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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

664 words & expressions

press on

phrasal verb

To continue moving forward or proceeding determinedly despite hardships or bad weather

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pressure

word A2

force, stress, or a strong demand to do something the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension; the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension

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prestige

word B2

widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of quality or achievement

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presumably

word B2

probably, based on what seems true used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

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presumptuous

word C1

Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate; overstepping boundaries.

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pretend

word A2

to act as if something is true when it is not To act as if something is true when it is not.

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pretty

word A1

attractive; fairly or quite attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.

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prevail

word B2

to prove more powerful than opposing forces; to be widespread or current To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

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prevent

word A2

to stop something bad from happening before it happens to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring To stop something from happening or arising.; to stop something from happening or keep someone from doing something; to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring To stop something from happening or arising.

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prevention

word B2

the action of stopping something undesirable, harmful, or dangerous from happening

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previous

word B1

happening or existing before the present one occurring before in time or order; earlier; former Existing or happening before the present time.

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previously

word B2

before now or before the time being discussed at an earlier time or before now

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price

word A1

the amount of money you must pay for something the amount of money expected, required, or given for something; the amount of money expected, required, or given for something

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pride

word A2

a feeling of satisfaction and respect for yourself or someone else A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one. a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from achievements a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements; A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one. a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from achievements a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements

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Pride Comes Before a Fall

proverb

Arrogance or overconfidence will inevitably result in humiliation, failure, or disaster.

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priest

word B1

a person authorized to administer sacred rites in a religion a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies; a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies

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primary objective

word B2

The main goal or chief purpose that someone aims to achieve.

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prime

word B2

main, most important, or best Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.

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primordial

word C1

Existing at or from the very beginning of time; primeval.

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prince

word A1

the son of a king or queen, or a male royal member a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality

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princess

word A1

the daughter of a monarch or king; a female member of royalty a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant

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principal

word A2

most important; the head of a school or college main; primary; most important; chief the person with the highest authority or most important position; main or most important

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principle

word B1

a fundamental truth, law, or moral rule that guides personal behavior or thought; A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior. a basic rule or belief about what is right and wrong that influences how you behave a fundamental truth, law, or rule that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior

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print

word A2

to produce words or pictures on paper; printed words or images words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface to produce text or images on paper or other materials using a machine

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print out

phrasal verb

To produce a physical paper copy of an electronic file or document

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printer

word A2

a machine that prints documents or pictures on paper a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents

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prior

word B2

earlier or before something else existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier existing or coming before something in time or order

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prioritization

word C1

The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things and dealing with them in order.

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prioritize

word B2

to designate or treat something as more important than other things; to arrange in order of importance; to treat something as being more important than other things To designate or treat something as more important than other things To designate or treat something as more important than other things.

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priority

word B2

something that is more important than other things something that is more important than other things and needs attention first Something that is regarded as more important than other things.; the condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others; something that is more important than other things and needs attention first Something that is regarded as more important than other things.

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prison

word B1

a place where people are kept as punishment or while waiting for trial a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial

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prisoner

word B1

a person who is kept in prison or not allowed to leave a person who is in prison; a person who is in prison

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pristine

word C1

In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh as if new.

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privacy

word B1

The state of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people; secrecy or confidentiality.; the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret the state of being free from public attention or intrusion

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private

word A2

not public; for one person or a small group only personal; confidential; not public; individual belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group

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privately

word B2

In a private manner; without others present; confidentially.; in a way that is private and not open to public knowledge or presence in a private manner; without others present; confidentially in a private way; not in public or not shared with others

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privatization

word C1

The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.

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privilege

word B2

a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group

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prize

word B1

something given to someone who wins or does very well something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly; something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly

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pro

word A2

a professional person; also an advanced paid version of a product a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something

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