IELTS Vocabulary List, Words for Band 6 to Band 9

IELTS vocabulary is not a secret list, it is the CEFR B2 to C2 range, reframed around what examiners expect at each band.

For candidates targeting IELTS band 6.5+. B2 covers band 5–6, C1 covers band 7, C2 covers band 8–9.

About IELTS

IELTS vocabulary is not a secret list, it is the CEFR B2 to C2 range, reframed around what examiners expect at each band. From band 6 upward, the test rewards range and precision: not just having a word, but choosing the right one and collocating it naturally. The same topics recur across Writing and Speaking, education, environment, technology, urbanisation, health, so the vocabulary that pays off clusters around those themes. Higher bands ask for less common items and idiomatic control, while lower bands are scored on whether the basic word does the job at all.

Who this list is for

Most candidates sit IELTS for university admission, skilled migration, or professional registration, where a specific overall band and a minimum in each section are non-negotiable. A band 6.5 to 7 is the common admission threshold for undergraduate and many postgraduate programmes; band 7.5+ is expected by competitive courses and some licensing bodies. Your current band tells you which CEFR slice to work on: 6 is solid B2, 7 to 8 is C1, and 9 is C2. Identify your weakest of the four skills, because IELTS reports a per-skill score, not just an average.

How to study

Treat vocabulary as topic-and-collocation work rather than isolated word lists: learn renewable energy, carbon emissions, and government subsidies as units you can deploy under time pressure. Drill the words you half-know with spaced repetition, prioritising the lexical resource band descriptors, less common items, paraphrase, and natural collocation, since that is exactly what raises a 6 to a 7. Read The Guardian, The Economist, and academic abstracts for the register IELTS rewards, and note how arguments are signposted. Write practice essays under timed conditions and check whether you actually used the higher-band words you have been reviewing, or fell back on safe ones.

The list (7161 words)

  • abandoned B2 The castle looked abandoned.
  • abandoning C2 They are abandoning their old house by the sea.
  • abandonment C2 Abandonment can be devastating.
  • abandons C2
  • aberration C2 Such a sanction is an inconceivable aberration in the application of international law.
  • abhor C2 Many people abhor violence and cruelty.
  • abhorrent C2 Such cruelty is abhorrent to all decent people.
  • abhorrently C2 He acted abhorrently towards his colleagues.
  • abject C2 These people live in abject poverty.
  • abnormally B2 The weather is behaving abnormally today.
  • abolish B2 He wants to abolish it.
  • aboriginal B2
  • abortion C1 She had an abortion.
  • abound C1 Shrimp abound here, too.
  • abruptly B2 He abruptly pulled away.
  • absentee B2 The absentee was marked absent from the meeting.
  • abstinence C2 They advocate complete abstinence.
  • abstraction C1 This is an example of abstraction.
  • abstractions C2 These things are mere abstractions.
  • abstractly C2 The philosopher spoke abstractly about the nature of existence.
  • abstracts C2
  • absurd B2 Your thesis is absurd.
  • abundantly C2 Rain will fall abundantly tonight.
  • abuse B2 Child abuse is wrong.
  • academia C2 The invention of the Internet has revolutionized the world of academia for the better.
  • academically C2 Mark can write academically.
  • academics C2 Academics need to think.
  • academies C2 She attended several prestigious academies to further her education.
  • accelerate C1 The car continued to accelerate.
  • access B2 Is there wheelchair access?
  • accessed C2 She accessed the information from the digital archive.
  • accesses C2
  • accessibility B2 The goal is accessibility.
  • accessing C2 He spent hours accessing the information from the old database.
  • acclaim C1 She received international acclaim for her research.
  • accolade C2 She received an accolade for her outstanding academic achievements.
  • accommodate B2 Can you accommodate me?
  • accommodated C2 I accommodated him with money.
  • accommodates C2 Our hotel accommodates 2000 guests.
  • accommodating C2 The hotel staff were very accommodating to our needs.
  • accommodation B2 The accommodation is reserved.
  • accompanied C2 The celebration was accompanied by loud music and dancing.
  • accompanies C2 The music accompanies the dancers on the stage.
  • accompaniment C2 He sang to guitar accompaniment.
  • accompanying C2 No one is accompanying us.
  • accomplishment C1 What a great accomplishment!
  • accordance C1 Obey in perfect accordance.
  • accordingly B2 Plan your life accordingly.
  • accountability C2 Transparency begins with accountability.
  • accountable C1 I held him accountable.
  • accrue C2 Benefits accrue to the community from reconstruction.
  • accumulate B2 Elderly people accumulate quirks.
  • accumulated C2 The problems have accumulated.
  • accumulates C2 The snow accumulates on the summit.
  • accumulating C2 He is accumulating a lot of debt from his studies.
  • accumulation C1 Her only interest is the accumulation of money.
  • accusation B2 What a ridiculous accusation!
  • accused C1 I was unjustly accused.
  • accustomed C1 You become accustomed to it.
  • ache B2 All my muscles ache.
  • achievable B2 The first goal seems achievable.
  • achieved C1 His efforts achieved nothing.
  • achievements C1 He celebrates her achievements.
  • achieves C1 She achieves her goals through hard work and dedication.
  • achieving C1 She is achieving great success in her career.
  • acid B2 Acid acts on metals.
  • acidic C1 This is very acidic.
  • acknowledged C2 She acknowledged that she had made a mistake.
  • acknowledgements C2
  • acknowledges C2 He acknowledges the danger.
  • acknowledging C2 He is acknowledging that he made a mistake.
  • acoustic C1 His acoustic performance rocks.
  • acoustically C1 The concert hall was designed acoustically to enhance the sound quality.
  • acoustics C1 The acoustics here are marvelous.
  • acquired C1 Wisdom is acquired through reflection.
  • acquires C1 How easily one acquires bad habits!
  • acquiring C1 The acquiring of new skills takes time and effort.
  • acquisition B2 Language acquisition requires creativity.
  • acquisitions C1 The library has many new acquisitions.
  • acre C1 They sell land by the acre.
  • acreage C2 The farm had a large acreage for growing crops.
  • acrimonious C2 Their acrimonious debate lasted for hours.
  • acrobatic C2 The acrobatic dancer performed amazing feats.
  • acrobatically C2 The cat jumped acrobatically onto the table.
  • acrobatics C2 He can do the most amazing acrobatics.
  • activate B2 Activate the program now.
  • activation C1 The activation period has expired.
  • actively B2 He is actively involved in community projects.
  • activist C1 Have you seen the activist?
  • actual B2 Who made the actual arrest?
  • acute B2 You have very acute hearing.
  • acutely C1 I was acutely aware of how very important mathematical education was.
  • ad lib C2
  • ad-lib C2
  • adaptability C2 Crisis management requires adaptability and quick thinking.
  • adaptable B2 Be adaptable in changing circumstances.
  • adaptation C1 Quick adaptation ensures survival.
  • adaptations C2 There must be adaptations in the translations.
  • adapted C2 He adapted to the era.
  • adapting C2 There will be some adapting.
  • adaptive C2 Use an adaptive approach.
  • adapts C2 She adapts herself to circumstances.
  • addict B2 He is a video game addict who plays for hours daily.
  • addicted B2 Are you guys addicted?
  • addiction B2 Addiction is a disease.
  • additionally B2 Additionally, we will need to buy some new furniture.
  • additive C2 This food additive is toxic.
  • adept C2 He is an adept climber.
  • adequacy C2 The adequacy of the supplies was questioned by the committee.
  • adequate B2 The connection must be adequate.
  • adequately B2 Everyone should prepare adequately.
  • adhere C2 They adhere to each other.
  • adhesion C2 The surgery caused adhesion between his organs.
  • adjacent C1 His house is adjacent to yours.
  • adjoin C1 The two buildings adjoin.
  • adjoining C1 We went into the adjoining room.
  • adjustable C1 The seat is adjustable.
  • adjusted C2 She adjusted her dress.
  • adjusting C2 He is adjusting the focus on the camera.
  • adjustment B2 The adjustment is painful.
  • adjustments C2 Life is all about adjustments.
  • adjusts C2 He adjusts the volume.
  • administer C1 The courts administer the law.
  • administrate C1 She will administrate the new department effectively.
  • administrates C1 The manager administrates the daily operations of the company.
  • administrations C1 Owing to a change of administrations, he lost his job.
  • administrative B2 The administrative team managed the office efficiently.
  • administratively C1 The office is administratively divided into several departments.
  • administrator C1 Who is the group administrator?
  • administrators C1 The administrators are unhappy.
  • admirable B2 Their dedication is admirable.
  • admiringly B2 He looked admiringly at his father.
  • admittedly B2 Admittedly, the test was harder than I expected.
  • admonish C2 No words were able to admonish him.
  • adolescent C1 We have three adolescent children.
  • adopted B2 Both daughters were adopted.
  • adoption B2 He signed the adoption papers.
  • adore B2 I just adore him.
  • adorn B2 The violets adorn my kitchen windows.
  • adornment C2 It now became manifest that beauty is enhanced by adornment.
  • adrenaline C1 My adrenaline started pumping.
  • adulterate C2 You should not adulterate wine with water.
  • adulthood C2 In cats, grooming continues into adulthood.
  • adults C2 Not all adults drink.
  • advancement B2 Women had limited opportunity for advancement.
  • advantageous C1 We are in an advantageous position.
  • advent B2 Advent candles shine in the windows.
  • adventurous B2 Are you feeling adventurous?
  • adversary C1 I have turned into their adversary.
  • adverse B2 Is there any adverse reaction?
  • adversely B2 How concerned are you about identity theft adversely affecting you?
  • adversity B2 Resilience grows through adversity.
  • advisory C1 The mayor has issued a stay-at-home advisory.
  • advocacy C2 Advocacy was always his passion.
  • advocate B2 He wants an advocate.
  • advocated C2 He advocated abolishing class distinctions.
  • advocates C2 She advocates for cooperation.
  • advocating C2 She is advocating for better public transportation options.
  • aesthetic C1 Taste is an aesthetic conscience.
  • aesthetically C1 Layered cocktails are aesthetically pleasing.
  • affectation C2 His constant laughter seemed like an affectation.
  • affected C1 Their skin is affected.
  • affecting C1 Euro crisis is affecting prices.
  • affectionate B2 Cats are very affectionate.
  • affectionately B2 She hugged him affectionately.
  • affective C1 Her affective response to the news was one of deep sadness.
  • affectively C1 The music made her feel affectively happy.
  • affects C1 Trauma affects gene expression.
  • affordable B2 Is this fighter affordable?
  • aftermath C1 In the aftermath of the accident he lost his sight.
  • ageless B2 Only the body can grow old, the soul is ageless.
  • aggregate C1 Strawberries and raspberries are both examples of an aggregate fruit.
  • aggregated C2 The numbers aggregated to a large sum.
  • aggregates C2 The total aggregates of the costs were high.
  • aggregating C2 The data is aggregating into a single report.
  • aggregation C2 The aggregation of player statistics was completed in two seconds.
  • aggression C1 Stress often causes aggression.
  • aggressively B2 The dog reacted aggressively.
  • aghast C2 She watched that aghast.
  • agile C2 What an agile guy!
  • agility C2 Dolphins demonstrate marvelous agility.
  • agonise B2 The bad news will agonise him for weeks to come.
  • agonize B2 The difficult decision caused him to agonize for days.
  • agony B2 I witnessed his agony.
  • agreeable C1 People here are agreeable.
  • aide C1 The aide suggested a change in tactics to him.
  • aided C2 We aided him with money.
  • aiding C2 He is aiding the police by giving them important information.
  • aids B2 I need band aids.
  • aim B2 His aim is to finish the race.
  • aimless C1 His existence seemed to be aimless.
  • aimlessly C1 His gaze wandered aimlessly.
  • aircraft B2 Do you fly aircraft?
  • aircrew B2 The entire aircrew prepared for the long flight ahead.
  • albeit C1 She is reasonable, albeit strict.
  • alcoholic B2 The alcoholic needed help to stop drinking.
  • alcoholism B2 Alcoholism is not funny.
  • alert B2 Go to red alert.
  • alien B2 I saw an alien.
  • alienate C1 With that attitude, you will alienate all of your potential allies.
  • align C1 Our thoughts on certain topics may not align.
  • alignment C1 What is her alignment?
  • all-encompassing C2
  • allegation B2 What a ridiculous allegation!
  • allege C1 The witness did not allege that the suspect was present.
  • allegedly C1 He was allegedly involved in the recent corporate fraud.
  • allegorical C2 The story had an allegorical meaning about life.
  • allegory C2 Chess, allegory of a war, is a game of attack and defense.
  • alleviate C1 This will surely alleviate the pain.
  • alliance B2 They need an alliance.
  • allocate B2 Try to allocate time well.
  • allocated C2 I just roughly allocated it to each function.
  • allocates C2 The government allocates funds for public education each year.
  • allocating C2 The manager is allocating more resources to the project.
  • allocation C1 The President shall promulgate a regulation providing for the mandatory allocation of crude oil.
  • allocations C2 The budget included allocations for unexpected expenses.
  • allot C2 Allot the money for R&D.
  • allotment C2 The allotment is inadequate.
  • allude C2 The article seemed to allude to a previous scandal.
  • allusion C2 I understand the allusion.
  • ally B2 I am your ally, trust me.
  • alongside B2 He was DJing alongside me.
  • alphabetical B2 The books were in alphabetical order.
  • altar B2 A beautiful couple before the altar.
  • alter B2 You can’t alter the past.
  • alterable C2 This fabric is alterable and can be dyed any color.
  • alteration C2 The plan is incapable of alteration.
  • alterations C2 How long will it take for alterations?
  • altered C2 She altered her plans.
  • altering C2 The vet discussed the altering of the male cat.
  • alternate B2 Please list alternate dates.
  • alternating C2 The light is alternating on and off.
  • alternatively B2 You can take the bus or alternatively, the train.
  • alternatives C1 There are no alternatives.
  • alters C2 He alters the altar while chipping away the stone.
  • altitude B2 She has altitude sickness.
  • altruism C1 Love is harmony, altruism, and self-sacrifice.
  • altruistic C1 Compassion is the most altruistic form of love.
  • aluminium B2 Aluminium is a metal.
  • aluminum B2 Aluminum is a metal.
  • amalgamate C2 The two companies will amalgamate next year.
  • amateur C1 Are you an amateur?
  • amaze B2 You never cease to amaze me.
  • amazement B2 She looked in amazement.
  • amazingly B2 She was amazingly good.
  • ambassador B2 The ambassador met with leaders from other nations.
  • ambiguities C2 The instructions contained several ambiguities.
  • ambiguity B2 The ambiguity is beautiful.
  • ambiguous B2 The situation became ambiguous.
  • ameliorate C2 Financial reforms may ameliorate the current economic difficulties.
  • amend C1 Some people want to amend the constitution.
  • amended C2 They amended the document.
  • amending C2 Thank you for amending that mistake.
  • amendment B2 Read the 4th Amendment.
  • amendments C2 Neither of the amendments passed.
  • amends C2 I tried to make amends.
  • amid C1 He is cool amid confusion.
  • ammonia B2 It smells like ammonia.
  • amongst B2 The children played happily amongst themselves.
  • amorphous C2 The cloud had an amorphous shape that changed constantly.
  • amorphously C2 The clouds drifted amorphously across the evening sky.
  • ample B2 We have ample food.
  • amplification C1 The amplification of the story made it more interesting.
  • amplifier B2 This is a good amplifier.
  • amplify B2 Try to amplify your opportunity.
  • amply C1 The room was amply supplied with food and drink.
  • amuse B2 Does that amuse you?
  • anachronism C2 This seems like a bit of an anachronism.
  • analogies C2 The teacher used analogies to explain the complex concept.
  • analogous C2 Your situation is analogous to mine.
  • analogy B2 The analogy is essentially correct.
  • analysed C1 She analysed the results.
  • analyser C1 The scientist used an analyser to check the water.
  • analysing C1 She spent hours analysing the complex data for her report.
  • analyst B2 You have an excellent analyst.
  • analytic C1 This is an analytic language.
  • analytical C1 We also assess analytical ability.
  • analytically C1 She looked analytically at the problem to find a solution.
  • analyzed C1 I analyzed the results.
  • analyzing C1 She spent hours analyzing the data for her research paper.
  • anarchic C2 Where is the line between free and anarchic?
  • anchor B2 Pull up the anchor!
  • anchorage B2 The ship found a safe anchorage in the harbor.
  • anchored C1 Someone anchored my boat.
  • anchorman B2 The anchorman had an audience with the king.
  • anchorperson B2 The anchorperson introduced the main news story of the evening.
  • angst C2 He was angst-ridden.
  • angsty C2 The teenager seemed angsty about his future.
  • anguish B2 He hid his anguish with a smile.
  • angular C2 These rocks are angular.
  • angularity C2 The sharp angularity of the building was striking.
  • animate B2 We have to animate this scene by Friday!
  • animatedly C1 They chatted animatedly over cups of steaming tea.
  • annex C2 In this annex are 10 passenger exits.
  • anonymity C2 The donor requested anonymity.
  • anonymous B2 You may remain anonymous.
  • antediluvian C2 The antediluvian man lived a long time ago.
  • anthology C2 This is an anthology of poems.
  • anthropological C2 The book offered an anthropological perspective on ancient societies.
  • anthropologically C2 We studied the culture anthropologically to understand their traditions.
  • anthropologist C1 The anthropologist delivered a lecture on primitive cultures.
  • anthropology C1 Have you ever studied anthropology?
  • antiaircraft B2
  • antibacterial B2 Honey is antibacterial and it never spoils.
  • anticancer B2
  • anticipate B2 Did I not anticipate this?
  • anticipated C2 I anticipated his question.
  • anticipates C2 My mother anticipates all my desires.
  • anticipating C2 She is anticipating a busy holiday season.
  • anticipation B2 Thanking you in anticipation.
  • anticlimactic C1 The ending was anticlimactic after such an exciting build-up.
  • anticlimactically C2 He spoke anticlimactically about his great success.
  • antics C1 She giggled at his playful antics.
  • antidote C2 Who has the antidote?
  • antipathy C2 I experienced a feeling of antipathy towards the speaker.
  • antipollution B2 We need antipollution laws.
  • antiquated C1 I prefer antiquated models.
  • antiquity C1 Rivers are the roads of antiquity.
  • antistatic B2 This antistatic spray is excellent for carpets.
  • antithesis C2 He is the antithesis of his brother.
  • antithetical C2 Your proposal is antithetical to our own.
  • antivirus B2 She downloaded an antivirus.
  • apostle C2 He was an apostle of change, advocating for new social policies.
  • apostrophe B2 I changed the apostrophe to the straight one that we use.
  • appall/appal C1
  • appalling C1 He says appalling things.
  • appallingly C1 The news was appallingly bad, and everyone was shocked.
  • apparatus C1 That is sensitive apparatus.
  • appeal B2 He tried to appeal.
  • appealing C1 She is very appealing.
  • appease C2 Only a sincere apology will appease my anger.
  • append C2 You can append new data to the existing file.
  • appended C2 Please read the files appended to this email carefully.
  • appendices C2 The appendices are missing from this edition.
  • appending C2 Please add your name, appending it to the list.
  • appendix C2 I had my appendix removed.
  • appendixes C2 The book included several helpful appendixes at the end.
  • appends C2 The new chapter appends to the end of the story.
  • appliance C1 This is an electrical appliance.
  • applicable C1 The laws are not applicable.
  • applicant B2 Are you an applicant?
  • appreciable C2 There was an appreciable amount of damage to the car.
  • appreciably C2 She was appreciably tanned after her vacation.
  • appreciated C2 She appreciated our encouragement.
  • appreciates C2 She appreciates your help.
  • appreciating C2 I am appreciating your help with this difficult task.
  • appreciative B2 They were very appreciative.
  • apprehend C2 I sometimes apprehend that there will be some difficulty.
  • apprehensive C1 I feel kind of apprehensive.
  • apprentice C1 Are you an apprentice?
  • apprenticeship C1 I am going to do an apprenticeship.
  • approachable C1 This person is approachable.
  • approached C1 An old man approached.
  • approaching C1 Spring break was approaching.
  • appropriacy C1 Please consider the appropriacy of your language in this formal setting.
  • appropriately B2 Am I dressed appropriately?
  • appropriateness C1 His constant appropriateness made him a respected member of the team.
  • approximate B2 All numbers are approximate.
  • approximated C2 His description approximated to the truth.
  • approximates C2 The story approximates to historical truth.
  • approximating C2 The estimated cost is approximating the initial budget.
  • approximation C2 Purity is at best an approximation.
  • approximations C2 I came to the result by approximations.
  • apt C1 The comparison is apt.
  • apt to C1 He is apt to forget his keys.
  • aptitude C2 He has an aptitude for painting.
  • aqua C1 She wore a dress in a soft aqua color.
  • aquarium C1 Buy me an aquarium.
  • arbitrarily C2 No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his property.
  • arbitrariness C2 Arbitrariness is the enemy of freedom.
  • arbitrary B2 Both are equally arbitrary.
  • arcane C2 This book has arcane symbols that are hard to read.
  • arcanely C2 The secret message was hidden arcanely within the text.
  • arch B2 Cats arch their backs.
  • archaeologist B2 Are you an archaeologist?
  • archaic C2 The method is archaic.
  • archeologist B2 Are you an archeologist?
  • archetypal C2 The archetypal hero always overcomes adversity.
  • archetype C2 This old castle is the archetype for many modern buildings.
  • architectural C1 That building has neither historical nor architectural value.
  • archival C2 She is working with old archival documents from the city.
  • archive C1 She was in the archive.
  • arctic B2 The Arctic is cold.
  • ardor/ardour C2
  • arduous C2 Therapy is incredibly arduous.
  • arduously C2 Climbing the mountain arduously took all day.
  • areas C1 Are there dangerous areas?
  • arena B2 He was in the arena.
  • arguably C1 This is arguably even more important.
  • aristocracy B2 Antiquity is the aristocracy of history.
  • armful B2 She checked out an armful of books from the public library.
  • armory/armoury C2
  • arms B2 Put your arms up.
  • arouse B2 Coffee does not arouse my interest.
  • array C1 The soldiers stood in a neat array.
  • arrogant B2 Am I being arrogant?
  • artery B2 The doctor checked the main artery in his leg.
  • articulate B2 She was never particularly articulate.
  • articulation C2 Good articulation is important for clear speaking.
  • artifact C2 I heard they found an alien artifact on the moon.
  • artifice C2 The language of truth must be, with no doubt, simple and without artifice.
  • artificially B2 Are there artificially intelligent teachers?
  • artistically C1 The food is always arranged so artistically.
  • artistry B2 Translation is as much artistry as it is comprehension.
  • artwork B2 They admired her artwork.
  • ascertain C2 Ascertain whether they are safe or not.
  • ash B2 The ash is a tree.
  • aspects C1 There are other aspects.
  • aspiration B2 This is my aspiration.
  • aspire B2 I aspire to fame.
  • assassination C1 The assassination of the leader caused unrest.
  • assault B2 Assault is very bad.
  • assemble B2 I assemble car engines.
  • assembled C2 She assembled the motor.
  • assembles C2 He assembles washing machines.
  • assemblies C2 The car has many complex assemblies.
  • assembling C2 Assembling the furniture took longer than expected.
  • assembly B2 There was an assembly.
  • assert B2 Justice will assert itself.
  • assertion C1 This assertion is false.
  • assess B2 Do they assess organizational risks?
  • assessable C1 This income is assessable for tax purposes.
  • assessed C1 No penalty was assessed.
  • assesses C1 The Department assesses our mineral resources.
  • assessing C1 You seem to be always assessing what people think about you.
  • assessment B2 Your assessment is incorrect.
  • assessments C1 Many experts admitted surprise at the new numbers but cautioned against overly gloomy assessments.
  • asset B2 Health is an asset.
  • assiduous C2 She was an assiduous student, always completing her work early.
  • assigned C2 They assigned you a name.
  • assigning C2 Assigning numbers to abstract things is a dangerous business.
  • assignments C2 He completed the assignments.
  • assigns C2 My father assigns specific tasks for each weekend.
  • assimilate C2 You must assimilate into new surroundings.
  • assimilation C2 Assimilation into a new culture can be challenging.
  • assistants C1 I had three assistants.
  • assisted C1 He kindly assisted me.
  • assisting C1 She was assisting the elderly woman with her groceries.
  • assists C1 Her constant assists made the project a great success for the team.
  • associated B2 Green is associated with grass.
  • assumed C1 He assumed full responsibility.
  • assumes C1 He assumes that everyone agrees with his plan.
  • assuming C1 Assuming the information is correct, we can proceed.
  • assumption B2 I have an assumption.
  • assumptions C1 Our assumptions were confirmed.
  • assurance B2 She kept gaining self-assurance.
  • assurances C2 There are no assurances.
  • assure B2 I can assure success.
  • assured C2 You can rest assured.
  • assuredly C2 He will assuredly win the race.
  • assures C2 The contract assures payment on time.
  • assuring C2
  • astonish B2 Some people never fail to astonish me.
  • astonished B2 The question astonished him.
  • astonishing B2 This story is astonishing.
  • astonishment B2 His astonishment was evident.
  • astray C1 We have gone astray.
  • astringent C2 The doctor applied an astringent to stop the bleeding.
  • astronomy B2 Astronomy is an expensive hobby.
  • asylum C1 I want political asylum.
  • athleticism C2 His great athleticism helped him win the race.
  • athletics B2
  • atmospheric C1 The music sounds atmospheric.
  • atrocity C1
  • attached B2 She attached a photo.
  • attaches C2 He attaches value to wisdom.
  • attaching C2 A stapler is very useful for attaching papers together.
  • attachments C2 I am returning the letter and the attachments.
  • attainable B2 A good education is attainable for everyone.
  • attained C2 He attained his hopes.
  • attaining C2 I could never imagine attaining such a position.
  • attainment B2 The attainment of a goal is a very delightful experience.
  • attainments C2 Her academic attainments were recognized by the entire school.
  • attains C2 He attains happiness by means of yoga.
  • attendance B2 Attendance is strictly required.
  • attentive B2 Mark became more attentive.
  • attentively B2 The boys listened attentively.
  • attitudes C2 Attitudes sure have changed.
  • attorney C1 Are you an attorney?
  • attractiveness B2 Her attractiveness is not immediately obvious.
  • attributable C2 His success is attributable to hard work and dedication.
  • attribute B2 We attribute his success more to hard work than to genius.
  • attributed C2 He attributed everything to himself.
  • attributes C2 He attributes his success to hard work.
  • attributing C2 She is attributing her success to the hard work of her team.
  • attribution C2 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
  • attributive C2 The word 'big' is an attributive adjective in 'a big house'.
  • attrition C2 The constant attrition of the rock face created a smooth surface.
  • attuned C2 They were highly attuned to the possibility of there being scheduling issues.
  • atypical B2 His reaction was atypical for the situation.
  • aubergine B2 The aubergine is bitter.
  • auction B2 The auction is over.
  • audit B2 He prepares the office for the audit.
  • audition B2 The audition was intense.
  • auspicious C2 Today is an auspicious day.
  • austere C2 Austere economic policies have significantly affected economic performance.
  • austerely C2 He lived austerely in a small room.
  • austerity C2 Parliament approved the austerity measures by a narrow majority.
  • authentic C1 Focus on being authentic.
  • authenticity C2 Beauty is found in authenticity.
  • authored C2 Who authored this article?
  • authoring C2 She is known for authoring several best-selling novels.
  • authorise B2 The manager will authorise the payment tomorrow morning.
  • authoritative B2 Only use authoritative sources.
  • authorities C1 Authorities denied the report.
  • authorize B2 I authorize my workers to leave early.
  • authors C2 They are promising authors.
  • authorship C2 This student claimed authorship of an essay she clearly did not write.
  • auto C1 This artists uses auto-tune.
  • automate C2 This would be so much faster if my boss would let me automate it.
  • automated C2 Jobs should be automated.
  • automates C2 The factory automates the work.
  • automating C2 We are automating the factory processes.
  • automation C2 Job automation is a good idea.
  • autonomous C2 This robot is entirely autonomous.
  • autonomously C2 The robot can move autonomously without human control.
  • autonomy C1 Give your best employees more autonomy.
  • autopilot C2 Get off of autopilot.
  • availability B2 Contact us to check availability.
  • avarice C2 Young men are apt to fall a victim to their own avarice.
  • averse C2 This investment is not for the risk-averse.
  • avian C2 Has the avian flu been eradicated?
  • avid C1 Are you an avid reader?
  • await B2 I await the results.
  • awe B2 She watched in awe.
  • ax B2 I got the ax.
  • axe B2 This is an axe.
  • axiom C2 Honesty is an axiom of good business.
  • axiomatic C2 That all people deserve respect is axiomatic.
  • axis B2 The earth revolves on its axis.
  • babble C2 All James could do was babble.
  • backdrop C1 This waterfall is an amazing backdrop for pictures.
  • backup B2 We need backup now.
  • backward B2 The dog walked backward.
  • backwards B2 Mark continued reading backwards.
  • backyard B2 Welcome to my backyard.
  • bacteria B2 Bacteria usually form colonies.
  • bad-tempered B2
  • badge B2 I have a badge.
  • bail C1 She was denied bail.
  • balanced B2 Academic writing should be balanced.
  • baldly C1 He stated baldly that he did not care about the consequences.
  • balky B2 The horse was balky and would not move.
  • ballad B2 This ballad is thirty verses long.
  • ballet B2 Do you like ballet?
  • ballot B2 International observers counted up the ballot.
  • ban B2 Why did you ban them?
  • banish C2 You will banish him.
  • banishment C2 His banishment from the town was sad.
  • banker B2 Are you a banker?
  • bankrupt B2 The firm went bankrupt.
  • bankruptcy B2 The firm was heading for bankruptcy.
  • banner C1 We made a banner.
  • barbershop B2 I visited the barbershop.
  • bargain B2 Are bargain prices important?
  • bark B2 Why do dogs bark?
  • barley B2 The farmer planted barley.
  • barn B2 Hide in the barn.
  • barometer B2 What does the barometer say?
  • baroque C2 He was into baroque music.
  • barren B2 The desert was a vast barren, useless for growing crops.
  • barrier B2 Bring down the barrier.
  • bartender B2 The bartender mixed the drinks.
  • bass C1 Turn up the bass.
  • bathhouse B2 The town needs a new bathhouse.
  • batter C1 The batter hit the ball out of the park.
  • battered C1 The old boat was battered by the storm.
  • battlefield B2 The soldiers advanced across the battlefield.
  • bauble C2
  • beagle B2 I want a beagle.
  • beak B2 The turtle used its beak to bite the food.
  • bearded C1 I love bearded men.
  • beautify B2 We use them to beautify our home.
  • beforehand C1 Was it announced beforehand?
  • beguiling C1 The magician was beguiling the audience with tricks.
  • beguilingly C1 She smiled beguilingly, drawing everyone into her story.
  • behest C2 She agreed to the plan at his behest.
  • believably C1 His explanation sounded believably true.
  • belligerence C2 His constant belligerence made him unpopular.
  • belligerent C2 The belligerent nation refused to negotiate peace.
  • bellow B2 A loud bellow came from the angry bull.
  • belongings B2 Only take your belongings.
  • benchmark C1 The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark discount rate to an 18-year low.
  • beneficial B2 It could be beneficial.
  • beneficiaries C1 The beneficiaries will get the money from the will.
  • beneficiary C2 The beneficiary of the insurance is her spouse.
  • benefit B2 Who stands to benefit?
  • benefited C1 Who benefited from that?
  • benefiting C1 She is benefiting greatly from the new training program.
  • benefits C1 Who benefits from it?
  • benevolence B2 Benevolence is abstract, a good deed is concrete.
  • benevolent B2 They will bring you together with benevolent language.
  • benign C1 This tumor is benign.
  • benignly C1 The doctor spoke benignly to the worried patient.
  • bequeath C1 He decided to bequeath his entire fortune to charity.
  • bequest C2 Did the bequest cover the cost of recruiting a professor?
  • bereft C2 He was bereft of all hope.
  • bereftly C2
  • berry B2 This berry is tasty.
  • besiege C2 The army decided to besiege the small town.
  • besmirch C2 That news will besmirch his reputation for honesty.
  • bestow B2 The king will bestow a special award upon the brave soldier.
  • bestseller B2 She has a bestseller.
  • betray B2 Your thoughts betray you.
  • bewilder B2 The complex instructions bewilder the students.
  • bewilderment B2 I shrugged in bewilderment.
  • bias B2 The judge must avoid any bias when making a decision.
  • biased C2
  • biases C2 We must acknowledge our own biases to make fair decisions.
  • biasing C2 Corrupt courts are biasing the public mind.
  • bid B2 I bid on it.
  • bidding B2 Is anyone else bidding?
  • bikini B2 She was wearing a bikini.
  • billiards C1 Can you play billiards?
  • billion B2 Where is the $128 billion?
  • bind B2 Do you bind books?
  • bio B2 Read my bio for more info.
  • biological B2 Scientists are studying the biological effects of pollution.
  • biotechnology B2 Clearly, she knows a lot about biotechnology.
  • birdcage B2 It escaped from the birdcage.
  • birthplace B2 Do you know his birthplace?
  • bitterly B2 I was bitterly disappointed.
  • bizarre B2 Bizarre things started happening.
  • blade B2 The blade has dulled.
  • blandishment C2 His blandishment did not convince her to change her mind.
  • blankness C1 The disappointment was followed by an interval of blankness.
  • blaze B2 The house was in a blaze.
  • blight C2 The sugar cane blight ruined the harvest.
  • blindly B2 We do things blindly.
  • blindness B2 I have snow blindness.
  • blink B2 I saw him blink.
  • bliss C1 What is your bliss?
  • blister C1 You need anti-blister socks.
  • blithely C1 She blithely skipped down the street.
  • blitz C2 The company is planning an advertising blitz for the new product.
  • blockbuster C1 The film was a real blockbuster.
  • bloodstream B2 The infection has reached the bloodstream.
  • bloody B2 His hands are bloody.
  • blooming B2 The tulips were blooming.
  • blossom B2 I love cherry blossom.
  • blubber C2 The whale has a thick layer of blubber.
  • blubbery C2 The blubbery seal rested on the ice.
  • blueprint C1 He gave me a blueprint.
  • blur B2 Last month was a blur.
  • blurb C2 The website displayed a small blurb of a blog post.
  • blurt B2 She did not mean to blurt out the secret.
  • blush B2 He started to blush.
  • bogus C2 This is completely bogus.
  • boiling B2 Boiling water becomes steam.
  • bold B2 What another bold idea.
  • bolster C1 The new evidence will bolster your case.
  • bombard B2 The teacher began to bombard me with questions.
  • bomber B2
  • bombing B2
  • bona fide C2
  • bonded C2 The two pieces of wood are bonded together.
  • bonding C2 For me, bonding with everyone is natural.
  • bony B2 The starving animal looked extremely bony.
  • bookish B2 My teacher is too bookish.
  • booklet B2 Whose booklet is that?
  • bookmark B2 You dropped a bookmark.
  • boost B2 Boost your self-confidence.
  • booth B2 The booth also has drinks.
  • bossy B2 Am I being too bossy?
  • botany B2 Botany is an applied science.
  • bothered B2 A man bothered Mom.
  • bothersome B2 The constant noise from the construction is bothersome.
  • bottle B2 This bottle is empty.
  • boundary C1 The fence marked the boundary.
  • bouquet C1 He ordered another bouquet.
  • bourbon B2
  • bout C2 A bout lasts about five minutes.
  • boxer B2 Cookie is a Boxer.
  • bracket B2 Her income puts her into the highest tax bracket.
  • brag B2 He could not resist the urge to brag about his success.
  • brainwash C1 They tried to brainwash the prisoners.
  • brainwashing C1 The prisoners were subjected to brainwashing.
  • brake B2 The brake pedal sticks.
  • brandish C2
  • bravery B2 I admire your bravery.
  • breach C1 We have a security breach.
  • breadwinner C2 My father is the breadwinner.
  • breakable B2 Glass is a transparent and easily breakable material.
  • breakdown B2 She caused the breakdown.
  • breakup B2 I heard about your breakup.
  • breathtaking B2 The surroundings were breathtaking.
  • breezy B2 It looks breezy outside.
  • brevity C2 Brevity is not your strong point.
  • brewery B2 The new brewery opened downtown last month.
  • bribe C1 Never take a bribe!
  • bribery C1 She was accused of bribery.
  • briefed C2 Have you been briefed?
  • briefing C2 Do you need a briefing?
  • briefs C2 These are my briefs.
  • brilliantly B2 She swims brilliantly well.
  • brim C2 Fill the glass to the brim.
  • brimstone C2 Brimstone is another word for sulfur.
  • brink C2 He stood on the brink of the cliff.
  • broadband B2 We share a broadband subscription.
  • broadcast B2 This is a live broadcast.
  • broadcaster B2 The radio broadcaster spoke very clearly.
  • broaden B2 Good movies broaden your horizons.
  • broadly B2 The suggestion was broadly welcomed.
  • brochure B2 I saw your brochure.
  • brood C2 The alien is a brood parasite.
  • brother-in-law B2
  • brouhaha C2 The sudden brouhaha startled the audience.
  • browse B2 You can browse through sentences.
  • browser B2 No browser is safe.
  • bruise B2 You have a bruise.
  • brutal C1 Was I too brutal?
  • bubbly C1 I want champagne, and make sure its super bubbly.
  • buccaneer C2 The buccaneer searched for buried treasure on the island.
  • buck C1 I have buck teeth.
  • bucolic C2 No machines disturbed the bucolic scene.
  • bud B2 The bud opened up.
  • buffer C1 Unfortunately, we have no choices but a certain buffer zone.
  • buffoon C1 He acted like a buffoon, making everyone laugh.
  • buffoonery C2 His buffoonery made everyone in the audience laugh.
  • bulimia B2
  • bulk C1 I always buy in bulk.
  • bulk up C1 He started to bulk up for the competition.
  • bulky C1 These presents are really bulky.
  • bully B2 The big boy was a bully to the smaller kids.
  • bum B2
  • bumper B2 The cars are parked bumper to bumper.
  • bun B2 He has a bun.
  • burden B2 The immense burden of responsibility weighed on him.
  • burdensome B2 The tax is burdensome for the companies.
  • bureaucracy B2 Bureaucracy is plaguing our lives.
  • bureaucratic C1 Did you run into any bureaucratic red tape?
  • bureaucratically C1 The project was delayed because it was handled bureaucratically.
  • burgeoning C2 The economy is burgeoning with new opportunities.
  • burglary B2 Did you report the burglary?
  • burgle B2 The man decided to burgle the house.
  • burial B2 When is the burial?
  • bustle B2 Bustle up, you boys!
  • bustling B2 The market is bustling.
  • butcher B2 My father is a butcher.
  • buzz B2 Can you buzz me in?
  • buzzard C2 Can you tell the difference between a buzzard and a kite?
  • buzzer C1 Please press the buzzer.
  • bypass C1 A bypass allows more blood to flow to the heart.
  • cabinet B2 This is the cabinet.
  • cable B2 This cable is live.
  • cacophony C2 What is this cacophony?
  • caffeinate C2 I need to caffeinate before my morning run.
  • calamitous C2 The economic crisis had calamitous consequences for many families.
  • calamitously C2 The storm hit the town calamitously.
  • calamity C2 A calamity was avoided by sheer luck.
  • calibrate C1 I need to calibrate the front tire of my motorcycle.
  • callous C2 How could she be so callous?
  • callously C2 He callously ignored the suffering of his neighbors.
  • calmly B2 The river flows calmly.
  • calorie C1 You should check your calorie intake.
  • calorific C2 This food is very calorific and gives energy.
  • campaign B2 The election campaign started.
  • candid C1 Listen to his candid opinion.
  • candidate B2 Are you a candidate?
  • candidly C1 He speaks his mind quite candidly.
  • cane B2 Is this your cane?
  • cannonball B2 Some kind of cannonball.
  • canoe C1 I came to canoe.
  • canon B2 None of this is canon.
  • canvas C1 The future is a blank canvas.
  • capabilities C2 I believe in your capabilities.
  • capability B2 The man has the capability to talk.
  • capacious C2 The capacious bag held all of their camping gear.
  • capacities C2 The room has capacities for fifty people.
  • capitalism C1 In capitalism, people can own their own businesses.
  • capitalist C1 The capitalist system rewards individual initiative and investment.
  • capitulate C2 The defeated army was forced to capitulate to the enemy.
  • capricious C2 Humans are very capricious beings.
  • caption B2 Put a caption on this photo.
  • captive B2 The bird is captive.
  • caravan B2 They live in a caravan.
  • carbon B2 What about the carbon tax?
  • carbon dioxide B2 Carbon dioxide sometimes harms people.
  • carbon footprint B2
  • carbon monoxide B2
  • carbonize/carbonise C2
  • cardboard B2 Cats like cardboard boxes.
  • cardigan B2 Put my cardigan on.
  • carefree B2 Her life is carefree.
  • cargo C1 That cargo is mine.
  • caring B2 Her caring nature made her a good nurse.
  • carnival B2 Is it Carnival already?
  • carpenter C1 Carpenter bees are solitary.
  • carpentry C1 I learned carpentry in prison.
  • carpool B2 I carpool with them.
  • carrier C1 The mail carrier should come soon.
  • carve B2 Who taught you to carve?
  • cascade B2 He caused them to cascade down.
  • casino C1 Welcome to my casino.
  • cast B2
  • casually B2 James continued to teach casually.
  • casualty C1 In war, truth is the first casualty.
  • catalog B2 Send me the new catalog.
  • catalogue B2 Send me a new catalogue.
  • catalyst B2 The catalyst system efficiency is below the threshold.
  • catastrophe B2 A catastrophe occurred there.
  • catastrophic B2 What a catastrophic competition!
  • catastrophically C2 The bridge collapsed catastrophically.
  • catchy B2 This music is catchy.
  • categories C1 The books are organized into different categories on the shelf.
  • categorisation B2 The categorisation of these items is quite complex.
  • categorised C1 The librarian carefully categorised the new books by genre.
  • categorises C1 This system categorises all the books by subject.
  • categorising C1 She is good at categorising the books.
  • categorization B2 The categorization of books was helpful.
  • categorized C1 The librarian categorized the books by genre and author.
  • categorizes C1 The librarian categorizes books by subject.
  • categorizing C1 He is good at categorizing books by genre.
  • cater C1 The hotel will cater all the meals for the event.
  • catering B2 I work in catering.
  • cathedral B2 The cathedral burned down.
  • cavity C1 I have a cavity.
  • cay C2 We saw a small cay near the coast.
  • cease B2 Please cease from quarreling.
  • ceased C2 The whispers have ceased.
  • ceaseless C1 The noise was ceaseless.
  • ceaselessly C1 The rain fell ceaselessly for three days.
  • ceases C2 It never ceases to amaze me.
  • ceasing C2 He was ceasing his efforts after many failures.
  • ceiling B2 The ceiling fell through.
  • cellar B2 My cellar is flooded.
  • cellist B2 The cellist played a beautiful solo during the concert.
  • cello B2 I play the cello.
  • cemetery B2 He visited a cemetery.
  • centigrade B2 Water freezes at 0 degrees Centigrade.
  • centralized/centralised C2
  • certificate B2 We need the certificate.
  • certification B2 There is also a yearly membership fee required to maintain certification.
  • certify B2 He tried to certify the matter as correct.
  • cessation C1 The cessation of rain was welcome.
  • challenge B2 Scientists challenge existing ideas.
  • challenged C2 He challenged the system.
  • challenger C2 The reigning champion is ready for any challenger.
  • challengers C2 He looked the toughest of all the challengers.
  • challenges C2 He challenges her religion.
  • chamber C1 The chamber door is open.
  • chancellor B2 Who was called the Iron Chancellor?
  • channelled C2 Information was channelled through the official spokesperson.
  • channelling C2 The satellite dish is channelling signals from space.
