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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

reverse

word B2

to change something to the opposite direction, order, or result to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result

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review

word A1

to check or study again; a written opinion about a book, product, or service to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation an evaluation or assessment of something; to examine or study something again carefully; to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation an evaluation or assessment of something

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revise

word B1

to review for study; to change and improve a piece of writing or a plan To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.; To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.

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revision

word B1

the process of rereading a subject or notes in preparation for an exam; an alteration or modification; the act of revising or re-examining something the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter the action of revising or updating something, typically in preparation for something else; the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter the action of revising or updating something, typically in preparation for something else

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revitalize

word B1

To imbue something with new life, vigor, energy, or vitality.

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revival

word B2

an improvement in the strength or popularity of something; a renewal or rebirth

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revolution

word B2

a dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operation; or a forcible overthrow of a government or social order; A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system. a dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operation; a forcible overthrow of a government or social order a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system

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revolutionary

word B2

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change; radically new or innovative.

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revolutionize

word C1

To change something completely, radically, or fundamentally.

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Revolver

word C1

a pistol with revolving chambers that allows several shots to be fired without reloading

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reward

word B1

something given for good work or good behavior; to give such a thing something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement; something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement

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rhetoric

word C1

the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially language that sounds impressive but may lack sincerity

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rhythm

word A2

a regular pattern of sounds, movements, or beats a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound; a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound

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rib

word B2

one of the curved bones forming the framework of the chest in vertebrates

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ribbon

word A1

a long narrow strip of fabric used for decoration or tying a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration; a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

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rice

word A1

small grains from a cereal plant eaten cooked as a staple food a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries a cereal grain that is the staple food of many countries; a cereal grain used as a staple food in many parts of the world; a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries a cereal grain that is the staple food of many countries

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rich

word A1

having a lot of money; full of something good, strong, or deep having a lot of money or valuable possessions; abundant in nutrients or flavor having a great deal of money or assets; having a lot of money or valuable possessions; abundant in nutrients or flavor having a great deal of money or assets

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rid

word B1

to remove something unwanted; usually used in get rid of to remove or get rid of something

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ride

word A1

to travel on or in a vehicle or animal; also the trip itself to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse to sit on and control the movement of something, typically a vehicle or animal; to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse to sit on and control the movement of something, typically a vehicle or animal

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ridiculous

word B1

deserving or inviting derision; absurd or foolish extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter Deserving mockery; absurd or unreasonable.

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Rifle

word B2

a gun with a long grooved barrel that is fired from the shoulder

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right

word A1

correct, suitable, morally good, or on the right side something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim

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Right Here, Right Now

phrase

At this specific location and immediate point in time, without any postponement or hesitation.

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Right This Way

idiom

A polite phrase directing someone to follow along a specific path

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rightly

word B2

with good reason or justice; correctly

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rights

word B1

Moral or legal entitlements to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

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Rigidly

word C1

in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise

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rigorous

word B2

Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or strict in analysis, practice, or enforcement.

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ring

word A1

a circle-shaped piece of jewelry; also the sound a phone or bell makes to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone a circular band of metal or other material worn on the finger as jewelry or symbol a small circular band, typically worn on the finger as jewelry or a symbol; A small circular band, typically of precious metal, worn on a finger as jewelry or an ornament.; to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone a circular band of metal or other material worn on the finger as jewelry or symbol a small circular band, typically worn on the finger as jewelry or a symbol

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Ring a bell

phrase

Sound familiar or vaguely remembered, though not recalled with complete certainty.; To sound vaguely familiar or recall something to memory

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ring back

phrasal verb

To return a telephone call to someone

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Ring up

phrasal verb

To telephone someone (or to calculate and record charges on a cash register)

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Rinky-Dink

idiom

Small, cheap, dilapidated, or insignificant and poorly organized

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rip off

phrasal verb

To cheat someone by charging them far too much money for goods or services

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riparian

word C2

Relating to or situated along the banks of a river or stream.

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rise

word B1

to move upward or increase in level, amount, or intensity; to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase to move upwards or increase in level or amount

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rise to the occasion

phrase

to show extraordinary courage, skill, or determination to handle a difficult situation successfully

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risk

word B1

the possibility that something bad may happen; to do something despite danger a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening to expose to danger or loss; to take a chance the possibility of harm, loss, or danger; A situation involving exposure to danger or the possibility of loss or harm.; a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening to expose to danger or loss; to take a chance the possibility of harm, loss, or danger

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risk of

phrase B1

the possibility or likelihood of facing harm or a bad outcome

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rival

word B2

a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; or to be comparable or equal to; a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field a person or thing competing with another for the same goal or superiority in the same field

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