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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

388 words & expressions

grape

word A1

a small juicy berry growing in clusters on vines a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food

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graph

word B1

a diagram that shows numbers or relationships using lines, bars, or points

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grasp

word B2

To understand something fully; or to seize and hold firmly.

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Grasp All, Lose All

proverb

Attempting to seize or monopolize everything out of reckless greed often results in losing even what one already possessed.

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Grasping at Straws

idiom

Resorting to hopeless or improbable measures in a desperate attempt to resolve a crisis.

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grass

word A1

the short green plant that covers fields and ground plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens; plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens

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Grasshopper

word B2

a plant-eating leaping insect with long hind legs

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grateful

word A2

feeling or showing thanks thankful; appreciative; feeling or showing thanks for something or someone; thankful; appreciative; feeling or showing thanks for something or someone

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gratitude

word B1

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation and return kindness.; The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation. The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and return kindness.

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grave

word B1

a place of burial for a dead body, typically a hole dug in the ground

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graveyard shift

idiom

A work shift that takes place through the late night hours until early morning.

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Gravy Train

idiom

A position, opportunity, or system that provides abundant rewards and easy money for very little work.

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gray area

idiom B1

an ill-defined situation or topic that does not clearly conform to a rule or category; An ambiguous situation or unclear topic that does not fit neatly into established rules or categories.

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Grease Monkey

idiom

An informal term for a hands-on mechanic or technician skilled at repairing machinery and engines.

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Greased Lightning

idiom

Exceptionally and remarkably fast; operating or moving at breathtaking speed.

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great

word A1

very good, important, large, or impressive Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.; Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.

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Great Haste Makes Great Waste

proverb

Rushing through tasks precipitously causes careless mistakes that waste more time, money, and materials in the end.

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Great Minds

idiom

An abbreviated, conversational catchphrase used when two people spontaneously think of the same idea simultaneously.

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Great Minds Think Alike

proverb

Said humorously when two or more people reach the same clever conclusion or idea simultaneously.; Intelligent or perceptive people often arrive at the same conclusions or formulate identical brilliant ideas.

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Great Oaks from Little Acorns Grow

proverb

Massive accomplishments, global enterprises, or monumental institutions often arise from minuscule, modest origins.

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Great Wall of China

word B1

A historic fortification system built across northern China to defend against invasions.

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greatly

word A2

very much; by a large amount to a large extent or degree; very much

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greed

word B2

an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

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greedy

word A2

having an excessive and selfish desire for money, food, or possessions

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green

word A1

of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds; the color of grass or leaves; also connected with protecting nature of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds Of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; inexperienced or naive.; of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds Of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; inexperienced or naive.

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Green Around the Gills

idiom

Looking or feeling pale, nauseous, or sick, often due to motion sickness or sudden physical discomfort.

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green energy

word B2

Energy that comes from natural sources and does not harm the environment or emit greenhouse gases.

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Green Papaya

word C2

unripe firm papaya fruit cooked as a vegetable or shredded for salads in Asian cooking

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Green Room

idiom

A backstage room or lounge in a studio or theater where performers, speakers, or guests relax before going on stage.

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Green Thumb

idiom

A natural talent or knack for growing and caring for plants successfully.

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greet

word A1

to welcome someone or say hello when you meet them to welcome someone; to say hello to say hello or welcome someone politely; to welcome someone with polite words or gestures; to say hello

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gregarious

word C2

fond of company; sociable and outgoing

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grief

word B2

deep sorrow and mental distress, especially caused by someone's death

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Grin and Bear It

idiom

To endure pain, adversity, or uncomfortable circumstances stoically without complaining.

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grip

word B2

A firm hold or tight grasp; to hold tightly.; a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold to hold something tightly or firmly

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grit

word C1

Courage and resolve; strength of character; perseverance and passion for long-term goals.

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grocery

word A2

food and other goods sold at a grocery store A store that sells food and household supplies.

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gross

word B2

total before deductions; also very obvious, or vulgar and unpleasant extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions

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ground

word A2

the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out; the surface of the earth; an area of land used for a purpose; a reason or basis the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out

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groundbreaking

word B2

Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative and pioneering.

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