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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.
The process of a substance taking in or soaking up another substance, or the state of being completely focused on something.
To choose not to do something, especially something enjoyable or a formal vote.
Based on general ideas rather than on physical objects or specific examples.
An idea or quality considered on its own, separate from any specific real object or example.
Difficult to understand because it's so complex or obscure.
So unreasonable or illogical that it seems ridiculous.
Existing in large quantities, more than enough.
Cruel or harmful treatment of a person, or the wrong or excessive use of something.
An extremely deep hole or space, often used to describe something frightening or endless.
Relating to schools, colleges, or scholarly study, or purely theoretical with no practical effect.
Honest and ethical conduct in study and research, including not cheating or plagiarizing.
A school or college, especially one that specializes in a particular subject or skill.
To agree to a request or demand, often reluctantly.
To speed up, or to make something happen faster or sooner than expected.
The rate at which the speed of something increases.
The rate at which an object speeds up as it falls freely near the earth's surface, roughly 9.8 metres per second every second.
To make a feature or quality more noticeable.
The particular emphasis or stress placed on a syllable, word, or feature, making it stand out.
To agree to take or receive something that is offered.
Good enough to be allowed or approved of, according to a particular standard.
The act of agreeing to receive, believe, or approve of something.
The right or opportunity to enter a place, use something, or obtain information.
Easy to reach, use, or understand.
An unexpected event, often unpleasant, that happens without being planned.
Happening by chance, without being planned or intended.
Public praise and approval, especially for an achievement.
To gradually get used to a new climate, environment, or situation.
An award or expression of praise given for an achievement.
To provide enough space or facilities for someone, or to adjust so that someone's needs are met.
Willing to help by adjusting to what someone else needs.
To go somewhere with someone, or to happen along with something else.
To successfully complete or achieve something, often after effort.
A formal agreement, especially between countries or groups.
Agreement with a rule, standard, or plan.
As stated by a particular person or source.
A written or spoken description of an event, or an arrangement that lets someone keep money at a bank.
A person whose job is to keep and check financial records.
The gradual growth or build-up of something as material or layers slowly accumulate.
To gather or collect gradually over time, often in growing amounts.
How close something is to being correct or exact.
Correct and matching the facts in every detail, with no mistakes.
A claim that someone has done something wrong.
To say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Sharp and harsh in tone, especially in criticism or humor.
A dull, steady pain in a part of the body.
To succeed in doing or reaching something, usually after effort.
Something successfully accomplished, often through effort or skill.
A chemical substance that can react with a base to form a salt, often with a sour taste and the ability to dissolve certain metals.