  • channels C2 Please stop changing channels.
  • chaotic B2 Things quickly got chaotic.
  • chaotically C1 Papers were scattered chaotically all over the floor.
  • chapters C1 Skip the boring chapters.
  • characterization/characterisation C1
  • charming B2 Mark was outwardly charming.
  • charted C2 She charted a course through the stars.
  • charter C1 What does the UN Charter say?
  • charting C2 The sailors were charting their course across the ocean.
  • charts C2 His IQ is off the charts.
  • chase B2 They chase each other.
  • chauffer C1 The chauffer drove the guests to the airport on time.
  • cheat B2 Why did he cheat?
  • checkpoint B2 We stopped at the checkpoint to show our passports.
  • cheeky B2 What a cheeky guy!
  • cheerfully B2 He talks very cheerfully.
  • cheerfulness B2 Cheerfulness is absent from his character.
  • chemically C2 Acids react chemically with metals.
  • chemicals C2 Are these chemicals dangerous?
  • chemotherapy B2 Chemotherapy causes substantial damage to the body.
  • cherished B2 They cherished one another.
  • cherry B2 The table was made of beautiful cherry wood.
  • chew B2 Dogs chew on bones.
  • chief B2 The police chief resigned.
  • childish B2 Stop being so childish!
  • chill C1 I have a chill.
  • chilly C1 The party grew chilly.
  • chimney B2 Is the chimney clean?
  • chisel C1 This is a chisel.
  • chiselled C1 He was accused of chiselling his business partners out of their money.
  • chop B2 I chop down trees.
  • choreographical C2 The choreographical elements were very complex.
  • choreography C2 The choreography is quite simple.
  • chronic B2 I have chronic depression.
  • chronologically C2 The events were arranged chronologically in the historical document.
  • chronology C2 The chronology of events was hard to follow.
  • chrysalis C2 Humanity has yet to form its chrysalis.
  • chunk B2 That boy threw a chunk of stone.
  • churn C1 This made my stomach churn.
  • cinematographer C2 The cinematographer captured the scene beautifully.
  • cinematography C2 Cinematography is a magical world.
  • circuit B2 This circuit is live.
  • circuitry B2 The complex circuitry powered the entire device.
  • circulate C1 Was there a need to circulate that news bulletin?
  • circulation C1 Blood circulation is very rapid.
  • circumnavigate C2 They plan to circumnavigate the globe in their new boat.
  • circumnavigation C2 He began his circumnavigation of the world in a sailing boat.
  • circumstance B2 The circumstance was really complex.
  • circumstances C1 These are special circumstances.
  • citation C1 Academic writing should contain citation.
  • citations C2 Academic writing uses citations.
  • cite C1 Always cite your sources.
  • cited C2 Neither report cited any sources.
  • cites C2
  • citing C2 The lawyer was citing previous cases in court.
  • citywide B2 They maintained order during the citywide emergency drill.
  • civic C1 Voting is your civic duty.
  • civilian C1 The civilian population was evacuated from the war zone.
  • clam B2 I am as happy as a clam.
  • clammy C1 Nobody enjoys a clammy handshake.
  • clan C1 Welcome to the clan.
  • clandestine C2 They started a forbidden and clandestine relationship.
  • clap B2 Everybody, clap your hands.
  • clarification C2 I just wanted clarification.
  • clarified C2 She clarified her answer for us.
  • clarifies C2 The explanation clarifies the complex theory.
  • clarify B2 Let me clarify something.
  • clarifying C2 Thanks for clarifying that.
  • clarity C1 Spiritual peace brings clarity.
  • clash C1 The two meetings clash.
  • classic B2 This is a classic.
  • classics C2 Reading classics is not easy.
  • classification B2 Classification is not my specialty.
  • classy C1 What a classy neighborhood!
  • clause B2 A subject is missing in the relative clause.
  • clauses C2 Passive clauses make sentences more complicated.
  • claustrophobia C1 I suffer from claustrophobia.
  • claustrophobic C1 Are you claustrophobic, too?
  • cleanly C1 He is a cleanly person who always washes his hands.
  • clearness B2 His logic possesses astonishing clearness.
  • clench C1 Clench your teeth, please.
  • clerical B2 I find it so strange that keyboards can be both musical and clerical.
  • cleverness C1 Her cleverness sometimes amazes me.
  • client B2 My client is innocent.
  • climactic C1 The film reached its climactic moment in the final scene.
  • climate change B2 Climate change impacts everyone.
  • climax C1 The novel reached its climax during the final confrontation.
  • clinch C2 Did you clinch the deal?
  • cling C1 We must cling to our faith.
  • clinical C1 I made a huge clinical error.
  • cloak C1 The spy wore a dark cloak to conceal his identity.
  • clog B2 Clog dancing is very popular around here.
  • cloister C2 The monk lived in a quiet cloister for many years.
  • cloistered C2 The garden was cloistered, providing a quiet and private space.
  • closeness C1 I need his closeness.
  • closure B2 This factory is threatened with closure.
  • clothing B2 Take some warm clothing.
  • clumsy B2 How clumsy of me.
  • cluster C1 A cluster of stars appeared in the night sky.
  • clutch C1 I broke the clutch.
  • clutter C1 Clean up this clutter!
  • co-operate C2
  • co-operated C2
  • co-operates C2
  • co-operation C2
  • co-operative C2
  • co-operatively C2
  • co-ordinate C1
  • co-ordinated C1
  • co-ordinates C1
  • co-ordinating C1
  • co-ordination C1
  • co-ordinator C1
  • co-ordinators C1
  • coach B2 I like my coach.
  • coaching B2 We need some coaching.
  • coalesce C2 Now a few thoughts are starting to coalesce in my mind.
  • coalition B2 We need a coalition.
  • coarse B2 This paper is coarse.
  • coastline B2 The sea indented the coastline.
  • coax C2 She’ll do it if you coax her.
  • cocktail B2 I want a cocktail.
  • cocoa B2 Where is cocoa cultivated?
  • coconut B2 Coconut oil does wonders!
  • cocoon C2 I saw a cocoon on the tree.
  • coded C2 The message was coded so only authorized people could read it.
  • codes C2 The company follows strict codes of conduct.
  • coding C2 The spy was skilled in coding secret messages.
  • cogent C2 His argument was cogent and clear.
  • cogently C2 He argued cogently for his point of view.
  • cognitive C2 I want to major in cognitive science.
  • cognizant C2 We are cognizant of the problem.
  • coherence B2 He regained a little coherence.
  • coherent B2 Academic writing should be coherent.
  • coherently C2 I cannot coherently formulate words without coffee.
  • coincide B2 It just happened to coincide.
  • coincided C2 Our birthdays coincided last year, which was fun.
  • coincidence B2 What an interesting coincidence.
  • coincidences C2 Coincidences happen every day.
  • coincident C2 Their birthdays are coincident, falling on the same day.
  • coincidental C2 That was purely coincidental.
  • coincides C2 His opinion coincides with ours.
  • coinciding C2 Our birthdays are coinciding this year; we will celebrate together.
  • collaborate C1 Collaborate and work together.
  • collaboration C1 Improved conditions require collaboration.
  • collaborative C1 She encourages collaborative teamwork.
  • collaborator C1 The main suspect had a secret collaborator.
  • collapse B2 The empire will collapse.
  • collapsed C2 The control tower collapsed.
  • collapses C2 The well regularly collapses.
  • collapsible C2 There are collapsible solar cookers.
  • collapsing C2 The old building started collapsing after the storm.
  • colleague B2 This is my colleague.
  • colleagues C2 Where are your colleagues?
  • collective C1 He values collective intelligence.
  • collector B2 Are you an art collector?
  • collide C2 The views of the two politicians collide violently.
  • collider C2 Scientists use a collider to smash particles together at high speeds.
  • collision C1 The collision between the two cars was bad.
  • collocation B2 A collocation consists of words that are often found together.
  • colloquial C2 Avoid colloquial expressions in academic writing.
  • colloquially C2 This article is written too colloquially and has too many spelling mistakes.
  • colloquium C2 The weekly colloquium featured a renowned historian.
  • colon B2 A colon is a punctuation mark.
  • colonial B2 I have no colonial masters.
  • colony B2 The colony declared independence.
  • coma B2 The patient remained in a coma for several days.
  • comb B2 You dropped your comb.
  • combat C1
  • combustion C2 Oxygen is necessary for combustion.
  • comfortably B2 We were sitting comfortably.
  • commander B2 That soldier became a commander.
  • commemorate B2 We will commemorate the event with a special ceremony.
  • commence C1 Let us commence the meeting with a brief introduction.
  • commenced C2 The ceremony commenced with a welcome speech.
  • commencement C2 Commencement is typically the first or second Saturday in April.
  • commences C2 The meeting commences at nine o'clock.
  • commencing C2 We are commencing the work tomorrow morning.
  • commend C1 We commend the past, but live the present.
  • commendation C1 Her successful completion of the project earned her a commendation and overtime leave.
  • commensurate C2 This great feat needs a commensurate prize.
  • commensurately C2 Her success was commensurately rewarded with a promotion.
  • comment B2 Someone liked my comment.
  • commentaries C1 The book has many commentaries.
  • commentary C1 What a sad commentary!
  • commentator C1 I like this commentator.
  • commentators C1 What do commentators do?
  • commented C1 I commented on one.
  • commenting C1 Stop commenting out loud.
  • comments C1 Any comments are welcome.
  • commerce B2 Commerce helps our economy.
  • commercial B2 I love that commercial.
  • commercially C1 The product was advertised commercially on television.
  • commission B2 What is your commission?
  • commissioned C1 The new ship was commissioned for naval service.
  • commissioner C1 The new commissioner promised to improve public transportation.
  • commissioners C1 The city council appointed new commissioners to oversee the project.
  • commissioning C1 Which orchestra is commissioning the symphony?
  • commissions C1 Your salary is based on commissions.
  • commitments C2 We had prior commitments.
  • commits C2 A pirate commits piracy.
  • committed C2 He committed multiple crimes.
  • committing C2 Both admitted committing the crime.
  • commode C2 He needed to use the commode after his long journey.
  • commodities C2 The shop sells many different commodities like food and clothes.
  • commodity C2 Commodity prices were rising.
  • commonwealth B2 Some states in the United States use the Commonwealth title in their laws.
  • communicable C2 The flu is a communicable disease that spreads easily.
  • communicated C2 We communicated through gestures.
  • communicates C2 He communicates with her honestly.
  • communicating C2 Are you communicating effectively?
  • communications C2 Modern communications connect people across the globe instantly.
  • communicative B2 I like communicative people.
  • communicatively C2 She speaks communicatively, making her ideas easy to understand.
  • communist C1 He is a known communist in the region.
  • communities C1 The local communities worked together to clean the park.
  • community B2 Welcome to the community.
  • commute B2 I commute by train.
  • comparable C1 The two are not comparable.
  • compassion B2 I admire your compassion.
  • compassionate B2 You should be more compassionate.
  • compatibility C2 They had a compatibility test.
  • compatible B2 They are very compatible.
  • compel C1 Shall we compel you to accept it?
  • compelling C1 This music is compelling.
  • compellingly C2 No one has compellingly argued otherwise.
  • compensate B2 You must compensate the loss.
  • compensated C1 They compensated the damages.
  • compensates C1 It sounds as if genius compensates for lack of experience.
  • compensating C1 We are compensating for the error.
  • compensation B2 The compensation will be huge.
  • compensations C1 This job is tough, though it has other compensations.
  • compensatory C1 There’s been no claim for punitive damages, only compensatory.
  • competence B2 Competence and performance are two different things.
  • competent B2 He is highly competent.
  • compilation C2 Is this a compilation?
  • compilations C2 The music compilations were very popular.
  • compile B2 His program would not compile.
  • compiled C2 Who compiled this list?
  • compiles C2 The researcher compiles data from various sources.
  • compiling C2 He is compiling a list of his favorite songs.
  • complementary C1 They are highly complementary.
  • complemented C2 They complemented each other.
  • complementing C2 The blue and gold are complementing each other well.
  • complements C2 Cheese complements wine well.
  • completion B2 This building is near completion.
  • complexion B2 The sunshine improved his complexion.
  • complexities C1 The complexities of the situation made it difficult to solve.
  • complexity B2 They look for meaning in complexity.
  • compliance C1 Thank you for your compliance.
  • compliant C1 The restaurant is fully compliant with health codes.
  • compliantly C1 She compliantly followed all the instructions given by the teacher.
  • complication C1 We have a complication.
  • complimentary C1 Are these drinks complimentary?
  • comply C1 We want to comply.
  • component B2 Curiosity is a component of intelligence.
  • componentry C1 The componentry of the machine was quite complex.
  • components C1 What components make someone happy?
  • compounded C2 All compounded things are subject to decay.
  • compounding C2 The compounding of different flavors made a new taste.
  • compounds C2 The plants manufacture complex chemical compounds.
  • comprehension B2 He nodded slowly in comprehension.
  • comprehensive B2 Our curriculum is comprehensive.
  • comprehensively C2 The report covered the topic comprehensively.
  • compress B2 Apply a cold compress to the affected area.
  • compression B2 The compression of the gas made it very hot.
  • comprise C1 How many days comprise a leap year?
  • comprised C2 The committee is comprised of ten members.
  • comprises C2 The group comprises five people.
  • comprising C2 The team is comprising players from different countries.
  • compromise B2 I offered a compromise.
  • compromised C1 My password was compromised.
  • compulsion C1 Love and song know no compulsion.
  • compulsory B2 Elementary education shall be compulsory.
  • computable C1 This number is computable with the tool.
  • computation C1 Machine learning demands a lot of computation.
  • computational C1 This is a computational problem for the computer.
  • computations C1 Complex computations are required for this scientific research.
  • compute B2 Scientists can easily compute the distance between planets.
  • computed C1 The scientist computed the results of the experiment.
  • computerised C1 The office was computerised to make work faster.
  • computerize/computerise C2
  • computers C1 He can repair computers.
  • computing C1 Computing is the future.
  • con C1 He became a con artist.
  • conceal B2 He seemed to conceal the fact.
  • concede B2 Neither side will concede.
  • conceit B2 He has an enormous conceit.
  • conceivable B2 This is perfectly conceivable.
  • conceivably C2 It is conceivably possible that the train will arrive late.
  • conceive B2 We are the people who conceive our destruction.
  • conceived C2 When was democracy conceived?
  • conceives C2 She conceives new ideas for her art projects.
  • conceiving C2 She is conceiving a new plan for the project.
  • concentrates C2 The machine makes metal concentrates.
  • concentrating C2 The scientist is concentrating the solution to make it stronger.
  • conception B2 The initial conception of the project was quite simple.
  • concepts C1 I admire innovative concepts.
  • conceptual C1 She has a conceptual understanding of the topic.
  • conceptualisation C1 The conceptualisation of the project took several months.
  • conceptualise C1 She began to conceptualise a new story about a magical land.
  • conceptualised C1 The architect conceptualised a building that would blend with nature.
  • conceptualises C1 The artist conceptualises a new painting in her mind.
  • conceptualising C1 The artist is conceptualising a new painting for the exhibition.
  • conceptually C1 The plan was sound, but it was difficult to implement conceptually.
  • concern B2 Does it concern me?
  • concerning B2 The meeting is concerning the new project.
  • concerto C1 This is a beautiful concerto.
  • concession B2 Will the concession stands be open?
  • conciliation C2 After the argument, there was a conciliation between the friends.
  • conciliatory C2 He said a few conciliatory words.
  • concluded C1 The session was concluded.
  • concludes C1 That concludes our business.
  • concluding C1 After thinking, I am concluding he is right.
  • conclusions C1 The conclusions are disappointing.
  • conclusive C1 It was not conclusive.
  • conclusively C1 This conclusively decided the matter.
  • concomitant C2 War is often a concomitant of political change.
  • concrete B2 This bridge is concrete.
  • concur C1 My thoughts concur with theirs.
  • concurrence C2 The results showed a clear concurrence between the two studies.
  • concurrent C2 The two events were concurrent and unrelated.
  • concurrently C2 The two events occurred concurrently, causing confusion.
  • condemn B2 We strongly condemn such acts.
  • condensation C2 The windows are misted up with condensation.
  • conditional C1 Their love feels conditional at times.
  • conditionally C1 I will conditionally agree to the proposal.
  • condone C2 How can they condone this?
  • conduct B2 His conduct was admirable.
  • conducted C1 We conducted the survey.
  • conducting C1 The conducting of the business was efficient and clear.
  • conductor B2 Who is this conductor?
  • conducts C1 Copper conducts electricity well.
  • conduit C2 Water flows through the underground conduit to the city.
  • cone B2 Can I get an ice cream cone?
  • confabulate C2 He would confabulate stories about his adventures.
  • confabulation C2 We had a long confabulation about our future plans.
  • confection C2 The cake was a delicious confection with layers of cream.
  • confer C1 I must confer with my colleagues on the matter.
  • conference B2 How was the conference?
  • conferences C2 I attend scientific conferences.
  • conferencing B2 We are conferencing online about the new project.
  • conferred C2 She conferred with her lawyer.
  • conferring C2 After conferring for several hours, they made the agreements public.
  • confers C2 The ability to regulate your blood temperature confers an evolutionary advantage.
  • confess B2 I want to confess.
  • confession B2 We read the confession.
  • confide C1 People confide in me.
  • confidently B2 Try to write confidently.
  • configuration C1 It’s a default configuration.
  • confine B2 Where did you confine them?
  • confined C2 He confined himself to his room.
  • confinement C1 Confinement can drive you insane.
  • confines C2 It was not so difficult to escape their confines.
  • confining C2 The small room felt very confining.
  • confirmed C2 It has been confirmed.
  • confirming C2 New photos are confirming his story.
  • confirms C2 The evidence confirms it.
  • conflicted C2 James was feeling conflicted.
  • conflicting C2 Their ideas are conflicting.
  • conflicts C2 I do not like conflicts.
  • conform C1 He refused to conform.
  • conformability C2 The new design showed excellent conformability to the existing structure.
  • conformable C2 The child was conformable to his parents' wishes.
  • conformance C2 The two boxes are in perfect conformance.
  • conformation C2 The molecule has a specific conformation.
  • conformed C2 When he was in the military, he conformed to the strict army rules.
  • conforming C2 Her actions are conforming to the new rules.
  • conformist C2 Never be a conformist.
  • conformists C2 The group was criticized for its strict conformists.
  • conformity C1 I choose authenticity over conformity.
  • conforms C2 It conforms to the requirements of logic.
  • confound C2 The complex math problem will confound the students.
  • confront B2 Confront your responsibilities directly.
  • confrontation C1 She never avoids confrontation.
  • confrontational C2 He is not confrontational.
  • confrontationally C2 He spoke confrontationally, challenging every point made by the opposition.
  • congenial C2 All of our neighbors are congenial individuals and always up for a social gathering.
  • conglomerate C2 The conglomerate rock had many different small stones.
  • congregate C1 Eagles congregate here in the spring.
  • congregation C1 The congregation was silent.
  • congressional C1 That will require congressional approval.
  • conjecture C2 Is that knowledge or conjecture?
  • conjunction B2 Relative pronouns perform as 'conjunction + pronoun'.
  • conjure C1 When they no longer have priests, the gods become very easy to conjure.
  • connoisseur C1 A bargain! For the true connoisseur!
  • connotation C2 This word has a negative connotation.
  • connote C2 His silence seemed to connote disapproval of the plan.
  • conquest B2 Conquest is a form of theft.
  • conscience B2 Her conscience is clean.
  • conscientious C1 Only the conscientious students came to the lecture.
  • conscientiously C1 Do your work conscientiously.
  • consciousness B2 What exactly is consciousness?
  • consecutive C1 It snowed for ten consecutive days.
  • consensus B2 So find a consensus!
  • consent B2 I gave my consent.
  • consented C1 I consented to go.
  • consenting C1 He is consenting to the new plan.
  • consents C1
  • consequences C1 Anger can have consequences.
  • consequent C1 Consequent conduct is specified.
  • conservatory C1 I learned piano at conservatory.
  • conserve C1 Please help conserve water.
  • considerably B2 Our opinions differ considerably.
  • considering B2 That is worth considering.
  • consign C2 He will consign his soul to the devil.
  • consignment C2 I bought this at the consignment shop.
  • consisted C1 The audience consisted entirely of foreigners.
  • consistency C1 Your speech lacked some consistency.
  • consistent B2 Friendship requires consistent work.
  • consistently B2 Did you train consistently?
  • consisting C1 Who is familiar with a book consisting of one page only?
  • consists C1 Beer consists of 90% water.
  • consolation B2 That was our only consolation.
  • console B2 Who will console me?
  • consolidate C1 We can consolidate your savings accounts.
  • conspiracy B2 The conspiracy will continue.
  • constancy C1 His constancy in work is good.
  • constant B2 Constant adaptation is essential.
  • constants C1 In mathematics, pi is one of the important constants.
  • consternation C2 The consternation was general.
  • constituencies C1 The politician visited all the constituencies in his region.
  • constituency C1 It should be added that his remarks had no direct influence on the constituency.
  • constituent C1 Until we know the constituent elements of human intelligence, we cannot create artificial intelligence.
  • constituents C1 Do they represent their constituents?
  • constituted C1 She is delicately constituted.
  • constitutes C1 Music constitutes a part of me.
  • constituting C1 These small ingredients are constituting the main part of the recipe.
  • constitutional C1 Subsequent constitutional reforms restored relative political stability.
  • constitutionally C1 I am constitutionally averse to getting carried away with feelings.
  • constitutions C1 The country has new constitutions that were recently written.
  • constitutive C1 Good sleep is constitutive of good health.
  • constrain C1 Fear can constrain people from taking risks.
  • constrained C2 I felt constrained to help her.
  • constraining C1 The rules are constraining our creativity.
  • constrains C1 Lack of time constrains our ability to finish the project.
  • constraint C1 Following the rules was a constraint on my creativity.
  • constraints C1 These economic constraints are being artificially imposed.
  • constructed C1 He constructed the home.
  • constructing C1 Yesterday, we finished constructing the new stage.
  • constructions C1 The constructions of the bridge took many years.
  • constructive C1 She has constructive ideas.
  • constructs C1 Continents are social constructs.
  • consult B2 You should consult a doctor about your health.
  • consultancy C1 The business offers excellent consultancy services.
  • consultant B2 Be a trusted consultant.
  • consultants C2 The consultants offered valuable advice to the business.
  • consultation C1 The consultation is free.
  • consultations C2 The doctor had several consultations with the patient.
  • consultative C2 We had a consultative meeting with the experts.
  • consulted C2 She consulted a doctor.
  • consulting C2 I’m a consulting detective.
  • consults C2 He consults her opinions.
  • consumed C1 I consumed crumbled bread.
  • consumers C1 We consumers must buy more domestic products.
  • consumes C1 Time consumes all things.
  • consuming C1 He was consuming too much rich food before the competition.
  • contactable C2 You can reach me by phone if you are contactable.
  • contacted C2 I contacted a supplier.
  • contacting C2 I am contacting you about the urgent matter.
  • contacts C2 Their frequent contacts at work led to a strong professional relationship.
  • contagion C2 The contagion spread quickly through the crowded city.
  • contaminate B2 Cars with heat engines contaminate a lot.
  • contemplate C1 Let me contemplate your response.
  • contemporaries C2 The book describes the lives of famous contemporaries from that era.
  • contemporary B2 He studies contemporary literature.
  • contempt B2 Contempt is bad politics.
  • contemptuous C2 Some artists are contemptuous of criticism.
  • contemptuously C2 He looked at the proposal contemptuously, dismissing it immediately.
  • contend C1 He had to contend against physical suffering.
  • contender C1 I want to be a contender.
  • contention C1 Spread the table, and contention will cease.
  • contested C1 The ownership of the land has been contested for years.
  • contexts C1 She researches historical contexts.
  • contextual C1 The meaning is contextual and depends on the situation.
  • contextualise C1 It is important to contextualise the historical events.
  • contextualised C1 The discussion was contextualised to our current project.
  • contextualising C1 He is contextualising the problem for the students.
  • contextualize C1 We need to contextualize this historical event within its era.
  • contextualized C1 In some cases the meaning is not contextualized.
  • contextualizing C1 The teacher is contextualizing the lesson for us.
  • contextually C1 The meaning of the word changes contextually.
  • contingency C1 We need a contingency plan.
  • continuity C1 A son would represent continuity in a rapidly changing world.
  • contract B2 They read the contract.
  • contracted C1 They contracted a company to build the new house.
  • contracting C1 The rapid contracting of the disease caused widespread panic.
  • contractor C1 To that end, the company signed with an external contractor.
  • contractors C1 The official got the sack for currying favor with the contractors.
  • contracts C1 Contracts must be observed!
  • contractual C2 Enter in a contractual agreement with me and become a young magical girl!
  • contractually C2 The terms of employment are contractually defined in the agreement.
  • contradict B2 You contradict yourself constantly.
  • contradicted C2 You contradicted the teacher.
  • contradicting C2 They kept contradicting themselves.
  • contradiction B2 The contradiction was obvious.
  • contradictions C2 There are some contradictions.
  • contradictory B2 The whole thing is contradictory.
  • contradicts C2 Your proposal contradicts ours.
  • contraption C2 What do you call that contraption?
  • contrarily C2 He refused to go, contrarily acting out against the rules.
  • contrasted C2 They contrasted colors creatively.
  • contrasting C2 They are entirely contrasting opinions.
  • contrastive C2 The contrastive analysis showed the differences.
  • contrasts C2 Red contrasts well with blue.
  • contributed C1 He contributed as well.
  • contributes C1 She contributes positively to discussions.
  • contributing C1 His smile is contributing to the happy mood.
  • contributions C1 He appreciates her contributions.
  • contributor C1 I hope you become an advanced contributor.
  • contributors C1 There were other contributors.
  • contrite C2 He felt contrite after admitting his mistake.
  • contrive C2 They contrived a plan to escape the room.
  • controversially C2 The politician controversially suggested a new policy.
  • controversies C2 There are many controversies about the new law.
  • controversy B2 This controversy is futile!
  • conundrum C2 He solved the conundrum.
  • convene C1 The assembly will convene tomorrow.
  • convened C1 The Diet session convened at 2pm.
  • convenes C1 The committee convenes next Tuesday to discuss the proposal.
  • conveniently B2 Our house is conveniently located.
  • convening C1 The convening of the committee took place yesterday.
  • convention B2 A convention was signed.
  • conventional B2 Conventional oil is cheaper.
  • conventionally C1 She conventionally wears a dress to parties.
  • conventions C1 The annual conventions attract thousands of delegates from around the world.
  • convergence C1 The convergence of the two rivers created a large lake.
  • converse B2 The converse is also true.
  • conversely B2 He likes the city; conversely, she prefers the country.
  • conversion B2 The conversion to solar power saved energy.
  • conversions C2 The conversions of the currency were easy.
  • convert B2 He was a convert, too.
  • converted C2 He converted the penalty.
  • convertible C2 I drive a convertible.
  • converting C2 Converting the old currency to the new one was complex.
  • converts C2 She was known as one of the converts to the new philosophy.
  • convict C1 That man is a convict.
  • conviction C1 I admire your conviction.
  • convinced B2 Are you convinced yet?
  • convinces C2 The evidence convinces the jury of his guilt.
  • convincing B2 His story sounds convincing.
  • convincingly C2 She argued her point convincingly and won the debate.
  • convoluted C1 The plot was really convoluted.
  • cool B2 We kept our cool.
  • cooperate B2 He would never cooperate.
  • cooperated C2 They cooperated to finish the project.
  • cooperates C2 The team cooperates well to achieve their goals.
  • cooperating C2 No one was cooperating.
  • cooperation B2 We appreciate your cooperation.
  • cooperative B2 They formed a cooperative.
  • cooperatively C2 They worked cooperatively to finish the project.
  • coordinate C1 We can always coordinate.
  • coordinated C1 We need a coordinated effort.
  • coordinates C1 Give me the coordinates.
  • coordinating C1 She is coordinating the efforts of all the volunteer teams.
  • coordination C1 Coordination is extremely valuable.
  • coordinator C1 The event coordinator will make sure everything runs smoothly.
  • coordinators C1 The coordinators of this charity run have hearts of gold.
  • cope B2 How will he cope?
  • copper B2 Copper is a metal.
  • coral B2 Pollution destroyed the once-vibrant coral reefs.
  • cordon C2 The cordon has already been removed.
  • core B2 It forms a mutual core.
  • cored C1 Bake two dozen cored apples.
  • cores C1 The scientists collected ice cores.
  • coring C1 The machine is coring the apples for the pie.
  • cornerstone B2 Privacy is the cornerstone of freedom.
  • cornet B2 He played a beautiful song on his cornet.
  • corona B2 The corona was visible around the moon.
  • corporal B2 He is ranked as corporal.
  • corporate B2 The corporate office is in the city center.
  • corporates C1
  • corporation B2 He works for a large corporation.
  • corporations C1 Corporations are legal constructs.
  • corps C1 He joined the Marine Corps.
  • corpse C2
  • corpus C2 We need to improve the corpus together.
  • correct B2 This is considered correct.
  • correctness B2 Truth loses to correctness.
  • correlate C2 The two factors correlate with each other.
  • correlation C2 No correlation was found.
  • correspond B2 The titles might correspond.
  • corresponded C1 We have corresponded with each other.
  • correspondence B2 Correspondence is two-way written communication.
  • correspondent B2 I am a poor correspondent.
  • corresponding B2 I like corresponding with you.
  • correspondingly C1 The price went up and correspondingly the demand went down.
  • corresponds C1 My answer corresponds with yours.
  • corridor B2 He disappeared into the corridor.
  • corroborate C2 I can corroborate his story.
  • corrupt B2 This politician is corrupt.
  • corruption B2 Corruption is a crime.
  • cosiness B2 We enjoyed the cosiness of the small cottage in winter.
  • cosmic C2 What is cosmic radiation?
  • cosset C2 Parents often cosset their only child.
  • cost-effective C1
  • costly B2 It can be costly.
  • costume B2 I like this costume.
  • cosy B2 This cafe is cosy.
  • cottage B2 The cottage looked unoccupied.
  • councillor C1 The local councillor attended the town meeting.
  • counsel C2 Keep your own counsel!
  • counsellor C1 Did you see a counsellor?
  • counterpart C1 The new manager is the counterpart to the old one.
  • counterproductive C2 That would be counterproductive.
  • counterproductively C2 His constant interruptions were counterproductively affecting our progress.
  • countryman B2 After the activities of the second day she stayed the night with a countryman.
  • countrywide B2 A countrywide shortage of medicine caused great concern.
  • coup C1 The military staged a coup and seized control of the country.
  • coupled C1 The two ideas were coupled together in the presentation.
  • couples C2 The spa offers couples massages.
  • coupling C2 The coupling connected the two train cars securely.
  • courtesy B2 I appreciate the courtesy.
  • coverage C1 Everyone has medical coverage.
  • coward B2 The coward refused to face the danger.
  • cowardly B2 His cowardly actions made everyone in the group feel ashamed.
  • coziness B2 The fireplace lends coziness to this room.
  • cozy B2 What a cozy place!
  • crab B2 What is a crab?
  • craftsman B2 He works as a craftsman.
  • crater B2 The volcano left a large crater on the land.
  • crave C1 What did you crave?
  • craving C1 He had a strong craving for chocolate after dinner.
  • crawl B2 They crawl very fast.
  • creamy C1 The milk is getting creamy.
  • crease B2 You have to make the crease very straight.
  • created C1 God created the dinosaurs.
  • creates C1 The poet creates poems.
  • creating C1 She is creating a beautiful painting for the show.
  • creation B2 Is he your creation?
  • creations C1 The artist is known for her beautiful creations.
  • creatively B2 The artists think creatively.
  • creators C1 There are more creators than creations.
  • credential C1 Your diploma is a credential for your degree.
  • credibility C1 They have no credibility.
  • credible C1 Your story sounds credible.
  • credibly C1 Can the president credibly commit to that?
  • credited C1 She is credited with the discovery of a new element.
  • crediting C1 The teacher is crediting her for the excellent research she completed.
  • creditor C1 My creditor wants the money I owe.
  • creditors C1 His creditors are after him.
  • creek B2 The creek was frozen.
  • creep C1
  • creepy B2 Those statues are creepy.
  • crew B2 Welcome to the crew.
  • cripple B2 The word "cripple" could be offensive.
  • crippling C2 The injury was crippling and ended his career.
  • criteria C1 He judges me based on superficial criteria.
  • criterion B2 It’s a selection criterion.
  • critically B2 She eyed me critically.
  • criticism B2 He accepted the criticism and promised to improve.
  • critique C1 His critique was totally inappropriate.
  • crocodile B2 The crocodile is weeping.
  • crony C2 He went to the game with his usual crony.
  • crossly B2 He answered the question crossly.
  • crucial B2 Instilling values is crucial.
  • crucially C2 The correct diagnosis was crucially important for her recovery.
  • crude C1 This joke is crude.
  • crudely C1 He crudely drew a map on a napkin.
  • cruelly B2 The rain fell cruelly all day long.
  • cruelty B2 Protect animals from cruelty.
  • cruise B2 We went on a cruise.
  • crumb C1 He only extracted a crumb from it.
  • crumble C1 Where did you crumble them?
  • crystal C1 The water was crystal clear.
  • crystallise B2 The explanation did not crystallise the situation.
  • crystallization/crystallisation C2
  • crystallize B2 If you increase the temperature, the compound will crystallize.
  • crystallize/crystallise C2
  • cube B2 Pass me an ice cube!
  • cubism B2 She painted a picture in the style of cubism.
  • cue B2 Just read the cue cards.
  • cuff B2 The cuff of your shirt is wet.
  • cull C2 There is no reason to cull pigs right now.
  • culminate C1 The project will culminate next month.
  • culmination B2 This is the culmination of a long journey.
  • cult C1 Are they a cult?
  • cultish C2 His followers had a cultish devotion to the leader.
  • culturally B2 The festival celebrated the region culturally.
  • cultured C1
  • cultures C1 It varies across cultures.
  • curate C2 They curate exhibitions for new artists.
  • curator C2 The museum curator is responsible for the collection.
  • cure B2 No cure is available.
  • curl B2 Cut off that curl!
  • currencies C2 We need to exchange our currencies at the bank.
  • cursor B2 He moved his cursor.
  • curtail C1 The company decided to curtail its advertising budget.
  • curved B2 Why are bananas curved?
  • custody C1 I am in custody.
  • customary C1 It is no longer customary.
  • cyberaddict B2 A cyberaddict spends too much time on the internet.
  • cybercafe B2 We met at a local cybercafe to work.
  • cybercrime B2 Cybercrime is on the rise.
  • cyberpet B2 My daughter loves taking care of her virtual cyberpet.
  • cyberschool B2 Many students use cyberschool to learn new subjects.
  • cyberspace B2 No one says "cyberspace" anymore.
  • cycled C2 Some walked, others cycled.
  • cycles C2 Economies go in cycles.
  • cyclic C2 This is a cyclic topic.
  • cyclical C2 Is time linear or cyclical?
  • cyclist B2 This cyclist is injured.
  • cynic C1 I was a cynic.
  • cynical C1 People are so cynical nowadays.
  • cynically C1 He was smiling at me cynically.
  • cynicism C1 What is toxic is your cynicism.
  • daft B2 He was a bit daft after staying up all night.
  • dairy B2 They visited a local dairy to buy fresh milk.
  • damaging C1 The accident was damaging to his reputation and career.
  • damn B2 He does not care a damn about what others think.
  • dampen C2 Not even you can dampen my spirits right now!
  • damply C1
  • dandelion B2 The dandelion seeds are blowing.
  • darkroom C1 What are you looking for in the darkroom?
  • darling B2 Of course not, darling.
  • dash B2 She arrived with a certain dash of style and confidence.
  • data B2 This data is alarming.
  • database B2 The database holds all the student information.
  • dated B2 Have you ever dated?
  • daughter-in-law B2
  • daunt C1 The prospect was almost enough to daunt her.
  • daunting C1 The task was daunting.
  • dawn B2 He disappeared at dawn.
  • daydream C1 I daydream about it.
  • daytime B2 It was still daytime.
  • de facto B2
  • deaden C2 This will deaden the pain.
  • dear B2 Dog food is dear.
  • dearly B2 I miss you dearly.
  • debatable C2 Their success is debatable.
  • debated C2 We debated the problem.
  • debates C2 There are always debates.
  • debating C2 The two friends were debating the best movie.
  • debilitate C2 The long illness began to debilitate her.
  • debit B2 Debit Mr Hill with $100.
  • debit card B2 I lost my debit card.
  • debut C1 It was my debut.
  • decade B2 What decade is it?
  • decades C2 That happened decades ago.
  • decay B2 What causes tooth decay?
  • deceit C1 She is incapable of deceit.
  • deceive B2 Our eyes deceive us.
  • decent B2 The food is decent.
  • decentralize/decentralise C2
  • deceptive B2 Appearances may be deceptive.
  • decision-making C1
  • decisive B2 What a decisive man!
  • deck B2 They went on deck.
  • declination C2 The company has seen a declination in its profits this year.
  • decline B2 The decline was inevitable.
  • declined C2 Her condition soon declined.
  • declines C2 The road declines sharply.
  • declining C2 His health has been declining for several months.
  • decomposition B2 Look for signs of decomposition.
  • decorate B2 Who helped you decorate?
  • decoration B2 He studied interior decoration.
  • decorative B2 The bed is adorned with decorative pillows.
  • decorum C2 Her decorum at the formal event was impeccable.
  • dedicated C1 Everyone is really dedicated.
  • dedication B2 Their dedication is admirable.
  • deduce B2 What do you deduce from that?
  • deduced C1 I deduced a new theory.
  • deduces C1 He deduces the answer from the facts.
  • deducing C1 By deducing the clues, we found the treasure.
  • deduction B2 The tax agent allowed the deduction.
  • deductions C1 An income tax is levied on any income that exceeds deductions.
  • deem B2 I deem him capable of anything.
  • deer B2 Deer are shy animals.
  • default C1 It’s a default configuration.
  • defect C1 The doctor identified a minor defect in her hearing.
  • defensive C1 The leopard looked defensive.
  • deference C2 He spoke with deference to his teacher.
  • deficient C2 The structure is deficient in harmony.
  • deficiently C2 The project was deficiently managed from the start.
  • deficit B2 The deficit is decreasing.
  • definable C1 The meaning of the word is easily definable.
  • defined C1 His chin is defined.
  • defines C1 A dictionary defines words.
  • defining C1 The defining moment of the game was the last goal.
  • definitions C1 Above all, logic requires precise definitions.
  • definitive C2 The definitive answer is no.
  • deforestation B2 Their habitat is threatened by deforestation.
  • defy B2 Do not defy destiny.
  • degradation C1 This is complete degradation.
  • degrade C1 Batteries degrade over time.
  • degrading C1 The constant flooding was degrading the land.
  • dehumanise B2 War can dehumanise individuals and make them act cruelly.
  • dehumanize B2 War can dehumanize individuals, making them act cruelly.
  • delegate B2 Who will be the delegate?
  • delegation C1 One delegation followed another.
  • deleterious C2 This would have a deleterious effect on our ability to organize.
  • deliberate B2 He told deliberate lies.
  • deliberately B2 You did that deliberately.
  • delicacy B2 The juice is a delicacy.
  • delicately B2 She is delicately constituted.
  • delicatessen C2 Sorry, where can I find a delicatessen?
  • delight B2 That could delight us.
  • delineate C2 Can you delineate the main points of the story?
  • demanding B2 You guys were demanding.
  • demarcate C2 The fence will demarcate the property line.
  • demise C1 Rumours of our demise have been greatly exaggerated.
  • demo C1 The demo releases tomorrow.
  • demographic C1 Which demographic groups are under-represented in parliament?
  • demographically C1 The population changed demographically over the years.
  • demography C1 Demography studies population changes over time.
  • demolish B2 I will demolish the wall.
  • demolition C1 It was a controlled demolition.
  • demon C1 The story described a powerful demon.
  • demonstrable C1 A language isolate is a language with no demonstrable relationship with other languages.
  • demonstrably C1 His argument was demonstrably flawed and easily refuted.
  • demonstrated C1 Which was to be demonstrated.
  • demonstrates C1 Confronting him directly demonstrates your willingness to address conflicts head-on.
  • demonstrating C1 The teacher was demonstrating how to solve the problem.
  • demonstrations C1 They promised to stop their demonstrations.
  • demonstrative C1 This is a demonstrative pronoun.
  • demonstratively C1 This proposition is demonstratively false.
  • demonstrator C1 The demonstrator convinced him to buy the expensive appliance.
  • demonstrators C1 The demonstrators waved their flags.
  • demystification C2 The demystification of the complex theory helped many students.
  • demystify C2 Healthy discussions can demystify many topics.
  • deniable C2 His story was deniable and not true.
  • denial C1 She is in denial.
  • denials C2 Her repeated denials of involvement did not convince the investigators.
  • denied C2 She was denied bail.
  • denies C2 He denies ever being at the scene of the crime.
  • denim B2 Denim jackets are half off this week.
  • denotation C2 The denotation of the word is in the dictionary.
  • denotations C2 The denotations of the word are clear.
  • denote C2 We use the symbol “⊂” to denote proper inclusion.
  • denoted C2 All fields denoted with are required.
  • denotes C2 Do you think his silence denotes guilt?
  • denoting C2 The dark clouds were denoting an approaching storm.
  • denounce C2 We need to denounce this.
  • dense B2 Dense bushes concealed him.
  • densely B2 The flowers are densely packed together.
  • density C1 The city has a very high population density.
  • dental B2 Dental care is expensive.
  • denunciation C2 Citizens lived in constant fear of denunciation and repression.
  • denying C2 He is denying that he ever said those words.
  • dependable B2 He is a dependable boss.
  • dependence C1 Self-dependence is important in life.
  • depict C1 Meanwhile, we depict aliens doing really weird stuff.
  • depiction C1 I think I am the depiction of God under his human form.
  • deploy C1 You can still deploy that strategy.
  • deployment C1 Deployment of the product cannot take place before January.
  • deposit B2 The deposit is done.
  • depraved C2 This criminal is morally depraved.
  • depravity C2 Depravity is becoming the norm in modern life.
  • deprecate C2 Many people deprecate the use of plastic bags.
  • deprecatingly C2 He spoke deprecatingly about his own achievements.
  • depress C2 Parties always depress me.
  • depresses C2 This place depresses me.
  • depressive C2 I was in one of my deeply depressive states.
  • deprivation C1 The child suffered from food deprivation.
  • deputy B2 He is a good deputy.
  • deregister C1 You must deregister your car before you move away.
  • deregistered C1 The car was deregistered because it was too old to drive.
  • deregistering C1 He is deregistering from the class.
  • deregisters C1 He deregisters from the club next week.
  • deregistration C1 The deregistration of the car was completed.
  • deregulated C1 The market should be deregulated.
  • deregulates C1 The government deregulates the industry to encourage new businesses.
  • deregulating C1 The act of deregulating industries can have significant effects.
  • deregulation C1 The banking industry lobbied for deregulation.
  • derelict C2
  • derision C2 Derision is the food of fools.
  • derisive C2 That writer is known for his derisive style.
  • derisively C2 He laughed derisively at my terrible drawing.
  • derivation C1 The derivation of this word is interesting.
  • derivations C1 The derivations of many words are unknown.
  • derivative C1 No derivative works are permitted.
  • derivatives C1 We learned about derivatives in math class.
  • derived C1 That song is derived from another.
  • derives C1 He derives pleasure from attending concerts.
  • deriving C1 The deriving of the word 'clue' is uncertain.
  • derogatory C2 His comments were derogatory.
  • descend B2 Humans descend from apes.
  • descent C1 The descent is dangerous.
  • descriptive B2 The word "self-descriptive" is self-descriptive.
  • desertion C1 The desertion of his friends hurt him deeply.
  • desiccate C2 We desiccate the fruit to keep it.
