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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

English English

CEFR LEVEL

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

664 words & expressions

pedagogy

word C1

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject.

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Pedal to the Metal

idiom

To accelerate completely or exert maximum effort and speed toward a goal.

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pedantic

word B2

excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic

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peer

word B2

someone who is the same age, level, or status as you noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty

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Peg out

idiom

To die, or to stop functioning due to extreme exhaustion or mechanical failure.

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pellucid

word C2

translucently clear; easily understood

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pen

word A1

a small tool used for writing with ink A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.

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pen name

word B2

an assumed name used by a writer instead of their real name; a pseudonym

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penalty

word B2

a punishment, fine, or disadvantage for breaking a rule A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.; A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

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pence

word A2

the plural of penny in British currency (one hundredth of a pound)

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penchant

word C1

A strong or habitual liking for something or a tendency to do something.

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pencil

word A1

an instrument for writing or drawing consisting of graphite enclosed in wood an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core; an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core

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Pencil in

phrasal verb

to arrange an appointment or event tentatively, subject to later confirmation

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Pencil or Paper Pusher

idiom

A bureaucrat or office clerk who deals with routine clerical work without real practical authority.

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penetrate

word B2

to pierce or pass into or through something, often with effort or force

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pension

word B2

a regular payment made during a person's retirement from an investment fund or employer

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people

word A1

men, women, and children in general or as a group a group of human beings collectively; a group of human beings collectively

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people say

phrase A1

used to introduce a common rumor, belief, or widely held opinion

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pepper

word A2

a pungent hot-tasting powder made from dried peppercorns, used as spice a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food

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per

word B1

for each; used to show a rate or amount for one unit for each, according to

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Perambulator

word C2

a four-wheeled carriage for a baby, pushed by a person on foot; a pram

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perceive

word B2

to become aware of or conscious of something through the senses; or to interpret or regard something in a particular way

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percentage

word B2

a number or amount expressed as parts of 100 a proportion or share in relation to a whole

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perception

word B2

the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses; or the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted; The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses; a way of regarding or understanding something. The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses; the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted. the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses; a way of understanding The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something; an interpretation of sensory information.

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peregrination

word C2

a long journey or period of wandering, especially on foot or to various places

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perennial

word C1

lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; continually recurring

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perfect

word A2

having no mistakes or exactly right for a purpose flawless; excellent; without fault Having no mistakes or flaws; being as good as possible.

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perfectly

word A2

completely, correctly, or in the best possible way in a perfect manner; without flaws

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perfidious

word C2

deceitful and untrustworthy; guilty of treachery

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perform

word A2

to do an action, task, show, or piece of work to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function to carry out an action, task, or function

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performance

word A2

how well a person, machine, company, or work does; a show or act on stage The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function. the action of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment; how well someone does a task the act of performing or accomplishing a task, action, or event; The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function. the action of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment; how well someone does a task the act of performing or accomplishing a task, action, or event

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performer

word B1

a person who entertains an audience with music, dance, acting, or other skills a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music

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perfume

word A2

a fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils and alcohol, used to impart a pleasant scent; a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell

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perfunctory

word C1

Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; superficial.

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perhaps

word A2

maybe; used when something is possible but not certain possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion used to express uncertainty or possibility

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perhaps not

phrase A2

used to express polite doubt or indicate that something is possibly not true

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perhaps so

phrase A2

used to indicate that something may be true or likely

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perilous

word C1

Full of danger or risk; extremely hazardous.

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period

word A1

a length of time; also a class time or a full stop in American English a length or portion of time

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permaculture

word C1

An agricultural and design system modeled on natural ecosystems to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

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