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

amuse Verb A2

To make someone laugh or feel entertained.

amusement Noun A2

A feeling of finding something funny or entertaining, or something done for enjoyment.

an Article A1

Used before a singular noun that begins with a vowel sound, to mean one unspecified thing.

anachronism Noun B1

Something or someone that seems to belong to a different time period than the one it's actually in.

anachronistic Adjective C1

Belonging to a time period different from the one being depicted or discussed, out of place in time.

anaerobic Adjective B2

Occurring or living without oxygen.

anaesthetic Noun B2

A substance used to stop a patient from feeling pain, either in one area of the body or by making them fully unconscious.

analgesia Noun C1

The medical relief or absence of pain, without loss of consciousness.

analgesic Noun C1

A medicine that relieves pain.

analogous Adjective B1

Similar to something else in certain ways, making a comparison useful even though the two things aren't identical.

analogy Noun B1

A comparison between two different things to help explain or clarify an idea.

analyse Verb B1

To examine something carefully and in detail in order to understand or explain it.

analysis Noun A2

A careful, detailed study of something in order to understand it better.

analytic Adjective B2

Using logical reasoning to examine and break down information.

analyze Verb B2

To examine something carefully, breaking it into parts to understand it better.

anarchist Noun B2

A person who believes society should have no government or ruling authority.

anarchy Noun B2

A state of complete disorder, often because there is no government or recognized authority in charge.

anathema Noun C2

Something or someone that is strongly hated or completely unacceptable to a person or group.

anatomy Noun B1

The scientific study of the structure of living things, or the physical structure of a body itself.

ancestor Noun A2

A family member who lived a long time before you, such as a great-grandparent.

ancestral Adjective B1

Relating to or inherited from one's ancestors.

anchor Noun A1

A heavy metal object dropped into the water on a chain to keep a ship from drifting.

ancient Adjective A2

Belonging to a time very long ago in history.

ancillary Adjective B1

Supporting a main activity or thing, but not the primary or most important part of it.

and Conjunction A1

Joins two words, ideas, or parts of a sentence together.

anecdote Noun B2

A short, personal story told to illustrate a point.

anemia Noun B1

A medical condition in which the blood doesn't carry enough oxygen, often due to a lack of iron.

anemometer Noun B1

An instrument that measures wind speed.

anesthesia Noun B1

A medical treatment that removes sensation or awareness, especially to prevent pain during surgery.

anger Noun A1

A strong feeling of displeasure that comes from being hurt, treated unfairly, or opposed.

angle Noun A2

The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point, usually measured in degrees.

angle bisector Noun B1

A line that divides an angle into two equal parts.

angry Adjective A1

Feeling strong displeasure, often wanting to shout or complain.

anguish Noun B1

Severe mental or physical suffering.

angular Adjective B1

Having sharp corners or edges rather than a smooth, rounded shape.

angular momentum Noun B2

A measure of how much rotation an object has, based on how fast it spins and how its mass is spread out from the center.

animal Noun A1

A living creature that can move by itself and feeds on other organisms, distinct from plants.

animate Verb A2

To make something move or seem alive, especially in film or art.

animated Adjective B1

Full of life, energy, or excitement, or made using animation techniques.

animation Noun A1

A technique for making a series of drawings or images appear to move, or lively, enthusiastic behavior.

animus Noun B1

Strong dislike or hostility toward someone.

anion Noun B2

An ion with a negative electrical charge, formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

ankle Noun A1

The joint connecting your foot to your leg.

annex Verb B1

To take control of a territory and add it to your own country, especially by force.

annihilate Verb B1

To destroy something completely, leaving nothing behind.

annihilation Noun B1

Complete destruction, leaving nothing behind.

anniversary Noun A1

A date that marks the yearly return of an important event.

annotate Verb B1

To add notes or comments to a text in order to explain or remark on parts of it.