  • designate C1 Blue lines on the map designate rivers.
  • designed C1 Who designed this building?
  • designers C1 The designers created a beautiful new building.
  • designing C1 My job is designing shoes.
  • desirable B2 It is desirable that nobody should be hurt.
  • desire B2 What does she desire?
  • desktop B2 My desktop has become cluttered.
  • desolate C2 The public square is desolate.
  • desolation B2 The desolation left in his wake is staggering.
  • desperately B2 He was desperately unhappy.
  • desperation B2 In his desperation, he agreed to the unreasonable terms.
  • despise B2 Do not despise yourselves.
  • destiny B2 It is our destiny.
  • detach B2 Please detach the trailer from the car.
  • detachment B2 This is the detachment.
  • detailed B2 That is very detailed.
  • detain C1 The police will detain the suspect for questioning.
  • detect B2 Do I detect sarcasm?
  • detectable C2 The faint sound was barely detectable.
  • detected C2 Errors are corrected where detected.
  • detecting C2 A lie detector works by detecting changes in pulse and respiration.
  • detection C1 She had escaped detection somehow.
  • detectives C2 He worked alongside detectives.
  • detector C2 The smoke detector went off.
  • detectors C2 The motion detectors in the backyard went off.
  • detects C2 The nose detects smells.
  • detention C1 I will get detention.
  • deteriorate C1 His health continued to deteriorate.
  • determined B2 What a determined man!
  • determiner B2 Her testimony served as a determiner in the case.
  • deterrent C2 I think this would act as a deterrent.
  • detest C1 I detest attending school.
  • detestable C1 His cruel behavior was detestable to everyone who knew him.
  • detract C2 Do not detract from his achievements.
  • detriment C1 That is a detriment to your health.
  • detrimental C1 Indeed, computers are detrimental.
  • detrimentally C1 Smoking can detrimentally affect your health.
  • detritus C1 The archaeologists found detritus from the ancient settlement.
  • deviant C2 His deviant behavior made others uncomfortable.
  • deviantly C2 He behaved deviantly, ignoring all the established social norms.
  • deviate C1 I will never deviate from my path.
  • deviated C2 The car deviated from the main road.
  • deviates C2
  • deviating C2 Go ahead without deviating.
  • deviation C2 No deviation from the regulations will be tolerated.
  • deviations C2 These deviations from the plan caused delays.
  • devices C2 Airplane mode silences devices.
  • devil B2 Where is the devil?
  • devise C1 We need to devise a plan.
  • devote B2 We must devote ourselves to our work.
  • devoted B2 She is devoted to sport.
  • devotedly C2 She loves him devotedly.
  • devotee C1 She is a devotee of the famous singer.
  • devotes C2 He devotes himself to his work.
  • devoting C2 He is devoting all his energy to his studies.
  • devotions C2 Her devotions to her family were clear.
  • diagnose C1 That can diagnose anything, quicker and cheaper than a doctor.
  • diagnosis C1 Who made the diagnosis?
  • diarrhea B2 The baby has diarrhea.
  • diarrhoea B2 This is a medicine for diarrhoea.
  • diatribe C2
  • dichotomy C2 That is a false dichotomy.
  • dictate C1 Social pressures dictate our decisions.
  • dictator B2 He is a dictator.
  • didactic C2 Mistakes have great didactic value.
  • differentiate C1 We can differentiate the two colors easily.
  • differentiated C2 Technology has differentiated our cultures.
  • differentiates C2 This new software differentiates between the two types of files.
  • differentiating C2 He began differentiating between the two colours.
  • differentiation C2 The math teacher explained the concept of partial differentiation.
  • diffuse C2 She gave a diffuse answer.
  • digest B2 Wine helps digest food.
  • digitalization/digitalisation C1
  • digitalize/digitalise C1
  • dignify B2 I refuse to dignify that with a response.
  • dignity B2 Treat me with dignity.
  • digress C2 You tend to digress.
  • dilatory C2 His dilatory approach to the task caused significant delays.
  • dilemma B2 This is the dilemma.
  • diligently C2 You must work diligently.
  • dim B2 The moon was dim.
  • dime B2 Can you lend me a dime?
  • dimension B2 Is he really from another dimension?
  • dimensional C2 Four-dimensional space is confusing.
  • dimensions C2 We perceive three spatial dimensions.
  • diminish C2 To say so should not diminish his importance.
  • diminished C2 His curiosity has diminished.
  • diminishes C2 Fear diminishes during the day.
  • diminishing C2 The deficit is diminishing.
  • diminution C2 There was a noticeable diminution in the size of the crowd.
  • diphtheria B2 Diphtheria was a common disease at the time.
  • diploma B2 I have a diploma.
  • diplomat B2 You should be a diplomat.
  • diplomatic C1 He breached diplomatic protocol.
  • directory C1 Dial 411 for directory assistance.
  • disappearance B2 We reported his disappearance.
  • disapproval B2 I feel your disapproval.
  • disapprove B2 Would your mom disapprove?
  • discard C1 Choose which card to discard.
  • discernible C2 Her voice was barely discernible.
  • disciple B2 I am your disciple.
  • discipline B2 Improving yourself requires discipline.
  • disclose C1 We do not disclose the situation.
  • disclosure C1 There will be a big disclosure.
  • disconnect B2 Do not forget to disconnect.
  • discourse C1 What are discourse markers?
  • discredit B2 His repeated failures led to his professional discredit.
  • discrepancy C1 Please report discrepancy in data.
  • discrete C2 Each student received a discrete task to complete.
  • discretely C2
  • discretion C1 This plan needs discretion.
  • discretionary C2 She has discretionary power to make decisions.
  • discriminate B2 Can you discriminate between the two similar shades of blue?
  • discriminated C2 They are discriminated against.
  • discriminates C2 She discriminates between good and bad quality products.
  • discriminating C2 She is discriminating between the different types of flowers.
  • disdain C1 I have disdain for myself and for others.
  • disdainful C2 She gave a disdainful look to the person who interrupted her.
  • disestablish C1 The government decided to disestablish the old church.
  • disestablished C1 The government disestablished the official religion.
  • disestablishes C1 The new law disestablishes the old religious order.
  • disestablishing C1 The government is disestablishing the old system.
  • disestablishment C1 The disestablishment of the church caused significant changes.
  • disgrace B2 Courage knows no disgrace.
  • disguise B2 Disguise yourself with this.
  • dishonesty B2 Friends often sense his dishonesty.
  • disillusion B2 Disillusion can become itself an illusion if we rest in it.
  • disillusionment C1 The war brought disillusionment with it.
  • dislodge C1 The blow of the hammer was enough to dislodge the loose brick.
  • dismal C1 Sales were apparently dismal.
  • dismally C1 The weather was dismally cold.
  • dismay C1 To my dismay, my wallet was gone.
  • dismiss B2 Dismiss him from that post.
  • dismissal C1 The manager threatened him with dismissal.
  • disorder B2 I developed panic disorder.
  • disorderly B2 The children were too disorderly for the teacher to manage.
  • disorganised B2 He felt disorganised after losing his important documents.
  • disorganized B2 You seem very disorganized.
  • disparage C2 The men disparage each other.
  • disparagement C2 His constant disparagement hurt her feelings deeply.
  • disparaging C2 I dislike using disparaging terms.
  • disparagingly C2 He spoke disparagingly about his colleagues.
  • dispensable B2 This old chair is dispensable; we can buy a new one.
  • dispensary C1 The dispensary gives free medicine to poor people.
  • dispense C1 I cannot dispense with this dictionary.
  • dispersal C2 The dispersal of seeds is important for the plant.
  • disperse C2 How do trees disperse their seeds?
  • displace B2 This technology will undoubtedly displace millions of jobs.
  • displaced C2 Will the mission help displaced families?
  • displacement C2 Many adults missed out on schooling because of warfare and displacement.
  • displaces C2 The flood displaced many families from their homes.
  • displacing C2 The large truck was displacing water as it drove through the flood.
  • displayed C2 She displayed excellent behavior.
  • displaying C2 The artist was displaying his latest paintings at the gallery.
  • displays C2 The clock displays the time.
  • displeasure B2 Popular movements express popular displeasure.
  • disposable C2 I am not disposable.
  • disposal B2 The garbage disposal is very loud.
  • dispose C1 Dispose of the evidence.
  • disposed C2 She disposed of the old furniture by giving it away.
  • disposes C2 Man proposes, God disposes.
  • disposing C2 They are disposing of their old furniture.
  • disposition B2 She has a sunny disposition.
  • disproportion C1 There was a clear disproportion between the effort and the result.
  • disproportionate C1 The disproportionate power of the West is declining.
  • disproportionately C1 His head is disproportionately big.
  • dispute B2 This is beyond dispute.
  • disqualify B2 If you swim incorrectly the judges will disqualify you.
  • disquieting C1 This is deeply disquieting.
  • disregard B2 Disregard my last statement.
  • disrupt B2 The aliens disrupt electrical items.
  • disruption C1 The world economy is undergoing constant disruption.
  • dissatisfaction B2 He expressed his dissatisfaction.
  • dissatisfied B2 I am eternally dissatisfied.
  • dissect C1 Did you dissect frogs?
  • dissection C1 More than 200 medical students watched the dissection.
  • dissemble C2 He tried to dissemble his true feelings about the situation.
  • disseminate C2 We need to disseminate knowledge.
  • dissemination C2 The dissemination of scientific knowledge is essential.
  • dissension C2 On the religious side, the decision caused serious dissension among followers.
  • dissident B2 The political dissident has spent nearly a decade under house arrest.
  • dissimilar C1 She felt that we were too dissimilar.
  • dissipate C2 The crowd began to dissipate.
  • distill C2 Now we will distill this water.
  • distillation C2 The distillation process is used to create pure alcohol.
  • distinct B2 Horses are distinct from donkeys.
  • distinctions C1 He received several military distinctions.
  • distinctive C1 Giraffes have distinctive coats.
  • distinctively C1 The bird sang distinctively, making its song easy to remember.
  • distinguished B2 You look very distinguished.
  • distort C1 A true scientist would not distort facts.
  • distorted C2 His face is distorted.
  • distorting C2 He is distorting my words.
  • distortion B2 That is a distortion of justice.
  • distortions C2 The bad news caused many distortions in his life.
  • distorts C2 Our atmosphere distorts telescopic images.
  • distract B2 Nothing can distract us.
  • distraction B2 I want a distraction.
  • distress C1 He experienced moments of distress.
  • distressing B2 This is very distressing.
  • distributed C1 The questionnaires were distributed randomly.
  • distributing C1 She is distributing food to the poor.
  • distributional C1 The distributional pattern of the species was studied.
  • distributions C1 The statistics show different distributions of wealth.
  • distributive C1 The distributive nature of the wealth caused some unrest.
  • distributor B2 We are the only authorized distributor for this product.
  • distributors C1 The distributors are asking for an exceptional margin.
  • disturbing C1 The loud noise was disturbing the baby.
  • dither C1 She tends to dither when faced with choices.
  • diverge C1 The roads diverge up ahead; take the left one.
  • divergence C1 The divergence of the paths made it hard to choose.
  • divergent C1 These two lines are divergent.
  • diversely C2 The artists expressed themselves diversely through their unique creations.
  • diversification C2 Economic diversification means more jobs.
  • diversified C2 The company diversified its products to reach new markets.
  • diversifies C2 The school diversifies its classes each year.
  • diversify C2 You should diversify your portfolio.
  • diversifying C2 The company’s activities are diversifying internationally.
  • diversion B2 We need a diversion.
  • diversity C1 The team celebrated the diversity of its members.
  • divert B2 She could divert herself from the anxieties.
  • divided B2 The country is divided.
  • divination C2 Her lucky guess about the lottery number was a moment of pure divination.
  • division B2 What division are you from?
  • divorce B2 Nothing should prevent divorce.
  • dna B2 DNA is a substance.
  • docile C1 The cows looked big and docile.
  • docilely C1 The dog followed its owner docilely.
  • dock B2 James started walking along the dock.
  • doctrine C1 The doctrine is powerful.
  • documentation C1 Learn about this documentation.
  • documented C1 We documented all the steps of the plan.
  • documenting C1 She is documenting her travels in a journal.
  • documents C1 You need official documents.
  • dole out C2
  • domain C1 This is public domain content.
  • domains C2 Language covers virtually all domains of reality.
  • domestic B2 This is domestic produce.
  • domestically C1 How much fruit is grown domestically?
  • domesticate C1 They will try to domesticate the wild plants.
  • domesticated C2 Dogs were domesticated before cats.
  • domesticating C2 Through domesticating ourselves like cattle, people began civilization.
  • domestication C1 The domestication of cats took many years.
  • domesticity C2 She enjoyed the domesticity of her quiet country home.
  • domestics C2 The wealthy family employed several domestics for their mansion.
  • dominance C1 The cats were playing dominance games.
  • dominant C1 The note G is the dominant in this musical key.
  • dominantly C1 The older brother dominantly controlled the game.
  • dominate B2 He likes to dominate every conversation.
  • dominated C1 Dinosaurs once dominated the earth.
  • dominates C1 She dominates her husband.
  • dominating C1 The larger company is dominating the market share.
  • domination C1 The king wanted total domination.
  • donate B2 I donate every month.
  • donation B2 Thanks for your donation.
  • donkey B2 The donkey jumped around.
  • donor C1 We found a donor.
  • doom B2 It was his doom to fail the test.
  • doorkeeper B2 The doorkeeper closes the door after them.
  • doorway B2 They stepped through a doorway.
  • dorm B2 My college has a dorm.
  • dormitory B2 This is a dormitory.
  • dose B2 What dose is required?
  • doubly B2 Can you make a doubly-linked list and sort it?
  • doubt B2 Doubt everything and everyone.
  • doubtful B2 You sound rather doubtful.
  • dove B2 He captured a dove.
  • downfall B2 The downfall is inevitable.
  • downsize B2 You should downsize the house.
  • downwards B2 Look downwards if it is there.
  • dowry B2 A good name is the best dowry.
  • drabness C2 The drabness of the room made me sad.
  • drafted C2 Did you get drafted?
  • drafting C2 The first drafting of the letter was quite short.
  • drain B2 Drain the hot tub.
  • dramas C2 The theater offers many interesting dramas.
  • dramatically B2 The situation is deteriorating dramatically.
  • dramatisation C2 The dramatisation of the novel was very popular.
  • dramatisations C2 The play had many good dramatisations.
  • dramatise C2 The writer decided to dramatise the historical events.
  • dramatised C2 The author dramatised the historical events for the novel.
  • dramatises C2 She dramatises the story for the children.
  • dramatising C2 She is dramatising the story for the children.
  • dramatist C1 He is a dramatist.
  • dramatists C2 The play was written by famous dramatists.
  • dramatization C2 The dramatization of the book was very exciting.
  • dramatizations C2 The book contains several dramatizations of historical events.
  • dramatize C2 She decided to dramatize the story for the children.
  • dramatized C2 The author dramatized the historical events for the play.
  • dramatizes C2 The author dramatizes the events in his book.
  • dramatizing C2 The author is dramatizing the events for effect.
  • drapery B2 The white drapery does not blend with the black wall.
  • draught B2 Would you like a draught beer?
  • drawback C1 Being overweight is a drawback in this sport.
  • dread B2 I dread making mistakes.
  • dreadful B2 What a dreadful colour!
  • dreamy B2 She has a dreamy look in her eyes.
  • dribble C2 I saw a dribble of water from the tap.
  • drinkable B2 This water is drinkable.
  • droop B2 Your head is starting to droop.
  • dropout B2 He was a dropout who never finished high school.
  • drought B2 The drought is over.
  • drudgery C2 The drudgery of housework never ends.
  • dual C1 I have dual citizenship.
  • dub C1 The dub was really bad.
  • dubiously C2 He answered the question dubiously.
  • duel B2 This is the decisive duel.
  • dumb B2
  • duo C1 The duo arrived on stage.
  • duplicate B2 Send it in duplicate.
  • duplication B2 The duplication of the document was perfect.
  • durable C1 It seems durable enough.
  • duration C1 Can you sit through the duration?
  • dutiful C1 This girl was always good and dutiful.
  • dutifully C1 The altar boy dutifully followed the priest.
  • dwarf B2
  • dwarfism C2
  • dwell C1 Where do you dwell?
  • dye B2 They dye their hair.
  • dynamic B2 It might change the dynamic of our relationship.
  • dynamically C1 The system dynamically adjusts to changing conditions.
  • dynamics C2 Representation influences power dynamics.
  • eagerly B2 Good children learn eagerly.
  • eagle B2 That eagle is white.
  • earnings B2 He called for a tax on earnings.
  • ease B2 I felt at ease.
  • eastward B2 The plane headed eastward.
  • eastwards B2 Our route took us eastwards.
  • ebb C2 Every tide has its ebb.
  • ebullient C2 She was ebullient when she heard the good news.
  • eccentric C1 My mother is eccentric.
  • eccentrically C1 He dressed eccentrically, wearing a top hat with his pajamas.
  • eccentricity C2 His eccentricity is visible.
  • echo C2 The mountains echo wisdom.
  • echolocate C2 Bats echolocate to find their way in the dark.
  • echolocation C2 Dolphins rely on echolocation.
  • eclectic C1 I have an eclectic taste in music.
  • eclectically C1 She decorated her room eclectically with many colors.
  • ecologically B2 We must act ecologically to protect the environment.
  • ecologist B2 The ecologist studied the impact of pollution on the forest.
  • economical B2 This is an economical way to travel by bus.
  • economically C1 Try to drive economically.
  • economies C1 These economies are experiencing rapid growth.
  • economist B2 Are you an economist?
  • economists C1 Some economists think so.
  • economize/economise C2
  • ecotourism C2 Ecotourism is more and more popular.
  • ecstatic B2 The little boy was ecstatic.
  • ecstatically C1 She was ecstatically happy about the news.
  • edification C2 The lecture provided much edification for the curious students.
  • edifice C2 This edifice is a mosque.
  • edify C2 His speech was meant to edify, not to attack.
  • edit B2 Click on "edit mode".
  • edited C2 She edited an article.
  • editing C2 He does video editing.
  • editions C2 This book has gone through eight editions.
  • editorial B2 It was an excellent editorial.
  • editorials C2 The newspaper has many interesting editorials.
  • editors C2 Experienced editors do good work.
  • edits C2 The broadcaster made edits to the television schedule.
  • educated B2 You are well educated.
  • educator B2 Do you like the educator?
  • effectively B2 Do your job effectively.
  • effectiveness B2 Smoking reduces the effectiveness of the immune system.
  • efficacy C2 The potential vaccine showed better than 90% efficacy in Phase 3 tests.
  • efficiently B2 She exchanges information efficiently.
  • effortless C1 Her grace is effortless.
  • egalitarian C2 An egalitarian believes that all people should have equal rights.
  • ego C1 My ego was hurt.
  • egregious C2 He would never make a mistake this egregious.
  • eke out C2
  • elaborate C1 Could you, please, elaborate?
  • elaboration C1 The elaboration of the plan took several hours.
  • elastic C1 I have a lot of elastic bands.
  • elasticity C2 This material lacks elasticity.
  • elated C2 I was extremely elated.
  • elation C2 Elation gave way to horror.
  • elect B2 Who will they elect?
  • elective B2 Students must choose one elective course each semester.
  • electoral C1 Is nobody coordinating your electoral campaign?
  • electrician B2 Are you an electrician?
  • electrode C2 The electrode melted and mixed with the steel.
  • electronically B2 This manual is only available electronically. There is no printed version.
  • electronics B2 He knows nothing about electronics.
  • elegance B2 Elegance is silent power.
  • elegant B2 Your proof is elegant.
  • elegantly B2 She is dressed elegantly.
  • elemental B2 The elemental force destroys everything in its path.
  • elements C1 What elements must occur?
  • elephantine C2 His elephantine frame filled the doorway completely.
  • elevate C1 Try to elevate your career.
  • elevation C1 True elevation starts within.
  • elicit C1 We plan to elicit opinions from the public.
  • eligible B2 Only citizens are eligible.
  • eliminated C2 Have I been eliminated?
  • eliminates C2 Random assignment to a study group eliminates selection bias.
  • eliminating C2 We are eliminating all unnecessary expenses from the budget.
  • elimination C2 It was a matter of elimination.
  • elite B2 I trained with elite soldiers.
  • elitist C1 Are you an elitist?
  • elongate C1 Stretching out the rubber band will elongate it considerably.
  • eloquence B2 There is eloquence in screaming.
  • eloquent B2 His speech is very eloquent.
  • elucidate C2 Allow me to elucidate.
  • elude C1 Emotions often elude scientific explanation, revealing their complexity.
  • elusive C1 Stability has been elusive.
  • emancipate C2 There are five ways to emancipate themselves from the bond of worldly passions.
  • embark C1 Care to embark on the journey of a lifetime with me?
  • embassy B2 Call the embassy first.
  • embed C2 How can I embed the debt clock on my Web site?
  • embodiment C2 I am the embodiment of the law!
  • embody C2 I embody the law!
  • embrace B2 We should embrace that.
  • embroil C2 The argument threatened to embroil them in a serious dispute.
  • emerged C2 I have emerged stronger.
  • emergence B2 The emergence of stereotypes and TV are closely related.
  • emergent C2 Life is an emergent property of chemistry.
  • emerges C2 Truth emerges in time.
  • emerging C2 The sun is emerging from behind the clouds.
  • eminence C2 She figured as a gray eminence.
  • eminent C2 He is eminent for his great discoveries.
  • emission B2 This machine is robust and emission-free.
  • emolument C2 The emolument for the position was quite generous.
  • emphasised C1 He emphasised the importance of education.
  • emphasising C1 She is emphasising the importance of the plan.
  • emphasized C1 He emphasized its importance.
  • emphasizes C1 Judo is a discipline that emphasizes respect and honor.
  • emphasizing C1 The emphasizing of his words made them more important.
  • emphatic C1 I have pretty much forgotten the emphatic constructions.
  • emphatically B2 She emphatically stated that she would not go.
  • empirical C1 Empirical data is based solely on observation.
  • empirically C2 We learned empirically that the theory was correct.
  • empiricism C2 His theory of knowledge is based on empiricism.
  • employ B2 They employ temporary workers.
  • employee B2 Is this your employee?
  • employer B2 My employer is very rich.
  • empower C1 Empower your business to achieve more.
  • emulate C2 Every child needs someone to admire and emulate.
  • emulation C2 Her emulation of the successful artist inspired many.
  • emulsification C2 The emulsification process creates a stable mixture.
  • emulsifier C2 An emulsifier helps oil and water mix together smoothly.
  • emulsify C2 The chef will emulsify the sauce until smooth.
  • enabled C2 Technological development enabled scientific development.
  • enabler C2 Technology can be an enabler for people with disabilities.
  • enables C2 Money enables you to buy anything.
  • enabling C2 This software update is enabling users to access more features.
  • enact C1 The king will enact a new law for the people.
  • encompass C2 Writing cannot express all words, words cannot encompass all ideas.
  • encounter B2 Did you encounter any complications?
  • encountered C2 He encountered unexpected obstacles.
  • encountering C2 The two ships were encountering each other in the narrow strait.
  • encounters C2 He encounters big problems.
  • encumber C2 I am sorry to encumber you with the children.
  • encumbrance C2 Since the temperature has warmed, my coat has become an encumbrance.
  • endeavor B2 This is a worthwhile endeavor.
  • endeavour B2 If you endeavour, fate will favour you.
  • endlessly B2 It poured rain endlessly.
  • endorse B2 I will endorse it.
  • endorsement C1 He needs our endorsement.
  • endurance B2 He has incredible endurance.
  • enduring B2 Her enduring spirit inspired everyone around her.
  • enduringly C2
  • energetically C2 The children played energetically while their parents remained calm.
  • energies C2
  • energy B2 What is alternative energy?
  • enervate C2 Constant criticism can enervate even the most determined person.
  • enforce B2 Set boundaries and enforce them.
  • enforced C2 Parking will be enforced.
  • enforcement C1 No law enforcement was present.
  • enforces C2 The police officer enforces civil law.
  • enforcing C2 The police are enforcing the new traffic laws.
  • engagement B2 I have another engagement.
  • engaging C1 He writes engaging novels.
  • engender C2 The speech was intended to engender hope among the citizens.
  • engross C1 He engrossed himself in the book for hours.
  • engrossing C1 Technological changes have made video games much more engrossing.
  • engulf B2 He decided to engulf himself in his studies.
  • enhance B2 We enhance each other.
  • enhanced C2 My life experiences enhanced my growth.
  • enhancement C2 Are you requesting an enhancement or reporting an error?
  • enhances C2 The cheese enhances the flavor.
  • enhancing C2 This new software is enhancing productivity for the team.
  • enigmatic C2 Break this enigmatic silence!
  • enormity C2 He was unaware of the enormity of the offense.
  • enormously C1 I love her enormously.
  • enquire B2 Please enquire about the train schedule at the station.
  • enrol B2 I want to enrol on a course.
  • enroll B2 I decided to enroll.
  • ensue C1 Disagreements will ensue if we do not discuss this issue calmly.
  • ensured C1 He ensured that all the doors were locked.
  • ensures C1 Quick adaptation ensures survival.
  • ensuring C1 The security guard is ensuring that all visitors sign in.
  • entail C1 What does this entail?
  • enterprise B2 He decided to abandon the enterprise.
  • enterprising C1 That was enterprising of you.
  • entertaining B2 The book is entertaining.
  • enthuse C2 His speech did not enthuse the audience.
  • enthusiastically B2 The crowd applauded enthusiastically.
  • entities C2 The list included many different entities.
  • entitle B2 Your passport does not, in itself, entitle you to enter this country.
  • entity B2 Almost all mythologies feature some type of god or solar entity.
  • entrepreneur B2 Are you an entrepreneur?
  • enviable C1 She runs an enviable business.
  • environment B2 Humans shape the environment.
  • environmentalists C1 We support the environmentalists completely.
  • environmentally B2 Is this environmentally safe?
  • environmentally friendly B2 This house is environmentally friendly.
  • environments C1 Pollution can negatively affect our natural environments.
  • envisage C1 I cannot envisage a future without clean water.
  • envy B2 I envy your success.
  • ephemera C2
  • ephemeral C2 All dreams are ephemeral.
  • ephemerality C2 The ephemerality of youth is sad.
  • epidemic C1 We have an epidemic.
  • epoxy C2 The strong epoxy bonded the two pieces of wood together.
  • equable C2 The weather remained equable throughout the vacation.
  • equal B2 She was an equal to him in the competition.
  • equanimity C2 She faced the crisis with remarkable equanimity.
  • equate C1 They equate religion with church-going.
  • equated C1 Freedom is usually equated with doing whatever you like.
  • equates C1 He equates wealth with happiness.
  • equating C1 The equating of wealth with happiness is a mistake.
  • equation B2 This equation has solutions.
  • equations C1 He examined the mysterious equations.
  • equilibrium C2 The market never reaches stable equilibrium.
  • equip B2 Which classes can equip axes?
  • equipped C2 The station is well equipped.
  • equipping C2
  • equips C2 The new equipment equips the team for the competition.
  • equity B2 The company is open for equity participation by anybody.
  • equivalence C2 What does translation equivalence involve?
  • equivalent B2 Give me the equivalent in dollars.
  • equivocal C2 Research in this area is somewhat equivocal.
  • eradicate C1 They tried to eradicate my culture.
  • erect B2 He held the flag erect.
  • erode B2 This will erode our credibility.
  • eroded C2 The coastline has eroded over many years due to the sea.
  • erodes C2 The constant wind erodes the soft rock.
  • eroding C2 The constant eroding of the coast caused problems.
  • erosion C2 The constant wind caused significant erosion of the coastline.
  • erratic C1 Share prices have been erratic this last month.
  • erroneous C2 It is, once again, completely erroneous!
  • erroneously C2 He erroneously assumed the train was on time.
  • errors C2 The statistics contained errors.
  • erudite C2 He is an erudite person.
  • erupt B2 Volcanoes erupt without warning.
  • eruption B2 I have a skin eruption.
  • escalate C1 How can we de-escalate the conflict?
  • esoteric C2 The lecture contained many esoteric references.
  • essayist B2 The essayist wrote many thoughtful pieces.
  • essentially B2 Essentially, nothing has changed.
  • established B2 We have established contact.
  • establishes C1 The law establishes that.
  • establishing C1 They are establishing a new business in town.
  • establishments C1 There are various establishments that run our society.
  • estate B2 They sold the estate.
  • estates C2 He inherited large estates from his wealthy family.
  • estimated B2 He estimated the journey.
  • estimates C1 Everyone estimates her work highly.
  • estimating C1 He is estimating the cost of the repairs.
  • estimation C1 In my estimation, he is an honest man.
  • estimations C1 The estimations for the project were high.
  • etch C2 The artist will etch the design onto the metal plate.
  • etching C2 The art museum displayed a beautiful etching.
  • eternally B2 I am eternally dissatisfied.
  • ethic B2 I admire your work ethic.
  • ethical C1 She supports ethical trade.
  • ethically C1 She acted ethically when she found the money.
  • ethics C2 Ethics has fluid boundaries.
  • ethnic B2 Are you tolerant towards ethnic minorities?
  • ethnicity C2 What ethnicity are you?
  • ethos C2 The ethos of the community emphasized cooperation and mutual respect.
  • euphemism C2 Is that a euphemism for something?
  • euphemistic C2 The euphemistic phrase did not help.
  • euphemistically C2 Prisons are euphemistically called rehabilitation centers.
  • euphoria C2 After the war, the entire country went through a period of euphoria.
  • euphoric C2 She felt euphoric after winning the competition.
  • euphorically C2
  • evacuate B2 You must evacuate the house.
  • evacuation B2 Evacuation will be difficult.
  • evaluate B2 They evaluate team productivity.
  • evaluated C1 Additional aspects should be evaluated.
  • evaluates C1 The certification body evaluates compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  • evaluating C1 The teacher is evaluating the students' essays.
  • evaluation B2 The first evaluation happens soon.
  • evaluations C1 Do they conduct performance evaluations?
  • evaluative C1 The evaluative report highlighted areas for improvement.
  • eventual C2 Justice is slow, but eventual.
  • eventuality C2 We must be prepared for every eventuality.
  • everlasting B2 True friendships are everlasting.
  • evidenced C1 His success evidenced his hard work and dedication.
  • evidential C1 The detective looked for evidential clues at the crime scene.
  • evidently B2 She is evidently sick.
  • evil B2 Not everyone is evil.
  • evoke C1 Black and white photos evoke nostalgia.
  • evokingly C2
  • evolution B2 The evolution of the phone took many years.
  • evolutionary C1 Evolutionary anthropology is based in natural science and social science.
  • evolutionist C2 The evolutionist explained the theory of natural selection.
  • evolutionists C2 The lecture explained the theories of evolutionists regarding human development.
  • evolve B2 Languages evolve over time.
  • evolved C2 Electric fans have evolved.
  • evolves C2 Identity evolves over time.
  • evolving C2 Identity is constantly evolving.
  • ewe C1 The ewe was calm.
  • exacerbate C1 Try not to exacerbate the situation.
  • exactness B2 The exactness of the measurements was crucial for the experiment.
  • exaggerate B2 People like to exaggerate.
  • exaggeration B2 He has a tendency toward exaggeration.
  • exalt B2 The party will continue to exalt their hero.
  • exalted C2 The people exalted their leader.
  • exaltedly C2 He spoke exaltedly about his recent achievements.
  • examinee B2 The examinee waited nervously for the results.
  • exceed B2 I exceed you in height.
  • exceeded C2 I exceeded my limits.
  • exceeding C2 The car is exceeding the speed limit.
  • exceeds C2 Demand greatly exceeds existing supply.
  • excel B2 Using Excel is not easy.
  • exception B2 Consider this an exception.
  • exceptional B2 What an exceptional woman!
  • exceptionally B2 She behaved exceptionally well.
  • excerpt C1 The students have to analyze an excerpt from the book.
  • excessive B2 Her demands are excessive.
  • exclaim B2 She did exclaim when she saw the gift!
  • exclamation mark B2
  • exclude B2 Are you trying to exclude me?
  • excluded C1 No one was excluded.
  • excludes C1 I guess, one excludes the other.
  • excluding C1 The price is final, excluding any taxes or fees.
  • exclusion B2 His exclusion was decided by vote.
  • exclusionary C1 During the colonial period, the place was rather exclusionary, admitting only foreign residents.
  • exclusionist C1 He is an exclusionist who does not welcome new ideas.
  • exclusions C1 The exclusions from the list were clearly stated.
  • exclusively B2 Kangaroos eat almost exclusively grass.
  • excoriate C2 The critic chose to excoriate the new film.
  • exculpate C2 They hoped the security footage would exculpate the store manager.
  • excursion B2 The excursion was canceled.
  • execute B2 We must execute his orders.
  • execution B2
  • executive B2 Are you an executive here?
  • exemplary C2 That was an exemplary performance!
  • exemplify C1 His kindness seemed to exemplify the best of human nature.
  • exert C1 Try not to exert yourself.
  • exhaust B2 We could smell the exhaust.
  • exhausting B2 The trip was exhausting.
  • exhaustion B2 Exhaustion can make you faint.
  • exhibit B2 He visited the exhibit.
  • exhibited C2 One of the paintings was exhibited.
  • exhibiting C2 He is exhibiting great skill in his work.
  • exhibitionist C1
  • exhibitions C2 I often visit exhibitions.
  • exhibits C2 Do not touch the exhibits.
  • exhilarate C1 The breathtaking view from the summit seemed to exhilarate everyone.
  • exhilarating C1 I found that exhilarating.
  • exhilaration C1 Exhilaration filled her as she raced down the street.
  • exigent C2 The urgent situation made exigent demands on the rescue team.
  • exile B2 The political exile lived in a new country.
  • existing B2 Scientists challenge existing ideas.
  • exodus C1 The people made an exodus from the war.
  • exorcism C2 The priest performed an exorcism to remove the evil spirit.
  • exorcist C2 Where do I apply to become an exorcist for your continent?
  • exotic B2 He samples exotic cheeses.
  • exotically C1 The flowers looked exotically beautiful in the garden.
  • expanded C2 Western civilization has expanded.
  • expanding C2 Their business is expanding.
  • expands C2 Knowledge expands through exploration.
  • expansion B2 Expansion work is progressing.
  • expansionism C2 The country pursued a policy of expansionism to gain more territory.
  • expansive C2 The window offered a beautiful view of the expansive garden behind the house.
  • expatriate C2 She wants to expatriate.
  • expectation B2 This is my expectation.
  • expected B2 Everything worked as expected.
  • expedient C2 Never lie if the truth is more expedient.
  • expedite C1 Would you like to expedite this order?
  • expedition B2 This expedition will be expensive.
  • expenditure C1 Now the company can justify such expenditure.
  • experiment B2 They experiment with insects.
  • experimental C1
  • expertise B2 I need your expertise.
  • expertly C2 The surgeon can expertly perform the complex operation.
  • experts C2 Many experts expressed doubt.
  • expire C1 When does this food expire?
  • explanatory C1 Nothing is self-explanatory.
  • explicit C1 The translation is made explicit.
  • explicitly C1 The immigrant says things explicitly.
  • explode B2 Rage makes my heart explode.
  • exploit B2 Employers sometimes exploit their workers.
  • exploitation C1 This exploitation needs to stop.
  • exploited C2 He exploited the orphans.
  • exploiting C2 This is an exploiting system.
  • exploits C2 Players using exploits are getting banned.
  • explorer B2 The explorer traveled to many new lands.
  • explosive B2
  • explosively C1 The price went up explosively.
  • export B2 I no longer export anything.
  • exported C1 Our nation exported many goods to neighboring countries.
  • exporter C1 The exporter sent goods to another country.
  • exporters C1 The exporters sent their goods to many different countries.
  • exporting C1 You were exporting bananas.
  • exports C1 Exports have been slowing down.
  • exposed C2 We finally exposed him.
  • exposes C2 Speech exposes what the brain is worth.
  • exposing C2 The new policy is exposing many workers to greater risks.
  • exposure B2 Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
  • exposures C2 How many exposures would you like?
  • expressive B2 They have large, expressive eyes.
  • exquisite B2 These dates taste exquisite.
  • extant C2 Many ancient traditions are still extant today.
  • extension B2 I need an extension cable.
  • extensive B2 The library has an extensive collection of books.
  • extenuate C2 His apology did not extenuate his terrible behavior at the party.
  • exterior C1 You can repaint the house exterior.
  • external B2 His injuries are all external.
  • externalisation C2 His externalisation of blame was unfair.
  • externalise C2 It is important to externalise your feelings rather than keeping them inside.
  • externalised C2 The company externalised its customer service operations.
  • externalises C2 He often externalises his feelings by talking to friends.
  • externalising C2 He is externalising his feelings by writing them in a journal.
  • externality C2 The externality of the problem meant it affected the whole community.
  • externalization C2 His externalization of blame prevented him from taking responsibility.
  • externalize C2 We must externalize our feelings.
  • externalized C2 He externalized his feelings for everyone to see.
  • externalizes C2 He externalizes his feelings through art.
  • externalizing C2 He is externalizing his feelings through art.
  • externally C2 This kind of medicine can only be applied externally.
  • extortion C1 I consider that extortion.
  • extract B2 This is an extract.
  • extracted C2 He extracted the tooth.
  • extracting C2 He is extracting the information from the old book.
  • extraction C2 Timber extraction is prohibited.
  • extracts C2 The tea bag makes strong extracts when placed in hot water.
  • extracurricular C2 She participates in extracurricular activities.
  • extraneous C2 Love is what matters; everything else is extraneous.
  • extraordinarily B2 I feel extraordinarily happy.
  • extravagance C1 Such extravagance is beyond my reach.
  • extremist C1 He is an extremist.
  • exuberance C1 What exuberance in gesture and tone!
  • exuberant C1 I was very exuberant.
  • exuberantly C1 The children sang exuberantly.
  • exude C2 During mating season many animals exude strong fragrances.
  • exultant B2 The team was exultant after winning the championship game.
  • eyebrow B2 Her eyebrow was slightly raised in surprise.
  • eyelash B2 His eyelash is dry.
  • eyelid B2 His eyelid is dry.
  • fabled C2 The fabled city was hidden deep in the jungle.
  • fabric B2 This fabric is soft.
  • fabricate C2 She began to fabricate a story.
  • fabrication C2 Everything he told us was pure fabrication.
  • fabulate C2 The storyteller began to fabulate a new tale.
  • fabulation C2 The story was a complete fabulation.
  • fabulous B2 This novel is fabulous!
  • fabulously C1 He was fabulously wealthy.
  • facade C1 The building has a brick facade.
  • facetious C2 I was being facetious.
  • facial C1 Facial massage helps me relax.
  • facilitate B2 I think I can facilitate that.
  • facilitated C2 He facilitated the talks.
  • facilitates C2 Waste separation facilitates collection.
  • facilitating C2 The new software is facilitating communication between departments.
  • facilitation C1 The facilitation of the event made everything run smoothly.
  • facilitator C2 She acted as a facilitator for the group discussion.
  • facilitators C2 The teachers acted as facilitators for the group discussion.
  • facilities B2 The new building has excellent sports facilities.
  • facsimile C2 Telephone and facsimile numbers will not change.
  • faction C1 The political faction argued loudly during the meeting.
  • factor B2 Did you factor me in?
  • factored C1 The problem was factored into smaller parts.
  • factoring C1 Factoring is a way to solve math problems.
  • factors C1 She considers environmental factors.
  • faculty B2 What faculty were they in again?
  • failed B2 Her voice failed her.
  • faint B2 Are you feeling faint?
  • fairness C1 She believes in fairness.
  • faith B2 Have a little faith.
  • fallacious C2 Her line of reasoning is attractive, but ultimately fallacious.
  • fallacy C2 This is a fallacy.
  • falter B2 The stars never falter.
  • fame B2 I aspire to fame.
  • familiarise B2 You need to familiarise yourself with the new software.
  • familiarize B2 Take time to familiarize yourself with the city.
  • familiarize/familiarise C2
  • fanatic C1 He is a fanatic.
  • fanatically C1 The fans cheered fanatically for their favorite team.
  • fanciful C1 She has a fanciful imagination and loves to write stories.
  • fantastically B2 The weather today is fantastically warm for this time of year.
  • farce C1 This is a farce.
  • farcical C2 The play was a farcical comedy that made us laugh.
  • fascinated B2 The child was fascinated by the colorful balloons.
  • fascination B2 What is your fascination with this?
  • fastidious C2 This is fastidious, detailed, but very important work.
  • fat B2 Our cat is fat.
  • fatal B2 Loneliness may be fatal.
  • fatality C1 The accident resulted in one fatality.
  • fate B2 Fate smiled upon me.
  • father-in-law B2
  • fatigue C1 Did your fatigue disappear?
  • fatuous C2 Those were fatuous words.
  • faulty B2 My fridge is faulty.
  • favorably/favourably C1
  • fear B2 Fear? What is that?
  • fearsome B2 I should be fighting less fearsome enemies.
  • feasible C1 His idea seems feasible.
  • feat B2 The player performed a wonderful feat.
  • feature B2 This is a wonderful feature.
  • featured C1 The concert featured live acoustic music.
  • features C1 She has fine features.
  • featuring C1 The film is featuring a famous actor in the lead role.
  • fed up B2
  • federal B2 This is a federal crime.
  • federation C2 This morning I spoke with the federation president.
  • federations C2 The country is made up of many small federations.
  • feedback B2 Do you want feedback?
  • fees C2 Additional fees may apply.
  • feign C2 Especially do not feign affection.
  • felicitous C2 Her felicitous remarks made everyone feel comfortable.
  • female B2 He prefers female partners.
  • feminist C1 Is he a feminist?
  • ferocious C1 The fighting was ferocious.
  • ferociously C1 The lion roared ferociously.
  • ferocity C2 His expression is full of ferocity and astonishment at the same time.
  • ferryboat B2 We took the ferryboat across the river.
  • fete C2 Every village, however small, has its annual fete.
  • fiber B2 Add fiber to your diet.
  • fibre B2 You need to eat more fibre.
  • fictional B2 I love fictional languages.
  • fiddle C1 The fiddler tuned his fiddle.
  • fiddler C1 The fiddler tuned his fiddle.
  • fiddly C1 These tiny screws are very fiddly to handle.
  • fiend C1 As he stood there he might have been a fiend.
  • fiendish C1 What a fiendish trick!
  • fiendishly C1 It was fiendishly cold.
  • fierce B2 The competition is fierce.
  • fiercely C1 She is fiercely independent.
  • fighting B2 Channel your fighting spirit!
  • figurative B2 This is modern figurative art.
  • figuratively C2 Figuratively speaking, of course.
  • file B2 Select a text file.
  • filed C2 Who filed the complaint?
  • files C2 Insert sound files here.
  • filial B2 There are two things in the world that cannot wait: 1. Filial piety, 2. Doing good.
  • filing C2 The filing of the document was successful.
  • finalise C1 We need to finalise the report before the meeting tomorrow.
  • finalised C1 Have you finalised the arrangements for the party?
  • finalises C1 She finalises the report before sending it out.
  • finalising C1 She is finalising the report.
  • finality C1 I need finality to my affairs.
  • finalize C1 I want to finalize the deal.
  • finalized C1 They finalized the terms.
  • finalizes C1 He finalizes the report by Friday.
  • finalizing C1 She is finalizing the report for her boss.
  • finals C1 Finals week is stressful.
  • financed C1 A budget deficit must be financed somehow.
  • finances C1 Our finances are fine.
  • financially B2 We helped him financially.
  • financier C1 He is a skilled financier who manages large investments.
  • financiers C1 Financiers make good business only when the state is making it badly.
  • financing C1 The company is seeking financing for its new project.
  • fine B2 Yes, we’re doing fine.
  • finely B2 The spices were ground finely into a powder.
  • fingernail B2 Look under the fingernail.
  • finite C2 Creativity is a finite resource.
