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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.

928 words & expressions

scheme

word B2

an organized plan or system, often for money, work, or benefits a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest

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scholar

word B1

a specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished academic or learned person; a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic a person who studies a particular subject or academic field

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scholarship

word B1

a grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on academic achievement an award or grant to support a student's education; an award or grant to support a student's education

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school

word A1

a place where children learn; also education in general An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.; An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.

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school of thought

idiom

A particular philosophy, doctrine, or shared perspective held by a group of thinkers.

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School Someone in Something

idiom

To train, educate, or thoroughly discipline someone in a specific skill or subject.

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schoolchild

word A2

a child who attends a school

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schoolwork

word A2

work or assignments done by students for their classes

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science

word A1

the study of nature, living things, and how the world works The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world; The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world

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scientific

word A2

based on science, evidence, and careful testing Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science. relating to or based on science; Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science. relating to or based on science

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scientific method

phrase

a systematic process of empirical inquiry involving observation, formulating a hypothesis, experimentation, and analysis

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scientist

word A1

a person who studies science and does research or experiments A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences. a person who conducts scientific research or experiments; A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences. a person who conducts scientific research or experiments

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scissors

word A2

an instrument used for cutting materials such as paper or cloth, consisting of two crossed blades pivoted together; a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other a cutting instrument with two blades that can be closed together

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scope

word B2

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity; the range, area, or limit of a subject, job, or activity the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

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scorching heat

phrase

intense, blazing, and oppressively high heat from the sun

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score

word B1

the number of points or marks in a game or test; also to get points a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal; a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

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Scorpion

word B2

an arachnid with lobster-like pincers and an arched tail bearing a venomous sting

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Scot-Free

idiom

Completely free from harm, penalty, or legal punishment.

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scratch

word B1

a mark or shallow cut on a surface or skin made by something sharp to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching

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scream

word A2

to cry out loudly because of fear, pain, or excitement; a loud cry to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement; to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

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screen

word A2

the flat part of a phone, computer, or TV where images appear a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room a flat surface on which images or data are displayed

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screw

word A2

a short, slender, sharp-pointed metal pin with a raised helical thread a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw; a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

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screw up

idiom

To make a major blunder, mismanage something, or ruin a plan completely.

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Screws on Someone

idiom

Harsh coercion, intimidation, or intense pressure applied to make someone obey or yield.

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script

word A2

the written text of a play, film, or broadcast; a style of writing The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.; The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

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Scroll through feed

phrasal verb

to move downward or upward on a social media timeline to browse updates, images, and posts

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scrupulous

word C1

Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; strictly adhering to moral or ethical principles.

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scrutinize

word C1

To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

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scrutiny

word B2

Critical observation or examination; detailed investigation.; critical observation or examination Critical observation or examination. Critical observation or examination; detailed investigation. Detailed examination or critical observation of something specific Critical observation or examination, careful and detailed examination or analysis of something. Careful examination or observation of something deeply Critical observation or examination; close and careful study. Careful examination, inspection, analysis. careful examination or inspection; critical observation

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sculpture

word B1

The art of making three-dimensional forms by carving stone, wood, or modeling clay; or a work of art made in this way.; the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster

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sea

word A1

a large area of salty water, smaller than or part of an ocean a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface the large body of saltwater that covers most of the earth's surface; a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface the large body of saltwater that covers most of the earth's surface

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Sea Legs

idiom

The ability to stay balanced on a moving vessel; the capacity to adapt to difficult new conditions.

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seafood

word A2

edible fish and shellfish harvested from the sea

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seal

word B2

a device or substance used to join two things to prevent leakage; an official mark to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something; to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something

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sealing

word B2

The action or process of fastening, closing, or securing something tightly.

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Seaman

word B2

a person who works as a member of the crew of a ship; a sailor

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seamless

word C1

Smooth and continuous, without visible joins, interruptions, or difficulties.

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search

word A2

to try to find something; also the act of looking for it, especially online to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly to look carefully for something; To look carefully and thoroughly through a place or area to find someone or something.; to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly to look carefully for something

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seaside

word A2

an area or town next to the sea, especially popular for vacations

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season

word B1

a period of the year with particular weather, events, or activities One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.; One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.

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