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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

drugstore

word A2

a retail store where medicines and basic toiletries are sold A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.

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drum

word A1

a musical percussion instrument sounded by beating with sticks or hands a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends a musical instrument beaten with sticks or hands; also a cylindrical container; a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends a musical instrument beaten with sticks or hands; also a cylindrical container

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Drumstick

word B2

the long, slender green seed pod of the moringa tree, cooked as a nutritious vegetable

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drunk

word B1

affected by alcohol to the point of losing physical or mental control affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior

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Drunk Words Are Sober Thoughts

proverb

What someone expresses while intoxicated represents their honest, uninhibited, and underlying beliefs.

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Drunken Words Are Sober Thoughts

proverb

Statements made while under the influence of alcohol often reflect suppressed feelings, unvarnished truths, or real opinions.

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dry

word A1

not wet; to make something not wet free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement to remove moisture; to become free of water free from moisture or liquid; not wet; free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement to remove moisture; to become free of water free from moisture or liquid; not wet

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Dry Chilli

word C1

sun-dried chili peppers used as a whole spice or flakes to add heat and pungency to food

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dry clothes

phrase A2

to remove moisture from wet washed clothing using sun or heat

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Dry Run

idiom

A complete practice session or trial rehearsal before an actual event or launch.

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duck

word A2

a common waterbird with a flat bill and short legs a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill a waterbird with a broad bill and webbed feet; to lower the head or body quickly to avoid something

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Ducks in a Row

idiom

Having all personal matters, documents, or finances thoroughly organized and properly prepared.

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due

word A1

expected or required at a particular time; because of something in the phrase due to owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled expected at a certain time or required by a certain date; owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled expected at a certain time or required by a certain date

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dull

word B1

lacking interest or excitement; monotonous; not sharp or bright lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious lacking brightness, vividness, or interest; boring or not sharp

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Duly

word C1

in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time

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dump

word B1

a place where waste material or rubbish is left; also an act of throwing away careless garbage to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly

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dupe

word C2

to deceive or trick someone

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durability

word C1

the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting quality

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during

word A2

at some time in the period of an event or activity throughout the course of a period of time

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during the day

phrase A2

in the daytime; between sunrise and sunset

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during this time

phrase A2

throughout this particular period or situation

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dusk

word C1

the darker stage of twilight; the time of day just before nightfall

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dust

word A2

fine dry dirt that settles on surfaces Fine particles of matter. fine particles of matter; dry earth or other matter in fine particles fine particles of matter; dirt in the form of powder fine, dry particles of matter or to clean by removing such particles; Fine particles of matter. fine particles of matter; dry earth or other matter in fine particles fine particles of matter; dirt in the form of powder fine, dry particles of matter or to clean by removing such particles

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duty

word B1

something you must do because it is your job or responsibility something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility; A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility that one is expected or required to do.; something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility

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DVD

word A1

a digital disc used for storing movie recordings or data

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dwindle

word C1

To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.

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dye

word B2

a natural or synthetic substance used to add color; to change color by soaking in a coloring solution

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Dyed-in-the-Wool

idiom

Thoroughgoing, unwavering, and having deeply ingrained convictions or habits that are unlikely to change.

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dynamic

word B2

characterized by constant change, activity, or progress; or full of energy and new ideas

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dynasty

word B2

a line of hereditary rulers of a country; a powerful succession of people from the same family; A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field. a sequence of rulers from the same family or line; a powerful family or group

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dysfunctional

word C1

Not operating normally or properly; unable to deal with normal social relations or functions.

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E Pluribus Unum

idiom

A Latin phrase meaning 'Out of many, one', used to describe diverse elements uniting into a cohesive whole.

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each

word A1

every one separately in a group every one of two or more people or things considered separately

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Each to His Own

idiom

Everyone has their own unique preferences, routines, or ways of doing things, and that should be respected

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eager

word B1

wanting to do or have something very much; keen showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement very excited and interested; keen to do something

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Eager Beaver

idiom

An exceptionally enthusiastic, diligent person who is extraordinarily keen to work hard.

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eagerly

word B2

With a great deal of enthusiasm, interest, or impatient desire.

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eagle

word B2

a large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill, broad wings, and keen vision

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ear

word A1

the part of the body used for hearing the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other animals; the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other animals

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early

word A1

before the usual or expected time

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