  • fire brigade B2
  • firearm B2
  • fireplace B2 They sat by the fireplace.
  • firewall C1 I use a firewall.
  • firmness B2 Her arm has good firmness after the exercise.
  • first language B2 What is your first language?
  • first person B2 I am speaking from the first person perspective.
  • firstly B2 Firstly, welcome to you.
  • fiscal B2 The fiscal situation is challenging.
  • fissure C1 There is a long fissure in the dry ground.
  • fixture C1 He was a fixture at the local mosque.
  • flagging C2 The path was made of flagging stones.
  • flagrant C2 The decision was a flagrant error.
  • flame B2 Be careful of the open flame from the fire.
  • flap B2 The tent flap was open.
  • flashback C1 This movie has way too many flashback scenes.
  • flask C1 Never touch this flask!
  • flatout C2 He was working flatout to finish the report on time.
  • flattery C1 Flattery is not my thing.
  • flaw B2 It has a flaw.
  • flawed C1 The data is flawed.
  • flawless B2 Now everything is flawless.
  • flax B2 Can cats have flax milk?
  • flee B2 He made them flee.
  • fleet B2 The Black Sea Fleet has disappeared.
  • flesh B2 The flesh is mortal.
  • flexibility B2 I admire your flexibility.
  • flexible B2 Our thinking is flexible.
  • flexibly B2 The new policy allows us to adapt more flexibly.
  • flick C1 I watched a flick.
  • flicker C1 The lights started to flicker.
  • flightiness C2 Her flightiness made it difficult to rely on her decisions.
  • flighty C2 My boss accused me of being flighty, so I immediately quit.
  • flit C2 A quick flit of the bird caught my eye.
  • floe C2 A large floe of ice drifted slowly past the ship.
  • floodgates C2 The floodgates were opened to release the excess water.
  • flourish C1 What makes you flourish?
  • fluctuate C2 The budget is bound to fluctuate due to the economy.
  • fluctuated C2 He fluctuated between hope and despair.
  • fluctuates C2 Her weight fluctuates like crazy.
  • fluctuating C2 The temperature has been fluctuating a lot.
  • fluctuation C2 The fluctuation in prices caused a financial crisis.
  • fluctuations C2 This heavy dependence on exports exposes the economy to fluctuations in global demand.
  • fluency B2 I admire your fluency.
  • fluid B2 Water is a fluid.
  • flutter B2 You make my heart flutter.
  • focused C1 Stay focused at work.
  • focuses C1
  • focusing C1
  • focussed C1 The camera lens must be focussed for a clear picture.
  • focussing C1
  • folding B2 Folding solar cookers are available.
  • folktale C1 This is a famous folktale from long ago.
  • follower B2 He was her follower.
  • folly B2 That would be folly.
  • fondly B2 I remember you fondly.
  • foolishly B2 She behaved quite foolishly.
  • footage C1 The footage showed everything.
  • footnote B2 See the footnote on page 5.
  • forcefully B2 He grabbed it forcefully.
  • foreman B2 The foreman is a film lover.
  • foremost C1 First and foremost, show respect.
  • forensic C1 Is everyone a forensic scientist now?
  • foresee B2 Did you foresee this?
  • forestry B2 He has a degree in forestry.
  • forfeit C1 He declared a forfeit.
  • forfeiture C2 The forfeiture of his goods was sad.
  • forge C1 I forge my own destiny.
  • forlorn C2 The place is desolate and forlorn.
  • forlornly C2 The lost dog looked forlornly at the empty house.
  • formality C1 This is just a formality.
  • formation B2 Almost all education is character formation.
  • formats C2 Do you know someone who formats computers?
  • formatted C2 I just formatted my computer.
  • formatting C2 Please check the formatting of your document before submitting.
  • formerly B2 Formerly this harbor was prosperous.
  • formidable B2 What a formidable woman!
  • formidably C2 The mountain peak was formidably covered in snow.
  • formulae C1 The scientist wrote down the complex formulae.
  • formulas C1 The scientist wrote complex mathematical formulas.
  • formulate C1 I cannot coherently formulate words without coffee.
  • formulated C1 I formulated it wrongly.
  • formulating C1 The scientist spent years formulating a new theory about gravity.
  • formulation C1 This is a new formulation of the medicine.
  • formulations C1 The doctor mixed special formulations for the patient.
  • forthcoming B2 Details will be forthcoming.
  • forum B2 This forum is marvellous.
  • fossil C1 He is a living fossil!
  • foster C1 I had foster parents.
  • foundations C2 Improvement builds stronger foundations.
  • founded C2 This company was founded by two entrepreneurs.
  • founder B2 The horse developed founder after a hard race.
  • founders C2
  • founding C2 The founding of the new company took several years.
  • fox B2 Is it a fox?
  • fraction C1 Is this a fraction?
  • fractious C2 The fractious child refused to follow any of the simple instructions.
  • fragile C1 Her health is fragile.
  • fragmentation C1 The fragmentation of the rock made it easy to break.
  • fragrance B2 I like its fragrance.
  • framework B2 The whole framework was made of iron.
  • frameworks C1 Legal frameworks exist to hold war criminals accountable.
  • franchise C1 After the third film, this franchise is terrible.
  • frankly B2 Frankly, I doubt it.
  • frantically B2 He looked around frantically.
  • fraud B2 The fraud goes on.
  • freak B2
  • friction C1 Friction causes a match to light.
  • friendly B2 Teachers here are friendly.
  • frigate B2 The frigate set sail immediately.
  • frolic C2 I want to go for a frolic in the rain.
  • frontier B2 Frontier justice was swift.
  • frostily C1 He responded frostily to the unexpected criticism.
  • frosty C1 It was sunny and frosty.
  • frugal B2 Frugal but not stingy!
  • fruition C2 This project will never come to fruition.
  • frustrating C1 What is frustrating Mark?
  • fulfil B2 You must fulfil your tasks.
  • fulfill B2 We fulfill our obligations.
  • fume B2 A fume of smoke rose from the chimney.
  • functional B2 The robot remained functional.
  • functionality B2 I prefer functionality to visual appeal.
  • functionally C1 The machine was designed to operate functionally in extreme temperatures.
  • functioned C1 Everything functioned without a problem.
  • functioning C1 The machine stopped functioning.
  • functions C1 Functions have no side effects.
  • fundamental B2 Those are fundamental questions.
  • fundamentally B2 Society is changing fundamentally.
  • funded C1 This is government-funded research.
  • funder C1 The wealthy funder agreed to support the new research project.
  • funders C1 The funders agreed to support the new initiative.
  • funding B2 Funding remains an issue.
  • fundraising C1 He was in charge of the fundraising efforts.
  • funds C1 Our funds are exhausted.
  • funk B2 Make sure you clean the funk out of the filter every month.
  • funky B2 This is a really funky song.
  • furious B2 She made me furious.
  • furiously B2 The enemy attacked furiously.
  • furor B2 The new video game caused a furor among teenagers.
  • furore B2 The article led to a furore inside the country.
  • furtive C2 They cast furtive glances at one another.
  • fuse C1 The fuse was burning.
  • fusion C1 Everyone coming together is an example of fusion.
  • futile C1 His attempts to fix the problem were futile.
  • gadget C1 What a handy gadget!
  • gaiety B2 Health and gaiety foster beauty.
  • gale C2 It is blowing a gale outside.
  • gambit C2 His opening remark was a clever gambit.
  • gambling B2 Have you been gambling?
  • gamely C1 She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulty.
  • gaming B2 She enjoys the thrill of gaming at the casino.
  • gang B2 We have a gang.
  • gangster B2 He looks like a gangster.
  • gape C1
  • gardener B2 I have a gardener.
  • garrulous C2 He is too garrulous and talks about unimportant things.
  • gasp B2 I heard them gasp.
  • gateway B2 The old house had a heavy wooden gateway.
  • gauche C2 His gauche manners made everyone uncomfortable.
  • gaudy B2 He slipped the gaudy shirt on.
  • gaze B2 His gaze became hostile.
  • gear B2 Is that gear new?
  • gem C1 This is a gem.
  • genders C2 Some languages have different genders for nouns.
  • generalisation B2 This is a common generalisation about people.
  • generalise B2 It is dangerous to generalise about a situation which you do not fully understand.
  • generalization B2 Every generalization is dangerous, especially this one.
  • generalize B2 You can never generalize.
  • generated C2 This is AI generated.
  • generates C2 This machine generates electricity.
  • generating C2 The new policy is generating a lot of public discussion.
  • generations C2 We settled this generations ago.
  • generic C1 Generic medications are almost always cheaper.
  • generosity B2 I admired his generosity.
  • generously B2 She generously gave money to the charity.
  • genius B2 Genius is eternal patience.
  • genocide C1
  • genome C1 Scientists have sequenced the wheat genome.
  • genomic C2 The genomic sequence of the virus was studied.
  • genomically C2 The scientist studied the genomically complex data.
  • genre B2 Eventually, the genre became stagnant.
  • gently B2 The candles flickered gently.
  • genuine B2 Her horror was genuine.
  • genuinely B2 He seemed genuinely surprised.
  • geographic B2 The geographic features of the region are quite unique.
  • geological C1 Can you give me a geological explanation of lava?
  • geologically C1 The mountain range is geologically fascinating to scientists.
  • germ B2 This milk is germ-free.
  • getaway B2 The sports car had an amazing getaway speed.
  • ghetto B2 The city had a historical ghetto where people lived.
  • ghostly C1 A ghostly figure appeared in the old house.
  • gig C1 The gig was great.
  • giveaway B2 They participated in a book giveaway contest.
  • glacis B2 The castle had a wide glacis surrounding its walls.
  • glamorous B2 Show business is really glamorous.
  • glamourous B2 The actress was known for her glamourous movie roles.
  • glare B2 The lights glare terribly.
  • gleam B2 There was a faint gleam of hope in her eyes.
  • glean C1 What can you glean from his search history?
  • glee B2 James screamed with glee.
  • glitz C2 The room was full of cheap glitz.
  • glitzy C2 The hotel lobby was very glitzy with many bright lights.
  • global warming B2 Global warming worries scientists.
  • globalisation C2 Globalisation has led to 24-hour trading.
  • globalization B2 Globalization has connected economies across the entire planet.
  • globally B2 Think globally, act locally.
  • glocal B2 We need to think about both local and glocal impacts.
  • gloomy B2 The weather is gloomy.
  • glorify B2 Glorify the ocean, but stay on the ground.
  • glory in C2 She likes to glory in her successes.
  • glow B2 He noticed the glow.
  • glum C1 Why are you so glum?
  • glumly C1 He glumly accepted the bad news.
  • gnaw C1 My dog likes to gnaw on bones.
  • goals C2 Set up attainable goals.
  • goat B2 The goat is sick.
  • god B2 What did God say?
  • godly B2 The leader was known for his godly devotion to his faith.
  • goodwill B2 I found this at Goodwill.
  • gook B2
  • goose C1 Is this a goose?
  • gorge B2 The gorge looked very deep to him.
  • gossip B2 The gossip is true!
  • gourmet C1 We went to a gourmet place.
  • gout C2 Do you have gout?
  • governance C1 Corporate governance and accountability are being strengthened.
  • governmental B2 What governmental changes occurred in 604 A.D.?
  • gracefulness B2 Her gracefulness on the dance floor was amazing.
  • graded C2 Am I being graded?
  • grading C2 The grading of the students was based on their final exams.
  • gradual B2 The recovery was gradual.
  • graft C1 The graft was successful.
  • grain B2
  • grand B2 She looks so grand.
  • granted C2 His wish was granted.
  • granting C2 Thank you for granting me permission.
  • grapefruit C1 I like pink grapefruit.
  • graphically B2 The instructions were graphically illustrated with diagrams.
  • grasp B2 I attempt to grasp.
  • gratuitous C2 The aggression was provoked by all those gratuitous insults.
  • gravestone B2 They put a gravestone at the head of the grave overlooking the harbour.
  • gravitate C2 Children often gravitate towards the playground.
  • gravitation B2 The gravitation of the Earth keeps us on the ground.
  • gravitational C2 Scientists have detected gravitational waves.
  • gravitationally C2 Planets are held gravitationally in orbit.
  • gravity C1 Gravity is your friend.
  • greatness B2 Greatness is close to madness.
  • gregarious C2 The horse is a very gregarious creature.
  • grid C1 I lived off the grid.
  • grief B2 Our grief was overwhelming.
  • grievance C2 Have you filed a grievance?
  • grieve B2 I grieve with you.
  • grim B2 The outlook is grim.
  • grin B2 Grin and bear it!
  • grind C1 Where did you grind them?
  • grip B2 Hey, get a grip!
  • grocery B2 I went grocery shopping.
  • gross B2 Ew! This looks gross!
  • grounds C1
  • grown-up B2
  • gruelling C1 Climbing that mountain was a gruelling experience.
  • gruesome C1 The ancient world was rather gruesome.
  • gruesomely C1 The accident scene was gruesomely depicted in the news.
  • grumble C1 This action makes me grumble.
  • guarantee B2 Can you guarantee that?
  • guaranteed C2 Safety is not guaranteed.
  • guaranteeing C2 The company is guaranteeing the quality of its products.
  • guarantees C2 There are no guarantees.
  • guerrilla B2
  • guideline B2 Draw a light guideline to help you align the letters neatly.
  • guidelines C2 Follow the dress code guidelines.
  • gulp B2 He took a big gulp.
  • gum B2 I love chewing gum.
  • gunshot B2
  • gush C1 The gush of water came from the broken pipe.
  • gushing C1 Water is still gushing out.
  • gushingly C1 She spoke gushingly about her recent vacation.
  • gusto C1 Once again, with gusto!
  • gut C1 Trust your gut feeling.
  • guts B2 The boy has guts.
  • gutsy C1 What a gutsy man!
  • gymnastic B2 Chess is the gymnastic school of the intellect.
  • gypsy C1
  • habitant B2 He is a lifelong habitant of this small village.
  • habitation C2 This house was declared unfit for human habitation.
  • hack C1
  • haggle C1 Do you know how to haggle?
  • hail B2 It started to hail.
  • hairy B2 Cats have hairy ears.
  • halfway C1 He turned back halfway.
  • halt C1 Halt! Who goes there!
  • hammer B2 Give me that hammer.
  • hamper C2 These measures hamper scientific progress.
  • handful C1 Grab a handful of popcorn.
  • handicap B2 The church is handicap accessible.
  • handicraft B2 Handicraft is highly valued.
  • handling C1 Careful handling of the fragile items is important.
  • handout B2 The poor man was looking for a handout.
  • handrail B2 Hold on to the handrail.
  • haphazard C2 She made a haphazard attempt at cleaning.
  • haphazardly C2 She organized the files haphazardly on her desk.
  • hapless C2 Many children are hapless victims of this conflict.
  • happenstance C2 We met by happenstance.
  • harangue C2 The politician delivered a lengthy harangue to the crowd.
  • harass C1 He used to harass me.
  • harassment C1 This seems like harassment.
  • harbinger C2 A dark cloud was a harbinger of the coming storm.
  • harbor/harbour C1
  • hard drive B2 Please save the document to the hard drive.
  • hardware B2 He deals in hardware.
  • harmless B2 It looks harmless enough.
  • harrow B2 The horses are pulling the harrow.
  • harsh C1 The road was harsh.
  • haste B2 Pray you, make haste.
  • hastily B2 He hastily finished eating.
  • hatching B2 The chicken eggs are hatching.
  • haughtily C2 He looked haughtily at the people below him.
  • haughty C2 What a haughty woman!
  • haunt B2 Winds haunt the village.
  • haunting B2 When did the haunting start?
  • hauntingly C2 The melody was hauntingly beautiful.
  • hay B2 Hay fever is tough.
  • hazardous B2 This is extremely hazardous.
  • headmistress C2 The headmistress presented the new teacher.
  • headquarters B2 Did you call headquarters?
  • headstrong C1 I never thought he was so headstrong.
  • health care B2 Good health care is important for everyone.
  • healthcare B2 Good healthcare is important for everyone.
  • heap B2 A heap is made of grains.
  • heart-warming B2
  • heartbreaking B2 What a heartbreaking story!
  • heartwarming B2 What a heartwarming story!
  • hedge B2 I trimmed the hedge.
  • hedgehog C1 Where is my hedgehog?
  • hegemony C2 The country exerted its hegemony over its neighbors.
  • heifer C1 The farmer bought a young heifer for his farm.
  • heighten C1 The sudden announcement seemed to heighten the tension in the room.
  • helicopter B2 A rescue helicopter came.
  • hell B2 To Hell with that!
  • helm C2 This great helm weighs quite a bit.
  • helper B2 She was a great helper with the project.
  • hemp B2 The rope was made from strong hemp fibers.
  • hence C1 Hence, I shall have to stay here.
  • herald C2 Swallows herald the summer.
  • herb B2 This herb adds a wonderful flavor to the soup.
  • heritage B2 We must preserve this heritage.
  • hermetic C2 The container was hermetic, keeping the contents fresh.
  • hermit C2 The hermit lived in a wooden hut.
  • heroine C1 My mom was a heroine.
  • hesitation B2 He agreed without hesitation.
  • hi-tech B2
  • hibernate C1 I want to hibernate.
  • hibernation C1 Bears enter hibernation to survive the cold winter months.
  • hierarchical C2 The company has a hierarchical structure with many levels.
  • hierarchies C2 The company has strict hierarchies.
  • hierarchy C1 Hierarchy is against equality.
  • high-profile C1
  • high-tech B2
  • highlighted C2 Please read from the highlighted text.
  • highlighting C2 I am going to use the highlighter to highlight the main points.
  • highlights C2 I only watched the highlights.
  • hijack B2 The hijack caused major delays at the airport.
  • hilarious B2 Her joke was hilarious.
  • hinder C2 Does technology hinder or help?
  • hindrance C2 Those new rules were more of a hindrance than a help.
  • hindsight C2 This is wisdom in hindsight.
  • hint B2 They got the hint.
  • histrionic C2 He became histrionic upon hearing the news.
  • histrionically C2 He spoke histrionically about his problems.
  • hitch C2 There was a hitch.
  • hitherto C2 This problem has hitherto been ignored by the authorities.
  • hoist C2 Give me a hoist.
  • holder B2 He is a holder of many academic awards.
  • hollow B2 His words were hollow.
  • holocaust B2
  • homeland C1 We defend our homeland.
  • homely C1 Her homely appearance did not match her kind personality.
  • homestead C2 They lived in a small homestead near the river.
  • homeward B2 He is homeward bound.
  • hone B2 Now let’s hone in, specifically on the problem.
  • honk C1 Honk if you see something.
  • honor B2 We honor our heroes.
  • honorable B2 My intentions were honorable.
  • honour B2 No honour without work.
  • honourable B2 Her intentions are honourable.
  • hood B2 Is Robin Hood alive?
  • hook B2
  • hospice B2 Cancer is the leading cause for hospice care.
  • hospitable B2 This climate is very hospitable to plant growth.
  • hospitalise B2 He had to hospitalise his child after the accident.
  • hospitality B2 I work in hospitality.
  • hospitalize B2 We had to hospitalize the victims.
  • hostage C1 Am I a hostage?
  • hostess C1 He married an air hostess.
  • hostile C1 His gaze became hostile.
  • hostility C1 Hostility was replaced by love.
  • hotelier C2 The hotelier was very nice.
  • hourly B2 The workers are paid an hourly wage for their labor.
  • housekeeper B2 I need a housekeeper.
  • housemaster B2 The housemaster was responsible for the students in the dormitory.
  • housewife B2 Are you a housewife?
  • housing B2 The city has a lot of new housing.
  • hover B2 The creature just continued to hover.
  • huddle C2 Penguins often huddle together to keep warm.
  • hugely B2 The success of the project was hugely important to everyone involved.
  • hull C2 Hull is a fine city.
  • human rights B2 He discussed human rights.
  • humane B2 It is not humane.
  • humanise B2 We need to humanise the system for the users.
  • humanist B2 He is a humanist who studies old books.
  • humanitarian C1 Humanitarian aid must be increased.
  • humanize B2 We must humanize the system for everyone.
  • humble B2 Are you being humble?
  • humbug B2 My profession? Poet and humbug.
  • humiliate B2 He wants to humiliate me.
  • humiliating B2 What a humiliating situation!
  • humiliation B2 I did not bow to humiliation!
  • hunting B2 Aliens were hunting humans.
  • hush B2 Hush up and finish your work.
  • hybrid B2 I bought a hybrid.
  • hydrogen C1 Hydrogen is the lightest element.
  • hygiene B2 We need good hygiene.
  • hyperbole B2 For once, media hyperbole matches reality.
  • hyphen B2 A hyphen is needed here.
  • hypnotherapy C2 Have you tried hypnotherapy?
  • hypocrisy C1 This is pure hypocrisy!
  • hypocrite C1 I feel like a hypocrite.
  • hypocritical C1 Am I being hypocritical?
  • hypocritically C1 He spoke hypocritically about honesty while lying.
  • hypotheses C2 There are several hypotheses to explain this phenomenon.
  • hypothesis C2 Facts confirm this hypothesis.
  • hypothesise C2 Scientists hypothesise that life may exist on other planets.
  • hypothesised C2 He hypothesised that the earth was round.
  • hypothesises C2
  • hypothesising C2 He is hypothesising that the experiment will succeed.
  • hypothesize C2 Please read the manual and hypothesize 3 possible outcomes.
  • hypothesized C2 The scientist hypothesized the result of the experiment.
  • hypothesizes C2 The scientist hypothesizes about the beginning of the universe.
  • hypothesizing C2 He was hypothesizing that the experiment would yield positive results.
  • hypothetical C2 This is all hypothetical.
  • hypothetically C2 Hypothetically a person can live a perfect life without sinning.
  • hysteria C2 Is this mass hysteria?
  • hysterical C2 They were all hysterical.
  • hysterically C2 He started laughing hysterically.
  • iceman B2 In the past, an iceman used to deliver blocks of ice to homes.
  • icon B2 Double-click the icon.
  • iconoclast C2 I made up my mind to always be an iconoclast.
  • icy B2 My windscreen was icy.
  • ideally B2 Ideally, everyone would be prosperous.
  • identical B2 Our interests are identical.
  • identically C2
  • identifiable C1 The car is not easily identifiable.
  • identification B2 Do you have identification?
  • identified C1 The police identified the suspect from surveillance footage.
  • identifies C1 The teacher identifies the correct answer.
  • identify B2 I identify as gay.
  • identifying C1 She is identifying the person in the photo.
  • identities C1 She has many different identities online.
  • ideological C1 Ideological purity tests accomplish nothing.
  • ideologically C2 The politician spoke ideologically about the changes.
  • ideologies C2 The politician spoke about different political ideologies.
  • ideology B2 Why is ideology bad?
  • idiomatic C2 Is this an idiomatic sentence?
  • idiomatically C2 Translating literally is difficult. Translating idiomatically is even harder.
  • idiosyncrasy C2 His funny laugh is a strange idiosyncrasy.
  • idiosyncratic C2 He has a really idiosyncratic way of speaking.
  • idiot B2 He acted like an idiot when he fell off his chair.
  • idle B2 My idol is idle.
  • idolise B2 Many young people idolise pop stars.
  • idolize B2 They excessively idolize their leader.
  • ignominious C2 The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the final.
  • ignominiously C2 The team lost ignominiously in the final game.
  • ignorance B2 Ignorance is always dangerous.
  • ignorant B2 He is ignorant of the facts.
  • ignored C2 He ignored our warnings.
  • ignores C2 He ignores my problems.
  • ignoring C2 He was ignoring the advice of his parents.
  • illegality C1 The illegality of his actions led to severe consequences.
  • illogical C2 I find that illogical.
  • illogically C2 You are arguing illogically; your points do not connect.
  • illusion B2 Justice is an illusion.
  • illustrate B2 He likes to illustrate.
  • illustrated C1 Who illustrated this book?
  • illustrates C1 He illustrates books for children.
  • illustrating C1 The teacher is illustrating the concept with an example.
  • illustration B2 The illustration shows the deep interior.
  • illustrations C1 The book has some illustrations.
  • illustrative C1 Many thanks for this illustrative collection of examples.
  • imagery B2 Imagery makes poetry vivid.
  • images C2 Images say a lot.
  • imitation B2 This is an imitation.
  • immature C2 She sounds very immature.
  • immaturity C2 His immaturity was evident in his behavior.
  • immense C1 Love has immense strength.
  • immensely C1 He felt immensely guilty.
  • immerse B2 Immerse yourself in the language.
  • immigrant B2 Are you an immigrant?
  • immigrants C1 Immigrants streamed into the land.
  • immigrated C1 Many people immigrated to this country last year.
  • immigrates C1
  • immigrating C1 Have you thought of immigrating?
  • imminent C1 The arrival is imminent.
  • immoral B2 His immoral actions caused great harm to the community.
  • immortal B2 By the immortal gods!
  • immortality B2 Immortality has its price.
  • immortalize C1 This song will immortalize the hero.
  • immune B2 He is immune from taxes.
  • immunity C1 He has developed immunity.
  • immutable C2 This is an immutable truth.
  • imp C1 What a little imp he is!
  • impacted C1 It must have impacted her dancing.
  • impacting C1 How are your actions impacting other people?
  • impacts C1 Climate change impacts everyone.
  • impartial B2 The jury was impartial.
  • impasse C2 They have reached an impasse.
  • impatiently B2 He is waiting impatiently.
  • impeccable C2 Their timing was impeccable.
  • impeccably C2 He is impeccably dressed.
  • impede C1 Do not let superstition impede you.
  • impediment C1 Sorry, I have a speech impediment.
  • imperative B2 Setting limits is imperative.
  • imperceptible C2 The sound was practically imperceptible.
  • imperceptibly C2 The changes were imperceptibly small.
  • imperious C2 His imperious tone suggested he expected immediate obedience.
  • impermanent B2 This is an impermanent structure.
  • impersonal C1 The machine is very impersonal and does not care.
  • impersonally C1 He spoke impersonally, as if he were reading from a script.
  • impersonate C1 Please do not try to impersonate others.
  • impersonation C1 I was doing an impersonation of my boss when he showed up.
  • impersonator C1 The audience was fooled by the talented impersonator.
  • impertinent C2 He was impertinent to his father.
  • impervious C1 She seems impervious to criticism.
  • impish C1 That impish man is a preeminent economist.
  • impishly C1 The child looked up impishly at his mother.
  • implacable C2 The ruler was implacable, refusing any plea for mercy.
  • implement B2 Try to implement these strategies.
  • implementation C1 I oppose the implementation of this project.
  • implemented C2 The plan was never implemented.
  • implementing C2 Implementing this nationwide was no simple endeavor.
  • implements C2 She implements new organizational processes.
  • implicate C1 He refused to say anything that might implicate his friends.
  • implicated C2 The evidence clearly implicated him in the crime.
  • implicates C2 The evidence implicates him in the crime.
  • implicating C2 The evidence was implicating him directly in the crime.
  • implication B2 I resent that implication.
  • implications C2 I resent these implications.
  • implicit C1 There are implicit elements.
  • implicitly C2 He trusted her implicitly.
  • implied C1 Her smile implied that she was happy.
  • implies C1 A relationship implies responsibility.
  • imply B2 What do his words imply?
  • implying C1 What is he implying?
  • impolite B2 Being late is impolite.
  • impolitely B2 He spoke impolitely to the customer service representative.
  • import B2 Different countries import many goods.
  • impose B2 The U. N. moved to impose sanctions.
  • imposed C2 We imposed our law.
  • imposes C2 It imposes an unnecessary burden.
  • imposing C2 This tree is imposing.
  • imposition C2 The imposition of new taxes angered the citizens.
  • impossibility B2 Impossibility is the most common of excuses.
  • impoverished C1 He was an impoverished musician.
  • impractical B2 Am I being impractical?
  • imprecise C2 The data is often imprecise.
  • impresario C2 The impresario organized a wonderful show for the city.
  • impressed B2 His strength impressed me.
  • impressionism B2 His paintings were inspired by impressionism.
  • impressionist B2 These are Impressionist harmonies.
  • impressionistic C2 His painting was impressionistic.
  • impressionistically C2 The artist painted the scene impressionistically.
  • imprison B2 There is no prison to imprison our thoughts.
  • imprisonment B2 What are the alternatives to imprisonment?
  • improbable B2 The statement sounds improbable.
  • improperly B2 Are you suggesting I behaved improperly?
  • improved B2 He improved his technique.
  • improvisational C2 The jazz band played an improvisational piece.
  • impulse B2 The impulse was gone.
  • impulsive B2 She made an impulsive decision to buy the dress.
  • impunity C2 No one attacks me with impunity.
  • inability C1 Excessive choice results in the inability to choose.
  • inaccessible C2 It seemed distant and inaccessible.
  • inaccuracies C2 The report contained several inaccuracies.
  • inaccuracy C2
  • inaccurate B2 This information is inaccurate.
  • inadequacies C2 Through this match, I realized my inadequacies.
  • inadequacy C2 Stop throwing my inadequacy in my face!
  • inadequate B2 His vocabulary is inadequate.
  • inadequately C2 We are wandering through inadequately mapped territory.
  • inadvertent C2 He made an inadvertent mistake when filling out the form.
  • inanimate B2 The spirits can be good or evil and can inhabit inanimate objects.
  • inappropriacy C1 His inappropriacy made everyone feel uncomfortable.
  • inappropriate C1 Your sarcasm is inappropriate.
  • inappropriately C1 He spoke inappropriately about his colleagues.
  • inartistic C2 His inartistic approach failed to impress the critics.
  • inborn B2 Her talent for music seemed inborn.
  • incandescent C2 This is an incandescent light bulb.
  • incapable C2 She is incapable of deceit.
  • incapacitate C2 The injury will incapacitate the player for the rest of the season.
  • incapacitated C2 The accident incapacitated him for several weeks.
  • incense B2 They like using incense.
  • incentive B2 Give me some incentive.
  • incentives C2 Incentives are always welcome.
  • inch B2
  • inchoate C2 This definition is inchoate, and thus it must be interpreted.
  • inchoately C2 His ideas were still inchoately formed at that early stage.
  • incidence B2 The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.
  • incidentally C2 Incidentally, I have to tell you something.
  • incidents C2 Such incidents are quite common.
  • incipient C2 The incipient movement has a lot to prove.
  • incise C2 The surgeon will incise the skin carefully.
  • incision C1 The surgeon made a precise incision during the operation.
  • incisor C1 This tooth is an incisor.
  • inclination C1 I have an inclination for poetry.
  • inclinations C2 It is not a small kindness, which has come from very good inclinations.
  • incline C2 He felt his heart pound on that incline.
  • inclined C1 She was naturally inclined towards math.
  • inclines C2 His opinion inclines towards the conservative.
  • inclining C2 He gave a slight inclining of his head in agreement.
  • inclusion C1 Recognition paves the way for inclusion.
  • inclusive C1 Monday to Friday inclusive.
  • inclusively C1 The price includes all taxes inclusively.
  • incoherent C2 His talk is incoherent.
  • incoherently C2 He spoke incoherently after the accident.
  • incomes C1 The government is looking at ways to increase incomes for low-wage workers.
  • incompatibility C2 Their constant arguments showed their incompatibility.
  • incompatible C1 These two colors are incompatible; they do not look good.
  • inconceivable C2 Salvation from this misery is inconceivable.
  • inconceivably C2 The sheer scale of the construction was inconceivably vast.
  • inconclusive C1 Findings have been inconclusive.
  • inconclusively C1 The results were inconclusively decided.
  • incongruity C2 The incongruity of his outfit made us laugh.
  • incongruous C2 He has an incongruous sounding name which is hard to remember.
  • incongruously C2 His bright tie seemed to sit incongruously with his dark suit.
  • inconsistencies C1 There are some inconsistencies.
  • inconsistency C1 Many languages have a lot of inconsistency.
  • inconsistent C1 Her appetite was inconsistent.
  • inconstancy C1 We are all bewildered by her inconstancy.
  • inconstantly C1 He behaved inconstantly, changing his mind often.
  • incorporate B2 Incorporate stretching exercises for flexibility.
  • incorporated C2 Her business was incorporated.
  • incorporates C2 His book incorporates all his thinking on the subject.
  • incorporating C2 The new law is incorporating changes for all citizens.
  • incorporation C2 The incorporation of new ideas improved the company.
  • incumbent C2 Upon whom are these decisions incumbent?
  • incur B2 If you are late, you will incur a penalty.
  • incurable B2 His illness is incurable.
  • indebted B2 I am indebted to him.
  • indefatigable C2 My grandfather is an indefatigable worker.
  • indefinite C1 She has an indefinite contract.
  • indefinitely C1 This will continue indefinitely.
  • indent B2 The shop received an indent for new shoes.
  • independently B2 Can you work independently?
  • indescribable B2 That is utterly indescribable.
  • index B2 My index finger hurts.
  • indexed C2 It takes some time for sentences to be indexed.
  • indexes C2 The unemployment rate is one of the main indexes we watch.
  • indexing C2 The librarian was skilled in indexing and cataloging books.
  • indicated C1 She indicated her reasons to us.
  • indicates C1 Punctuality indicates a boring life.
  • indicating C1 The red light is indicating danger.
  • indication B2 Willingness to correct is an indication of wisdom.
  • indications C1 There are some indications of progress.
  • indicative C1 A high forehead is indicative of great mental power.
  • indicator C1 Put your indicator on.
  • indicators C1 All indicators are normal.
  • indictment C1 What a devastating indictment!
  • indifferent B2 It left me indifferent.
  • indigenous C1 Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day.
  • indigent C2 Being indigent is a misfortune, not a crime.
  • indignant C2 He is endlessly indignant.
  • indignantly C2 Our proposal was rejected indignantly.
  • indignity B2 They expressed their indignity at the claims.
  • indiscrete C2 The number is indiscrete and cannot be divided.
  • indiscretion C2 His indiscretion caused him much trouble.
  • indispensable B2 Exactly, that is indispensable.
  • indistinct C1 After a few minutes I thought I heard an indistinct murmuring.
  • indistinctly C1 The old man muttered something indistinctly and fell silent.
  • individual B2 What is an individual?
  • individualised C1 We individualised ourselves from the ecstatic crowd.
  • individualism C2 Whatever happened to individualism?
  • individualist C1 He is an individualist who prefers to work alone.
  • individualistic C1 The artist has an individualistic style of painting.
  • individualists C1 The two individualists always had their own ideas.
  • individuality C1 We are charmed by your individuality.
  • individually C1 He tallied them individually.
  • individuals C1 Respect between individuals matters.
  • indolence C2 His chronic indolence prevented him from completing the task.
  • indolent C2 Indolent youth creates a begging old age.
  • indolently C2 He spent the afternoon lying indolently on the sofa.
  • induce C2 The doctor tried to induce labor to speed up the birth.
  • induced C2 Many chemical reactions can be artificially induced.
  • inducement C2 The promise of a reward was a strong inducement to work harder.
  • induces C2 The smell of the flowers induces a sense of calm.
  • inducing C2 The process of inducing sleep can be difficult for some people.
  • induct C1 They will induct the new leader into her position next week.
  • induction C1 His induction into the club was a great honor.
  • indulge B2 Mind if I indulge?
  • indulgence C2 Indulgence alone is not kindness.
  • indulgent B2 Be indulgent with people.
  • indulgently C2 He indulgently agreed to let his son stay up late.
  • industrialise B2 The country began to industrialise rapidly after the war.
  • industrialize B2 The country will industrialize its economy.
  • ineffable C2 Its taste is ineffable.
  • ineffective B2 His advice was ineffective.
  • ineluctable C2 The outcome of the election was ineluctable.
  • inequality C1 Health care inequality is a problem.
  • inert B2 The rock was inert and did not move.
  • inevitability C2 The inevitability of change is a constant.
  • inevitably B2 The rain was falling so heavily that the flood was inevitably going to happen.
  • inexcusable C1 Your behaviour was inexcusable.
  • inexcusably C1 He was inexcusably late for the important meeting.
  • inexhaustible C1 Books are inexhaustible sources of knowledge.
  • inexorability C2 The inexorability of time affects everyone.
  • inexorable C2 The inexorable march of time cannot be stopped.
  • inexorably C2 The threat was inexorably close.
  • inexperienced B2 The boy is inexperienced.
  • inexplicable C1 I felt an inexplicable jealous rage.
  • inexplicably C1 He left the room inexplicably without saying goodbye.
  • infallibility C2 The king believed in his own infallibility.
  • infallible C2 Only God is infallible.
  • infallibly C2 She infallibly knows how to solve any problem.
  • infamous C1 The infamous female burglar was never caught.
  • infant B2 The infant is unwell.
  • infect B2 The virus can easily infect a healthy person.
  • infected B2 She is HIV-infected.
  • infectious B2 Is it something infectious?
  • infer B2 What can you infer from these observations?
  • inference B2 Is this an observation or an inference?
  • inferences C2 In certain situations, inferences are needed.
  • infernal C2 No one has crossed that infernal desert in hundreds of years.
  • infernally C2 During the final days the weather was infernally hot.
  • inferred C2 She inferred from his silence that he was angry.
  • inferring C2 What are you inferring?
  • infers C2 From the evidence, he infers the truth.
  • infinite C2 The universe seems infinite.
  • infinitely C2 Kittens are infinitely playful.
  • inflammation B2 The inflammation worsened overnight.
  • inflammatory B2 Stop being so inflammatory.
  • inflate B2 I cannot inflate all these balloons.
  • inflation B2 What does inflation mean?
  • inflexibility C2 His inflexibility prevented him from touching his toes.
  • inflexible C2 My body is inflexible.
  • inflict C1 Beavers rarely inflict damage on people.
  • influence B2 Feelings influence physical health.
  • influential B2 My parents are influential people.
  • influenza B2 He is ill with influenza.
  • info B2 Thanks for the info.
  • informal B2 It was an informal meeting.
  • informant C2 The police questioned the informant about the criminal activity.
  • infrastructure B2 The infrastructure has improved.
  • infrastructures C2 The country needs to invest in its basic infrastructures.
  • infringe B2 They infringe on our basic freedoms.
  • infringement B2 This is an infringement of his copyright and intellectual property.
  • ingenious C1 Everything ingenious is simple.
  • ingenuity C1 I admire your ingenuity.
  • ingenuous C2 Her ingenuous smile showed she was telling the truth.
  • ingenuously C2 She answered ingenuously, telling the whole truth.
  • ingrate C2 He was an ingrate, never thanking anyone for their help.
  • ingratiate C2 Go over there, meet my grandparents, and ingratiate yourself.
  • ingratiating C2 Ingratiating behaviour can be really annoying.
  • ingratiatingly C2 He ingratiatingly complimented the manager on his new suit.
  • inhabit B2 Animals inhabit the forest.
  • inherent C1 She has inherent dignity.
  • inherently C1 Life is inherently risky.
  • inherit B2 Did you inherit a lot?
  • inheritance C1 He received a large inheritance from his grandparents.
  • inhibit C1 Fear can inhibit success.
  • inhibited C2 The dictator inhibited any signs of rebellion.
  • inhibiting C2 Social media may be inhibiting the ability of young people to communicate verbally.
  • inhibition C2 The inhibition of his true feelings was obvious.
  • inhibitions C2 She dropped all inhibitions.
  • inhibits C2 Some claim that taxing the rich inhibits job creation.
  • initiate C1 The prime minister can initiate a vote of confidence.
  • initiated C2 Who has initiated this?
  • initiates C2 Second, it initiates visual learning.
  • initiating C2 The committee is initiating a new policy for recycling.
  • initiation C2 Welcome to initiation day.
  • initiations C2 The initiations into the club were very formal.
  • initiative B2 I admire your initiative.
  • initiatives C2 Can you work on continuous improvement initiatives?
  • initiator C2 She was the initiator of the new community project.
  • initiators C2 The initiators of the project presented their ideas.
  • injection B2 The doctor is administering an injection.
  • injured B2 There were five injured.
  • injures C1 The fall injures his leg badly.
  • injuries C1 The accident resulted in several serious injuries.
  • injuring C1
  • injustice C1 He removed the injustice.
  • inmate C1 I was an inmate.
  • innate B2 He has innate abilities.
  • innocently B2 The child innocently asked about the colorful balloons.
  • innovate C1 They innovate through collaboration.
  • innovated C2 The company rarely innovated, but frequently copied the competition.
  • innovates C2 A healthy company innovates constantly.
  • innovating C2 The company is known for innovating new technologies.
  • innovation B2 There is an innovation.
  • innovations C2 In the 22nd century, many technological innovations will be introduced.
  • innovative B2 They develop innovative projects.
  • innovators C2 Innovators think outside the box.
  • innuendo C2 And then she let slip a not-so-subtle innuendo about my drinking habits.
  • input B2 Input your email address.
  • inputs C2 The computer received audio inputs from the microphone.
  • inquire B2 He says he will inquire into the matter.
  • inscrutable C2 She looked at him with an inscrutable expression.
  • insecure C1 I felt terribly insecure.
  • insecurely C1 He spoke insecurely about his new idea.
  • insecurities C1 Comparison to others fuels my insecurities.
  • insecurity C1 The constant insecurity made it hard to sleep at night.
  • insensitive C1 The finger is insensitive to the cold.
  • insensitively C1 He insensitively asked about her recent job loss.
  • inseparable B2 We were practically inseparable.
  • insert B2 Please insert a coin.
  • inserted C2 I inserted myself among them.
  • inserting C2 He started inserting himself into my life.
  • insertion C1 If the plug gets dirty, wipe it off with a dry cloth before insertion.
  • inserts C2 Would you like shoe inserts for comfort?
  • insider C1 The insider shared secret company information.
  • insightful C1 He always asks insightful questions.
  • insightfully C1 She spoke insightfully about the problem.
  • insights C2 Your insights are valuable.
  • insignificant C1 Our age difference is insignificant.
  • insignificantly C1 The changes made were insignificantly small.
  • insipid C2 Water tastes insipid after it has been boiled.
  • inspect B2 Let me inspect it.
  • inspected C2 She inspected the cave.
  • inspecting C2 The police are inspecting the crime scene.
  • inspections C2 They said inspections should be increased.
  • inspector B2 Are you an inspector?
  • inspectors C2 Where were the building inspectors?
  • inspects C2 The sniffing dog inspects everywhere.
  • inspirational B2 It was truly inspirational.
  • instability C2 The country is going through a period of economic instability.
  • installation B2 The installation is complete.
  • instances C1 There are many instances of this happening.
  • instantaneous C2 Lightning is nearly instantaneous.
  • instantaneously C2 When the input exceeds a certain threshold, an output signal is instantaneously released.
  • instantly B2 Everyone instantly fell silent.
  • instigate C1 His comments seemed to instigate an argument.
  • instil B2 Parents try to instil a sense of responsibility in their children.
  • instill B2 Instill confidence in your children.
  • instinct B2 He acted on instinct.
  • instinctive C1 Your logical thinking often clashes with my instinctive decisions.
  • instinctively C1 She instinctively knew what to do.
  • instituted C1 The new government instituted several important reforms immediately.
  • institutes C1 There are some outstanding research institutes here.
  • instituting C1 They are instituting a new system at work.
  • institution B2 The institution must be protected.
  • institutional C1 Institutional racism is a serious problem.
  • institutionalise C1
  • institutionalised C1 Institutionalised racism is a significant problem within the police force.
  • institutionalises C1
  • institutionalising C1
  • institutionalized C1 Institutionalized violence must end.
  • institutionalizes C1 The court order institutionalizes the patient in a psychiatric facility.
  • institutionalizing C1 They are institutionalizing the patient in a new care home.
  • institutionally C1 Institutionally, a major restraint is the copyright problem.
  • institutions C1 This undermined my trust in state institutions.
  • instruct B2 I use animals to instruct people.
  • instructed C2 This method is instructed nowhere else.
  • instructing C2 The teacher spent the afternoon instructing the new students.
  • instructive C2 That was very instructive.
  • instructors C2 The instructors helped us understand the topic.
  • instructs C2 What hurts, often instructs.
