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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

anxious Adjective B2

Feeling worried or nervous about something that might happen.

any Adjective A1

Used to mean some, or it doesn't matter which one, usually in questions or negative sentences.

anybody Pronoun A1

Any person, used mainly in questions and negative sentences.

anymore Adverb A2

Any longer, used to say something is no longer true or happening.

anyone Pronoun A1

Any person at all.

anything Pronoun A1

Any thing at all, no matter what.

anyway Adverb A1

Used to say that something is still true or will still happen despite other factors, or to return to an earlier topic.

anywhere Adverb A1

In, at, or to any place, used mainly in questions and negative sentences.

aorta Noun B2

The largest artery in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.

apart Adverb A1

Separated by a distance, or into pieces.

apartheid Noun B2

A system of laws that enforced racial segregation and unequal treatment, most notably in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s.

apartment Noun A1

A set of rooms for living in, forming part of a larger building.

apathetic Adjective C1

Showing no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

apathy Noun B2

A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

ape Noun A1

A large primate without a tail, such as a gorilla or chimpanzee.

aperture Noun B1

An opening, especially the adjustable hole in a camera lens that controls how much light enters.

apex Noun A2

The highest point of something, or the moment when it is at its best.

aphelion Noun B1

The point in a planet's orbit when it is farthest from the sun.

aphorism Noun B2

A short, memorable sentence that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.

aplomb Noun B1

Calm confidence and self-assurance, especially in a difficult or stressful situation.

apocryphal Adjective C1

Widely told but probably not true or accurate.

apogee Noun B1

The highest or most successful point of something, or the point in an orbit farthest from Earth.

apologise Verb A1

To say sorry for something you did wrong.

apologize Verb B1

To say you're sorry for something you did wrong.

apology Noun A2

A statement expressing regret for having done something wrong.

apostrophe Noun B1

A punctuation mark used to show that letters are missing from a word or that something belongs to someone.

app Noun A1

A computer program, especially one made for a phone or tablet.

appalling Adjective B2

Shockingly bad or unpleasant.

apparatus Noun B2

The equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

apparent Adjective B2

Easy to see or understand, or seeming true based on what can be observed.

apparently Adverb B2

According to what people say or what seems to be true, though not fully confirmed.

appeal Verb A1

To make a serious, often emotional request for something, or to seem attractive to someone.

appear Verb A1

To become visible, or to seem to be a certain way.

appearance Noun A2

The way someone or something looks, or an instance of appearing somewhere.

appease Verb B2

To calm or satisfy someone by giving them what they want, often to avoid conflict.

appeasement Noun B2

A policy of making concessions to an aggressive power in order to avoid conflict.

appellation Noun B1

A name or title given to a person, place, or thing, often a formal or descriptive one.

appetite Noun A2

A desire or physical need to eat.

applaud Verb A2

To clap the hands to show approval, or to praise someone's actions.

apple Noun A1

A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and firm white flesh.

appliance Noun A2

A machine, usually electric, designed to do a particular household job.

applicable Adjective B1

Relevant to a particular situation, or able to be applied.

application Noun B1

A formal request for something, such as a job or a place at university, or a computer program designed for a particular purpose.

apply Verb A1

To formally request something, such as a job or place at school, usually by filling out a form.

appoint Verb B1

To formally choose someone for a job or position.

appointment Noun B1

An arrangement to meet someone or be somewhere at a set time, or the act of assigning someone to a job.

appraise Verb B2

To assess the value, quality, or condition of something.

appreciate Verb B1

To recognize the value of something, or to be grateful for it.