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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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3335 entries have no recorded CEFR level and are included in All.

905 words & expressions

credence

word C1

Belief in or acceptance of something as true or valid.

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credibility

word B2

the quality of being trusted and believed in; the quality of being trusted and believed in The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness. The quality of being trusted and believed in; the quality of being convincing or believable. The quality of being trusted and believed in.; The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness. The quality of being trusted and believed in; the quality of being convincing or believable. The quality of being trusted and believed in. the quality of being trusted and believed in

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credit

word A2

praise for work; money you can borrow or use now and pay later As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.

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crew

word B2

a group of people who work together on a ship, plane, film, or task A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.; A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.

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cricket

word A2

an outdoor bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players

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Crickets

idiom

Complete silence or an utter lack of response, especially after asking a question or making an announcement.

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crime

word A2

an illegal act An illegal act punishable by law.

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Crime Doesn't Pay

proverb

Unlawful and unethical behavior inevitably leads to negative consequences rather than real gain

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criminal

word B1

connected with crime; a person who commits a crime A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime; A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

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crisis

word B1

a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger requiring urgent decision

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crisp

word A2

pleasantly firm, dry, and easily broken with a crunching sound

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criteria

word B1

the standards or rules used to judge, choose, or decide something Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.

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critic

word B1

a person who judges or reviews books, films, ideas, or actions A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature; A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

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critical

word B1

extremely important or essential; at a point of crisis or urgency; also expressing adverse comments

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critical thinking

phrase B2

the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment; the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

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critically

word B2

in a way that expresses disapproval, or in a dangerously critical manner in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way

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criticism

word B2

comments that point out problems, mistakes, or weaknesses The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something

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criticize

word B1

to express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or shortcomings

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crocodile tears

idiom

Insincere tears or false, manipulative displays of sorrow.

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crop

word B1

a plant grown by farmers for food or sale plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use; plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use

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cross

word A2

to go from one side to another; also a mark like X to go from one side to another, or to pass through; to go from one side to another, or to pass through

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Cross My Heart and Hope to Die, Stick a Needle in My Eye

idiom

An emphatic, informal pledge swearing that one is speaking the unvarnished truth

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Cross out

phrasal verb

To draw a line through written words, or consciously eliminate negative thoughts and regrets

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Cross That Bridge When You Come to It

proverb

Deal with a prospective problem only when it actually arises, rather than worrying about it beforehand.

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Cross the line

phrase

to behave in a way that exceeds acceptable boundaries of decency, respect, or propriety

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Cross Your Fingers

idiom

To hope fervently for good luck or a positive outcome.

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Cross-cultural

phrase

relating to, involving, or comparing two or more distinct cultures

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Cross-reference

phrase

to compare information from two or more independent sources to verify its authenticity and accuracy

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Crosswise

word C1

in the form of a cross; diagonally across; transverse

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crowd

word A2

a large group of people in one place a large number of people gathered together; a large number of people gathered together

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crowded

word A2

packed full of people or things filled with too many people or things; filled with too many people or things

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crown

word A2

a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority

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crucial

word B2

decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something; extremely important

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cruel

word B1

willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.

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cruelty

word B2

Callous indifference to or pleasure in causing pain and suffering.

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cruise

word A2

a voyage on a ship or boat taken for pleasure or vacation to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure; to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure

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Crunch Time

idiom

A decisive, critical period of high pressure right before a major deadline or decisive event.

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crush

word B1

a brief but intense infatuation for someone; or compression that breaks something to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed

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cry

word A1

to produce tears or a loud sad sound; also the sound itself To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.; To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.

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cryptic

word C1

Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.

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