Word library
8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.
A formal talk given to an audience, usually to teach them about a particular subject.
A narrow flat surface that sticks out from a wall, cliff, or window.
A long, white and green vegetable related to the onion, with a milder taste.
Cautious or suspicious about something, unwilling to trust it fully.
Facing away from the wind, on the sheltered side.
On or toward the side opposite the right.
One of the limbs used for standing and walking.
Something, such as money, property, or a reputation, that is left behind by someone or passed down from the past.
Allowed by or relating to the law.
An old, well-known story that may or may not be based on real events.
Skillful trickery or deception, originally referring to sleight of hand in magic tricks.
A law or set of laws formally proposed or passed by a governing body.
Relating to the process of making laws, or to the branch of government that makes them.
The part of government responsible for making laws.
Allowed by law or generally accepted rules, or reasonable and justified.
Free time when you are not working and can do what you enjoy.
A yellow, oval fruit with a very sour taste.
A cold drink made from lemon juice, water, and sugar.
A small, tree-dwelling primate with a long tail, found mainly in Madagascar.
To give something to someone temporarily, expecting it to be returned.
The measurement of how long something is from one end to the other.
Not strict, allowing more freedom or a lighter punishment than expected.
A curved piece of glass or plastic used to focus light, found in glasses, cameras, and microscopes.
A small, flat, edible seed, often dried and used in soups and stews.
A large wild cat with a spotted coat, known for its speed and climbing ability.
A smaller amount of something.
A period of time set aside for learning about one subject.
To allow someone to do something, or to rent property to someone.
Capable of causing death.
Lacking energy and enthusiasm, feeling sluggish or tired.
A lack of energy or enthusiasm.
A written message, usually sent by mail, or a symbol used to write words.
A leafy green vegetable often eaten raw in salads.
A raised bank, natural or built, along a river that helps prevent flooding of the surrounding land.
The amount, height, or degree of something compared to a standard.
A simple bar or handle that pivots on a fixed point and is used to lift or move something with less effort.
The power to influence a situation or gain an advantage, often by making use of something you already have.
A lighthearted, humorous attitude toward something, especially something serious.
To officially impose a tax, fine, or other charge.
The practice of compiling dictionaries.
The full set of words used in a particular language, subject, or by a particular person.
Legal responsibility for something, especially damage or loss, or a person or thing likely to cause trouble.
A person who acts as a link between two groups to help them communicate and coordinate.
Open to new ideas and tolerant of different behaviors or opinions, or, in politics, favoring reform and individual freedom.
To set someone or something free, especially from control, oppression, or captivity.
A movement within Christian theology that interprets the Christian message as a call to fight poverty and social injustice.
Believing strongly in individual freedom and minimal government control over people's lives.
A person who behaves without moral restraint, especially regarding sex and pleasure.