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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.
The speed of something in a particular direction.
A thin decorative covering over a surface, or a superficial appearance that hides the truth.
Greatly respected because of age, wisdom, or achievement.
To regard someone or something with deep respect, bordering on reverence.
A diagram using overlapping circles to show what is shared and what is different between groups of things.
A poisonous liquid produced by some animals, such as snakes or scorpions, usually delivered through a bite or sting.
One of the two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out to the lungs or the rest of the body.
A new project or business activity, especially one that carries some risk.
The place where an event or meeting is held.
Conformity to truth or fact; accuracy.
A word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.
Using more words than needed; wordy.
Covered with lush green vegetation.
Able to be checked and shown to be true.
To check that something is true, accurate, or correct.
Having the appearance of being true or real.
The quality of seeming real or true to life, even within a work of fiction.
The everyday language spoken by ordinary people in a particular place, as opposed to a formal or literary language.
Relating to or occurring in spring.
One particular form of something that exists in more than one form.
Against, especially in a contest, comparison, or legal case.
An animal that has a backbone, such as a fish, bird, reptile, or mammal.
Standing or pointing straight up, at a right angle to the ground.
Used before an adjective or adverb to make it stronger.
A ship or large boat, or a container for holding liquid.
A sleeveless piece of clothing worn over or under a shirt.
A small remaining trace of something that used to exist or be much larger.
A body part that has lost most or all of its original function over the course of evolution but is still present in a species.
A doctor who treats sick or injured animals.
A person with long experience in a particular field, or a former member of the armed forces.
To annoy, worry, or confuse someone.
By way of, or by means of.
Capable of working successfully or, for a living thing, capable of surviving and growing.
To shake with small, fast movements.
A continuous, rapid shaking movement.
Experienced through the actions or feelings of another person rather than firsthand.
Experiencing something indirectly through imagining or watching someone else do it.
A change of circumstances, especially an unwelcome or unpleasant one.
An informal short form of the given name Victoria or Victor.
A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event.
Success achieved in a battle, game, or competition.
A recording of moving images, often with sound.
An opinion about something, or the things you can see from a particular place.
A person who watches something, especially television or a video.
A particular way of thinking about or judging a situation.
Careful and continuous attention to possible danger or problems.
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulty.
Physical or mental energy and strength.