  • instrumental C1 I like instrumental music.
  • insubordinate C1 The insubordinate student refused to do his work.
  • insubordinately C1 The child behaved insubordinately towards the teacher.
  • insubordination C1 I do not tolerate insubordination.
  • insufficient B2 The evidence is insufficient.
  • insufficiently C1 Nevertheless, I believe that these claims are insufficiently justified.
  • insular C2 The community is insular but harmless.
  • insult B2 His rude comment was a terrible insult.
  • intact C1 The ribs are intact.
  • intake C1 Limit your alcohol intake.
  • integral C1 The teacher explained the integral of the function.
  • integrate B2 We need to integrate the new software with the old system.
  • integrated C1 We integrated into their group.
  • integrates C2 A smart city integrates technology into daily life.
  • integrating C2 The integrating of new members into the team was smooth.
  • integration C2 Continuous integration involves frequently merging code changes.
  • integrity C1 Choose your integrity first.
  • intellect C1 Intellect is not wisdom.
  • intellectual B2 The intellectual shared his complex ideas with the group.
  • intelligently C2 She responded intelligently to all the complex questions.
  • intended B2 We intended to stay.
  • intensely C2 He felt intensely curious about the mystery.
  • intenseness C2 The intenseness of the sun made us seek shade.
  • intensification C2 The intensification of the storm caused widespread damage.
  • intensified C2 The difficulty has intensified.
  • intensifies C2 The storm intensifies as night approaches.
  • intensify C1 The doctors want to intensify the treatments.
  • intensifying C2 The situation is intensifying.
  • intension C2
  • intensity C1 Increase your workout intensity gradually.
  • intensively C2 We need to work more intensively and effectively.
  • intent B2 That was the intent.
  • interacted C1 The children interacted happily during the party.
  • interacting C1 I like interacting with people.
  • interactions C1 Social interactions make her uncomfortable.
  • interactive B2 This is more interactive.
  • interactively C1 We can play the game interactively.
  • interacts C1 She interacts well during chats.
  • interface C1 The interface is very intuitive.
  • interfere B2 Why should I interfere?
  • interference C1 How do you handle language interference or mixing up words?
  • interim C1 In the interim, I will serve as chairman.
  • interior B2 He studied interior decoration.
  • interject C1 He would interject comments during the meeting.
  • interjection C1 His interjection prompts wry laughs and nervousness.
  • interlocking C2 The Olympic symbol consists of five interlocking rings representing the five continents.
  • interlude C2 Democracy will only have been a short interlude in the history of humanity.
  • intermediary C2 I am an intermediary who introduces business.
  • internalise C2 She began to internalise the criticism she had received.
  • internalised C2 He internalised the lessons from his difficult childhood.
  • internalises C2 She internalises the lessons she learns at school.
  • internalising C2 She is internalising her feelings after the breakup.
  • internalize C2 She had to internalize the complex rules of the game.
  • internalized C2 He internalized the lessons from his teacher.
  • internalizes C2 This child internalizes his emotions and does not express them.
  • internalizing C2 I understand what you say, but I have trouble internalizing the message.
  • internally C2 He speaks to me, I fume internally.
  • interpersonal B2 I love transparency in interpersonal relationships.
  • interpret B2 Can you interpret this?
  • interpretation B2 It is subject to interpretation.
  • interpretations C1 Different interpretations of topics are possible.
  • interpretative C1 The book provides an interpretative analysis of the poem.
  • interpreted C1 He interpreted for me.
  • interpreter B2 Are you an interpreter?
  • interpreting C1 Interpreting is the basic principle.
  • interpretive C1 The museum offered an interpretive tour of the ancient ruins.
  • interprets C1 She interprets the survey results.
  • interrogate C2 Did you interrogate them?
  • interrogation C2 The interrogation is over.
  • interrogative C2 Interrogative pronouns can be difficult to master in a foreign language.
  • interrogatively C2 He asked interrogatively if anyone had seen his keys.
  • interruption B2 Sorry for the interruption.
  • intersection B2 This intersection is dangerous.
  • intersperse C2 We decided to intersperse the serious talks with some jokes.
  • intervals C2 The meetings were held at intervals.
  • intervene B2 The police rarely intervene.
  • intervened C2 They should have intervened.
  • intervenes C2 We take health for granted until illness intervenes.
  • intervening C2
  • intervention C1 The intervention was necessary.
  • interventions C2 The teacher made several helpful interventions in the discussion.
  • interweave C2 The threads interweave to make a strong cloth.
  • intimate B2 The dance gradually became intimate.
  • intransigent C2 His intransigent stance made negotiations impossible.
  • intransitive B2 This verb can be transitive or intransitive.
  • intravenous B2 The nurse gave the medicine through an intravenous line.
  • intricate C1 The problem was quite intricate.
  • intriguing C1 I find her intriguing.
  • intrinsic C2 This celebration is an intrinsic part of the culture of our country.
  • intrinsically C2 This problem is intrinsically linked to the economy.
  • intrude B2 Take care not to intrude upon her privacy.
  • intruder B2 We caught the intruder.
  • intrusion B2 Sorry for the intrusion.
  • intuit C1 She could intuit that something was wrong with him.
  • intuition C1 Animals have amazing intuition.
  • intuitive C1 This is counter-intuitive.
  • intuitively C1 That does make sense intuitively.
  • invalidate C1 The new rule will invalidate all previous agreements.
  • invalidity C1 The invalidity of his argument was obvious to everyone.
  • invariable B2 A conjunction is an invariable word that links two ideas.
  • invariably B2 Whenever I get ready to go shopping, he invariably starts getting on my back.
  • inventor B2 Are you an inventor?
  • inverted commas B2
  • invested C1 He invested in stocks.
  • investigate B2 You should investigate that.
  • investigated C2 Am I being investigated?
  • investigates C2
  • investigating C2 The detective spent weeks investigating the complex case.
  • investigations C2 Police investigations are continuing.
  • investigative C2 What was investigative journalism like in the past?
  • investigator B2 Are you an investigator?
  • investigators C2 The police sent investigators to the crime scene.
  • investing C1 Investing can be stressful.
  • investment B2 We encourage foreign investment.
  • investments C1 He made good investments.
  • investor B2 Are you an investor?
  • investors C1 The flagging economy worried investors.
  • invests C1 Nobody invests in my country.
  • inveterate C2 He is an inveterate reader who finishes a book daily.
  • invisibility C2 They possess the power of invisibility.
  • invisible B2 The aliens are invisible.
  • invitingly B2 The warm cookies smelled invitingly from the kitchen.
  • invoice C1 She committed invoice fraud.
  • invoke B2 Invoke God in times of trouble.
  • invoked C2 These methods get invoked first when a touch is initiated.
  • invokes C2 The spell invokes protection for the entire village.
  • invoking C2 The magician was invoking ancient spirits.
  • involvement B2 We’ll find a solution without your involvement.
  • involves C1 Freedom involves making wise choices.
  • involving C1 The investigation is involving several important people.
  • irascible C2 My irascible neighbor yelled at the children.
  • irate C1 How would you deal with an irate customer?
  • irately C1 He spoke irately about the unfair decision made by the committee.
  • ironic C2 My comments were ironic.
  • ironically B2 The answer is meant ironically.
  • irony C1 How do you translate irony?
  • irrational B2 Am I being irrational?
  • irrelevance C1 His comments about the weather were met with irrelevance.
  • irrelevancy C2 His comments about the weather showed their irrelevancy to the discussion.
  • irrelevant C1 What an irrelevant question!
  • irresistible B2 He found her irresistible.
  • irresistibly B2 Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.
  • irresponsible B2 That would be irresponsible.
  • irreversible C2 The effects are irreversible.
  • irrevocable C2 His actions had irrevocable consequences.
  • irrevocably C2 The spell was irrevocably broken.
  • irritated B2 My throat is irritated.
  • irritating B2 What was irritating Mark?
  • irritation B2 His irritation is understandable.
  • islander B2 The islander welcomed us to his home.
  • isolate C1 The doctor had to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of the virus.
  • isolated C1 I was totally isolated.
  • isolates C2 I love language isolates.
  • isolating C2 The doctor is isolating the patient to prevent infection.
  • isolationism C2 The United States once favored a policy of isolationism.
  • issued C1 The company issued a new phone model last week.
  • issuing C1 The issuing of new currency took place last month.
  • italicise B2 You should italicise the title of the book.
  • italicize B2 Please italicize the title of the book.
  • itch B2 Does your fur itch?
  • itemisation C1 The itemisation of expenses was very detailed.
  • itemise C1 Please itemise all the expenses for the trip.
  • itemised C1 Please have the bill itemised for our records.
  • itemises C1 The accountant itemises all the expenses in the report.
  • itemising C1 He is itemising all the costs.
  • items C1 Fried items are unhealthy.
  • itinerary C1 This itinerary is too long.
  • jam B2 She loves strawberry jam.
  • jargon C2 Mark avoids corporate jargon.
  • jarring C2
  • jaw B2 He opened his jaw wide to take a big bite of the apple.
  • jealously B2 She watched her rival jealously.
  • jeopardise B2 His actions could jeopardise the safety of the whole group.
  • jeopardize B2 This could jeopardize the whole operation.
  • jersey C1 Jersey has beautiful scenery.
  • jeweler B2 I asked the jeweler to inscribe my initials on the back my watch.
  • jeweller B2 This jeweller is talented.
  • journalism B2 He works in journalism for a local paper.
  • journals C1 Scientific journals encourage transparency.
  • judicial C1 The judicial system is slow and complicated.
  • judo B2 Teach judo to me.
  • junction C1 This junction is dangerous.
  • junk food B2 Stop eating junk food.
  • jurisdiction C1 This escapes my jurisdiction.
  • juror B2 The juror listened carefully to all the evidence.
  • jury B2 The jury was impartial.
  • justifiable C1 His decision to help was perfectly justifiable.
  • justifiably C1 He justifiably felt proud of his hard work.
  • justification C1 There was no justification provided.
  • justifications C1 He provided justifications for his actions.
  • justified C1 Her arrest is justified.
  • justifies C1 He justifies his actions by claiming they were necessary for the greater good.
  • justify B2 Nothing can justify that.
  • justifying C1 Why are you justifying what he did?
  • justly C1 The judge ruled justly, considering all the evidence presented.
  • juvenile C1 Juvenile labor is changing.
  • juxtapose C2 Good essays juxtapose two different arguments.
  • kangaroo B2 Is that a kangaroo?
  • karaoke B2 Who invented karaoke bars?
  • keen B2 You look so keen.
  • keeper B2 He is the keeper of the gate.
  • kerosene B2 This stove uses kerosene.
  • keystroke B2 Each keystroke on the keyboard made a sound.
  • kidnap C1 Did you kidnap them?
  • kidney C1 The doctor checked his kidney function.
  • kinetic C2 The ball has kinetic energy when it moves.
  • kinetically C2
  • knack C2 He has a knack for math.
  • kneel B2
  • knot B2 Pull the knot tighter.
  • knowingly B2 He said it knowingly.
  • knowledgeable C1 Nobody is born knowledgeable.
  • known B2 Write what you know.
  • label B2 I read the label.
  • labeled C2 They were labeled radicals.
  • labeling C2 The teacher is labeling the students' assignments.
  • labelled C2 They are labelled slow learners.
  • labelling C2 Immigrants are regularly subjected to negative labelling.
  • labels C2 Are these your labels?
  • labored C1 They labored like slaves.
  • laborer B2 The construction site needed many skilled laborers.
  • labors C1
  • laboured C1 My breathing became more laboured.
  • labourer B2 Peter is a labourer.
  • labouring C1 The farmers were labouring in the fields under the hot sun.
  • labours C1 After a lifetime, I reaped the fruits of my labours.
  • lack B2 Perhaps I lack experience.
  • lackluster/lacklustre C1
  • laconic C2 His answer was laconic.
  • lad C1 The young lad helped his father in the field.
  • lame B2
  • lament C2 All day long, he did nothing but lament.
  • lamentation C2 We heard the lamentation of the people.
  • lance B2 This is a lance.
  • landing B2 Please prepare for landing.
  • landlady B2 This is the landlady.
  • landmark C1 Do you see a landmark?
  • landslide B2 The landslide destroyed all the gardens.
  • languish C2 He left his brother to languish behind bars.
  • lap B2 Please rest your legs on my lap.
  • lapse C1 It was a serious lapse in judgment.
  • laptop B2 I want a laptop.
  • large-scale C1
  • lark B2 A lark is singing.
  • laryngitis C2 He has laryngitis and cannot speak.
  • lascivious C2
  • laser B2 Do you have a laser?
  • lassitude C2 A strange lassitude fell upon me.
  • last minute B2 I made the booking at the last minute.
  • last-minute B2
  • lastly B2 Lastly, we will discuss the future plans for the project.
  • latent C1 You have a latent problem here that will cause trouble in the future.
  • laud C2 We laud the efforts of all the volunteers.
  • laudable C2 What you did is laudable.
  • laudatory C2 The review was very laudatory and positive.
  • laundry B2 Hang out the laundry!
  • lava B2 Lava lamps are awesome.
  • lavatory C1 There is no public lavatory.
  • lawmaker B2 The lawmaker proposed a new rule.
  • lawn B2 The lawn looks nice.
  • lawsuit B2 This is a lawsuit waiting to happen.
  • layabout B2
  • layered C1 A windshield is layered.
  • layering C1 The artist achieved a beautiful layering of colors.
  • layers C1 Dress warmly and in layers.
  • layout C1 What keyboard layout do you have?
  • leaflet B2 This leaflet contains necessary information.
  • leak B2 Is there a leak?
  • lean B2 Lean your head forward.
  • learning B2 Continuous learning is important for professional development.
  • lease B2 His lease is up.
  • leash B2 Where is the leash?
  • least B2 He did not care about the least important details of the plan.
  • leaven C2 The leaven made the bread rise.
  • leavening C2 Her kind words acted as a leavening for his sad mood.
  • lectured C2 The professor lectured about ancient history for two hours.
  • lecturer B2 The lecturer spoke to the class.
  • lecturers C2 Some people talk in their sleep. Lecturers talk while other people sleep.
  • lectures C2 Lectures take place frequently.
  • lecturing C2 The professor spent the morning lecturing to students.
  • leek B2 How much is the kilo of leek?
  • legacy C1 This is our legacy.
  • legality C1 The legality of the action was questioned by the public.
  • legend B2 This man is a legend.
  • legendary B2 This state is legendary.
  • legion C2 Their name is Legion.
  • legislate B2 The committee will legislate on the new proposal.
  • legislated C1 The parliament legislated new rules for environmental protection.
  • legislates C1 The government legislates new rules for safety.
  • legislating C1 Why are Senators sitting and not legislating?
  • legislation B2 She lobbies for new legislation.
  • legislative B2 The U.S. government has three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial.
  • legislator B2 The legislator proposed a new bill.
  • legislators C1 The legislators wanted to ban that law.
  • legislature B2 The legislature enacted sweeping laws.
  • legitimate B2 The comparison is legitimate.
  • leisurely B2 The leisurely women write many letters.
  • lengthen B2 Can you lengthen it?
  • lengthy B2 The lengthy lecture palled on me.
  • lens B2 She used a zoom lens.
  • leopard B2 The leopard looked defensive.
  • lesbian C1 She is a lesbian.
  • lesser C1 Choose the lesser evil.
  • lest B2 Work quietly lest you disturb others.
  • lethal C1 Apparently ice is lethal!
  • lethargic C1 The recovery has been lethargic.
  • lethargically C1 He moved lethargically after waking up from his nap.
  • lethargy C1 Lethargy is a common symptom of that disease.
  • level B2
  • levies C2 The government collects taxes and levies.
  • levy C2 The airport improvement levy seems higher than last year.
  • liable C1 We are liable for the damage.
  • liaise C2 Your job will be to liaise with our clients.
  • liaison C1 What is PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service)?
  • liberal B2 Are you a liberal?
  • liberalisation C2 The liberalisation of trade rules helped the economy.
  • liberalise C2 The government decided to liberalise trade policies.
  • liberalised C2 The country liberalised its trade policies.
  • liberalises C2 The government liberalises the rules for new businesses.
  • liberalising C2 The government is liberalising the economy.
  • liberalism C2 Classical liberalism only works in theory.
  • liberalization C2 That is why we consistently follow the path of political liberalization.
  • liberalize C2 They plan to liberalize the immigration rules.
  • liberalized C2 The government liberalized the trade laws.
  • liberalizes C2
  • liberalizing C2 The government is liberalizing the rules for small businesses.
  • liberally C2 He spoke liberally about his past experiences.
  • liberals C2 They aligned themselves with the Liberals.
  • liberated C2 I was feeling so liberated.
  • liberates C2 Knowledge liberates the mind.
  • liberating C2 The new law is liberating for many people.
  • liberations C2 The story tells of the liberations of many prisoners.
  • liberator C2 The liberator freed the prisoners from the jail.
  • liberators C2 The liberators freed the prisoners from their chains.
  • licences C2 His excessive licences led to many problems.
  • licensed C2 The government licensed the company to operate the new power plant.
  • licenses C2 You need licenses to drive a car legally.
  • licensing C2 The government is licensing new businesses in the city.
  • lick B2 The cow went to the salt lick.
  • lid B2 The lid is closed.
  • lifeless B2 The plant looked lifeless after the frost.
  • lifetime B2 Never in a lifetime!
  • lighten B2 Lighten up a little.
  • lighting B2 Lighting is a must.
  • likelihood C1 In all likelihood, this means war.
  • likewise B2 Watch him and do likewise.
  • limb B2 The monkey used its long limb to grab the fruit.
  • limitless C1 Humanity has limitless potential.
  • line-up C1
  • linear C1 The path is linear.
  • linearly C1 The data is represented linearly on the graph.
  • linen B2 This towel is 100% pure linen.
  • liner B2 The batter hit a long liner to center field.
  • ling B2 My surname is Ling.
  • linger B2 Impressions linger long after the moment.
  • linkage C1 There is a strong linkage between education and economic success.
  • linkages C1 The linkages between the parts were strong.
  • linked C1 The questions are linked.
  • linking C1 The evidence is linking the suspect to the crime.
  • list B2 I lost the list.
  • listener B2 The listener paid close attention to the speaker.
  • listing C1 The website has a listing of all available jobs.
  • literacy C1 He presented a workshop on digital literacy.
  • literal B2 Is this a literal translation?
  • literally B2 He translated it literally.
  • litter B2 Tidy up the litter!
  • loan B2 I’ll loan her mine.
  • lobby B2 Wait in the lobby.
  • locating C1 The locating of the new park was a good decision.
  • locations C1 We need to find new locations for our stores.
  • locomotion C2 A car is a means of locomotion.
  • locomotive C2 The locomotive pulls the railroad cars.
  • logically C2 He explained the problem logically and clearly.
  • logician C2 The logician used a complex argument to prove his point.
  • logicians C2 The logicians debated the abstract principles of reasoning.
  • loiter C2 He likes to loiter around the park.
  • loneliness B2 The loneliness was awful.
  • long-distance B2
  • long-standing C1
  • long-term B2
  • long-time C1
  • longevity C1 May God give you longevity.
  • loom C1 Many good grades will loom on the horizon.
  • loosely B2 He spoke loosely about his plans for the future.
  • lord B2 Who is our lord?
  • lousy B2 I feel really lousy.
  • lowland B2 The map showed a large area of lowland near the coast.
  • lucrative B2 Starting a new business can be very lucrative if planned well.
  • ludicrous C1 What a ludicrous idea!
  • ludicrously C1 He wore a ludicrously large hat to the party.
  • lurid C2 The article has a lurid title.
  • luridly C2 The news reported luridly on the crime.
  • lush B2 Those trainers are lush.
  • lust C1 He felt a strong lust for adventure.
  • luxurious B2 He wore luxurious clothes.
  • lyrical C2 He always waxes lyrical about his wonderful new job.
  • lyrically C2 She spoke lyrically about her childhood memories.
  • lyricist C2 The lyricist changed his mind over the years.
  • lyrics B2 I know the lyrics.
  • macabre C1 This macabre photo has travelled around the world.
  • machinery C1 Machinery dispenses with much labor.
  • madam B2 Please come in, madam.
  • madame B2 Thank you for the warm welcome, madame.
  • madness B2 This is sheer madness.
  • maelstrom C2 The maelstrom of passions is not what we need now.
  • maestro B2 He plays the piano like a maestro.
  • maggot C2 A maggot is a small white worm.
  • magistrate C1 The magistrate made his decision.
  • magnanimity C2 Her magnanimity in forgiving him was remarkable.
  • magnanimous C2 He is lucky because he is magnanimous.
  • magnanimously C2 She magnanimously accepted the apology even though she was hurt.
  • magnate C2 He is a magnate.
  • magnetic C1 The magnetic field activated.
  • magnetically C1 Your eyes are magnetically attractive.
  • magnetism C1 Your eyes have a certain magnetism.
  • magnify B2 You can use a magnifying glass to magnify small text.
  • magnitude C1 Few understood the magnitude of the decision.
  • magpie C2 Is that magpie pie?
  • mainland C1 There is a pandemic on the mainland.
  • mainstream C1 The mainstream media would never talk about this.
  • maintained C1 He maintained his courage.
  • maintaining C1 Maintaining friendships can be challenging.
  • maintains C1 Order maintains the world.
  • majorities C1 The majorities of the students agreed with the new plan.
  • malady B2 She suffers from a chronic malady.
  • malaria B2 Those mosquitoes transmit malaria.
  • malevolent C2 She burst into a malevolent giggle.
  • malfunction C1 Was there a malfunction?
  • malice C2 Malice is learned quickly.
  • malicious C2 Some people are malicious.
  • maliciously C2 He maliciously spread rumors about his colleague.
  • malleability C2 Gold has great malleability when heated.
  • malleable C2 Are all metals malleable?
  • mama B2 I love you, Mama.
  • mamma B2 The children ran to their mamma when they heard her voice.
  • mandate C1 Company regulations mandate that workers wear safety glasses.
  • mandatory C1 Doing this is mandatory.
  • maneuver/manoeuvre C1
  • mangle C2 The old mangle was used to dry the clothes.
  • mango B2 Pick up the mango.
  • manicure C1 Did you get a manicure?
  • manifest C1 He has read "The Manifest".
  • manipulate B2 Mark can manipulate others.
  • manipulated C2 He said he felt manipulated.
  • manipulates C2 He manipulates people to get what he wants.
  • manipulating C2 He was manipulating the situation to his advantage.
  • manipulation C1 Aliens prevented a major war on Earth by hidden manipulation.
  • manipulations C2 His political manipulations were very clever.
  • manipulative C2 They use manipulative tactics.
  • mansion B2 The mansion looked abandoned.
  • manual B2 Sewing is manual labor.
  • manually C2 We did everything manually.
  • manuals C2 Please read the user manuals carefully.
  • manufacture B2 Robots are used to manufacture cars.
  • manufacturer B2 We supply parts to the auto manufacturer.
  • manufacturing B2 There may be manufacturing defects.
  • manuscript C1 It is an old manuscript.
  • marathon B2 A marathon is 26.2 miles.
  • margin B2 Our profit margin is very small.
  • marginal C1 My views are marginal.
  • marginally C1 That is marginally unimportant.
  • margins C2 The notebook was packed with text, even in the margins.
  • mariner C2 Mariner 9 was launched on May 30, 1971.
  • mark-up C1
  • marker B2 Place a marker here so you do not forget this spot.
  • marketability C2 The product has excellent marketability with young people.
  • marketing B2 She works in marketing.
  • marketplace C1 The wine is in the marketplace.
  • martial B2 The martial arts class was very difficult.
  • martial art B2 He practices martial art every morning.
  • marvel C1 The marvel is that he knew it.
  • mask B2 Take off your mask!
  • mass B2 The mass is over.
  • massacre B2
  • massage B2 I need a massage.
  • masseur B2 I am a masseur.
  • masterpiece B2 He created a masterpiece.
  • mastery B2 Do you believe in self-mastery?
  • matching B2 Your ideas are matching my own thoughts.
  • materialism C2 Life is best lived unencumbered by materialism.
  • materialistic C2 She is materialistic and superficial.
  • materialization/materialisation C2
  • materialize/materialise C2
  • maternal C1 They are his maternal uncles.
  • maternalistic C1 Her maternalistic care made everyone feel safe.
  • mathematical B2 He is a mathematical genius.
  • maturation C2 The maturation of the wine takes several years.
  • maturational C2 Without a facilitating environment, natural maturational processes may be disrupted.
  • mature B2 You sound very mature.
  • matured C2 The young man has matured.
  • matures C2 No one matures without growing pains.
  • maturing C2 The young artist is maturing with every new painting.
  • maturity C2 Discretion is a mark of maturity.
  • mausoleum B2 No one can rescue me from this mausoleum.
  • maverick C2 He has a maverick disregard for protocol.
  • maximisation C1 The maximisation of profits is their main goal.
  • maximise C1 We must maximise our time together before you leave.
  • maximised C1 We have maximised our efforts.
  • maximises C1 He maximises his chances by studying hard.
  • maximising C1 He is maximising his chances of success.
  • maximization C1 The goal is the maximization of profit for the company.
  • maximize C1 He wants to maximize his productivity.
  • maximized C1 I minimized the document and then maximized it again.
  • maximizes C1 This strategy maximizes our chances of success.
  • maximizing C1 The primary consideration is profit maximizing.
  • meager/meagre C2
  • meaningless C1 Everything is so meaningless.
  • meaninglessly C1 He spoke meaninglessly about his plans for the future.
  • means B2 Come, by all means.
  • meantime C1 Call a taxi in the meantime.
  • mechanise B2
  • mechanism C1 This is a survival mechanism.
  • mechanisms C2 Develop coping mechanisms at work.
  • mechanize B2
  • media B2 Stop using social media.
  • mediaeval B2 We learned about mediaeval castles in history class.
  • mediate C2 Interpreters mediate between different cultures.
  • mediated C2 He mediated between the two parties.
  • mediates C2 The teacher mediates discussions between students.
  • mediating C2 The diplomat spent hours mediating between the two opposing factions.
  • mediation C2 Her mediation put an end to our quarrel.
  • medically C2 The doctor gave medically sound advice.
  • medication B2 Are you on medication?
  • medieval B2 This bill sounds medieval.
  • mediocre B2 That sounds pretty mediocre.
  • mediocrity C2 Adapt or fade away into mediocrity.
  • melancholy C2 I suffer from melancholy.
  • melodious C2 The song of this bird is very melodious.
  • melodiously C2 The birds sang melodiously in the morning.
  • melody B2 What a beautiful melody!
  • memo C1 This is a memo.
  • memoir C1 My friends pushed me to write a memoir.
  • memorial B2 A statue was erected as a memorial to the fallen soldiers.
  • menace C2 They consider us a menace.
  • menacing C2 The sea looks menacing.
  • menacingly C2 The shadow moved menacingly across the wall.
  • mendacious C2 He told a mendacious story to the police.
  • menial C2 The job was boring and menial.
  • mentality C2 She has a victim mentality.
  • mentor B2 He was her mentor.
  • mercantile C2 The country had a mercantile economy based on trade.
  • mercenary C2 He is very mercenary.
  • merchandise B2 You loaded the merchandise.
  • mercurial C2 Her mercurial mood changed from happy to sad very quickly.
  • mercy B2 Have mercy on me.
  • merge B2 Please let others merge!
  • merger B2 There will be no merger.
  • merit C2 Does this merit a reaction?
  • mesh C2 The demolition site is covered with plastic mesh to keep down the dust.
  • mesmeric C2 His speech was so mesmeric that everyone listened closely.
  • mess B2 Clean up the mess.
  • messenger B2 He replied on Messenger.
  • metalled C2 The road was metalled for better driving.
  • metaphor B2 What a clumsy metaphor!
  • meteorological C2 The meteorological conditions have worsened.
  • meteorology C2 Meteorology has always fascinated me.
  • methodical C1 He is a methodical person.
  • methodological C2 Here the authors touch on the central methodological issue.
  • methodologically C2 We need to approach this problem methodologically.
  • methodologies C1 The scientist explained her research methodologies clearly.
  • methodology C2 Do you understand the methodology?
  • methods C1 These are conventional methods.
  • meticulous C2 He is very meticulous in his work.
  • meticulously C2 The school was meticulously clean.
  • metric B2 Do you know the metric system?
  • micro B2 The disease was caused by a new micro-organism.
  • microbe B2 The man is also a stubborn microbe.
  • microcomputer B2 The engineer designed a custom microcomputer to control the laboratory equipment.
  • micrometer B2 The scientist used a micrometer to measure the tiny part.
  • micrometre B2 A micrometre is a very small unit of measurement.
  • microorganism B2 The alien microorganism grew faster.
  • microphone B2 Plug in the microphone.
  • microscope B2 I want a microscope.
  • microscopic B2 Bacteria are microscopic organisms.
  • microscopy B2 The scientist used microscopy to study the tiny cells.
  • microwave B2 Open the microwave door.
  • midst B2 I am standing in their midst.
  • midwife C1 Where is the midwife?
  • midwifery C2 The nurse specialized in midwifery during her training.
  • mien C2 His calm mien showed he was not worried about the test.
  • mighty B2 I got mighty hungry.
  • migrant C2 The migrant finally found his home.
  • migrants C2 Fifteen hundred migrants stormed the Channel Tunnel.
  • migrate B2 I wonder why birds migrate.
  • migrated C2 Early man migrated to all parts of the world.
  • migrates C2
  • migrating C2 The swallows are migrating.
  • migration B2 Migration is human nature.
  • migrations C2 The annual migrations of birds are a beautiful sight.
  • migratory C2 Swallows are migratory birds.
  • milieu C2 The quiet suburban neighborhood provides the perfect milieu for raising a family.
  • militant C1 The activist was known as a militant.
  • militia C1 The militia were called out.
  • mill B2 She has a mill.
  • millimeter B2 The line was only a few millimeters long.
  • millimetre B2 This line is one millimetre long.
  • millionaire B2 Are you a millionaire?
  • mimic B2 She can mimic the teacher.
  • minefield C2 Holding a conversation with her feels like walking across a minefield.
  • miner B2 The miner worked deep in the earth.
  • mingle C1 Mingle your joys sometimes with your earnest occupation.
  • miniature B2 Insects are miniature marvels.
  • minimal C1 The risk is minimal.
  • minimalisation C2 We need to achieve some minimalisation of waste.
  • minimalise C2 We need to minimalise our expenses this quarter.
  • minimalised C2 The company has minimalised its expenses.
  • minimalises C2 This machine minimalises the amount of work needed.
  • minimalising C2 He is always minimalising the problems we face.
  • minimalist C2 Your room is quite minimalist.
  • minimalistic C2 She prefers a minimalistic style for her apartment.
  • minimalists C2 The minimalists wanted only simple furniture.
  • minimalization C2 The minimalization of waste is important.
  • minimalize C2 We must minimalize the risks.
  • minimalized C2 The company has minimalized its expenses this year.
  • minimalizes C2 This new policy minimalizes the risk of errors.
  • minimalizing C2 We are minimalizing our expenses this month.
  • minimally C2 The price is minimally higher than before.
  • minimised C2 The politician minimised the impact of the new regulations.
  • minimises C2 He minimises the importance of the problem to avoid discussion.
  • minimising C2 He was accused of minimising the importance of the problem.
  • minimized C2 I minimized the window.
  • minimizes C2 This machine minimizes the amount of work needed.
  • minimizing C2 We are minimizing our costs this year.
  • mining C1 Coal mining is a dangerous but important industry.
  • minister B2 They saw the minister.
  • ministered C2 The nurse ministered to the sick child.
  • ministerial C2 He is a ministerial student at the college.
  • ministering C2 She spent her afternoon ministering to the needs of the elderly.
  • ministries C2 The church was led by several dedicated ministries.
  • ministry C1 The health ministry has a warning.
  • minorities C1 The country has many minorities.
  • minors C1 They are still minors.
  • minster C2 The old minster has beautiful stained glass windows.
  • mint B2 Use a breath mint.
  • minutiae C1 She noticed all the minutiae of the painting.
  • misanthrope C2 I am a misanthrope.
  • misconception B2 This is a misconception.
  • misdemeanor/misdemeanour C2
  • misfortune B2 Misfortune awaits no invitation.
  • misinterpret C1 I tend to misinterpret things.
  • misinterpretation C1 That was a misinterpretation.
  • misinterpretations C1 There were several misinterpretations of the instructions.
  • misinterpreted C1 You misinterpreted my actions.
  • misinterpreting C1 Am I misinterpreting her signals?
  • misinterprets C1 He misinterprets the instructions and makes many errors.
  • misleading B2 The description was misleading.
  • misplace C1 Are you certain that you lost your book, or did you merely misplace it?
  • missile B2
  • mist B2 The mist is clearing.
  • mistreat B2 How did they mistreat you so badly?
  • mistrustful B2 He was mistrustful of strangers after the incident.
  • misunderstand B2 Did you misunderstand me?
  • mitigate C1 What can be done to mitigate the risk?
  • mixed B2 Reactions were very mixed.
  • mixture B2 The mixture has cooled.
  • mob C1 A mob quickly formed.
  • mobility B2 The team lacked mobility.
  • mobilize C1 The troops immediately began to mobilize.
  • mock B2 You mock my intelligence.
  • mode B2 Click on "edit mode".
  • modernisation B2 Its modernisation went much further than I had expected.
  • modernise B2 We need to modernise the old building.
  • modernism C2 The exhibition showcased various examples of modernism.
  • modernization B2 Its modernization was far beyond my expectations.
  • modernize B2 We need to modernize our system.
  • modes C2 This piece uses modes rather than scales.
  • modest B2 The result was modest.
  • modification B2 A modification has occurred.
  • modifications C2 I made some modifications.
  • modified C2 I modified the formation.
  • modifies C2 This new policy modifies the previous regulations.
  • modifying C2 We are modifying the design to make it better.
  • mogul B2 The skier navigated carefully around each mogul on the slope.
  • mold/mould C2
  • mollify C2 You won’t mollify him with that explanation.
  • momentarily B2 I was momentarily blinded.
  • momentary B2 That thought was momentary.
  • momentum C1 The momentum was gone.
  • monastery B2 This is an ancient monastery.
  • monastic C2 The monastic life is no life for me.
  • monitored C2 The UN monitored elections in that country.
  • monitoring C2 My office is monitoring the situation.
  • monitors C2 Remember to turn the monitors off.
  • monopoly C1 They play Monopoly with real money.
  • monotonous C1 My work is monotonous.
  • monotonously C1 They counted on monotonously to fifty.
  • monotony C1 Their relationship faded into monotony.
  • moody B2 He can be moody.
  • moonlight B2 The moonlight is beautiful.
  • moonscape B2 The surface of the moon looks like a barren moonscape.
  • moor C2 Moor the ship at the pier.
  • morality B2 Her morality is flexible.
  • morally B2 This is morally wrong.
  • moratorium C1 There is a moratorium on whale hunting.
  • moribund C2 A moribund love is not resuscitated.
  • mortal B2 All humans are mortal.
  • mortar B2 We can build a wall with bricks and mortar.
  • mortgage B2 He had a mortgage.
  • mortify B2
  • mother-in-law B2
  • motion B2 I get motion sickness.
  • motivated B2 I was highly motivated.
  • motivates C2 He motivates those around him.
  • motivating C2 How motivating was that?
  • motivations C2 His motivations for helping were purely selfless.
  • motives C2 Your motives are honourable.
  • motley C1 A motley crew of educators and students gathered at the seminar.
  • motorbike B2 I like your motorbike.
  • motorist B2 A passing motorist stopped to render aid.
  • mottled C2 The leaves were mottled with brown spots.
  • mould B2 Mould appeared on my boots.
  • mountaineer C1 The mountaineer craved fresh water.
  • mournful B2 The music was slow and mournful, reflecting the sad mood.
  • moustache B2 He had a moustache.
  • mover B2 The mover carefully carried the heavy box downstairs.
  • muddy B2 The fountain is muddy.
  • mull over C2
  • multidimensional C2 Cats are multidimensional beings.
  • multiple B2 There are multiple solutions.
  • multiply B2 Multiply that number by three.
  • mumble B2 People say I mumble.
  • munch C1 Do you have anything I could munch on?
  • mundanity C2 The mundanity of his job made him want to quit.
  • municipal C1 The municipal elections will not be canceled.
  • munificence C2 Unfortunately, munificence is not one of the salient features of my husband.
  • munificent C2 The munificent donor contributed a large sum to the charity.
  • murmur B2 He has a heart murmur.
  • muscle-bound C2
  • muscular C1 Boxing athletes are muscular.
  • muse B2 You are my muse.
  • musical B2 I loved that musical.
  • mustache B2 I like your mustache.
  • mutability B2 The mutability of weather makes planning difficult.
  • mutable B2 All these things are ultimately mutable.
  • mutinous C2 The mutinous sailors refused to obey the captain.
  • mutinously C2 The soldiers acted mutinously against their cruel commander.
  • mutter B2 I could hear a mutter from the back of the room.
  • mutton B2 He has mutton chops.
  • mutually C1 They mutually discussed the future.
  • myriad C2 Designs are available in a myriad of colors.
  • mystify B2 The magic trick seemed to mystify everyone.
  • mystique C2 The show has lost a lot of its mystique over seven seasons.
  • mythological C1 The story was based on mythological creatures.
  • mythology C1 The story of a great flood is very common in world mythology.
  • naive C1 I am not naive.
  • naively C1 She naively believed his false story.
  • naivety C1 Your naivety knows no bounds.
  • namely C1 The next item on the agenda is, namely, the budget.
  • nano B2 Nano speaks six languages.
  • narcissistic B2 You have a narcissistic boss.
  • narrator B2 That narrator is fantastic!
  • narrowly B2
  • nascent C2 The nascent VR industry is still having trouble breaking into the mainstream.
  • nationwide B2 The new law applies nationwide.
  • native speaker B2 I need a native speaker.
  • naturalness C1 The secret of her beauty is her naturalness.
  • naughty B2 This boy is naughty.
  • naval B2 I went to the Naval Academy.
  • navigate B2 Communication helps navigate differences.
  • navigation B2 The navigation was temporarily interrupted.
  • navy B2 Welcome to the Navy.
  • neat B2 What a neat trick!
  • necessarily B2 War necessarily causes unhappiness.
  • necessity B2 It is a necessity.
  • needless B2 Needless to say, he is right.
  • needy B2 God helps the needy.
  • nefarious C2 The police department asked all criminal activities and nefarious behavior to cease.
  • negate C1 His actions seem to negate the promises he made.
  • negated C1 His actions clearly negated the promises he had made.
  • negates C1 His statement negates all the evidence we have collected.
  • negating C1 His actions are negating all the progress we have made.
  • negatively B2 He judged me negatively.
  • negatives C1 I heard many negatives from the boss.
  • neglect B2 What you neglect, you lose.
  • neglectful C1 Nowadays many college students are neglectful of their studies.
  • negligent C1 He was negligent of his duties.
  • negligently C1 He drove negligently and caused a serious accident.
  • negligible C1 The risk is negligible.
  • neighboring B2 Our neighboring house is painted blue.
  • neighbouring B2 Their houses neighbouring the park are very valuable.
  • neither B2 Neither person moved away.
  • neophyte C2 This neophyte plant is thriving in the new environment.
  • nerve B2 The doctor checked the nerve in his arm.
  • nerves B2 Calm your nerves down.
  • nervously B2 He spoke nervously about his upcoming exam.
  • nest C1 This is a nest.
  • net surfer B2 The net surfer spent hours browsing online.
  • netsurfer B2 A netsurfer spends a lot of time online.
  • networked C2 I have a networked personal computer.
  • networking C2 I like social networking web sites.
  • networks C2 Smart devices communicate through digital networks.
  • neurosis B2 The doctor explained that it was not a serious neurosis.
  • neutralisation C2 The neutralisation of the acid required a precise amount of base.
  • neutralise C2
  • neutralised C2 Acid soil is neutralised by ash.
  • neutralises C2
  • neutralising C2
  • neutrality C2 The country declared neutrality in the ongoing conflict.
  • neutralization C2
  • neutralization/neutralisation C1
  • neutralize C2 The treaty aimed to neutralize the conflict between the nations.
  • neutralize/neutralise C1
  • neutralized C2 The small country was neutralized during the war.
  • neutralizes C2 The new law neutralizes the power of the old one.
  • neutralizing C2 The country is neutralizing its foreign policy.
  • newscaster B2 He works as a newscaster in television.
  • newsletter C1 Sign up for our monthly newsletter.
  • newsworthy B2 Is this really newsworthy?
  • next B2 Good luck next time.
  • nicely B2 She did her homework nicely.
  • niche C1 That is a very niche topic to make a whole career out of.
  • nigh C2 The end is nigh!
  • nightclub B2 The nightclub is closed.
  • nightmare B2 She had a nightmare.
  • nobility B2 Nobility is no guarantee of wisdom.
  • noble B2 Wolves are noble creatures.
  • nobleman B2 A farmer goes to heaven as soon as a nobleman.
  • nocturnal C1 Owls are nocturnal animals.
  • nod B2 He gave a quick nod and walked away.
  • nomad B2 I like being a nomad.
  • nominal C1 Write a nominal sentence.
  • nominate C1 I would like to nominate myself.
  • nomination B2 I second his nomination.
  • nominee B2 He is a nominee in four award categories.
  • non-conformist C2
  • non-conformists C2
  • non-conformity C2
  • non-profit C1
  • non-smoking B2
  • non-traditional C1
  • nonchalant C2 Despite her nonchalant air, she is paying close attention to everything you say.
  • nonchalantly C2 He just nonchalantly goes about doing it.
  • nonconformist C2 He is a nonconformist who does not follow the crowd.
  • nonconformists C2 The community welcomed the nonconformists who arrived.
  • nonconformity C2 There was a nonconformity in his story.
  • nondescript C1 The key was hidden under a nondescript stone.
  • nonprofessional B2 He found it difficult to transition from nonprofessional acting to a full-time career.
  • norm B2 This is the norm.
  • normalisation C1 The normalisation of relations between the two countries was welcomed.
  • normalise C1 The economy began to normalise after the crisis.
  • normalised C1 The economy has normalised after the crisis.
  • normalises C1 The economy slowly normalises after the crisis.
  • normalising C1 The country is normalising after the crisis.
  • normality C1 Predictability is a disadvantage of normality.
  • normalization C1 The normalization of trade relations took several years.
  • normalize C1 They want to normalize that kind of behavior.
  • normalized C1 Society has completely normalized the 9-to-5 work schedule.
  • normalizes C1 I hope everything normalizes.
  • normalizing C1 It took a long time for the situation to start normalizing.
  • norms C1 The community established some norms.
  • northward B2 The ship continued northward.
  • northwards B2 They continued northwards until they reached the Arctic Circle.
  • nostalgia C2 Do you enjoy feeling nostalgia?
  • nostalgic C2 I was feeling nostalgic.
  • nostalgically C2 He listened to his old punk records nostalgically.
  • nostril B2 There is a pea in my right nostril.
  • notable C1 Chemistry has made notable progress in recent years.
  • notably C1 Diet affects health, notably the heart.
  • notify C1 Did you notify anyone?
  • notions C2 He has some pretty strange notions.
  • notoriety C2
  • notoriously C2 Their roads are notoriously tough on cars.
  • notwithstanding C1 These accomplishments notwithstanding, challenges remain.
  • nought B2 I teach kids from nought to five years old.
  • nourish B2 We need to nourish our spirit.
  • nourishment B2 Can we humans digest grass and obtain nourishment from it?
  • novelty B2 The novelty has worn off.
  • now B2 Everything is nice now.
  • nuisance B2 The loud music from the party was a real nuisance.
  • numb C1 My back went numb.
  • numerical B2 Can you provide a numerical representation of the data?
  • nursery B2 These are nursery rhymes.
  • nursing B2 She is studying nursing to care for sick people in the future.
  • nurture C1 I nurture doubts about this.
  • nut B2 This is a nut.
