronouncing or uttering words clearly and distinctly.

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epistemology

word C2

the branch of philosophy that investigates the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge

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equable

word C2

calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed or angered; uniform

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equanimity

word C2

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

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equivocate

word C2

to use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself

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erudite

word C2

having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly

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esoteric

word C2

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge

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eugenics

word C2

the study of how to produce fine offspring through the selection of parents; genetic improvement

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exculpate

word C2

to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

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exhort

word C2

to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something

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exorcise

word C2

to drive out or attempt to expel an evil spirit through religious or solemn ceremonies

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expatiate

word C2

to speak or write at length or in detail about something

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expiate

word C2

to make amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing

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extant

word C2

still in existence; surviving despite the passage of time

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Extempore

word C2

without preparation; spontaneously; impromptu

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extrinsic

word C2

not part of the essential nature of something; coming from outside

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