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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.

9688 words & expressions

If Your Only Tool Is a Hammer, Then Every Problem Looks Like a Nail

proverb

Having a limited or rigid worldview makes one treat every complex dilemma with the same inadequate approach.

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igneous

word C1

Relating to or formed through the cooling and solidification of molten rock or lava.

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ignorance

word B2

lack of knowledge, information, or education about something; lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something lack of knowledge or awareness in general

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ignorance is bliss

proverb

Remaining unaware of problems, unethical production methods, or harsh truths prevents anxiety and distress.; Remaining unaware of troubling facts or unpleasant truths can temporarily keep a person unburdened and comfortable.

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ignore

word B1

to intentionally not listen or pay attention to someone or something; to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally to refuse to pay attention to something or someone

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Ignore All Rules

proverb

Disregard established bureaucratic restrictions or rigid guidelines when higher ethical duties demand direct action.

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ill

word A2

sick or not healthy sick; unwell; in poor health Not in good health; sick or unwell.

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Ill Doers Are Ill Deemers

proverb

Those who do wrong themselves are always quick to suspect others of doing wrong.

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Ill News Spreads Apace

proverb

Bad news travels with remarkable rapidity and reaches people far faster than good news.

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Ill-Gotten Gains Never Prosper

proverb

Possessions, money, or advantages gained through deceit or dishonesty bring no lasting happiness or success.

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illegal

word A2

not allowed by law Not allowed by law; unlawful.; Not allowed by law; unlawful.

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illness

word B1

a disease or period of being sick A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.

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illusory

word C2

Based on illusion; not real or not having a true basis in fact.

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illustrate

word B2

to explain or show something with examples, pictures, or details to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons

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illustration

word B2

a picture, example, or explanation that makes something clear

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image

word A2

a picture; the idea people have about someone or something a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression A visual representation of something, such as a picture or likeness.

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imagination

word A2

the ability to create pictures, ideas, or stories in your mind the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking The ability of the mind to create ideas or pictures not present to the senses.

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imagine

word A1

to make a picture or idea in your mind to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true to form a mental image or concept of something not present

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imbibe

word C2

Drink alcohol or liquids; absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge.

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imbroglio

word C2

an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation

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imitation

word B2

The action of using someone or something as a model, or a copy of something.

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Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

proverb

Emulating or copying someone's style or ideas is an implicit compliment acknowledging their superiority.

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immediate

word B1

happening now or very soon; closest or most direct happening or done without delay

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immediately

word B1

right away; without waiting at once; without delay; at once; without delay

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immerse

word C1

to dip or submerge in a liquid; to involve oneself deeply in an activity

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Immerse yourself in

phrasal verb

to surround yourself completely with a language or culture to absorb it thoroughly

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immersive

word C1

Providing deep absorption or immersion in an environment or experience.

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immigrant

word B2

a person who comes to live permanently in another country a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

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immigration

word B1

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country; border control the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

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immunity

word B2

The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.

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immutable

word C1

Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.

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impact

word B1

a marked effect or influence; a strong effect or influence on someone or something A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another. A strong effect or influence on someone or something. A marked effect or influence. The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another; a marked effect or influence. the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another; a marked effect or influence The strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person.; A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another. A strong effect or influence on someone or something. A marked effect or influence. The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another; a marked effect or influence. the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another; a marked effect or influence The strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person.

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impair

word B1

To weaken or damage something, especially a human faculty or function.

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impairment

word C1

The state of being damaged, weakened, or diminished in functionality.

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impasse

word C2

a situation in which no progress is possible; a deadlock

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impassive

word C1

Not feeling or showing emotion; expressionless.

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impatient

word A2

unable to wait patiently or easily irritated by delays Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.

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impeccable

word C1

In accordance with the highest standards; faultless, flawless, or spotless.

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impede

word C1

to delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them; hinder

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impediment

word C1

a hindrance or obstruction in doing something

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