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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.

664 words & expressions

Pull up Stakes

idiom

To pack up one's belongings, leave one's home or job, and relocate to a new place

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Pull Your Chain

idiom

To tease, joke with, or deliberately provoke someone, usually by making them believe an untruth

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Pull Yourself Together

idiom

To regain self-control, composure, and emotional stability after experiencing distress or panic

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Pulled a Rabbit out of One's Hat

idiom

Produced an ingenious, unexpected, and almost miraculous solution to a seemingly hopeless problem

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Pulled the Rug out from Under Me

idiom

Abruptly and unexpectedly withdrew crucial support, stability, or help, leaving one stranded

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Pulling My Leg

idiom

Teasing me or playing a lighthearted joke by attempting to convince me of an absurdity

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pulse

word B2

the regular rhythmic throbbing of arteries caused by the contraction of the heart; edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas the rhythmic beating of blood in arteries; heartbeat rate A rhythmic beat or vibration, especially the heartbeat; to throb or move with a rhythm.

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pump

word B1

a machine that moves liquid or air; to move liquid or air with a pump to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device; to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

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Pumpkin

word B1

a large round orange vegetable with a thick rind and edible flesh and seeds

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punch

word B2

A blow with a clenched fist; or to hit someone hard with the fist.

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punctuality

word B2

the fact or quality of being on time

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Punctually

word B2

at the exact time arranged; on time; promptly

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punctuation

word A2

standard marks such as periods and commas used in writing to clarify meaning

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pungent

word C1

Having a sharply strong taste or smell.

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punish

word B1

To inflict a penalty or sanction on someone as retribution for an offense or bad behavior.

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punishment

word B1

the infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense; penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule the infliction of a penalty as retribution for an offense or wrongdoing

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pupil

word B1

a student, especially a child at school; also the black center of the eye a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light

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puppy

word A2

a young dog, especially one less than a year old

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Puppy Love

idiom

Intense, romantic infatuation experienced by young adolescents, typically regarded as temporary

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purchase

word B2

to acquire something by paying money for it; or a thing that has been bought

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purchasing power

word B2

The financial ability to buy goods and services; the value of a currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.

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pure

word B1

not mixed with anything else; clean or complete clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination; free from anything that contaminates or taints; clean; clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination; free from anything that contaminates or taints; clean

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purple

word A1

having a color intermediate between red and blue; violet a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color a color that is a mix of red and blue

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purport

word C1

to claim or profess to be or have something, especially falsely

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purpose

word A2

the reason for doing something; the aim of something the reason for which something is done or created

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pursue

word A2

to follow or try to achieve something over time to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something; to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

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push

word A1

to move something away from you by pressing it; also to encourage strongly to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against to apply force to move something away from oneself; to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against to apply force to move something away from oneself

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Push ahead

phrasal verb

To continue firmly with an action, plan, or journey despite obstacles

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push back

phrasal verb

to postpone or delay an event to a later time or date

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Push for

phrasal verb

To demand, urge, or advocate persistently for something to happen or be granted.

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Push on

phrasal verb

To continue a journey or difficult task steadily despite weariness or obstacles.

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Push through

phrasal verb

to continue with determination and persist despite immense difficulty, pain, or hardship

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Push your limits

phrase

to test, challenge, and extend beyond your usual physical or mental boundaries to achieve greater progress

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Pushing Your Luck

idiom

Taking reckless or unnecessary risks when one has already been fortunate, inviting negative consequences

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put

word A1

to place something somewhere to place something in a particular position; to move to a location to place something in a particular position

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Put a Sock in It

idiom

An informal and direct command telling an annoying or noisy person to stop talking and remain quiet

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put across

phrasal verb

To communicate or explain ideas, rules, or opinions clearly and convincingly.

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put aside

phrasal verb B1

To reserve or save money, items, or time for a future purpose; also to disregard temporarily.; to save or reserve something, especially money, for a future purpose

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put away

phrasal verb

to return an object to the proper place where it is usually stored

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Put back

phrasal verb

To return something to its proper position; or to postpone an event or schedule

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