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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.
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Relating to high mountains, especially the Alps or similar mountain ranges.
Before now, or earlier than expected.
In addition, as well.
To change something, usually in a small or specific way.
A noisy or angry argument or disagreement, sometimes involving physical contact.
An electric current that regularly reverses direction, unlike current that flows one way only.
A different option that can be chosen instead of something else.
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with another part of the sentence.
The height of something above sea level.
Completely, or when everything is considered together as a whole.
Unselfish concern for the wellbeing of others.
Caring about the welfare of others more than your own interest.
At all times, every single time, without exception.
A mixture or combination of different things, especially one that forms something new.
To combine two or more things, often organizations, into a single one.
To surprise someone so much that they feel wonder or disbelief.
Feeling great surprise or wonder.
Causing great surprise or wonder because it is so impressive.
An official who represents their country in a foreign nation.
A hard, golden-brown material formed from ancient tree resin, often used in jewelry, or the color of this material.
The quality of having more than one possible meaning, causing confusion or uncertainty.
Having more than one possible meaning, so it isn't clear which one is intended.
A strong desire to achieve something, especially success, power, or recognition.
Having a strong desire to achieve success, power, or a difficult goal.
A state of having mixed or conflicting feelings about someone or something.
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something.
A vehicle used to carry sick or injured people to the hospital quickly.
To make a bad situation better, though not necessarily perfect.
Willing to agree or go along with a suggestion.
To make small changes to a document or law in order to improve or correct it.
A formal change or addition made to a law, document, or agreement.
A feature that makes a place more pleasant or comfortable to live in or visit.
Friendly and pleasant, easy to get along with.
Friendly and conducted without arguing, especially when settling a disagreement.
A small molecule that joins with others to form proteins.
An official pardon that forgives people for certain past offenses, often granted by a government.
Surrounded by, or included within, a group of three or more things.
Showing or feeling romantic or sexual love.
Without a clear, fixed shape or structure.
To gradually pay off a debt through regular payments over time, or to spread the cost of something over its useful life.
A quantity of something, especially one that can be measured.
The standard unit used to measure the strength of an electric current.
An animal, such as a frog, that can live both in water and on land.
More than enough for a particular purpose.
A device that increases the strength of an electrical signal, especially to make sound louder.
To increase the strength, volume, or effect of something.
The maximum extent of a wave's movement from its resting position, related to how much energy it carries.