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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

defense

word B1

the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger

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deference

word C1

Polite submission and respect for someone else's opinion, judgment, or status.

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deficit

word B2

the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small; an excess of expenditure or liabilities over income or assets

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define

word B1

to explain the exact meaning of a word, idea, or rule to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly

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definitely

word B1

without any doubt; certainly and clearly

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definition

word B1

the exact meaning of a word or idea a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept

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deforestation

word B2

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

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deft

word C1

Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; demonstrating skill and cleverness.

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defunct

word C1

No longer existing or functioning.

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defy

word B2

to openly resist or refuse to obey a law, authority, or rule

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degradation

word C1

the condition or process of deteriorating; reduction to a lower or worse state

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degree

word A2

a university qualification; also a unit for temperature or angles an amount or level of something; an academic qualification

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dehydration

word B2

A dangerous lack of adequate water in the body or tissues.

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delay

word A2

to make something happen later; also a period of waiting to make something happen later than planned; to make something happen later than planned

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delegate

word B2

a person sent or authorized to represent others, especially at a conference a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative as a noun: a person appointed to represent others; as a verb: to entrust a task or responsibility to another; a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular at a conference; a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative as a noun: a person appointed to represent others; as a verb: to entrust a task or responsibility to another

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delegation

word B2

A body of delegates or representatives; the act of delegating tasks or authority.; a group of representatives, or the act of delegating tasks A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions. the act of giving someone else responsibility for something

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deleterious

word C2

Causing harm or damage; injurious.

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deliberate

word B2

done consciously and intentionally; carefully planned or considered

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deliberately

word B2

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

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deliberation

word C1

long and careful consideration or discussion before making a decision

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deliberations

word C1

Long and careful consideration or discussion before making decisions.

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delicious

word A1

having a very pleasing taste or aroma; highly enjoyable to eat having a very pleasant taste or smell; having a very pleasant taste or smell

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delight

word B1

a feeling of great pleasure or joy; something that gives great pleasure; a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure great pleasure or joy; to give someone great pleasure

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delineate

word C1

To describe, portray, or outline something with precision and detail.

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deliver

word B1

to take something to a person or place; also to give a speech or result to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient; to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient

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delivery

word B1

the act of taking goods, letters, parcels, or packages to people's houses or places of work; the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth the act of taking goods, letters, or packages to people's houses or places of work

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deltaic landscape

word C1

A terrain or geographical region formed of river sediment deposits shaped like a delta at the river mouth.

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demand

word B1

a strong need or request; the desire of consumers for goods or services; an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services to ask for something forcefully; the need or desire for goods or services

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demand for

phrase B1

a need or desire for a particular thing

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democracy

word B1

a system of government in which citizens choose leaders through free and fair elections

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democratic

word B1

relating to or supporting democracy or its principles; based on social equality; Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles. relating to or supporting democracy or its principles; characterized by equality and freedom

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demographic

word B2

relating to the structure, distribution, and characteristics of human populations

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demonstrate

word B1

to show clearly how something works or that something is true to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action

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demonstration

word B1

a public protest, or a practical showing of how something works the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest

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demotic

word C2

relating to ordinary people or colloquial everyday language

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demystify

word A1

to make a difficult subject easier to understand

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Den

word B2

a wild animal's lair or home; a hidden refuge

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denial

word C1

the action of declaring something to be untrue; the refusal to accept or acknowledge an unpleasant reality

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denigrate

word C1

To criticize unfairly; to attack the reputation of someone.

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Densely

word B2

in a dense manner; closely packed; thickly

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