  • nutshell B2 Explain it to me in a nutshell.
  • oath B2 My oath is sacred.
  • obedience B2 Obedience is not enough.
  • obedient B2 My dog is obedient.
  • obesity B2 Obesity causes many diseases.
  • obey B2 I hear and obey.
  • obfuscate C2 His words only serve to obfuscate the truth.
  • obituary B2 Who wrote this obituary?
  • object B2 Pass me that object.
  • objectively C2 The judge must decide objectively based on the evidence.
  • objectivity C2 The judge must maintain objectivity when hearing cases.
  • obligation B2 I have another obligation.
  • oblige C1 I was happy to oblige.
  • oblique C2 The sentence structure used an oblique case for the pronoun.
  • obscure C1 Grey clouds obscure the sky.
  • obscurely C1 Mark writes his academic papers obscurely.
  • obsequious C2 Obsequious people make me feel uncomfortable.
  • observer B2 The observer saw the bird fly away.
  • obsess B2 The thought of failure began to obsess him.
  • obsession B2 Is it an obsession?
  • obsessive B2 I get really obsessive.
  • obstreperous C2 The obstreperous child refused to sit still during the performance.
  • obtainable C1 More information is now obtainable online.
  • obtained C1 Milk is obtained from cows.
  • obtaining C1 She was successful in obtaining the promotion she desired.
  • obtains C1 She obtains valuable information from her research.
  • occupancy C2 Rooms are single occupancy.
  • occupant C1 The previous occupant had left the apartment in a mess.
  • occupants C2 The occupants are complaining.
  • occupational C1 Demand for occupational therapy has surged in recent years.
  • occupations C2 These are all my occupations!
  • occupied C2 The shower is occupied.
  • occupier C2 The occupier of the house refused to leave.
  • occupiers C2 The new occupiers of the house caused some trouble.
  • occupies C2 An architect occupies that office.
  • occupying C2 She spent the afternoon occupying herself with knitting.
  • occurred C1 An accident has occurred.
  • occurrence C1 That occurrence is inevitable.
  • occurrences C1 She can predict upcoming occurrences.
  • occurring C1 Something unexpected was undoubtedly occurring.
  • occurs C1 Such a thing occurs frequently.
  • octogenarian C2 The cheerful octogenarian still enjoyed dancing.
  • odd B2 This milk tastes odd.
  • oddity C1 His strange behavior was an oddity.
  • odds C1 The odds seem favorable.
  • offence B2 I meant no offence.
  • offend B2 Did you offend anyone?
  • offender B2 An offender escaped from a prison.
  • offense B2 No offense was meant.
  • offhand B2 The villagers were offhand with us.
  • official B2 He bribed an official.
  • offset B2 Is there any way to offset those costs?
  • offsets C2 The offsets for the new building are substantial.
  • offsetting C2 The tax credit is offsetting some of the increased expenses.
  • offshore B2 Offshore drilling costs are rising.
  • offspring C1 Rabbits have many offspring.
  • ointment B2 Try this miracle ointment.
  • olive B2 Add some olive oil.
  • olympia B2 The state capital is located in Olympia.
  • olympiad B2 A student from our school won the city mathematics olympiad.
  • once B2 Once again, with gusto!
  • onerous C2 The cost of repairing this damage will be onerous.
  • ongoing B2 The research is ongoing.
  • opacity C2 The thick glass has a lot of opacity.
  • opaque C2 The water is opaque.
  • openly B2 He spoke openly about his feelings during the group therapy session.
  • operational C1 The elevator became operational.
  • operator B2 This is an operator.
  • opponent B2 He has no opponent.
  • opposed B2 He opposed our suggestions.
  • opt C1 I opt to shield my emotions.
  • optical C1 This is an optical illusion.
  • optimism B2 I like your optimism.
  • optimist B2 Are you an optimist?
  • optimistic B2 Try to sound optimistic.
  • optional B2 Wearing green is optional.
  • options C2 Other options are available.
  • opulence C2 Rich people live in opulence.
  • opulent C2 They live in an opulent mansion.
  • opulently C2 The room was furnished opulently with gold.
  • orator B2 An orator is made, but a poet is born.
  • orchard C1 They robbed my orchard.
  • orchestral B2 The orchestral music filled the grand concert hall.
  • orchid B2 What a beautiful orchid!
  • ordain C2
  • ordinarily C1 I can even use cheap things ordinarily.
  • ore C2 Ore is enriched here.
  • organiser B2 The organiser wanted to see you.
  • organizational C1 She tracks organizational performance.
  • organizer B2 Are you the meeting organizer?
  • orient B2 We have to re-orient ourselves.
  • orientate C2 The hiker tried to orientate himself using the stars.
  • orientated C2 He is orientated towards the north star.
  • orientates C2 This map orientates us to the north.
  • orientating C2 He is orientating himself to the new city.
  • orientation C1 The orientation of the furniture made the room feel larger.
  • oriented C2 We need to stay goal-oriented.
  • orienting C2 Some people are better at orienting themselves than others.
  • orients C2
  • original B2 Nothing is truly original.
  • originality B2 I find originality important.
  • originally B2 Originally they were farmers.
  • originate B2 Where did it originate?
  • ornament B2 It is merely an ornament.
  • ornamental C1 The garden was filled with ornamental flowers.
  • ornate C2 The painting is in an ornate frame.
  • orthodox C1 The Orthodox priest came.
  • ostensible C2 His ostensible reason for leaving was a family emergency.
  • ostensibly C2 The rise in ticket prices was ostensibly to pay for improvements to the service.
  • ostentatious C2 He wore ostentatious jewelry to impress everyone.
  • otter C1 I saw an otter.
  • ounce B2 This is one fluid ounce.
  • outback B2 Everybody gets lost in the outback at some point.
  • outbreak B2 The public took the outbreak seriously.
  • outcome B2 Nobody expected the outcome.
  • outcomes C1 Are intentions more important than outcomes?
  • outdistance B2 Our runner will outdistance the others.
  • outdo B2 He desires to outdo them.
  • outfit B2 Look at her outfit!
  • outgrow B2 Weeds will soon outgrow the flowers.
  • outing B2 We are planning a short outing to the park.
  • outlet B2 Is there an outlet?
  • outlive B2 The old tree will likely outlive the small plant.
  • outlook B2 The outlook was negative.
  • outmoded C2 Bell-bottom pants have become outmoded.
  • outpatient B2 I work in an outpatient clinic.
  • output B2 The overall output was tons.
  • outputs C2 Type inference has three outputs whereas checking only has two.
  • outrage B2 This is an outrage.
  • outrageous B2 I saw something outrageous.
  • outset C1 We knew it from the outset.
  • outshine B2 She tried to outshine her classmates with her talent.
  • outsider B2 As an outsider, he found it hard to join the group.
  • outskirts B2 On the outskirts stood a tall castle.
  • outwardly B2 Outwardly she remained calm.
  • oval B2 A rugby ball is oval.
  • over-estimate C1
  • overall B2 Overall, that’s the problem?
  • overalls C1 These overalls are comfortable.
  • overboard B2 He went overboard, for sure.
  • overbook B2 The hotel did overbook rooms.
  • overcoat B2 Button up your overcoat.
  • overdraft C1 Did you ever get that bank overdraft sorted out?
  • overemphasise B2 We should not overemphasise the importance of this small detail.
  • overemphasize B2 It is impossible to overemphasize its importance.
  • overestimate B2 You overestimate their importance.
  • overestimated C1 He overestimated his strength.
  • overestimates C1 He overestimates his youth too much.
  • overestimating C1 He is overestimating his abilities for the challenge.
  • overhear B2 Did you overhear everything?
  • overlap B2 Their two shadows overlap.
  • overlapped C2 The two circles overlapped in the drawing.
  • overlapping C2 The overlapping roof tiles kept the rain out.
  • overlaps C2 Reality sometimes overlaps with political reality.
  • overlay C2 We added an overlay of paint to the wall.
  • overlook B2 Those buildings overlook the whole city.
  • overly B2 You are being overly critical of my work.
  • oversee C1 I really think we can oversee this.
  • overseer C1 The overseer managed the construction project efficiently.
  • overshadow B2 I never intended to overshadow her accomplishments.
  • oversight C1 It was an oversight.
  • oversize B2 This oversize coat will keep you warm in winter.
  • overstep B2 You must not overstep the boundaries of acceptable behavior.
  • overtake B2 Where did you overtake them?
  • overthrow B2
  • overtime B2 Overtime is rare here.
  • overturn B2
  • ow B2 Ow! This coffee is hot!
  • owing to B2 The flight was delayed owing to bad weather.
  • owl B2 The owl takes off.
  • ownership B2 Ownership is an option.
  • ox B2 I like ox tongue.
  • ozone B2 Today the ozone layer is thinning.
  • pa B2 How much did your PA system cost?
  • packet B2 It costs a packet.
  • pad B2 I need a writing pad.
  • painstaking C2 This is painstaking work.
  • painstakingly C2 He did his work painstakingly.
  • paintbrush B2 He put down his paintbrush.
  • pajamas B2 Put your pajamas on.
  • palatable C2 The pilot was revised to be more palatable to a mature audience.
  • palate C2 Their grapes suit my palate.
  • pallet B2 The artist used a limited pallet of colours.
  • palliative C2 I need palliative care.
  • panacea C2 A panacea is a remedy against all ills.
  • pancake B2 One last pancake, please.
  • pandemic B2 What is a pandemic?
  • panel B2 The acoustic panel reduced noise.
  • panelled C2 It is a long, wood-panelled room.
  • panelling C2 The wood panelling caught on fire.
  • panels C2 Solar panels need batteries.
  • panic B2 I developed panic disorder.
  • panorama C1 The panorama is great.
  • panoramic C1 Our living room has a panoramic window.
  • papaya B2 Ripe papaya smells like vomit.
  • paperless B2 The office is now completely paperless.
  • paperwork B2 I have the paperwork.
  • parable C2 Let me explain by way of a parable.
  • parade B2 He never missed a parade.
  • paradigm C1 You just need time to adjust to the new paradigm.
  • paradigms C2 The teacher explained the different paradigms of the language.
  • paradox B2 This is a paradox.
  • paradoxical C2 Many paradoxes are paradoxical only because they sound strange.
  • paradoxically C2 Paradoxically, he is right.
  • paragraphing C2 The writer is paragraphing his long essay for clarity.
  • paragraphs C2 The report has twelve paragraphs.
  • parallel B2 He is without parallel.
  • paralleled C2 This new road paralleled the old one for miles.
  • parallelled C2 The new road is parallelled by an old railway line.
  • parallelling C2 The new road is parallelling the old one.
  • parallels C2 The road parallels the river.
  • paralysis B2 They suffer from paralysis.
  • paralyze/paralyse C2
  • paralyzingly/paralysingly C2
  • paramedic B2 Are you a paramedic?
  • parameter C2 Check the parameter list.
  • parameters C2 The system parameters comply with the standard.
  • paramount C2 The training is paramount.
  • parasite C1 A tick is a type of parasite.
  • parasitic C2 These are parasitic wasps.
  • paratrooper B2 Was he a paratrooper?
  • parish C1 The parish received a new priest.
  • parliament B2 Parliament has been dissolved.
  • parliamentary C1 They had a long parliamentary debate.
  • parochial C2 He is a member of the parochial board.
  • parsimonious C2 She was so parsimonious; she only bought vegetables if they were on sale.
  • partially C1 I feel partially responsible.
  • participants C1 How were participants selected?
  • participated C1 Not many people participated.
  • participates C1 She actively participates in class.
  • participating C1 She is participating in the school play.
  • participation B2 Church participation has fallen.
  • participatory C1 Government should be participatory.
  • particle B2 My specialty is particle physics.
  • particular B2 Such a particular moment!
  • partisan B2 He is a strong partisan for environmental protection.
  • partners C1 Talk with your partners.
  • partnership B2 They formed a partnership.
  • partnerships C1 Are international partnerships growing stronger?
  • passionate B2 Are you passionate about innovation?
  • passionately B2 He kissed me passionately.
  • passively C2 He passively accepted the decision without any argument.
  • passivity C2 The difficulty of a task is no reason for passivity and doing nothing.
  • pastor B2 Are you a pastor?
  • pastoral B2 The composer wrote a beautiful pastoral for the orchestra.
  • patchily C2 The paint on the wall was applied patchily.
  • patchy C2 Patchy outbreaks of rain are expected in northern parts this morning.
  • patent C1 I filed a patent.
  • paternal C1 They are his paternal uncles.
  • paternalistic C1 This law is paternalistic.
  • pathos C1 They often act on pathos.
  • pathway C1 The pathway will take you to the coast.
  • patiently B2 She waited patiently for her turn to speak.
  • patriot B2 As a patriot, no.
  • patriotic B2 Be proud and patriotic.
  • patriotism B2 Where is your patriotism?
  • patron B2 She was a patron of the arts.
  • patronize/patronise C2
  • patronizing/patronising C2
  • patronizingly/patronisingly C2
  • pave B2 The city began to pave streets in 1910.
  • pavement B2 This is the pavement.
  • paw B2 You stepped on his paw.
  • pawnbroker B2 He had to sell his watch to a pawnbroker.
  • pawnshop B2 He had to sell his watch at the pawnshop to get some money.
  • payment B2 Your payment is due.
  • paywall C1 Access to the full article is behind a paywall.
  • peacefully B2 The town slept peacefully.
  • peach B2 This peach is juicy.
  • peacock C1 The peacock displayed vibrant plumage.
  • peak B2 He reached the peak.
  • pearl B2 This is a pearl necklace.
  • peasant C1 My grandmother was a peasant.
  • pebble B2 He threw the pebble.
  • pedal B2 The brake pedal sticks.
  • pedantic B2 Your speech was sort of pedantic.
  • pedestal C2 He has her on a pedestal.
  • pedestrian B2 The pedestrian is crossing the road.
  • pedicure C1 I got a facial, a manicure and a pedicure.
  • pee B2 The dog needs to pee outside.
  • peel B2 Peel me an orange.
  • peep B2 We heard the tiny peep of a baby bird.
  • peer B2 That boy is my peer.
  • peg B2 Pass me a peg.
  • penalise B2 The referee will penalise the player for cheating.
  • penalize B2 I will penalize you if you do not observe these regulations.
  • penalty B2 He scored the penalty.
  • penchant C2 She has a strong penchant for spicy food.
  • pendulous C1 The pendulous branches touched the ground.
  • pendulum C1 What is a pendulum?
  • penetrate B2 The rain began to penetrate the roof.
  • penguin B2 Leave this penguin alone.
  • penicillin B2 I am allergic to penicillin.
  • peninsula C1 Is it an island or a peninsula?
  • pension B2 I could lose my pension.
  • pentagon B2 She works at the Pentagon.
  • perceive B2 I can perceive a change in the weather.
  • perceived C1 I perceived his weeping.
  • perceives C1 She perceives life as being difficult and without hope.
  • perceiving C1 He is perceiving the world with new eyes.
  • percentage B2 It can be expressed as a percentage.
  • percentages C1 What are the percentages of each part?
  • perception B2 This perception is incorrect.
  • perceptions C1 Is reality shaped by our perceptions?
  • perceptive C1 Everyone is very perceptive!
  • perceptively C1 She perceptively noticed his discomfort.
  • perch C2 A perch is a fish.
  • perfunctory C2 The inspection was quite perfunctory.
  • periodic C1 Do you know the periodic table?
  • periodical C1 The periodical costs less than the book.
  • periodically C1 All machines need to be checked periodically.
  • periodicals C1 Those are old periodicals.
  • periods C1 The meeting lasted for several periods.
  • permanence B2 He is confident of permanence.
  • permeate B2 The smell of the flowers will permeate the room.
  • pernicious C2 A half-truth is more pernicious than a lie.
  • perpetuate C1 Every nation seeks to perpetuate itself.
  • persecute C1 The government will not persecute its citizens.
  • persecution C1 He has a persecution complex.
  • perseverance B2 I admire your perseverance.
  • persist B2 We intend to persist.
  • persisted C2 He persisted in his project.
  • persistence B2 I admire your persistence.
  • persistent B2 Her persistent knocking woke me up.
  • persistently C2 He persistently spreads lies.
  • persisting C2 The problem is persisting and needs attention.
  • persists C2 Its glow still persists.
  • personalization/personalisation C1
  • personalize/personalise C1
  • personification B2 She is the personification of grace and elegance.
  • personify B2 The artist decided to personify the abstract concept of freedom.
  • personnel B2 Three military personnel were wounded.
  • perspective B2 She shares my perspective.
  • perspectives C2 Representation ensures diverse perspectives.
  • perspicacious C2 Her perspicacious analysis revealed the hidden motives behind the decision.
  • perspiration B2 Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.
  • persuasion B2 Gentle persuasion works best.
  • persuasively C1 She spoke persuasively to convince the audience.
  • pertain C1 What does this pertain to?
  • pertain to C1 This question does not pertain to our topic.
  • pertinacious C2 His pertinacious refusal to change his mind was frustrating.
  • pertinent C1 I have a pertinent question.
  • pervasive C2 That kind of thinking is pervasive.
  • pervasiveness C2 The pervasiveness of the new technology surprised everyone.
  • perverse C2 His perverse attitude made him difficult to work with.
  • perversity C2 His perversity made him ignore all reasonable advice.
  • pessimist B2 I am not a pessimist.
  • pessimistic B2 You seem very pessimistic.
  • petition C1 Please sign my petition.
  • petrified B2 I was completely petrified.
  • petty B2 He can be quite petty.
  • ph B2 I have a Ph.D.
  • pharmacist B2 He is a pharmacist.
  • phase B2 Phase one is complete.
  • phased C2 The new article will be phased in in the market.
  • phases C2 Children go through phases.
  • phasing C2 We are phasing the project into three stages.
  • phenomena C2 These phenomena occur but rarely.
  • phenomenal C1 The response was phenomenal.
  • phenomenally C1 Her performance was phenomenally good.
  • philanthropic C2 The philanthropic couple donated a large sum to the charity.
  • philanthropically C2 She donated philanthropically to various charities in the city.
  • philanthropist C2 The wealthy philanthropist attended a charity event.
  • philanthropy C2 Philanthropy is the highest virtue.
  • philistine C2 He is a philistine who does not like art.
  • philosophers C1 Ancient philosophers debated the meaning of life.
  • philosophical B2 He explores philosophical questions.
  • philosophically C1 Life should be approached philosophically.
  • philosophies C1 His philosophies on life are quite interesting to study.
  • philosophise C1 He likes to philosophise about life.
  • philosophised C1 He philosophised about the meaning of life for hours.
  • philosophises C1 He often philosophises about the meaning of life.
  • philosophising C1 He spent the afternoon philosophising about the meaning of life.
  • philosophize C1 He likes to philosophize about life.
  • philosophized C1 He philosophized about the meaning of life.
  • philosophizes C1 He philosophizes about the meaning of life.
  • philosophizing C1 His philosophizing seemed to lack practical application.
  • phlegmatic C2 He has a phlegmatic nature and rarely shows anger.
  • photograph B2 I liked your photograph.
  • physicality C1 One must not be blinded by physicality.
  • physician B2 He saw a physician.
  • physiological C2 The doctor explained the physiological effects of the medicine.
  • physiologically C2 The body reacts physiologically to changes in temperature.
  • physique C1 Fortunately, her physique was perfect.
  • pi B2 Today is "Pi Day".
  • pickle B2 Do you want my pickle?
  • picky B2 Am I too picky?
  • picture B2 I saw the picture.
  • picturesque B2 This scenery is picturesque.
  • pigeon C1 Is this a pigeon?
  • pillowcase B2 Please change the pillowcase.
  • pine B2 I love pine woods.
  • pinnacle C1 The pinnacle of evolution is the dolphin.
  • pint B2 I fancy a pint.
  • pioneer C1 I feel like a pioneer.
  • pipeline C1 Another gas pipeline war?
  • piracy B2 Piracy is a problem worldwide.
  • pirate B2 Is he a pirate?
  • placement B2 The show is full of product placement.
  • placid C1 The placid water flowed under the bridge.
  • placidly C1 The cat slept placidly in the warm sunlight.
  • plague B2 Mice carry the plague.
  • planning B2 The planning for the party took weeks.
  • plaque C1 The plaque has to be removed.
  • plaster C1 Has the plaster set?
  • platitude C2 That is not just a platitude. I really mean it.
  • plausibility C1 Plausibility changes with different circumstances.
  • plausible C1 Your hypothesis is plausible.
  • plausibly C1 It cannot plausibly be argued that behaviour of such complexity derives entirely from instinct.
  • playmate B2 He wants a playmate.
  • playwright B2 The play is written by a famous playwright.
  • plea C1 Listen to our plea.
  • plead B2 Will you plead guilty?
  • pleasurable C1 He said he finds it pleasurable.
  • pledge C1 Have you forgotten our pledge?
  • plethora C2 Oh, I have a plethora of choice words for that individual!
  • plight C1 They understood my plight.
  • plot B2 The plot develops rapidly.
  • ploy C1 His ploy almost succeeded.
  • pluck B2 I admire your pluck.
  • plug B2
  • plum B2 Take a plum later.
  • plumage C2 The peacock displayed vibrant plumage.
  • plumber B2 Are you a plumber?
  • plumbing C1 He works for a plumbing company.
  • plume C2 Follow my white plume!
  • plummet C1 Sales will surely plummet without this change.
  • plunge C1 We took the plunge.
  • pluses C2 Those are the pluses.
  • plutocrat C2 The plutocrat is a person whose power comes from their wealth.
  • pneumonia B2 The doctor said she has pneumonia.
  • poetess C1 He awarded the poetess.
  • point of view B2 From my point of view, the plan is excellent.
  • pointless B2 It was completely pointless.
  • poise C1 He has a lot of poise.
  • poison B2 Is this a poison?
  • polar bear B2
  • polemical C2 The article presented a polemical argument against the policy.
  • policies C1 Our policies have changed.
  • polio B2 Thank goodness that polio has been eradicated.
  • polish B2 My wife is Polish.
  • politeness B2 She is politeness itself.
  • politically B2 The decision was made politically to ensure fairness.
  • polity B2 The small island nation had a unique and complex polity.
  • poll C1 The poll was taken yesterday.
  • polo B2 Polo was my game.
  • polysyllabic C2 The adjective 'polysyllabic' is polysyllabic.
  • ponder B2 Ponder deeply over it.
  • ponderous C2 Seals are clumsy and ponderous on land, but very graceful in the water.
  • ponderously C2 He spoke ponderously about his boring ideas.
  • pop B2
  • popularise B2 This new show will popularise the old books.
  • popularity B2 His popularity is falling.
  • popularization C1 The teacher made a popularization of the difficult subject.
  • popularize B2 The company wants to popularize the new product.
  • porch B2 Get off my porch.
  • portable C1 The device is portable.
  • portent C2
  • portfolio C1 Have you seen my portfolio?
  • portion B2 Everybody gets their portion.
  • portions C2 The portions are enormous.
  • portraiture C2 Her detailed portraiture captured the essence of the subject.
  • portray C1 In this film they both portray notorious gang leaders.
  • portrayal C1 That film was an extremely inaccurate portrayal of key historical events.
  • pose B2 May I pose another question?
  • posed C2 He posed a problem.
  • poses C2 It poses some problems.
  • posh B2 This is a posh neighbourhood.
  • posing C2 The model spent hours posing for the photographer.
  • posit C2 The argument started from a simple posit.
  • possessed B2 The house was possessed.
  • possessor C1 Knowledge is a treasure that goes everywhere with its possessor.
  • post-war C1
  • postal B2 What is a postal code?
  • posterity C2 We hope our actions will benefit posterity.
  • postpone B2 Can we postpone the trip?
  • postural C2 Good postural habits are important for your back.
  • posture C1 Mark changed his posture.
  • posturing C2 His posturing made him seem very arrogant.
  • potent B2 These are extremely potent.
  • potentially B2 Our words are potentially ambiguous.
  • pounce C1 That cat looks ready to pounce!
  • powder B2 She carefully applied a thin layer of powder to her face.
  • powerfully B2 The speaker argued powerfully for change.
  • practicality B2 The practicality of the design made it a success.
  • practically B2 We were practically inseparable.
  • practitioner C2 He is a general practitioner.
  • practitioners C2 The medical practitioners met to discuss the new treatment.
  • pragmatic C1 It is a very pragmatic culture.
  • praise B2 His behaviour deserves praise.
  • prance B2 The horse liked to prance during shows.
  • prawn B2 The prawn cocktail was delicious.
  • preach C1 Practice what you preach.
  • preacher C1 My father was a preacher.
  • precede B2 Does existence precede essence?
  • preceded C2 They preceded each other.
  • precedence C2 The urgent request took precedence over the routine one.
  • precedent C1 He set a precedent.
  • precedes C2 Her reputation precedes her.
  • preceding C2 The preceding chapter discussed this topic.
  • precisely B2 Why precisely these things?
  • precision C1 He speaks with precision.
  • precocious C2 You are being rather precocious.
  • precociously C2 The child learned to read precociously.
  • preconception C2 This will challenge any preconception you may have of modern art.
  • predator C1 The wolf is a predator.
  • predecessor C1 His background parallels that of his predecessor.
  • predicament B2 We explained our predicament.
  • predicate B2 The sentence must have a predicate.
  • predicative B2 In 'the cat is black', 'black' is the predicative adjective.
  • predictability C2 Predictability is a disadvantage of normality.
  • predictable B2 This crisis was predictable.
  • predictably C2 Predictably, he crashed and burned.
  • predicted C2 He predicted our success.
  • predicting C2 Economists like predicting the economy.
  • predictions C2 My predictions were accurate.
  • predictive B2 The predictive power of this theory has been demonstrated time and time again.
  • predictor B2 The greatest predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour.
  • predicts C2 The weather forecast predicts rain for tomorrow.
  • predilection C2 I have a predilection for beef.
  • predominance C2 The predominance of one party made the election predictable.
  • predominant C2 Blue is the predominant color in this beautiful painting.
  • predominantly B2 The audience was predominantly female.
  • predominate C2 The larger party will predominate in the coalition.
  • predominated C2 The blue cars predominated on the road.
  • predominates C2 Religious belief predominates in this region.
  • predominating C2 Large companies are predominating the market.
  • preeminent C2 That impish man is a preeminent economist.
  • prefect B2 The prefect of police was responsible for maintaining order.
  • preferable B2 What would be preferable?
  • preferably B2 You should get here preferably by tram.
  • pregnancy C1 The pregnancy was perfect.
  • prehistoric B2 Cave paintings show prehistoric life.
  • prehuman B2 This is a prehuman fossil found in the cave.
  • preindustrial B2 Life was very different in preindustrial times.
  • prejudge B2 You should not prejudge people based on their appearance.
  • preliminaries C2 The preliminaries were exciting, but the main match was better.
  • preliminary B2 A preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 20th.
  • premier C1 The premier is likely to resign.
  • premise C1 The premise was wrong.
  • premises C1 The premises are empty.
  • premium C1 How much is the premium?
  • preoccupation C2 His preoccupation with work made him tired.
  • preoccupy B2 Worries about the test began to preoccupy her mind.
  • prerequisite C1 Is this a prerequisite?
  • prescient C2 Her prescient words warned us of danger.
  • prescribe B2 Prescribe the boy some medication!
  • prescriptive C2 The teacher gave prescriptive instructions for the assignment.
  • presentational C2 The presentational style was very engaging.
  • presenter B2 The presenter announced the winner of the award.
  • presently C1 It will be 5:30 presently.
  • preservationist C2 The preservationist wants to save the old forest.
  • preside C1 Article 6. The president shall preside at all meetings.
  • presidency B2 The presidency is not his property.
  • presidential B2 Are you watching the presidential debate?
  • pressurization C2 The pressurization of the cabin is important for safe flight.
  • pressurize C2 We must pressurize the gas in the tank.
  • prestige B2 His prestige is fading.
  • prestigious B2 He entered a prestigious school.
  • presumably B2 Presumably, he buys them abroad.
  • presume B2 I presume you do that sometimes.
  • presumed C2 She presumed on his weakness.
  • presumes C2 She presumes him to be innocent.
  • presuming C2 Presuming you are correct, what should we do next?
  • presumption C2 He had the presumption to reject my proposal.
  • presumptions C2 We make presumptions about people we do not know.
  • presumptuous C2 Am I being presumptuous?
  • presuppose C2 We must presuppose that the wage paid is economically just.
  • presupposition C2 His argument was based on a false presupposition.
  • prevail B2 We will finally prevail.
  • prevalence C1 The prevalence of smartphones has changed communication.
  • prevalent C1 The problem is prevalent.
  • prevaricate C2 Do not prevaricate; just tell me the truth.
  • prevention B2 Prevention is the key.
  • preventive B2 Health outcomes often depend on preventive measures and care.
  • previously B2 He previously hired her.
  • prey C1 The bird saw the mouse as its prey.
  • price B2 What was the price?
  • priceless B2 True friendship is priceless.
  • prick B2 Prick up your ears.
  • primacy C2 The team captain has primacy on the field.
  • primary B2 We attend primary school.
  • prime B2 Is 1 a prime number?
  • prime minister B2 The Prime Minister resigned yesterday.
  • primeval C2 Prehistoric man lived in the primeval forest.
  • primitively C1 The village was primitively built.
  • principal B2 The principal is strict.
  • principally C1 The company is principally involved in manufacturing.
  • principled C1 He is a principled person who always does what is right.
  • principles C1 You have your principles.
  • prior B2 I have a prior engagement.
  • priorities C2 We must set priorities for the work.
  • prioritisation C2 The prioritisation of tasks is important for success.
  • prioritise C2 I have to prioritise.
  • prioritised C2 We prioritised the most urgent tasks first.
  • prioritises C2 The manager prioritises the urgent tasks for the team.
  • prioritising C2 She is prioritising her work over her hobbies.
  • prioritization C2 Prioritization of tasks helps to get work done.
  • prioritize C2 I have to prioritize.
  • prioritized C2 She prioritized her tasks, starting with the most urgent.
  • prioritizes C2 He prioritizes employee engagement.
  • prioritizing C2 She is prioritizing her studies over social events this semester.
  • priority B2 Peace is the priority.
  • prise C2 They were unable to prise open the box because it was too rusty.
  • prissy C2 She was too prissy to admit she enjoyed the simple meal.
  • privately B2 Could we meet privately?
  • privatization C1 The privatization of the company made many people angry.
  • privilege B2 Having a car is a great privilege.
  • privileged C1 They were born privileged.
  • probable B2 How probable is that to happen?
  • probe B2 The probe launch was successful.
  • probity C2 His honesty and probity made him a trusted leader.
  • problematic C1 This could prove problematic.
  • procedural C2 The cases were dismissed on procedural grounds before trial.
  • procedure B2 Please explain the procedure.
  • procedures C1 We need to follow strict procedures to ensure safety.
  • proceeded C1 Economic development proceeded slowly.
  • proceeding C1 Negotiations are proceeding very slowly.
  • proceedings C1 You must bring proceedings against him.
  • proceeds C1 Proceeds go to charity.
  • processed C1 The food was processed in a factory.
  • processing C1 The processing of the application took several weeks.
  • processor C1 Your processor is too old.
  • proclivity C2 He has a proclivity for getting into trouble.
  • productivity C1 They evaluate team productivity.
  • profess C1 I do profess to be no less than I seem.
  • professional B2 Be an ambitious professional.
  • professionalism C1 I admire your professionalism.
  • professionally C2 Have you danced professionally?
  • professionals C2 These people are professionals.
  • profile B2 Change your profile picture.
  • profit B2 Profit comes before people.
  • profitability C2 The profitability of the shop is good.
  • profitable B2 It might be profitable.
  • profound C1 What a profound thought.
  • profoundly C1 This book profoundly impressed me.
  • programing B2
  • programmer B2 Are you a programmer?
  • programming B2 The programming for the event is set.
  • progress B2 We have seen significant progress in the project.
  • prohibit B2 One should prohibit it.
  • prohibited C2 Overtaking here is prohibited.
  • prohibiting C2 Many countries have laws prohibiting smoking.
  • prohibitions C2 When trade prohibitions are resisted by any substantial minority, black markets develop.
  • prohibitive C1 The cost was prohibitive.
  • prohibitively C1 Rents in the city centre are prohibitively expensive.
  • prohibits C2 The law prohibits the sale of alcohol after midnight.
  • project B2
  • projected C2 The speaker projected his voice to reach the back.
  • projecting C2 He is projecting his voice to the back row.
  • projection B2 Is the soul a projection from somewhere else?
  • projections C2 I have to submit sales projections twice a quarter.
  • proliferate C1 The bacteria began to proliferate in the warm environment.
  • proliferation C2 The proliferation of online content has changed how we learn.
  • prolific C1 The author was incredibly prolific, writing many books each year.
  • prolifically C1 The author writes prolifically, producing many books.
  • prolong C2 They decided to prolong their vacation by a week.
  • prom B2 How was the prom?
  • promenade C2 Waves crashed over the promenade.
  • prominence B2 With the appearance of a promising new writer, the aging novelist fell from prominence.
  • promising B2 He is promising to finish the project by Friday.
  • promotable C2 She is promotable to a higher position in the company.
  • promoted C2 I just got promoted!
  • promoter C2 Is this woman a promoter?
  • promoters C2 The event organizers are strong promoters of music.
  • promotes C2 Cultural adaptation promotes understanding.
  • promoting C2 The campaign is promoting healthy eating habits.
  • promotions C2 We all deserve promotions.
  • prompt B2 Prompt action is necessary.
  • promptly B2 He was promptly fired.
  • promulgate C2 They are simply trying to promulgate an accurate version of the facts.
  • prone C2 It is accident-prone!
  • pronounced C1 She pronounced the difficult word with confidence.
  • prop C1 Prop the ladder against the wall.
  • propaganda C1 They believe the propaganda.
  • propensity C2 He has a propensity for isolation.
  • prophet C1 Are you the prophet?
  • prophetic C1 The dream was prophetic.
  • propitious C2 We await a propitious time to act.
  • proponent B2 She is a proponent of healthy eating.
  • proportional C2 The tax you pay is proportional to the income you have.
  • proportionally C2 Vaccines are distributed proportionally to the population of each region.
  • proportionate C1 She has a proportionate figure.
  • proportionately C1 The costs increased proportionately with the size of the project.
  • proportions C1 The proportions were all wrong.
  • proposed B2 I proposed to her.
  • proposition C2 They accepted the proposition.
  • proprietary C2 Heaven is proprietary software.
  • proprietorial C2 The owner showed a proprietorial attitude towards his company.
  • proscribe C2 The law will proscribe any form of illegal gambling.
  • proscription C2 The proscription made it illegal.
  • prose B2 He reads only prose.
  • prosecute B2 He wants to prosecute me.
  • prosecution C1 The prosecution rests, your honor.
  • prosecutor C1 He became a prosecutor.
  • prospect B2 It is a depressing prospect.
  • prospective C1 The company invited their prospective customers to the party.
  • prospects C2 What are the prospects?
  • prosper B2 You want to prosper.
  • prostrate C2 He is completely prostrate.
  • protagonist C1 Who is the protagonist?
  • protein B2 I need more protein.
  • protest B2 We left in protest.
  • protester B2 The protester held a sign.
  • protocol B2 He breached diplomatic protocol.
  • protocols C2 There are protocols to follow.
  • prototype C1 This is a prototype.
  • protrude C2
  • protrusion C2 I noticed a large protrusion from the wall.
  • proudly B2 He proudly accepted the award for his work.
  • proven B2 Has that been proven?
  • proverbial C2 He gave a proverbial nod of approval.
  • province B2 This province has a rich history of trade.
  • provincial C2 He is not provincial.
  • provision B2 This provision, however, is not mandatory.
  • provisions C1 Have you made provisions?
  • provocation C2 There is no provocation.
  • provocative C1 Provocative clothes are banned at school.
  • provocatively C1 He spoke provocatively about the issue.
  • provoke C1 Do not provoke that wasp.
  • prowl C1 Go, but a hungry wolf might prowl around there.
  • proximal C2 The proximal end of the bone is near the joint.
  • proximity B2 Proximity to work was essential for him.
  • prudent C1 Try to be prudent.
  • prurience C2 The magazine article was criticized for its prurience.
  • prurient C2 He was criticized for his prurient interest in the matter.
  • psyche C1 You play big and you psyche everybody out.
  • psychiatric C1 The patient is receiving psychiatric treatment.
  • psychiatrist C1 The patient was referred to a psychiatrist for further evaluation.
  • psychologically B2 We must think psychologically about the problem.
  • psychologists C2 The psychologists studied human behavior.
  • psychology B2 We majored in psychology.
  • publication B2 No publication date was announced.
  • publications C2 Open-access scientific publications are more visible.
  • publicise B2 We need to publicise the event to get more visitors.
  • publicity B2 They are afraid of publicity.
  • publicize B2 My job is to publicize the decisions made during the meeting.
  • published C1 The results are published.
  • publishers C1 I work for a firm of publishers.
  • publishes C1 Publishing houses publish books.
  • publishing B2 Publishing houses publish books.
  • pudding B2 This is your pudding.
  • pulse B2 I checked his pulse.
  • pumpkin B2 What a big pumpkin!
  • punch B2
  • punctilious C2 Max remained punctilious in documenting every transaction.
  • punctual B2 He is always punctual.
  • punctuality B2 Punctuality indicates a boring life.
  • punitive C2 The terms of the loan were punitive.
  • punitively C2
  • punk B2 I was a punk.
  • purchase B2 Who authorized this purchase?
  • purchased C1 I purchased one bag.
  • purchaser C1 The main purchaser of the house was a young family.
  • purchasers C1 The store welcomed new purchasers to its grand opening.
  • purchases C1 I made good purchases.
  • purchasing C1 The purchasing department handles all company orders.
  • purely B2 Is it purely coincidence?
  • puritanical C2 Their religion is known to be very puritanical.
  • purity C1 Clean Monday symbolizes purity.
  • purposeful B2 Humans are purposeful beings.
  • pursued C2 The detectives pursued him.
  • pursues C2 He pursues harmful ways.
  • pursuing C2 Who are you pursuing?
  • pursuit B2 Immortality is a vain pursuit.
  • pursuits C2
  • puzzled B2 The girl was puzzled.
  • pyjamas B2 Put your pyjamas on.
  • pyre C2 They built a large pyre for the funeral ceremony.
  • quagmire C2 The car got stuck in the wet quagmire.
  • qualification B2 We agreed to the plan without qualification.
  • qualitative C2 She focuses on qualitative research.
  • qualitatively C2 Qualitatively I still see a lot of potential.
  • qualm C2 He did not have any qualm of conscience.
  • quantify B2 Can you quantify happiness?
  • quarantine B2 Some people break the quarantine.
  • quarrel B2 Brothers should not quarrel.
  • quarrelsome B2 Why are you so quarrelsome?
  • quarry C1 The politician became the quarry of public criticism.
  • queer B2 He has queer ideas.
  • querulous C2 She spoke in a querulous voice.
  • query B2 I do have a parting query.
  • quest C1 And just like that, the quest began.
  • question B2 Is this a question?
  • queue B2 You have to queue.
  • quiet B2 He kept them quiet.
  • quip C1 That was a funny quip.
  • quirk C1 It was just a quirk of fate.
  • quirky C1 You possess a lot of quirky thoughts.
  • quiver C2 The quiver was red.
  • quixotic C2 What does quixotic mean exactly?
  • quota C1 Did you meet your quota?
  • quotable B2 His funny story was very quotable.
  • quotation B2 Double quotation marks were missing.
  • quotations C2 I like to translate quotations.
  • quote B2 Quote me an example.
  • quoted C2 We have quoted special prices.
  • quotes C2 These quotes are my favorites.
  • quoting C2 Who are you quoting?
  • racism B2 This is about racism.
  • racist B2 Never insult a racist.
  • raconteur C2 He is a natural raconteur, always telling funny stories.
  • radar B2 The radar was jammed.
  • radiate B2 The animals radiate calm.
  • radiator C1 The radiator is broken.
  • radical B2 We practice radical transparency.
  • radically B2 My life changed radically.
  • radicals C2 They were labeled radicals.
  • radium B2 Who was radium discovered by?
  • rafter B2 The fire reached the rafter.
  • rag B2 I need a rag.
  • raid C1 The raid was successful.
  • rainbow B2 After the rain, a vibrant rainbow appeared in the sky.
  • rainstorm B2 The rainstorm was so intense.
  • rally B2 The rally was postponed.
  • ram B2 The ewe joined the ram.
  • ramp B2 They have paved the on-ramp.
  • random B2 A random door opened.
  • randomly C2 Balloons were randomly popping.
  • randomness C2 Open systems have no randomness.
  • ranged C1 The temperatures ranged from cold to mild.
  • ranger B2 The old ranger rode his horse along the border.
  • ranging C1 Prices are ranging from low to high.
  • ranking C1 He finished with a high ranking.
  • rape B2
  • rapport C1 We have a good rapport.
  • rapture C2 She felt rapture when she saw the baby.
  • rapturous C2 She felt rapturous when she saw the beautiful flowers.
  • rapturously C2 The crowd listened rapturously to the singer.
  • rarity C1 This armchair is a rarity.
  • rash B2 What about the rash?
  • rate B2 Check their heart rate.
  • ratio C1 The like to dislike ratio is about 4:1.
  • rationale C1 The rationale is simple.
  • rationalisation C2 His rationalisation for the mistake was unconvincing.
  • rationalisations C2 His rationalisations for being late did not convince me.
  • rationalise C2 We need to rationalise our work process.
  • rationalised C2 The factory was rationalised to improve efficiency.
  • rationalises C2 She rationalises his toxic behaviour.
  • rationalising C2 The company is rationalising its operations to improve efficiency.
  • rationalism C2 His arguments were based on pure rationalism, ignoring emotions.
  • rationality C2 His decision showed great rationality.
  • rationalization C2 His rationalization for being late was not good.
  • rationalizations C2 His rationalizations did not convince anyone.
  • rationalize C2 He tried to rationalize his foolish actions.
  • rationalized C2 He rationalized his bad behavior to his mother.
  • rationalizes C2 He rationalizes his bad behavior.
  • rationally C2 You should approach the issue more rationally.
  • ratios C2 The recipe uses different ratios of flour to sugar.
  • rattle B2 The baby was shaking the rattle.
  • raunchily C1
  • raunchy C1 The movie was too raunchy for my taste.
  • ravage B2
  • ravish C2
  • re-evaluate C1
  • re-evaluated C1
  • re-evaluates C1
  • re-evaluating C1
  • re-evaluation C1
  • reacted C1 The dog reacted aggressively.
  • reacting C1 The child was reacting with tears to the loud noise.
  • reaction B2 I fear his reaction.
  • reactionaries C1 The reactionaries resisted any changes to the old system.
  • reactionary C1 Reactionary means far-right.
  • reactions C1 Reactions were very mixed.
  • reactivate C1 A crew was sent to reactivate the Sun.
  • reactivation C1 The reactivation of the old factory created many jobs.
  • reactive C1 Are humans good at reactive aggression?
  • reactor C1 The electrical reactor controls the flow of energy.
  • reactors C1 The engineers installed new reactors in the power plant.
  • reacts C1 The chemical reacts with oxygen to produce a gas.
  • readable C1 His letter is readable.
  • readily B2 The board readily agreed.
  • readjust C2 You need some time to readjust your vision.
  • readjusted C2 My wing mirror needs to be readjusted.
  • readjusting C2 My wing mirror needs readjusting.
  • readjustment C2 The readjustment to a new school took some time.
  • readjustments C2 After the move, there were several necessary readjustments to our daily routine.
  • readjusts C2 The system readjusts itself automatically.
  • real estate B2 She is thinking about buying some real estate downtown.
  • realisation B2 I am responsible for the realisation of this plan.
  • realism C1 The realism here is incredible.
  • realist C1 I am just a realist.
  • realization B2 This realization leads to new questions.
  • realm C1 I value the realm of literature.
  • reap C1 You will reap the fruits of your actions.
