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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.

534 words & expressions

derive

word B1

to get something from a source or origin To obtain something from a source.

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describe

word A1

to say or write what someone or something is like to give an account of something in words, including details

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description

word A2

words that explain what someone or something is like A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event. a spoken or written representation or account of someone or something

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desert

word A2

a large dry area with very little rain or plants a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation a large area of land with very little water and few plants as a noun, a barren sandy region; as a verb, to abandon someone or something; a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation a large area of land with very little water and few plants as a noun, a barren sandy region; as a verb, to abandon someone or something

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deserve

word B1

to be worthy of something because of what you did or who you are To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.

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design

word A1

a plan or look of something; also to plan how something will look or work to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look; to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look

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designer

word B1

a person who plans how something will look or work a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

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desire

word B1

a strong wish or want a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen

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desk

word A1

a table used for writing, studying, or working a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working; a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working

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desperate

word B1

feeling extreme need, urgency, or despair and ready to try anything reckless; extremely urgent; critical Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

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Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures

proverb

Extreme, crisis-level circumstances require urgent, radical, or unconventional actions to resolve.

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Desperate Times Require Desperate Measures

proverb

Severe crises necessitate stringent, decisive, and forceful remedies.

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despise

word B2

To feel contempt or deep repugnance for someone or something; to hate intensely.

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despite

word B1

used to show that something happens even though there is a problem or contrast Without being affected by; in spite of.

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dessert

word A2

a sweet course served at the end of a meal the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal

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destination

word B1

the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point the place to which someone or something is going or being sent

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destiny

word B2

the events that will necessarily happen to a person or thing in the future; fate; the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future; fate.

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destroy

word A2

to damage something so badly that it cannot be used or repaired to damage something so badly that it cannot be used To ruin something completely so that it no longer exists or works.; to damage something so badly that it cannot be used To ruin something completely so that it no longer exists or works.

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destruction

word B1

the action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired

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desuetude

word C2

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

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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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detail

word A2

a small fact or piece of information about something An individual feature, fact, or item of information.; An individual feature, fact, or item of information.

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detect

word B2

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something hidden or not immediately obvious

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deteriorate

word B2

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value; to decline.

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deterioration

word C1

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

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determination

word B1

the quality of being determined; firmness of purpose

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determine

word B1

to establish or ascertain definitely through investigation or calculation; to decide firmly

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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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devastate

word B1

to destroy or ruin completely; or to cause someone severe shock or grief to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

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develop

word A2

to grow, improve, or create something over time To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually. To grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form. to grow or cause to grow gradually To grow, advance, or create something over time.; to grow, create, or build something new or more advanced; To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually. To grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form. to grow or cause to grow gradually To grow, advance, or create something over time.

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development

word B1

the process of developing, growing, or progressing; The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress. The process of developing or being developed; a specified state of growth or advancement. the process of growth, progress, or improvement

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deviate

word C1

to depart from an established course, pattern, or standard

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device

word B1

an object, machine, or piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially an electronic one

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Devil Lies in the Details

proverb

Hidden traps, unforeseen complications, or real difficulties reside in the minute, technical specifics of a plan.

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Devil's advocate

phrase

a person who argues an opposing or unpopular point of view solely to stimulate debate or test an argument's strength

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devote

word B2

to give your time, energy, or attention to someone or something to give time, effort, or resources to something

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dexterity

word C1

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

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