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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

establishment

word B1

an organization, business, or institution; also the act of starting one An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.

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estate

word B2

land or property someone owns; all property left by a person after death A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.

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estimate

word B1

To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.; a careful guess about amount, cost, time, or size; to make that guess To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

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ethereal

word C1

Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not of this world; heavenly.

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ethical

word C1

relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with right and wrong behavior

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ethnic

word B2

related to a group of people with shared culture, language, history, or origin relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition

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ethos

word C1

The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.

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eugenics

word C2

the study of how to produce fine offspring through the selection of parents; genetic improvement

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eulogy

word C1

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly, especially a deceased person.

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euphemism

word C1

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt.

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euphoria

word C1

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.

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euro

word A2

the basic monetary unit of most member states of the European Union

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evaluate

word B2

to judge the quality, value, or result of something carefully To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.; To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.

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evaluation

word B2

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.; a careful judgment of the value, quality, or performance of something The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment. the making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something The process of assessing or judging the value, quality, or importance of something.

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evaluative

word C1

Relating to or involving the assessment, appraisal, or evaluation of something.

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evasive

word C1

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by answering indirectly.

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even

word A2

used to emphasize something surprising, extra, or balanced flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level used for emphasis; also; including flat or smooth; equal in degree or amount; used to emphasize something surprising

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Even a Blind Pig Can Find an Acorn

proverb

Even an incompetent, clumsy, or completely unskilled person can occasionally achieve success through sheer luck.

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Even a Blind Pig Can Find an Acorn Once in a While

proverb

Unskilled or uninformed people can produce a good result once in a while purely by accident.

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Even a Blind Squirrel Can Find a Nut Once in a While

proverb

Regardless of a person's lack of ability, chance circumstances will occasionally grant them an unexpected win.

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Even a Blind Squirrel Finds an Acorn Every Now and Then

proverb

Even the least capable individual will occasionally experience an accidental stroke of good fortune.

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Even a Blind Squirrel Finds an Acorn Every Once in a While

proverb

Good luck can smile on completely unprepared individuals every so often.

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Even a Broken Clock Is Right Twice a Day

proverb

Even someone who is chronically mistaken, untrustworthy, or misguided will occasionally be correct purely by coincidence.

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Even a Stopped Clock Is Right Twice a Day

proverb

An incompetent, misguided, or unreliable person can occasionally be correct purely by coincidence.

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Even a Worm Will Turn

proverb

Even the meekest, most compliant, or helpless individual will eventually rebel if abused or mistreated for too long.

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Even Homer Nods

proverb

Even the greatest, most knowledgeable experts or masters are subject to occasional minor mistakes.

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even if

phrase A2

whether or not; despite the possibility that

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Even Jove Nods

proverb

Even the supreme authority, leader, or most revered figure is fallible and can make an error in judgment.

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evening

word A1

the part of the day between afternoon and night; the part of the day after afternoon and before night the part of the day between afternoon and night

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event

word A1

something planned that happens at a particular time, or an important happening something that happens, especially something important; something that happens, especially something important

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events

word A2

Things that happen, especially of importance or public interest; organized social occasions.

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eventually

word B1

in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems

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ever

word A2

at any time; used in questions, negatives, and strong statements at any time; always; in any way at any time; always; continuously

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evergreen

word B2

Retaining green leaves throughout the year; not shedding foliage seasonally.

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every

word A1

each one in a group, with no exceptions each one; all; without exception used to refer to all members of a group without exception

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Every Accusation Is a Confession

proverb

When someone repeatedly accuses others of negative traits or misconduct, they often project their own hidden flaws and guilt.

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Every Barrel Has a Rotten Apple

proverb

In every community, medical staff, or professional team, there is always at least one dishonest or problematic member.

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Every Cloud

idiom

A shorthand expression used to denote that difficult situations and misfortunes always hold an underlying ray of optimism or benefit.

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Every cloud has a silver lining

proverb

every difficult or sorrowful situation has some comforting or hopeful aspect; Every misfortune, recession, or crisis harbors an underlying advantage or silver lining of opportunity.; Every misfortune, sickness, or adversity carries with it some hidden advantage, renewed strength, or hopeful outcome.

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Every Dark Cloud Has a Silver Lining

proverb

Every miserable, distressing, or difficult experience contains a positive aspect or hopeful outcome.

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