  • rear B2 I was rear-ended.
  • reasonably B2 Meals were reasonably priced.
  • reasoning C1 Your reasoning is unclear.
  • reassess C1 You need to reassess your behavior.
  • reassessed C1 The committee reassessed the budget after the unexpected expenses.
  • reassessing C1 He is reassessing his career goals for the future.
  • reassessment C1 The company announced a reassessment of its marketing strategy.
  • reassign C2 They will reassign him to a new team.
  • reassigned C2 The employee was reassigned to a different department last week.
  • reassigning C2 They are reassigning the manager to a new department.
  • reassigns C2 The manager reassigns the new employee to the sales team.
  • reassurance C1 Are you frustrated with my need for reassurance?
  • reassure C1 That did not reassure James.
  • rebel B2 I was a rebel.
  • rebellion C1 The rebellion was suppressed.
  • rebellious B2 Lead a rebellious life.
  • rebound C2 She went out with her on the rebound.
  • rebuke C2 He took it for an implied rebuke.
  • recalcitrant C2 The recalcitrant child refused to follow the rules.
  • receiver B2 He slammed down the receiver.
  • recess C1 It was almost recess.
  • recession B2 The recession is over.
  • recessive C1 The recessive gene was not expressed.
  • recharge C1 He needed to recharge.
  • recipe B2 The recipe is easy.
  • recipient C1 The recipient is unknown.
  • recitation C2 The teacher noted several mistakes in my recitation.
  • reckon B2 I reckon we could.
  • recluse C2 I became a recluse.
  • reclusive C2 The reclusive artist lived alone in the mountains.
  • recognition B2 Recognition brings people closer.
  • recognizable/recognisable C1
  • recognizably/recognisably C1
  • recollect B2 I recollect his saying so.
  • recollection B2 I have no recollection.
  • recommenced C2 The chef recommenced the cooking process after a short break.
  • recommences C2 After a short break, the meeting recommences.
  • recommencing C2 The meeting will be recommencing after lunch.
  • recommendable B2 This restaurant is highly recommendable for its delicious food.
  • recommendation B2 Thanks for the recommendation!
  • reconcile C2 He will reconcile their dispute.
  • reconciliation C2 Is there hope for reconciliation?
  • recondite C2 The book was recondite and hard to read.
  • reconsider B2 I need to reconsider things.
  • reconstruct C1 Our secondary goal is to reconstruct what happened.
  • reconstructed C1 It was reconstructed in 2013.
  • reconstructing C1 He started reconstructing the sequence of events.
  • reconstruction C1 How much will the reconstruction cost?
  • reconstructs C1 The historian reconstructs the past events.
  • recount C1 We demanded a recount.
  • recourse C2 They had no other recourse but to apologize.
  • recoverable C2 The lost data might be recoverable.
  • recovered C2 I recovered from cancer.
  • recovering C2 People are still recovering.
  • recovers C2 He recovers his strength after a long illness.
  • recreate C1 Please try to recreate it.
  • recreated C1 They recreated the journey.
  • recreates C1 Nature recreates itself after the winter.
  • recreating C1 The vacation was very effective in recreating our energy levels.
  • recreation B2 Playing go is my only recreation.
  • recruit B2 Hey, the new recruit this time seems really cute.
  • recruitment B2 Recruitment starts this month.
  • rectangular B2 This table is rectangular.
  • recumbent C2 Recumbent bikes are comfortable.
  • recuperate C2 He needs time to recuperate after his illness.
  • recuperation C2 The emperor is expected to remain in the hospital for a one month recuperation.
  • recuperative C2 A good sleep is recuperative after a long illness.
  • redefine C1 Our mission is to redefine what it means to write mission statements.
  • redefined C1 We redefined the rules for the game.
  • redefines C1 This new rule redefines what is acceptable.
  • redefining C1 The committee is redefining the term to include new scientific discoveries.
  • rediscover C1 Each generation would have to rediscover for itself the truths of the past.
  • redistribute C1 Their primary concern was to redistribute income from rich to poor.
  • redistributed C1 The aid was redistributed to the families in need.
  • redistributes C1 The charity redistributes food to those in need.
  • redistributing C1 The charity focused on redistributing food to those in need.
  • redistribution C1 Redistribution of wealth is a controversial subject.
  • redo B2 He needs to redo his CV.
  • redolent C2 It was redolent of the early days of the Internet.
  • redraft C2 The bank returned the redraft because of insufficient funds.
  • redrafted C2 The report was redrafted to include new information.
  • redrafting C2 The writer is redrafting the first chapter.
  • redrafts C2 The bank charged fees for the redrafts.
  • redundancy C2 She was threatened with redundancy.
  • redundant B2 That sentence is redundant.
  • redundantly C2 He explained the process redundantly, repeating each step.
  • reed B2 Man is a thinking reed.
  • reenact C1 They will reenact the historical battle next month.
  • reference B2 I understood that reference.
  • referendum C1 Is a referendum planned?
  • referent B2 The word 'dog' has a clear referent in this context.
  • refine C1 We will refine the plan to make it better.
  • refined C2 She is somewhat refined.
  • refinement C2 This is the height of refinement.
  • refinements C2 The chef worked on the refinements of the new recipe.
  • refinery B2 How safe is the refinery where you work?
  • refines C2 He constantly refines his approach.
  • refining C2 The students collaborated on their project, brainstorming and refining their ideas in their discussions.
  • reflective B2 Wear your reflective tape so you can be seen.
  • refocus C1 He needed to refocus his thoughts.
  • refocused C1 The scientist refocused the laser beam onto the target.
  • refocuses C1 The teacher refocuses the students' attention on the lesson.
  • refocusing C1 The refocusing of the camera made the image sharper.
  • refocussed C1 The company refocused its efforts on customer service.
  • refocusses C1 The camera refocusses automatically on the subject.
  • refocussing C1 The team is refocussing their efforts on the final game.
  • reform B2 The people demand reform.
  • reformulate C1 We need to reformulate the plan.
  • reformulated C1 The scientist reformulated the theory after new evidence.
  • reformulating C1 She is reformulating the plan for the new year.
  • reformulation C1 The company announced a reformulation of its popular product.
  • reformulations C1 The report offered new reformulations of the theory.
  • refrain B2 Refrain from answering them.
  • refresh B2 It’s time to refresh.
  • refreshing C1 The water tasted refreshing.
  • refreshingly C1 A cool drink was refreshingly welcome on the hot day.
  • refuge B2 Welcome to my little refuge.
  • refugee B2 Refugee camps are being set up.
  • refurbish C1 He can refurbish the place.
  • refurbishment C1 The factory is closed for refurbishment and will re-open on 1st September 2007.
  • refute B2 Then, you can refute it.
  • regardless B2 We pressed on, regardless.
  • reggae B2 What do you think about reggae?
  • regime B2 The regime has fallen.
  • regimes C2 The country has had many different regimes.
  • regionally C1 This issue is being discussed regionally.
  • regions C1 Hurricanes devastate entire regions.
  • registered C1 Are you registered users?
  • registering C1 They are registering the room.
  • regrettably B2 Regrettably, I cannot agree with you.
  • regulate B2 We must regulate the temperature.
  • regulated C1 The market should be regulated.
  • regulates C1 The Constitution regulates the life of the State.
  • regulating C1 The regulating of traffic is important for safety.
  • regulations C1 We must follow the safety regulations.
  • regulator C1 The case was referred to the media regulator.
  • regulators C1 This company has been in the cross hairs of regulators for years.
  • regulatory C2 The company must adhere to regulatory guidelines for safety.
  • rehabilitation C1 Prisons are euphemistically called rehabilitation centers.
  • rehearsal B2 The rehearsal is today.
  • reign C1 Through me kings reign.
  • reinforce B2 We need to reinforce the roof.
  • reinforced C2 The structure is reinforced concrete.
  • reinforcement B2 We need to give students positive reinforcement.
  • reinforcements C2 Our reinforcements are here.
  • reinforces C2 It reinforces his fame.
  • reinforcing C2 Reinforcing the structure made it much stronger.
  • reinterpret C1 She chose to reinterpret the historical event from a new perspective.
  • reinterpretation C1 His reinterpretation of the historical event caused controversy.
  • reinterpretations C1 We need new reinterpretations of the story.
  • reinterpreted C1 The old story was reinterpreted for a modern audience.
  • reinterpreting C1 She is reinterpreting the old story for children.
  • reinterprets C1 She reinterprets the old story in a new way.
  • reinvest C1 Reinvest the money in the business.
  • reinvested C1 How much money have they reinvested in the community?
  • reinvesting C1 He is reinvesting his profits into the business.
  • reinvestment C1 The reinvestment of profits will help the company grow.
  • reinvests C1 The company reinvests its profits into new research and development.
  • reissue C2 This is a reissue.
  • rejected C2 He rejected my request.
  • rejecting C2 She is rejecting his offer of help.
  • rejection B2 Are you afraid of rejection?
  • rejections C2 We had many rejections from schools.
  • rejects C2 She rejects my advice.
  • rejoin B2 I rejoined my friends. When did you rejoin them?
  • relapse C1 After a period of health, he had a relapse.
  • related B2 Is that also related?
  • relativity B2 Who invented the theory of relativity?
  • relaxation B2 Parks are places for relaxation.
  • relaxes C2 After a long day, she relaxes by reading a book.
  • relay B2 Did you relay my message?
  • released C2 He released his grip.
  • releasing C2 He stopped releasing the rope after the signal.
  • relegate C2 He had to relegate the task to his assistant.
  • relevance C1 This has no relevance to my background.
  • relevant B2 She gave relevant arguments.
  • reliability C1 His reliability is often in question.
  • reliably C1 As of yet, there is no method that can reliably cure all tumors.
  • reliance C1 We need to reduce our reliance on foreign oil.
  • reliant C1 Are we too reliant on technology?
  • relic B2 This ancient pot is a fascinating relic.
  • relied C1 She relied on her friends for support.
  • relief B2 He sighed with relief.
  • relies C1 She relies on her friends for support.
  • relieve B2 How to relieve stress?
  • relieved B2 The woman looked relieved.
  • relinquish C1 They will never relinquish power willingly.
  • relocate C1 We have to relocate.
  • relocated C1 I relocated to the village.
  • relocates C1 The company relocates its main office to a new city next year.
  • relocating C1 They are relocating their business to a new city.
  • relocation C1 The company paid for the relocation of its workers.
  • reluctance C2 He is showing reluctance.
  • reluctant B2 I was very reluctant.
  • reluctantly C1 He reluctantly admitted it.
  • relying C1 She is relying on her friends for support during this difficult time.
  • remaining B2
  • remains B2 Only a moment remains!
  • remarkably B2 Production has remarkably increased.
  • remedial C1 She failed the math test, so she had to take a remedial class.
  • reminder B2 Thanks for the reminder.
  • reminisce C1 They like to reminisce.
  • reminiscent C1 These white clouds are reminiscent of a flock of sheep.
  • remit C2 We will need to remit the case to a superior court.
  • remittance C2 If you cannot make full remittance, please get in touch with me by October 28, 1998.
  • remonstrance C2 His remonstrance was ignored by the boss.
  • remonstrate C2 I remonstrate with my boss about my performance evaluation.
  • remorse C1 Remorse is consuming him.
  • remorseful C2 Afterward, she felt remorseful.
  • remorsefully C1 He apologized remorsefully for his harsh words during the argument.
  • remorseless C1 The remorseless enemy showed no pity to the prisoners.
  • remorselessly C1
  • remotely C1 Can you work remotely?
  • removable C1 The ceilings are removable.
  • removal C1 I had laser hair removal.
  • removals C1 The removals took all day.
  • removed C1 I removed the sticker.
  • removes C1
  • removing C1 He is removing the old paint from the wall.
  • renown C1 He gained renown through the novel.
  • renowned C1 Does your country have renowned boxers?
  • rental B2 This is a rental car.
  • reoccur C1 The accident will likely reoccur next year.
  • reoccurred C1 The same mistake reoccurred in the final exam.
  • reoccurring C1 I see that same car reoccurring in my street.
  • reoccurs C1 This problem reoccurs every few years.
  • reorganise B2 She tried to reorganise her thoughts in order to find herself.
  • reorganize B2 We need to reorganize it in order to strengthen our business activities.
  • reorient C2 We need to reorient ourselves after getting lost.
  • reorientation C2 This reorientation of his beliefs took years.
  • repaint B2 Must I repaint the wall?
  • repel C1 There are plants that repel insects.
  • repellant C1 This coat has a special repellant to keep out rain.
  • repercussion C1 One repercussion was higher taxes.
  • repertoire B2 I want to keep bulking up my repertoire.
  • repertory C1 But his command of the concert repertory and the required technique is astonishing.
  • repetition B2 The constant repetition of the same mistake was frustrating.
  • replacement B2 A replacement is required.
  • replica B2 That really is a good replica.
  • replicate C1 Cells can replicate independently.
  • reportedly C1 The man reportedly ran.
  • reporting B2 The evening news is focused on political reporting.
  • repose C2 His brief repose was interrupted by her arrival.
  • reprehensible C2 Such behaviour appears highly reprehensible.
  • representation C1 Representation influences power dynamics.
  • repress B2 He tried to to repress his anger during the meeting.
  • repression B2 The seed of revolution is repression.
  • reprint B2 Is it possible to reprint this article?
  • reproach C2 That reproach is unfair.
  • reproduction C1 Reproduction does not interest me.
  • reprove B2 The teacher had to reprove the student for his behavior.
  • reptilian C2 The snake is a common reptilian animal.
  • repudiate C2 He chose to repudiate the agreement.
  • repute C1 The artist has a good repute among collectors.
  • required C1 Attendance is strictly required.
  • requirements C1 What are the minimum requirements?
  • requires C1 Submission requires moral courage.
  • requiring C1 This job is requiring a lot of patience and dedication.
  • requisite C2 A good education is a requisite for success.
  • requisition C2 The army issued a requisition for more supplies.
  • reschedule C2 We have to reschedule.
  • rescheduled C2 The meeting had to be rescheduled.
  • reschedules C2 He reschedules the meeting for next Tuesday.
  • rescheduling C2 The rescheduling of the meeting caused some confusion.
  • research B2 He loves scientific research.
  • researched C1 Who researched this article?
  • researchers C1 The researchers read many books.
  • researches C1 He researches psychological effects.
  • researching C1 The scientist is researching a new cure for the disease.
  • resent C1 I resent these implications.
  • reside C1 Where do you reside?
  • resided C1 It was said that a great poet had resided here.
  • residence B2 He never leaves his residence.
  • resident B2 Are you a resident?
  • residents C1 Many residents were angry.
  • resides C1 Sovereignty resides in the people.
  • residing C1 Many retired people are residing in this quiet village.
  • residual C2 Now clean up any residual dust.
  • residue C2 Clean utensils used for baking or cooking to prevent stubborn residue.
  • resign B2 I offered to resign.
  • resignation B2 He tendered his resignation.
  • resilience C1 Resilience grows through adversity.
  • resilient C1 People are very resilient.
  • resin C1 The resin is spreading.
  • resistance B2 He joined the resistance.
  • resolution B2 They might find a resolution.
  • resolved C2 They resolved their differences.
  • resolves C2 Her strong resolves helped her finish the race.
  • resolving C2 The resolving of the conflict took a long time.
  • resonant B2 The large hall had a deep, resonant sound when the music played.
  • resonate C1 His words resonate with me deeply.
  • resound C2 The hall began to resound with their laughter.
  • resounding C2 It was a resounding failure.
  • resoundingly C2 The proposal was resoundingly rejected by the committee.
  • resourced C1 It had an extremely well-resourced library.
  • resourceful C1 She is very resourceful when she has a problem.
  • resources C1 We need more resources to complete this project on time.
  • resourcing C1 The company is resourcing new talent for its team.
  • respectably B2 He dressed respectably for the formal occasion.
  • respected B2 He respected her boundaries.
  • respective C1 Go to your respective seats.
  • respectively C1 Who and who goes where and where, respectively?
  • respiration B2 Respiration gets faster when one runs.
  • respiratory B2 He had respiratory problems.
  • respite C1 The holiday provided me respite.
  • responded C1 The computer finally responded.
  • respondent C1 The first respondent failed to fill out the entire questionnaire.
  • respondents C1 The respondents in the case were both present.
  • responding C1 No one is responding.
  • responds C1 I wonder whether somebody responds.
  • responses C1 Thanks for those responses.
  • responsive C1 He was very kind and responsive.
  • responsiveness C1 The plant showed good responsiveness to the water.
  • restoration C1 The museum is closed for restoration.
  • restorative C1 Include restorative yoga for relaxation and recovery.
  • restored C2 He restored the painting.
  • restores C2 Reading nourishes the imagination and restores it when tired of working.
  • restoring C2 They are restoring the old building to its former glory.
  • restrain B2 I struggled to restrain myself.
  • restrained C2 She restrained tears with difficulty.
  • restraining C2 She is restraining the boy.
  • restrains C2 She restrains the boy.
  • restraint C1 Have a little restraint.
  • restraints C2 I wish I could love without restraints and fears.
  • restricted C1 He left the restricted area.
  • restricting C1 Health advocates have pushed for laws restricting work-place smoking.
  • restriction B2 They decided to abolish the old restriction.
  • restrictions C1 There are no restrictions.
  • restrictive C1 Life became very restrictive.
  • restrictively C1 He spoke restrictively about his past experiences.
  • restricts C1 The new law restricts the sale of cigarettes to minors.
  • restructure C1 They restructure the management team.
  • restructured C1 Her face looks completely restructured.
  • restructures C1 The company restructures its departments every few years.
  • restructuring C1 The company is restructuring its operations.
  • resume B2 I saw your resume.
  • resuscitate C2 The paramedics worked to resuscitate the unconscious victim.
  • resuscitation C2 The resuscitation attempts were successful.
  • retailer B2 They ordered books from an online retailer.
  • retained C2 The old motto was retained.
  • retainer C2 The lawyer asked for a large retainer before starting.
  • retainers C2 The lawyer asked for retainers before agreeing to take the case.
  • retaining C2 The dam is retaining water for the dry season.
  • retains C2 Goose down retains the heat.
  • retard B2
  • retention C1 Chunking helps improve memory retention.
  • retentive C2 She has a retentive memory and recalls details easily.
  • reticent C2 He is reticent and he never speaks unless spoken to.
  • retina B2 Have you ever had a detached retina?
  • retirement B2 What is age of retirement?
  • retrace C1 She was forced to retrace her steps.
  • retreat B2 Retreat is not defeat.
  • retrieve B2 I will only retrieve my belongings.
  • retrospection C2 The old man enjoyed retrospection of his youth.
  • retrospective C2
  • revealed C2 They revealed the secret.
  • revealing C1 The conversation was very revealing.
  • reveals C2 Time reveals all truths.
  • revelation B2 I had a revelation.
  • revelations C2 Have the revelations changed anything?
  • revelatory C2 His sudden success was revelatory to his friends.
  • revenge B2 He badly wanted revenge.
  • revenue B2 Do you have sufficient revenue?
  • revenues C2 Revenues were lower than we expected.
  • reverb C2 Those box speakers have a good reverb.
  • reverberate C2 The applause seemed to reverberate through the hall.
  • reverberation C2 The reverberation of the thunder echoed through the valley.
  • revere C1 I revere this book.
  • reverence B2 He deserves our reverence.
  • reversal C2 The recent data has caused a reversal of expectations.
  • reversals C2 Many politicians have been forced into policy reversals.
  • reverse B2
  • reversed C2 He reversed his car.
  • reverses C2
  • reversible C2 The effects are reversible.
  • reversing C2 We are reversing the decision to close the library.
  • revile C2 Love me or revile me, but do not ignore me.
  • revised C2 I revised my theory.
  • revises C2 The author revises the book for a new edition.
  • revising C2 The revising process took several weeks.
  • revisions C2 There is an urgent need for revisions.
  • revival B2 Are your people interested in the revival of your language?
  • revive B2 The paramedics worked to revive the unconscious patient.
  • revolution B2 He joined the revolution.
  • revolutionaries C2 Will the revolutionaries achieve freedom?
  • revolutionary B2 That would be truly revolutionary.
  • revolutionise B2 This new policy will revolutionise the way we work.
  • revolutionised C2 The telephone revolutionised how we live.
  • revolutionises C2 This new technology revolutionises how we communicate daily.
  • revolutionising C2 This new technology is revolutionising the way we communicate.
  • revolutionist C2 The revolutionist wanted to change the government.
  • revolutionists C2 The revolutionists sought to overthrow the government.
  • revolutionize B2 The invention will revolutionize our transportation.
  • revolutionized C2 The steam engine revolutionized industry.
  • revolutionizes C2 New technology often revolutionizes the way we think and do things.
  • revolutionizing C2 This new technology is revolutionizing the industry.
  • revolutions C2 Defeated revolutions are forgotten quickly.
  • revolve B2 The election will revolve around education.
  • revulsion C2 His revulsion was obvious.
  • reward B2 He claimed the reward.
  • rhetoric C2 This argument is pure rhetoric.
  • rhetorical C2 Was that question rhetorical?
  • rhetorically C2 He asked rhetorically if anyone disagreed.
  • rhinoceros B2 This is a rhinoceros.
  • rhyme B2 Rhyme has value in poetry.
  • rhythmic B2
  • rib B2 I just cracked a rib.
  • rickety C2 The bridge is rickety.
  • rider B2 The rider sat tall on the horse.
  • ridge B2 Just below that ridge.
  • rife C2 Rumors of the scandal were rife throughout the town.
  • rifle C1
  • rift C2 A deep rift opened up between them.
  • righteousness B2 She acted with great righteousness in all matters.
  • rightly B2 He rightly deserved all the praise for his hard work.
  • rigid B2 He has rigid principles.
  • rigidities C2 The old building showed signs of structural rigidities.
  • rigidity C2 That school is known for its almost military-like rigidity.
  • rigidly C2 The rules were rigidly enforced by the strict supervisor.
  • rigorous C1 IQ is not a scientifically rigorous concept.
  • rim B2 The rear brakes are rim brakes.
  • riot C1 A prison riot broke.
  • rip B2 Cardboard boxes rip easily.
  • risk B2 The risk is minimal.
  • risky B2 Life is inherently risky.
  • rite B2 This rite is part of their religion.
  • ritual B2 What a strange ritual!
  • rival B2 I have no rival.
  • riveting C1 The story was so riveting that I could not stop reading.
  • roam B2 Sometimes bears roam our village.
  • roar B2 The lion goes roar.
  • robust C1 A robust discussion ensued.
  • robustly C1 The team played robustly throughout the entire match.
  • rock B2 This rock is beautiful.
  • rocket B2 The rocket landed safely.
  • rocky B2 This path is rocky.
  • rod C1 Do you like the rod?
  • roles C1 The teacher explained the roles of each character in the play.
  • romp C2 My dog likes to romp in the snow.
  • romper C2 The small child is a happy romper in the park.
  • roommate B2 Meet your new roommate!
  • rosy B2 The picture is not rosy.
  • rotate C1 How fast does Earth rotate?
  • rotation C1 Life may look like a constant rotation.
  • roundup C1 There was a yearly roundup during which thousands of cattle were driven east.
  • route B2 We just passed Route 3.
  • routed C2 The documents were routed to the correct department.
  • routes C2 There are many different routes to the city center.
  • routing C2 The secretary is responsible for routing all incoming mail.
  • row B2 Everybody row in concert!
  • royalty B2 Their footage library is royalty-free.
  • rub B2
  • rubble B2 Rescue workers searched through the rubble.
  • rudimentary C1 He has only a rudimentary knowledge of the subject.
  • rudiments C1 We are learning the rudiments of the language.
  • rug B2 I ruined the rug.
  • ruinous B2 Absolute tolerance is ruinous to a tolerant society.
  • ruling C1 I accept your ruling.
  • rumble C1 The ground began to rumble.
  • ruminant C2 Cattle are ruminant animals.
  • ruminate C2 Why do cows ruminate?
  • rumination C2 Cows undertake a process called rumination.
  • ruminative C2 He sat in a ruminative mood after the long talk.
  • rural B2 It is in a rural area.
  • rush hour B2 Avoid the rush hour.
  • rustle C1 The leaves rustle in the wind.
  • rusty B2 That knife is rusty.
  • ruthless C1 He is a ruthless person.
  • ruthlessness C1 His ruthlessness in business made him very successful.
  • sack B2 Did they sack you?
  • sacrifice C1 What a brave sacrifice!
  • safeguard B2 I aim to safeguard my heart.
  • sag B2 The platform began to sag.
  • sagacious C2 A sagacious activist would have pointed out the assumptions underlying those loaded questions.
  • sage B2 It smells like sage.
  • sail B2 The captain set sail.
  • saint C1 He is no saint.
  • salary B2 They reduced his salary.
  • salesmanship B2 Her excellent salesmanship convinced me to buy the product.
  • salesperson B2 I work as a salesperson.
  • saleswoman B2 That saleswoman is very talkative.
  • salient C2 Unfortunately, munificence is not one of the salient features of my husband.
  • salivary C2
  • salivate C1 The smell of baking bread made my mouth salivate.
  • salon B2 I work at a salon.
  • saloon C1 They walked into the saloon together.
  • salsa B2 I enjoy salsa dancing.
  • salty B2 Why is seawater salty?
  • salvage C1 Did you salvage anything?
  • salvation C1 Music was my salvation.
  • salve C1 Patience is a salve for all wounds.
  • sanction C1 This sanction goes much further.
  • sanctity C1 The sanctity of this space is absolute.
  • sandstone B2 This wall is made of hard sandstone.
  • sandwiched C2 He sandwiched the cheese between two slices of bread.
  • sanguine C2 I am not sanguine that the negotiations will succeed.
  • sanitary B2 Where is the sanitary section?
  • sanitation B2 She checks the office sanitation standards.
  • sap C1 Tree sap is sticky.
  • sarcasm C1 Your sarcasm is inappropriate.
  • sarcastic C1 I was being sarcastic.
  • sarcastically C1 He responded sarcastically to the obvious question.
  • satisfactory B2 Are your quarters satisfactory?
  • sauna C1 Are you in the sauna?
  • saving B2
  • savings B2 Create a savings account.
  • scan B2 Scan the QR code.
  • scandal B2 It is a scandal!
  • scar B2 Show us your scar.
  • scarcely B2 I could scarcely speak.
  • scarlet B2 I love the color scarlet!
  • scathing C1 He behaved, unconsciously, in ways that sometimes inspired sharp criticism and scathing rebukes.
  • scattered C1 People scattered in all directions.
  • scavenger C2 The water acts as a scavenger for the metal.
  • scenario C1 That scenario is unlikely.
  • scenarios C2 Police considered various scenarios.
  • scent B2 I miss your scent.
  • sceptical C1 I was initially sceptical.
  • schedule B2 I completed on schedule.
  • scheduled B2 He scheduled an appointment.
  • schedules C2 You continuously disregard schedules.
  • scheduling C2 The scheduling of the meeting was done by the assistant.
  • schematic C1 Could you send me the schematic for this?
  • schematically C1 The diagram showed the system schematically.
  • scheme B2 Whose scheme is this?
  • schemed C1 He schemed to get the promotion without doing any real work.
  • schemes C1 Schemes have been discussed.
  • scheming C1 He was caught scheming to overthrow the government.
  • scholarly C2 Translation is a scholarly discipline.
  • scholasticism B2 The old book explained scholasticism in simple terms.
  • schoolgirl B2 She blushed like a schoolgirl.
  • scientifically B2 Is that scientifically proven?
  • scoff C1 I scoff at it.
  • scooter B2 I have a scooter.
  • scorn C1 She has scorn for me.
  • scornful C1 He was scornful of the danger.
  • scornfully C1 All scornfully laughed at him.
  • scramble B2 We had to scramble.
  • screen B2
  • screening B2 When does the screening start?
  • screenplay C1 He devised a new screenplay.
  • screenwriter C1 Who was the screenwriter?
  • screw B2
  • scribble B2 His messy scribble made the note difficult to read.
  • scroll C2 Please, scroll down the page.
  • scrooge B2 Scrooge was not much in the habit of cracking jokes.
  • scrupulous C2 He is scrupulous in matters of business.
  • scrutinize/scrutinise C1
  • scrutiny C1 Corporate political donations are coming under heavy scrutiny.
  • scuba B2 Scuba diving is fun.
  • scythe B2 His scythe hit stone.
  • seasonal B2 Our business is seasonal.
  • second person B2 The pronoun 'you' can refer to the second person singular or plural.
  • secondary B2 This is a secondary criterion.
  • secondly B2 Secondly, we need to consider the cost of the project.
  • sectioned C1 The cake was sectioned into eight equal pieces.
  • sectioning C1 The teacher is sectioning the chapter into smaller parts.
  • sector B2 The hotel sector is recruiting.
  • sectors C1 The pizza was cut into six equal sectors.
  • secular C2 She comes from a secular family.
  • secularly C2
  • secured C1 The windows must be secured.
  • securely C1 Lock your doors securely.
  • secures C1 He secures a good position through hard work.
  • securing C1 He is busy securing a good future for his family.
  • securities C1
  • sedate C1 The doctor will sedate the patient.
  • sedately C1 She spoke sedately, choosing her words with great care.
  • sedentary C1 I need a lot more protein than a sedentary person.
  • sedulous C2 Her sedulous efforts led to a successful outcome.
  • seedling C1 At the foot of the palm tree there grows a palm seedling.
  • seedy C2 Do you feel seedy?
  • seeker B2 The seeker of knowledge will always find answers.
  • seeking C1 Are you seeking freedom?
  • seeks C1 He seeks cooperation now.
  • seemingly C1 There was nothing seemingly there.
  • seesaw B2 Two girls played on the seesaw.
  • segment B2 Divide this line segment into twenty equal parts.
  • seismic C2 The seismic activity caused buildings to shake.
  • seldom B2 It seldom rains here.
  • select B2 Select a text file.
  • selected C1 How were participants selected?
  • selecting C1 You must be deliberate in selecting a partner.
  • selections C1 We make selections based on a definite direction.
  • selective C1 Memory is always selective.
  • selectively C1 She selectively chose the best pieces for the exhibition.
  • selectivity C2 The selectivity of the filter is important for its function.
  • selector C1 The selector chose the best candidate for the job.
  • selectors C1 The selectors chose the best players for the national team.
  • selects C1 The jury selects the winner based on their performance.
  • self-aggrandizement/self-aggrandisement C2
  • self-confidence B2
  • self-confident B2
  • self-conscious C1
  • self-worth C1
  • selfless B2 Is there such thing as a truly selfless act?
  • seller B2 Where is the seller?
  • semi-final B2
  • semicolon B2 When is a semicolon used?
  • seminar B2 How was the seminar?
  • senator B2 His friend is an ex-Senator.
  • sense B2 Did that make sense?
  • sensible B2 They are sensible girls.
  • sensitive B2 That is sensitive apparatus.
  • sensitivity C1 What is high sensitivity?
  • sentence B2 Is this a sentence?
  • sentient C1 Humans are sentient beings.
  • sentiment C1 I appreciate the sentiment.
  • sentimental C1 It has sentimental value.
  • sentimentally C1 He spoke sentimentally about his childhood home.
  • separately B2 Speakers are sold separately.
  • sequel C1 Did you see the sequel?
  • sequenced C1 Scientists have sequenced the wheat genome.
  • sequences C1 I heard he was terrible at remembering sequences of numbers.
  • sequencing C1 The software is sequencing the data automatically.
  • sequential C1 What is the sequential rule?
  • sequentially C1 Please list the items sequentially.
  • serene B2 The weather is serene.
  • serial B2 What is your serial number?
  • servant B2 I am your servant.
  • set-up C1
  • setback B2 It was a setback.
  • settee C1 Help me move the settee.
  • sexes C1 The study examined the different behaviors of the two sexes.
  • sexism B2 His comments showed clear sexism towards her.
  • sexual B2
  • sexuality C1 He questioned his sexuality.
  • sexually C1
  • sexy B2
  • shabby B2 The place has become shabby.
  • shaken B2 I was quite shaken.
  • shakespearean B2 How many Shakespearean tragedies did you read?
  • shaky B2 Your argument is shaky.
  • shamble C2 His shamble across the room indicated he was very tired.
  • shambles C1 What an utter shambles.
  • shaped B2 Turns are context-shaped.
  • shareholder C1 Are you a shareholder?
  • sharply B2 He stood up sharply.
  • shatter B2 That might shatter the windshield.
  • sheaf C2 The farmer gathered a sheaf of wheat.
  • shed B2 He stored his gardening tools in the small shed.
  • shield B2 He took my shield.
  • shifted C1 The wind has shifted.
  • shimmer C2 The ocean waves shimmer in the sunlight.
  • shipping B2 Shipping takes a long time to other lands.
  • shipwreck B2 The sailor fears a shipwreck.
  • shoal C2 The ship hit a shoal.
  • shopkeeper B2 I am a shopkeeper.
  • shoplift B2 He was caught trying to shoplift from the store.
  • shoplifter B2 Security cameras caught the shoplifter stuffing items into his bag.
  • shoplifting B2 Why is shoplifting bad?
  • short-term B2
  • shortlist C1 Only two applicants made it onto the shortlist.
  • shortness B2 Do you have shortness of breath?
  • showbiz B2 You should be in showbiz.
  • showcase B2 The showcase was crowded again.
  • shower B2 Go and shower first.
  • showy C1 I like showy clothes.
  • shrink B2
  • shrug B2 She gave a shrug of the shoulders.
  • sibling B2 I love my sibling.
  • side-step C2
  • sigh B2 He seemed to sigh.
  • significantly B2 This is significantly different.
  • signified C1 The signified meaning of the symbol was unclear.
  • signifies C1 A smile often signifies happiness and good will.
  • signify B2 What does this sign signify?
  • signifying C1 A smile can mean happiness, signifying joy.
  • silhouette C1 The silhouette remained still.
  • silverware B2 Does anyone need silverware?
  • similarities C1 There are many similarities.
  • simplicity C1 I love its simplicity.
  • simplification B2 The simplification of life is one of the steps to inner peace.
  • simulate B2 The actor can simulate the voice of the famous singer.
  • simulated C2 The proposed methodology is applied to three simulated case studies.
  • simulates C2 Chess is a game that simulates the conflict between two armies.
  • simulating C2 The actor is simulating the voice of the singer.
  • simulation C1 It’s only a simulation.
  • simultaneous B2 I acted as a simultaneous interpreter.
  • sin C1 Pride is a sin.
  • sincere B2 Be sincere to me.
  • sincerity B2 I question your sincerity.
  • singe C2 The singe mark on the cloth was noticeable.
  • sister-in-law B2
  • situated C1 Where is his clinic situated?
  • skateboard B2 I have a skateboard.
  • skateboarder B2 A skateboarder performed tricks in the park.
  • sketch B2 Do you have the sketch?
  • sketchbook C1 This is my sketchbook.
  • skew C2 Please do not skew the picture on the wall.
  • skilful B2 You did a very skilful job there.
  • skilfully B2 He used the tool skilfully.
  • skilled B2 He has skilled hands.
  • skillful B2 You were the most skillful.
  • skillfully B2 My mother cooks skillfully.
  • skim B2 A thick skim of dust covered the still water.
  • skip B2 They often skip class.
  • skull B2 The archaeologist found a human skull in the ancient tomb.
  • skylark B2 A skylark is singing.
  • skyward B2 The bird flew skyward into the blue.
  • skywards B2 The bird flew skywards into the blue.
  • slab C2 The slab is reinforced concrete.
  • slack C1
  • slackly C1 The rope was tied slackly, so it did not hold the weight.
  • slam B2 I heard a door slam.
  • slang B2 What is prison slang?
  • slap B2 He received a slap for his bad behavior.
  • slash B2 The knife left a long slash on the cloth.
  • slaughter B2 We rarely slaughter our cows.
  • slice B2 Could you slice the potatoes?
  • slide B2 She let it slide.
  • slither C2 The snake began to slither.
  • sliver B2 A sliver of glass was in his finger.
  • slob C1 I was a slob.
  • sloppy B2 We were just sloppy.
  • smattering C2 She has a smattering of knowledge about many subjects.
  • smokestack B2 Smoke came out of the tall smokestack.
  • smug C1 I recognize that smug face!
  • smugly C1 He smiled smugly after winning the game.
  • snail C1 This is a snail.
  • sneak B2 I tried to sneak in.
  • sneer B2 He curled his lip in a sneer.
  • sneeze B2 I have to sneeze.
  • sniff B2 Dogs sniff out danger.
  • snippet C2 She gave me a snippet of information which is top secret.
  • snobbery C2 His snobbery made it difficult for him to make friends.
  • snooze C1 You snooze, you lose.
  • snore B2 You snore at night.
  • snowball B2 We had a snowball fight.
  • so-called B2
  • soak B2 Soak it in water.
  • soaked B2 Their clothes were soaked.
  • soaking B2 I got soaking wet.
  • soar B2 The birds soar in the air.
  • sob B2 He began to sob.
  • sociable B2 He is very sociable.
  • socialise B2 He likes to socialise with his friends every weekend.
  • socialist C1 He is a well-known socialist in the area.
  • socialization C1 The socialization of young children is important.
  • socialize B2 You should socialize more.
  • softness B2 I enjoyed the softness of the steamed bun.
  • solar B2 It uses solar power.
  • sole C1 I am the sole survivor.
  • solely C1 I live solely for you.
  • solicit C2 He began to solicit donations for the local charity.
  • solicitor C1 He wants a solicitor.
  • solicitous C2 She was solicitous about her elderly parents' well-being.
  • solidarity C1 They need solidarity now.
  • solidity B2 The solidity of the ice was impressive.
  • soliloquize C2 He began to soliloquize his innermost thoughts aloud.
  • soliloquy B2 He spoke his thoughts in a soliloquy.
  • solipsism C2 Solipsism only exists if I believe it does.
  • solitariness C2 The solitariness of the desert was overwhelming.
  • solitary C2 Hedgehogs are solitary animals.
  • solitude C2 Do you like solitude?
  • solo B2 I hope you practiced your solo.
  • solvent B2 Do you use a solvent?
  • somber/sombre C1
  • somberly/sombrely C1
  • somersault C1 He turned a somersault.
  • somewhat B2 You sound somewhat jaded.
  • son-in-law B2
  • sonnet B2 The sonnet has fourteen verses.
  • sophisticated B2 Your proof is sophisticated.
  • sort B2 Sort the table alphabetically.
  • sought C1 They sought medical advice.
  • soundtrack B2 The soundtrack is very nice.
  • sourced C1 This product was sourced from a local farm.
  • sources C1 My sources are secret.
  • sourcing C1 Our company is sourcing parts from another country.
  • southward B2 The ship sailed directly southward.
  • southwards B2 The ship sailed southwards towards warmer waters.
  • sovereignty C1 Sovereignty resides in the people.
  • soviet B2 He was a member of the soviet government.
  • soybean B2 Soybean oil is used in many food products.
  • spa B2 James has a spa.
  • spacious C1 It was a spacious house.
  • spam C1 This sentence is spam.
  • span B2 He has a short attention span.
  • spare B2 Please bring a spare tire in case of a flat.
  • sparerib B2 The butcher trimmed most of the meat off the sparerib.
  • spark B2 Encouragement can spark hope.
  • sparkling B2 She has sparkling teeth.
  • sparrow B2 I see the sparrow.
  • spartan C1 He is a spartan who lives a simple life.
  • spatial C2 I lack spatial awareness.
  • spatially C2
  • specialized C1 Cave rescue requires specialized training.
  • specialty B2 My specialty is security.
  • species B2 Many species are endangered.
  • specifiable C1 We need a specifiable plan for the project.
  • specifically B2 What specifically looks wrong?
  • specification C1 The maximum response time is listed in the specification.
  • specifications C1 Can you give me some specifications?
  • specificity C1 Specificity is a virtue when you write a technical document.
  • specifics C1 Give me some specifics.
  • specified C1 Consequent conduct is specified.
  • specifies C1 The contract specifies the payment terms.
  • specify B2 There was no need to specify that.
  • specifying C1 The contract is specifying new terms for payment.
  • specimen C1 This is a very rare specimen.
  • specious C2 His argument was specious and unconvincing.
  • spectacle B2 It was quite the spectacle.
  • spectrum C1 The light spectrum includes many colors we cannot see.
  • speculate C1 I can only speculate.
  • speculation C1 This is just speculation.
  • speculative C1 This investment is highly speculative and carries significant risk.
  • speeder B2 The speeder was caught by the police.
  • spellbound B2 I mean, I was spellbound the whole time.
  • spheres C2 He nods and shakes the spheres.
  • spherical C2 Every star is spherical.
  • spherically C2
  • spin B2 Spin the wheel around.
  • spine C1 A shiver descended my spine.
  • spire C2 The spire of the cathedral collapsed.
  • spite B2 Stay alive out of spite.
  • splatter B2 Try not to splatter the ink.
  • splinter C2 The splinter was microscopic.
  • spokesman B2 Who will act as spokesman?
  • spokesperson B2 You should be our spokesperson.
  • spokeswoman B2 She is the spokeswoman for the company.
  • sponsor B2 You used to sponsor orphans.
  • sponsorship C1 The event has the sponsorship of a large company.
  • spontaneity C2 Your desire for order clashes with my appreciation for spontaneity.
  • spontaneous C1 Being spontaneous brings me luck.
  • spontaneously C1 The door closed spontaneously.
  • sporting B2 They sell sporting goods.
  • spotlight C1 The spotlight is on.
  • spouse C1 He repudiated his spouse.
  • sprawl C1 Urban sprawl is environmentally damaging.
  • spray B2
  • spreadsheet B2 You cannot put this into an Excel spreadsheet.
  • sprint B2 Now, the last sprint begins.
  • sprout C1 A small sprout grew from the seed.
  • spur B2 I think tax cuts can spur growth.
  • spurious C2 His books were filled with spurious arguments.
  • spuriously C2 His claims were spuriously made without evidence.
  • squad B2 Welcome to the squad.
  • squander C1 Do not squander your valuable time on trivial matters.
  • squash B2 The squash is green.
  • squint C2 The doctor checked the child for a squint in his eye.
  • squirm C2 He started to squirm and resist.
  • squirmy C2 The worm was very squirmy.
  • stab B2 Did you really stab somebody?
  • stabilisation C2 The boat needed stabilisation in rough seas.
  • stabilise C2 We need to stabilise the table before someone falls.
  • stabilised C2 The dollar stabilised after falling.
  • stabilises C2 A strong support stabilises the tall structure.
  • stabilising C2 The wall needs stabilising with strong supports.
  • stability B2 Stability is in unity.
  • stabilization C2 We have rent stabilization here.
  • stabilize C1 We need to stabilize the pressure.
  • stabilize/stabilise C2
  • stabilized C2 The pressure has stabilized.
  • stabilizes C2 The government stabilizes the economy during recessions.
  • stabilizing C2 The government is stabilizing the economy.
  • staccato C1 The piano piece had a staccato rhythm.
  • stack B2 The chairs stack well.
  • stagger B2 Nothing can ever stagger her belief.
  • staggering C1 The difference is staggering.
  • stagnant C1 The water was stagnant.
  • stain B2 Does tea stain teeth?
  • stake B2 Life is at stake.
  • stakeholder C1 The company has one stakeholder, who is also its only employee.
  • stamina C1 I admire your stamina.
  • stammer B2 They tend to stammer, so be patient.
  • stance B2 He took an uncertain stance.
  • standby B2 Just my old standby: lemon chicken.
  • standing C2
  • standstill B2 Everything is at a standstill.
  • stanza B2 The third stanza is unnecessary.
  • staple C1 Bacon is a breakfast staple.
  • stark C1 The room was stark with only a chair and a table.
  • startle B2 Did I startle you?
  • startling C1 The news was startling.
  • startlingly C1 The music was startlingly loud.
  • starvation B2 Many people suffer from starvation.
  • starve B2 No child should starve.
  • starving B2 The man is starving.
  • state B2 Is it a state?
  • stately C1 The old house had a stately appearance.
  • statesman B2 The experienced statesman addressed the international assembly.
  • statewide B2 This new law will apply statewide.
  • statistic B2 That statistic is completely made up.
  • statistical C1 Take a look at this statistical data.
  • statistically C2 Statistically speaking, there are good chances.
  • statistician C2 The statistician analyzed the data carefully.
  • statisticians C2 The statisticians presented their findings to the committee.
  • statistics B2 The statistics say otherwise.
  • statutory C1 This is a statutory requirement for all employees.
  • steely B2 He transfixed me with two sharp, steely eyes.
  • steer B2 Heard you lost a steer.
  • steering wheel B2 Did you adjust the steering wheel?
  • stepfather B2 This is my stepfather.
  • stepmother B2 This is my stepmother.
  • stereotype B2 We never stereotype customers.
  • sterility C2 The hospital room had a high level of sterility.
  • stern B2 What a stern expression.
  • stew B2 She had a stew.
  • stiff B2 He is no stiff; he is willing to try new things.
  • stiffen C1 She felt him stiffen in surprise when he heard the news.
  • stimulant B2 Coffee is a well-known stimulant.
  • stimulate B2 Lower taxes stimulate economic growth.
  • stimulation B2 Your brain needs stimulation.
  • stimuli C1 People tend to require strong stimuli.
  • stimulus C1 Where is my stimulus money?
  • stingy B2 He calls me stingy.
  • stink B2 The garbage bin had a terrible stink.
  • stipulate C2 Did you stipulate that it was to be delivered by August first?
  • stipulation C2 The contract includes a stipulation regarding payment.
  • stitch B2 A stitch in time saves nine.
  • stock market B2 The stock market tumbled.
  • stockpile B2 We need to stockpile supplies.
  • stoicism C2 Stoicism teaches us to accept what happens without complaint.
  • stoke C1 We want our cold nights in Stoke.
  • stolid C2 He has a stolid expression and rarely shows emotion.
  • stonework B2 The stonework is starting to crumble.
  • stool B2 I sat on a stool.
  • stopover B2 How long is the stopover?
  • stopwatch B2 I need a stopwatch.
  • store B2 Is the store open?
  • straighten B2 Did you straighten everything out?
  • straightforward B2 It sounds pretty straightforward.
  • strait B2 The strait is 32 kilometers wide.
  • strand B2 No strand goes with the other.
  • strangle B2 Higher taxes strangle the economy.
  • strap C1 The strap came off.
  • strapping C1 He is a strapping man.
  • strategically C1 I had to stay calm and think strategically in that moment.
  • strategies C1 The general developed new strategies for the war.
  • strategist C1 The general relied on his experienced strategist for advice.
  • strategists C1 The generals listened to their strategists.
  • stratosphere C2 Airplanes fly in the lower stratosphere.
  • stray C1 They are stray dogs.
  • stress B2 How to relieve stress?
  • stresses C2 What stresses you out?
  • stressfully C1 He spoke stressfully about his work problems.
  • stressing C2 Stressing over her is unnecessary.
  • stretching C1 Stop yawning and stretching.
  • strictly B2 Attendance is strictly required.
  • stride B2 She had such a confident stride.
  • strident C2 Why do you say my voice is strident?
  • stringent C2 We need to introduce more stringent security measures.
  • stringently C2 The rules were applied stringently to ensure fairness for everyone.
  • strive B2 We strive for improvement.
  • stroke B2
  • structural C1 There was no structural damage.
  • structurally C1 This building is not structurally sound.
  • structured C1 This poetry is well structured.
  • structures C1 They examine social structures.
  • structuring C1 We are structuring the project for better results.
  • struggle B2 I struggle with schoolwork.
  • stubbornly B2 They stubbornly went on.
  • stuffily C1 The room felt stuffily warm and had no fresh air.
  • stuffiness C1 I have stuffiness in my nose.
  • stuffy C1 My nose is stuffy.
  • stultify C2 His strange actions seemed to stultify his reputation.
  • stultifyingly C2 The long meeting was stultifyingly boring for everyone.
  • styled C2 He styled himself as a great leader in the town.
  • styles C2 Their styles are different.
  • styling C2 The teacher is styling the new student as the leader.
  • stylise C2 The artist chose to stylise the portrait for effect.
  • stylised C2 The artist stylised the figures in his painting.
  • stylises C2 The artist stylises the figures in a very distinctive manner.
  • stylising C2 The artist was stylising the portrait with bold lines.
  • stylist B2 Only one stylist can help you.
  • stylistic C1 Take care to avoid stylistic errors while speaking.
  • stylistically C1 The writer stylistically chose simpler words.
  • stylize C2 The artist chose to stylize the human form in his paintings.
  • stylized C2 The artist stylized the figures in his painting.
  • stylizes C2 The artist stylizes the human form in his paintings.
  • stylizing C2 The artist was stylizing the figures in a very unique way.
  • subcontinent B2
  • subculture B2 The punk subculture has its own unique style.
  • subdivision B2 The houses in that subdivision are all alike.
  • subjunctive B2 Most people struggle with using the subjunctive mood.
  • submission C1 Submission requires moral courage.
  • submissions C2 We request First Electronic Rights to accepted submissions.
  • submit B2 Please submit the homework.
  • submits C2 He submits to authority.
  • submitted C2 My translations were submitted.
  • submitting C2 Thank you for submitting your speaking proposal.
  • subordinate C1 He is my subordinate.
  • subordinates C2 There were many subordinates who harbored complaints.
  • subordination C2 I will not tolerate such subordination.
  • subplot B2 Chapter five focused on the romantic subplot of the novel.
  • subscriber C1 The subscriber is temporarily unavailable.
  • subscription C1 Your subscription has ended.
  • subsequent B2 The subsequent events were unexpected.
  • subsequently B2 I subsequently moved to the village.
  • subside B2 The flood began to subside.
  • subsidiary C2 The company is our wholly-owned subsidiary.
  • subsidies C2 The government provides subsidies to local businesses.
  • subsidise C2 The government also found that if it wanted immigrants it had to subsidise migration.
  • subsidised C2 He receives subsidised student loans.
  • subsidises C2 The government subsidises the new energy project.
  • subsidising C2 The government is subsidising the new energy project.
  • subsidize C2 How do you subsidize those programs?
  • subsidized C2 The bill for subsidized healthcare was tabled last week.
  • subsidizes C2 The government subsidizes public transportation to make it more affordable.
  • subsidizing C2 The government is subsidizing new businesses to encourage growth.
  • subsidy C2 She turned down the subsidy that I offered.
  • subsist C2 They subsist on rice and beans.
  • subsistence C2 That is a necessary contribution to its subsistence.
  • substance B2 DNA is a substance.
  • substantially C1 The project has substantially improved our efficiency.
  • substantiate C2 Can you substantiate that claim?
  • substitute B2 There is no substitute.
  • substituted C2 He substituted injured players.
  • substitutes C2 The substitutes are beginning to limber up.
  • substituting C2 She is substituting for the regular teacher this week.
  • substitution C1 Can we make a substitution?
  • subtitle B2 The movie had subtitles for the foreign language.
  • subtle B2 Cat communication is subtle.
  • subtly C1 She subtly changed the topic of conversation.
  • subtract B2 Subtract three from that number.
  • suburb B2 He lives in a suburb, in a quiet suburb.
  • suburban C1 She lives in a suburban town.
  • suburbia C1 They moved from the city to a quiet suburbia.
  • succession C1 The succession of events led to a surprising conclusion.
  • successions C2 There were successions of storms last winter.
  • successive B2 It rained five successive days.
  • successively C2 The numbers appeared successively in the list.
  • successor B2 The new manager is the successor to the previous one.
  • successors C2 The new manager and her successors will lead the team.
  • succulent C1 This grape is succulent.
  • succulently C1 The fruit was so juicy and succulently sweet.
  • succumb C2 I refuse to succumb to despair.
  • suck B2
  • suds C1 My clothes are full of suds.
  • sue B2 You cannot sue yourself.
  • suffice C1 Yes or no would suffice.
  • sufficiency C1 He embarked on a journey towards self-sufficiency.
  • sufficiently B2 Is this sunset sufficiently romantic?
  • suffuse C2 A blush will suffuse her cheeks when she is shy.
  • suitably B2 Is this sunset suitably romantic?
  • suite C1 Single en suite, please.
  • suitor C1 She promised the suitor.
  • sulfur B2 Sulfur smells like rotten eggs.
  • sulphur B2 Healing waters often taste of sulphur.
  • sulphuric C2 The experiment involved a sulphuric acid solution.
  • summaries C2 The report included brief summaries of each chapter.
  • summarily C2 The demand was summarily rejected.
  • summarisation C2 The summarisation of the report was very brief.
  • summarisations C2 The report included several useful summarisations of the research findings.
  • summarised C2 The teacher summarised again the most important points.
  • summarises C2 The report summarises the key findings of the research project.
  • summarising C2 The report is summarising the main points of the discussion.
  • summarization C2 The summarization of the book was very short.
  • summarizations C2 The report included detailed summarizations of the survey results.
  • summarized C2 Have they summarized the previous episode?
  • summarizes C2 The report summarizes the main findings of the study.
  • summarizing C2 He’s summarizing the facts.
  • summation C2 I object to that summation; it was entirely too short.
  • summed C2 They summed up the voting.
  • summing C2 The final sentence is summing up the main argument of the essay.
  • sums C2 I did some quick sums.
  • sunbeam B2 The sunbeam acts upon the skin.
  • superb B2 The training was superb.
  • superficial C1 What a superficial answer!
  • superficially C1 Yet superficially their situation does look completely reversed.
  • superfluous C2 This extra information is superfluous to the report.
  • superfluously C2 He added superfluously that the sky was blue.
  • superintendent B2 The superintendent will hear about this.
  • supernatural B2 Is this something supernatural?
  • supervise B2 Supervise your own children.
  • supervision B2 The children need adult supervision.
  • supervisor B2 Your supervisor just called.
  • supple C1 My body is not as supple as it once was.
  • supplement B2 Farmers often moonlight to supplement their incomes.
  • supplementary C2 You may need a supplementary dose after six months.
  • supplemented C2 He supplemented his lecture with a booklet.
  • supplementing C2 He is supplementing his income with a part-time job.
  • supplements C2 Do I need vitamin supplements?
  • supplier B2 We choose this supplier.
  • supply B2 No supply is unlimited.
  • suppress B2 This machine will suppress it.
  • supreme C1 Cats are supreme hunters.
  • surge B2 I see a surge in loan growth.
  • surgical C1 Any surgical procedure carries risks.
  • surplus C1 We have a surplus.
  • surrealism C2 Are you into literary surrealism?
  • surrealist C2 Surrealist writing came before surrealist visual art.
  • surrender B2 Surrender to the music.
  • surreptitious C2 He made a surreptitious glance at his watch.
  • surreptitiously C2 A dog that looks quiet bites surreptitiously.
  • surroundings B2 The surroundings were breathtaking.
  • surveillance B2 We installed surveillance cameras.
  • surveyed C1 The young couple surveyed the room.
  • surveying C1 He stood on the hill surveying the landscape.
  • surveys C1 One cannot trust surveys.
  • survived C2 They survived the tornado.
  • survives C2 She survives on very little food each day.
  • surviving C2 Many species are surviving the harsh winter conditions.
  • survivors C2 There were no survivors.
  • susceptible C1 She was susceptible to colds.
  • suspect B2 You are a suspect.
  • suspend B2 O time, suspend your flight!
  • suspended C2 Your license is suspended.
  • suspending C2 Suspending the trial is out of the question.
  • suspends C2 The decoration suspends from the ceiling.
  • suspension C1 I heard about your suspension.
  • suspicious B2 I saw something suspicious.
  • suspiciously B2 She regarded me suspiciously.
  • sustain B2 I sustain my family.
  • sustainability C2 Humanity needs to prioritize sustainability.
  • sustainable C1 They design sustainable art installations.
  • sustainably C1 This timber is sustainably harvested.
  • sustained C2 We sustained significant losses.
  • sustaining C2 The planet is incapable of sustaining any life.
  • sustains C2 Blessed are You, oh Lord, Who sustains everything.
  • sustenance C2 It was a source of sustenance.
  • swan B2 This swan is black.
  • swap C1 Want to swap places?
  • swift B2 The repercussions were swift.
  • swivel C2 He leaned back in his swivel chair.
  • sycophant C2 He was a sycophant, always trying to ingratiate himself with the wealthy.
  • syllabic C2 Your language has very ambiguous syllabic boundaries.
  • syllable B2 The stress is on the last syllable.
  • symbolic B2 It is highly symbolic.
  • symbolically C2 The dove symbolically represents peace.
  • symbolise C2 What do horses symbolise?
  • symbolised C2 Lead is a chemical element symbolised by Pb.
  • symbolises C2 An olive branch symbolises peace.
  • symbolising C2 The flag is symbolising peace.
  • symbolism C2 This novel is rich in symbolism.
  • symbolize C2 What does it symbolize?
  • symbolized C2 Butterflies are beautiful insects that have always symbolized eternity.
  • symbolizes C2 Clean Monday symbolizes purity.
  • symbolizing C2 The dove is symbolizing peace throughout the world.
  • symbols C2 Cars are status symbols.
  • sympathetic B2 They were not sympathetic.
  • sympathise B2 I sympathise with your difficult situation.
  • sympathize B2 We sympathize with you.
  • symptomatic C1 Not everyone with the virus is symptomatic.
  • synonym B2 Is there another word for synonym?
  • synopsis C1 I read a synopsis of the film.
  • synthesis C2 With synthesis, you have to be objective.
  • synthetic C1 This fabric is a synthetic, not real cotton.
  • synthetically C1 The material was produced synthetically in a lab.
  • tablecloth B2 Who cut the tablecloth?
  • tabloid B2 My father would never read a tabloid newspaper.
  • tacit C2 There must have been a tacit understanding between them.
  • tacitly C2 They tacitly agreed to keep the secret between themselves.
  • taciturn C2 The principal was always taciturn.
  • taciturnity C2 His taciturnity made it difficult to know what he was thinking.
  • tack B2 I might have to change tack.
  • tackle B2 Could you tackle this?
  • tact C1 React to that with tact.
  • tactful C1 Could you be a bit more tactful?
  • tactfully C1 He made his suggestion very tactfully.
  • tactic C2 I tried a new tactic.
  • tactical C2 Their tactical approach secured the victory.
  • tactically C2
  • tactile B2 Cats are highly tactile.
  • tag B2 We were playing tag.
  • tail B2 I like your tail.
  • tailor C1 He is a tailor.
  • tame B2 She cannot tame her demons.
  • tan B2 Someone got a tan.
  • tangible C1 Show me tangible data.
  • tangle C1 The kite string became a hopeless tangle after the windy day.
  • tangled C1 Her hair is tangled.
  • tanned B2 Her back was getting tanned.
  • tantalize/tantalise C2
  • tantalizingly/tantalisingly C2
  • tantamount C1 His request was tantamount to a threat.
  • tantrum C1 He quickly threw a tantrum.
  • targeted C2
  • targeting C2 The campaign is targeting young voters with specific messages.
  • targets C2 The ghost only targets kids.
  • tasks C1 Do your tasks faster.
  • taste-maker C2
  • tastebud C1 The spicy food activated every tastebud on my tongue.
  • tatter B2 The old flag was just a tatter.
  • tattoo B2 I saw your tattoo.
  • taunt B2 The boy continued to taunt his younger brother.
  • taut C1 Keep the rope taut.
  • tautly C1 The rope was pulled tautly to secure the tent.
  • taxpayer C1 I am a taxpayer.
  • teamed C2 The students teamed up to complete the challenging project.
  • teaming C2 The players are teaming up for the tournament.
  • teams C2 Both teams are strong.
  • tease B2 You like to tease him.
  • teaspoon B2 This spoon is a teaspoon.
  • technical B2 Your technical knowledge is valuable.
  • technically B2 Is it technically possible?
  • techniques C1 They explore digital art techniques.
  • technologically C1 The company is technologically advanced in its field.
  • tedious C1 This is so tedious.
  • tediously C1 He tediously explained every single detail of the plan.
  • tedium C1 The long meeting caused some tedium.
  • teem C2 Our forests teem with life.
  • teens B2 These teens are really funny.
  • telescope B2 This is a telescope.
  • telescopic C2 Our atmosphere distorts telescopic images.
  • telescopically C2 The telescope extended telescopically to reveal distant stars.
  • telltale C1 He was afraid to speak, lest he become a telltale.
  • temerity C2 No one had the temerity to speak out against those war crimes.
  • temperament C1 Some people have a calm temperament or exude courtesy.
  • temperamental C1 The kid is temperamental.
  • temperamentally C1 She is temperamentally calm and rarely gets upset.
  • temperate B2 The climate in this region is temperate.
  • temporarily B2 The subscriber is temporarily unavailable.
  • temptation B2 The temptation is great.
  • tenacious C2 I can be very tenacious.
  • tenaciously C2 She tenaciously pursued her goals despite obstacles.
  • tenacity C2 I admire your tenacity.
  • tenant C1 The previous tenant took care of the apartment.
  • tender B2
  • tenderly B2 He tenderly embraced him.
  • tenderness B2 She is tenderness personified.
  • tensely C2 He waited tensely for the results of the exam.
  • tenser C2 He felt tenser than usual before the important presentation.
  • tensest C2 The tensest moment was when the results were announced.
  • tensions C2 The political tensions between the countries were high.
  • tentative C1 All dates are tentative.
  • tenure C1 I just got tenure.
  • terminals C2 Where do these terminals go?
  • terminate C1 I want to terminate my lease.
  • terminated C2 Your project has terminated!
  • terminates C2 Owing to a technical fault, this train terminates here.
  • terminating C2 The teacher is terminating the class early.
  • termination C2 Any failure will result in termination.
  • terminations C2 The contract terminations were effective at the end of the month.
  • terms B2 They finalized the terms.
  • terrace B2 You can walk on the roof terrace.
  • terrain C1 Watch your step on uneven terrain.
  • terrifying B2 It was honestly terrifying.
  • territory B2 This is our territory.
  • test B2 That test was hard.
  • testament C1 This is my last will and testament.
  • testify B2 He wanted to testify.
  • testimonial C2 Her glowing review served as a powerful testimonial for the product.
  • testimony B2 His testimony was crucial.
  • testing B2 The testing of the new equipment took several days.
  • tetchy C2 He became tetchy when his favorite team lost the game.
  • texts C1 Texts are never objective.
  • textual C1 Each picture in the blog includes textual descriptions for blind readers.
  • texture C1 This material has a rough texture.
  • thankfully C1 Thankfully nothing unfortunate happened.
  • theatrical C1 His behavior was theatrical.
  • thematic C2 The book had a clear thematic structure.
  • thematically C2 The film is thematically about love and loss.
  • theme B2 Is there a dark theme?
  • themes C2 We discussed several interesting themes during the seminar.
  • theology C1 We were talking theology.
  • theoretical C1 That shows his theoretical background.
  • theoretically C1 Theoretically, we are rich.
  • theories C1 Scientists have developed new theories to explain the phenomenon.
  • theorist B2 He is an armchair theorist.
  • theorists C1 Although our universe is still young, theorists are busy exploring its ultimate fate.
  • therapist B2 Who is your therapist?
  • therapy B2 Do you need therapy?
  • thereafter B2 Construction began shortly thereafter.
  • thereby C1 The failure was detected in time, thereby preventing a disaster.
  • thermometer B2 Where is your thermometer?
  • theses C2 The professor presented several theses for debate.
  • thesis B2 Your thesis is absurd.
  • thicket C2 We walked through a thicket of trees.
  • thickly B2 The park is thickly wooded.
  • thickness B2 What is the thickness of that novel?
  • thigh B2 She hit her thigh hard against the table.
  • thinker B2 He is a famous thinker in his field.
  • third person B2 The narrator spoke in the third person.
  • thirdly B2 Thirdly, we need to consider the costs.
  • thoroughly B2 I studied it thoroughly.
  • thought-provoking C1
  • thoughtful B2 You look very thoughtful.
  • thoughtless B2 How thoughtless of you to do that.
  • thread B2 I started this thread.
  • threaten B2 The storm may threaten our travel plans.
  • threshold C1 His pain exceeded every threshold.
  • thrill B2 It was a thrill.
  • thrilled B2 I was so thrilled.
  • thrilling B2 It was quite thrilling.
  • thrive C1 They just want to thrive.
  • throat B2 My throat is irritated.
  • tickle B2 Did anything tickle your fancy?
  • tightrope B2 He is balancing on a tightrope.
  • timber C1 Timber extraction is prohibited.
  • timeless B2 This song is timeless.
  • timeliness B2 Timeliness of data is critical to its relevance for decision making.
  • timid C1 Am I too timid?
  • timidity C2 His timidity prevented him from speaking up.
  • timing B2 The timing of the announcement was unfortunate.
  • tinker C1 He is a real tinker, always fixing old radios.
  • tiptoe B2 That guy is walking on tiptoe.
  • tiredness B2 Did your tiredness disappear?
  • tiresome B2 Your friend is tiresome.
  • toenail B2 I cut my toenail too short.
  • toil B2 I am exhausted with toil.
  • tolerance B2 He has poor heat tolerance.
  • tolerant B2 How tolerant should we be?
  • tolerate B2 Why do people tolerate injustice?
  • toll B2 They paid the toll.
  • tomb B2 Whose tomb is this?
  • ton B2 It weighs a ton.
  • tonne B2 The truck carried a tonne of sand.
  • topical C2 She touched on all the topical subjects.
  • topics C2 Mark avoided certain topics.
  • topographical C2 The topographical map showed the hills and valleys.
  • topographically C2 The region is topographically diverse with mountains and valleys.
  • topography C2 The topography of the region made travel difficult.
  • topple C2 The old tower began to topple after the earthquake.
  • torch B2 The torch went out.
  • torment C1 Why do you torment me?
  • torrential C2 The torrential rain took everyone by surprise.
  • tortoiseshell B2 I have a tortoiseshell cat. She is so affectionate!
  • torture B2 Conversion therapy is torture.
  • torturous C1 The fall was torturous and very painful.
  • totemic C2 The bear is a totemic symbol for many indigenous peoples.
  • totter C2 The old man began to totter down the street.
  • tough B2 Hay fever is tough.
  • toughness C1 Beyond his mask of toughness lies infinite depth.
  • toxic B2 Am I being toxic?
  • traceable C2 The origin of the ancient artifact is not traceable.
  • traced C2 I traced it from a photograph.
  • tracing C2 The tracing of the map was very accurate.
  • track B2
  • tract C1 Protect the respiratory tract.
  • trade B2 What is a trade?
  • trademark C1 The trademark is very well known.
  • trader B2 The local trader sold fresh produce every day.
  • trading B2 The stock market experienced heavy trading throughout the day.
  • traditionalist C1 He is a traditionalist who believes in old ways.
  • traditions C1 The traditions live on.
  • trail B2 Here the trail ends.
  • trailer B2 He rented a trailer.
  • trainee B2 Are you a trainee?
  • trainer B2 The new coach is a great trainer for the team.
  • trait B2 Courage is a wonderful trait.
  • traitor B2 He has turned traitor.
  • trajectory C1 This could harm your career trajectory.
  • tramp B2
  • trample B2 People flatter the elephant and trample the ant.
  • trampoline C1 I want a trampoline.
  • tranquil C1 She became more tranquil.
  • tranquility C1 I find tranquility outdoors.
  • tranquilize/tranquilise C2
  • transaction C1 The transaction was complete.
  • transatlantic C1 A transatlantic ship crosses the oceans.
  • transcript B2 Did you see the transcript?
  • transferable C1 This ticket is transferable to another person.
  • transference C1 The transference of feelings is common in therapy.
  • transferred C1 He just transferred here.
  • transferring C1 Are you transferring to another school?
  • transfix C1 The sight of the snake transfixed him with fear.
  • transformations C2 I exist to drive important transformations.
  • transformed C2 Discipline transformed the child.
  • transforming C2 I see myself transforming over time.
  • transforms C2 Spiritual growth transforms our worldview.
  • transfusion B2 The transfusion worked well.
  • transient B2 Art is long, life short; judgment difficult, opportunity transient.
  • transistor B2 The invention of the transistor introduced a new era.
  • transit C1 He can take public transit.
  • transited C2 The train transited through the station without stopping.
  • transiting C2 The birds are transiting south for the winter.
  • transition B2 The educational system is in transition.
  • transitions C2 The transitions between scenes were smooth.
  • transitive B2 This verb can be transitive or intransitive.
  • transitory C2 The joy of the moment was transitory.
  • transits C2 The instrument measures transits.
  • translation B2 Happy International Translation Day!
  • translator B2 We need a translator.
  • transmission B2 The transmission has failed.
  • transmissions C2 The radio transmissions were clear and strong.
  • transmit B2 Those mosquitoes transmit malaria.
  • transmits C2 Iron transmits heat well.
  • transmitted C2 The news was transmitted to us by radio.
  • transmitter C2 This giraffe has a transmitter.
  • transmitting C2 The transmitting of the signal was successful.
  • transparency C1 Transparency begins with accountability.
  • transparent B2 The water was transparent.
  • transport B2 We use public transport.
  • transported C2 Have my package transported here.
  • transporter C2 The transporter carried many new cars.
  • transporters C2 The new cars were loaded onto transporters.
  • transporting C2 They are transporting goods across the country.
  • transports C2 Reading transports me to another world.
  • trauma C1 People recover from trauma.
  • traumatic C1 That must have been traumatic.
  • traverse B2 Unfamiliar terrain can be difficult to traverse.
  • tray B2 I dropped the tray.
  • treacherous C2 The trail became more treacherous.
  • treacherously C2 The soap slipped treacherously out of my hands.
  • treachery C2 All translation is treachery.
  • tread B2 Tread on a worm, and it will turn.
  • treat B2 Treat insects with respect.
  • treaty B2 He respects the treaty.
  • trek B2 The long trek across the desert was very difficult.
  • tremendously B2 I feel tremendously lonely.
  • tremor B2 The tremor in her voice worried him.
  • trends C2 Will those trends continue?
  • trepidation C2 We are waiting with trepidation to be proved wrong.
  • trial B2 The trial was postponed.
  • triangle B2 This is a triangle.
  • tribal C1 Tattoos have tribal origins.
  • tribe B2 The tribe has spoken.
  • tribunal C1 I appeared before the tribunal.
  • tribute C1 I paid tribute to her.
  • trick B2 What a mean trick!
  • tricky B2 I found that tricky.
  • trifle C2 I am a trifle sad.
  • triggered C2 What triggered the landslide?
  • triggering C2 This is triggering for me.
  • triggers C2 What triggers this anxiety?
  • trillion B2 One trillion is a very large number.
  • trio B2 That trio has already put out five albums.
  • trip B2 Have a "safe" trip.
  • trivial B2 These are trivial matters.
  • trolley B2 I always use a trolley.
  • troop B2 A troop of soldiers marched across the field.
  • trophy B2 We won the trophy.
  • tropic B2 The weather in the tropic regions is usually warm.
  • troubled C1 The land is troubled.
  • troublesome B2 Dealing with such a troublesome situation requires patience.
  • truculent C2 The truculent dog barked at everyone.
  • truism C2 To say that technology changes rapidly is to utter a truism.
  • trunk B2 The trunk was empty.
  • trustee C1 The court appointed a trustee to manage the money.
  • trusty B2 It is a fine thing, whoever has a trusty tongue.
  • truthful B2 His statement is truthful.
  • truthfulness B2 I started doubting the truthfulness of his statement.
  • trying C1 She is trying her best to finish the project on time.
  • tsunami B2 A tsunami is coming in.
  • tub B2 Drain the hot tub.
  • tuberculosis B2 The doctor said he had tuberculosis.
  • tug B2 She felt a gentle tug on her sleeve.
  • tuition B2 Who paid your tuition?
  • tulip B2 That flower is a tulip.
  • tumor B2 The doctor examined the suspicious tumor.
  • tumour B2 This tumour is benign.
  • tunnel B2 She reached the tunnel.
  • turbulent B2 These are turbulent times.
  • turmoil C1 I was in turmoil.
  • turn to C1 He will turn to his parents for advice.
  • turnout C1 Turnout was very low.
  • turnover C1 The turnover was 500 million shares.
  • turret C2 He pointed towards the turret.
  • tutor B2 I could tutor you.
  • twinkle B2 Why do stars twinkle?
  • twisted B2 I twisted my ankle.
  • twitch C1 I have a twitch in my right eye.
  • tycoon C1 The clinic was built by a business tycoon.
  • typhoid B2 Typhoid is a scary disease.
  • tyranny B2 Resistance stands against tyranny.
  • tyrant B2 The tyrant has guards.
  • ubiquitous C2 Health problems are ubiquitous.
  • ultimate B2 Is there an ultimate truth?
  • ultimately B2 He ultimately gave up.
  • unacceptable B2 That is completely unacceptable!
  • unaccompanied C2 He takes the train unaccompanied.
  • unadulterated C2 This unadulterated honey is the best I have ever tasted.
  • unaffected C1 Most people were unaffected.
  • unaided C2 The strange object in the sky could be seen with the unaided eye.
  • unalterable C2 His decision was unalterable.
  • unaltered C2 The original painting remained unaltered by time.
  • unambiguous C2 Write clear and unambiguous texts!
  • unambiguously C2 The instructions were unambiguously clear.
  • unanticipated C2 I arrived late because I ran into some unanticipated traffic.
  • unappreciated C2 Did you feel unappreciated?
  • unapproachable C1 I tried writing more politely, but I wonder if it made me seem unapproachable.
  • unashamedly B2 He was crying unashamedly.
  • unassessed C1 The price is still unassessed.
  • unassigned C2 This task remains unassigned to any team member.
  • unassisted C1 He managed to climb the mountain unassisted.
  • unattached C2 The two pieces of wood were unattached.
  • unattainable C2 That goal is unattainable.
  • unattractive B2 The old building looked unattractive.
  • unauthorised B2 The worker was unauthorised to enter the building.
  • unauthorized B2 Use a password to protect your laptop from unauthorized access.
  • unavailable B2 Mark was emotionally unavailable.
  • unaware B2 I was unaware of that.
  • unbearable B2 The boredom is unbearable.
  • unbeatable B2 The price is unbeatable.
  • unbiased C2 He is extremely unbiased.
  • uncanny C2 This incident is quite uncanny.
  • unchanged B2 The situation remains unchanged.
  • uncharacteristic B2 His sudden anger was uncharacteristic.
  • uncharted C2 This territory is uncharted.
  • unclearly B2 He spoke unclearly, making it difficult to understand his point.
  • uncomfortably B2 The girl looks at me uncomfortably.
  • uncommon B2 Genuine friendship is uncommon.
  • uncommunicative C2 He was uncommunicative about his plans for the future.
  • unconcerned B2 My doctor is unconcerned.
  • unconfined C2 The wild horses remained unconfined on the plains.
  • unconscionable C2 What he said was unconscionable.
  • unconscious B2 The patient is unconscious.
  • unconstitutional C1 This action is unconstitutional.
  • unconstrained C1 His unconstrained creativity led to many innovative ideas.
  • uncontextualised C1 The essay felt uncontextualised without any supporting evidence.
  • uncontextualized C1 This statement is uncontextualized and lacks meaning.
  • uncontroversial C2 His opinion on the matter was uncontroversial.
  • unconventional C1 Your thoughts are often unconventional.
  • unconvinced C2 He said he was unconvinced.
  • unconvincing C1 His performance was unconvincing.
  • unconvincingly C1 He spoke unconvincingly about his involvement.
  • unctuous C2 His unctuous smile did not seem sincere.
  • uncultured C1 His uncultured remarks offended everyone at the party.
  • undaunted C1 She was undaunted by her experience.
  • undefined C1 Now remember, our variable is still undefined.
  • undemonstrative C2 He is a quiet and undemonstrative person.
  • undemonstratively C2 He spoke undemonstratively about his feelings.
  • undeniable C2 This fact is undeniable.
  • under-resourced C1
  • underestimate B2 You always underestimate people.
  • underestimated C1 We underestimated the risk.
  • underestimates C1
  • underestimating C1 You are underestimating the difficulty of this task.
  • undergoes C2 The metal undergoes a change when heated.
  • undergoing C2 The website was undergoing maintenance.
  • undergone C2 Have you ever undergone an operation?
  • undergraduate B2 Are you an undergraduate?
  • underground B2 The president retreated underground.
  • underlay C2 We need to buy an underlay for the new carpet.
  • underlie C2 What reasoning could underlie their latest decision?
  • underlies C2 The idea underlies his theory.
  • underlying B2 There is no underlying condition.
  • undermine C1 Data breaches undermine trust.
  • undersea B2 Many strange creatures live undersea.
  • understandable B2 His annoyance is understandable.
  • understanding B2 Thanks for your understanding.
  • undertake B2 I undertake to do that.
  • undertaken C2 She has undertaken too much work.
  • undertakes C2 He always shows great determination in everything he undertakes.
  • undertaking C2 Any undertaking is difficult.
  • undertook C2 I unwillingly undertook it.
  • underwater B2 The frog dived underwater.
  • underwear B2 My underwear is black.
  • underwent C2 He underwent brain surgery.
  • undiminished C2 His influence is still undiminished.
  • undiminishing C2 The undiminishing supply of water was a relief.
  • undoubtedly B2 This is undoubtedly true.
  • undreamed B2 She had an undreamed amount of success.
  • undressed B2 They were getting undressed.
  • unease B2 They aim to stir unease in societies.
  • uneasily B2 He looked around uneasily.
  • uneconomical C1 Driving such an old car is very uneconomical.
  • unencumbered C2 Life is best lived unencumbered by materialism.
  • unenthusiastic B2 He gave an unenthusiastic response to the news.
  • unenviable C1 He had the unenviable job of cleaning the dirty kitchen.
  • unenviably C1 The company is unenviably positioned in the market.
  • unequivocal C2 This is quite unequivocal.
  • unequivocally C2 This is unequivocally the worst meal I have ever had.
  • unethical C2 That would be unethical.
  • uneven B2 The level is uneven.
  • uneventful C1 Yesterday was an uneventful day.
  • unexceptional C2 His performance was unexceptional, but perfectly adequate for the task.
  • unexceptionally C2 He performed unexceptionally well in the competition.
  • unexcused C2 His absence from the meeting was unexcused.
  • unfamiliar B2 Everything felt unfamiliar or confusing.
  • unfashionable B2 Decorated with blue and yellow stripes, the tie was very unfashionable.
  • unfeasible C2 Your plan is unfeasible.
  • unfeasibly C2 The project costs are unfeasibly high for our budget.
  • unforeseen B2 Insurance protects against unforeseen predicaments.
  • unfounded C2 The rumors are unfounded.
  • ungodly B2 Why must you call me at such ungodly hours?
  • unhappiness B2 Unhappiness brings people together.
  • unharried C2 She remained unharried despite the many tasks she had.
  • unhelpful B2 This is very unhelpful.
  • unidentifiable C1 Abstract art often uses unidentifiable things to convey meaning.
  • unification C2 The unification of the two small countries created a larger nation.
  • unified C2 The countries unified under a single banner.
  • unifies C2 This new law unifies the different regions.
  • uniformity C1 The US Army is big on uniformity.
  • uniformly C2 The students were uniformly dressed for the school play.
  • unifying C2 The new policy aims at unifying the diverse departments.
  • unimaginable B2 Her discomfort was unimaginable.
  • unimaginably B2 The task was unimaginably difficult for the team.
  • uninjured C1 The crew was uninjured.
  • uninspiring C1 His playing is uninspiring.
  • unintelligent C2 His unintelligent response surprised everyone in the room.
  • uninvolved C1 He remained uninvolved in the argument between his friends.
  • uniquely C2 This is uniquely good.
  • uniqueness C2 I embrace my uniqueness with pride.
  • unison C1 We all sang in unison.
  • united B2 United lost against City.
  • unity B2 National resistance requires unity.
  • universal B2 Get a universal adapter.
  • unjustified C1 He took the accusations to heart, even though they were unjustified.
  • unjustly B2 I was unjustly accused.
  • unkind B2 I think him unkind.
  • unlicensed C2 Keep away from the unlicensed taxis.
  • unlike B2 Unlike her, you are diligent.
  • unlimited B2 Your potential is unlimited.
  • unload B2 Help me unload this cargo.
  • unlock B2 Can you unlock your phone?
  • unmanageable C1 They were unmanageable pupils.
  • unmanned C1 The unexpected noise unmanned the nervous child.
  • unmediated C2 They sought unmediated access to the archives.
  • unmistakable B2 The smell was unmistakable.
  • unmistakably B2 The rhythm is unmistakably familiar.
  • unmodified C2 The original document remained unmodified.
  • unmonitored C2 He left the boxes unmonitored.
  • unmotivated C2 I was super unmotivated today.
  • unmusical C1 He is quite unmusical and does not enjoy concerts.
  • unmusically C1 He played the piano unmusically, hitting many wrong notes.
  • unnatural B2 It just felt unnatural.
  • unnerve C2 The sudden noise did not unnerve the experienced performer.
  • unnerving C2 It was unnerving to be there.
  • unnervingly C2 The music was unnervingly loud.
  • unobtainable C1 The rare book was unobtainable.
  • unobtrusive C2 In New Jersey are many unobtrusive buildings.
  • unobtrusively C2 He unobtrusively observed the crowd from the corner.
  • unobtrusiveness C2 Her unobtrusiveness made her an excellent observer.
  • unoccupied C1 The house looks unoccupied.
  • unofficial B2 Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the U.S. summer vacation season.
  • unparalleled C2 Its beauty is unparalleled.
  • unplug C1 Unplug all the cables.
  • unpopular B2 This product is unpopular.
  • unprecedented C1 This is totally unprecedented.
  • unpredictability C2 The unpredictability of certain events is incredible.
  • unprincipled C1 His unprincipled actions shocked everyone in the community.
  • unpromising C2 From unpromising beginnings, he went on to become a respected leader.
  • unpublished C1 I have three unpublished manuscripts.
  • unravel C2 Everything started to unravel.
  • unrealistic B2 He has unrealistic expectations.
  • unreasonable B2 Do not be unreasonable.
  • unregulated C1 Unregulated fishing is an ongoing problem.
  • unreliable B2 Human memory is unreliable.
  • unreliably C1 The old car engine worked unreliably.
  • unresolved C2 The issue remains unresolved.
  • unresourceful C1 He felt unresourceful when faced with the complex problem.
  • unresponsive C1 You remained unresponsive to us.
  • unrest B2 The unrest lasted three days.
  • unrestrained C2 I like to live a free life, unrestrained by things around me.
  • unrestricted C1 Our choices are not completely unrestricted.
  • unrestrictive C1 The new rules are unrestrictive and allow for more freedom.
  • unsafe B2 I still feel unsafe.
  • unsatisfactory B2 Your response was unsatisfactory.
  • unscathing C1
  • unscheduled C2 We have an unscheduled stop.
  • unselfish B2 These unselfish trees share nutrients through a vast network of roots.
  • unsettle C1 The news will likely unsettle the community.
  • unsettling C1 This film is unsettling.
  • unspecified C1 The instructions were unspecified, leaving us unsure of what to do.
  • unstable C2 The truck is unstable.
  • unstoppable B2 The ball was unstoppable.
  • unstressed C2 The unstressed syllable is pronounced more softly.
  • unstructured C1 It seems to be unstructured.
  • unsuccessful B2 My endeavors were unsuccessful.
  • unsuitable B2 Your dress is unsuitable for the occasion.
  • unsure B2 We are unsure how to proceed.
  • unsurpassed C2 Her performance was unsurpassed; it was the best ever.
  • unsuspected C2 The unsuspected danger suddenly appeared before them.
  • unsustainable C1 These regulations are unsustainable.
  • unsustainably C1 This level of spending is unsustainably high.
  • untalented B2 The untalented actor forgot his lines.
  • untangle C1 I untangle my hair monthly.
  • untangled C1 Have you untangled the rope?
  • unthinkably B2 The situation was unthinkably dangerous for the climbers.
  • untie B2 I tried to untie her.
  • unto B2 The work became a genre unto itself.
  • untreated B2 The untreated wound became infected.
  • untrimmed B2 The untrimmed hedge looked messy.
  • unusualness B2 The unusualness of the event caused much discussion.
  • unveil C1 He is not eager to unveil his main argument.
  • unwavering C1 Her gaze is unwavering.
  • unwaveringly C1 He unwaveringly supported his friend through difficult times.
  • unwilling B2 Are they unwilling or unable?
  • unwise B2 That would be unwise.
  • unworldly B2 His unworldly nature made him seem detached from everyday life.
  • upbringing B2 Their upbringing was strange.
  • upcoming C1 She can predict upcoming occurrences.
  • upgrade B2 You may upgrade the house.
  • upheaval C1 The country was in a state of upheaval.
  • uphold C1 We must uphold family traditions.
  • upright B2 Hold the stick upright.
  • upside down B2
  • upwards B2 I kept climbing upwards.
  • urban B2 The city has many tall buildings; it is very urban.
  • urge B2 I would urge caution.
  • urgently B2 We need food urgently.
  • user B2 The user must agree to the terms.
  • usher B2 Are you an usher?
  • utensil C1 I need a utensil.
  • utilisation C2 Education is the acquisition of the art of the utilisation of knowledge.
  • utilise B2 We can utilise this tool for the job.
  • utilised C2 The old tools were finally utilised.
  • utiliser C2 She is a true utiliser of her talents.
  • utilisers C2 The new system is designed for efficient utilisers of resources.
  • utilises C2 She utilises her free time to learn new things.
  • utilising C2 He is utilising his skills to help the team.
  • utilitarian C2 The strict utilitarian valued function over any aesthetic appeal.
  • utilities C2 The electric utilities company announced a rate increase.
  • utility B2 Utility companies supply electricity.
  • utilization C2 Credit utilization constitutes a significant portion of a credit score.
  • utilization/utilisation C2
  • utilize B2 We had better utilize our natural resources.
  • utilized C2 My time is generally fully utilized.
  • utilizes C2 Traditional medicine often utilizes herbs.
  • utilizing C2 We are utilizing the new tools for the job.
  • utter B2 He did not utter a single word after the accident.
  • utterly B2 That is utterly indescribable.
  • vacant B2 The property is vacant.
  • vaccine B2 Is this vaccine effective?
  • vacillate C2 She continued to vacillate between staying home and going out.
  • vacuum C1 I need to vacuum.
  • valentine B2 Will you be my Valentine?
  • valid B2 Those are valid issues.
  • validate C1 Start to validate yourself.
  • validated C1 This number will be validated in the next step.
  • validating C1 The lawyer is validating the legal documents.
  • validation C1 I constantly sought his validation.
  • validity C1 Do a validity check.
  • validly C1 The document was validly signed by the manager.
  • value B2 I value their opinion.
  • vandal C2 The witness says that the vandal was around 18 years old.
  • vandalize C2
  • vanish B2 Our culture will never vanish.
  • vanity B2 She wears vanity glasses.
  • variability C1 Agriculture is vulnerable to weather and climate variability.
  • variable C1 The wind is variable.
  • variables C1 She analyzes the variables carefully.
  • variably C1 The weather changed variably throughout the day, from sun to rain.
  • variance C1 I need to calculate the mean and the variance.
  • variant C1 This variant is better.
  • variants C1 Both variants are correct.
  • variation B2 This is a humorous variation of a proverb.
  • variations C1 This story has infinite variations.
  • varied B2 Her mood varied throughout the day, but she remained cheerful.
  • varies C1 It varies across cultures.
  • varying C1 There are varying explanations.
  • vegetation C1 That vegetation has gone extinct.
  • vehicles C2 Both vehicles caught fire.
  • venerate C1 Many people venerate the historical figures of their country.
  • veneration C1 There was a deep veneration for the ancient traditions.
  • venomous C2 Some snakes are venomous.
  • venomously C2 She spoke venomously about her former friend.
  • ventilate C1 He opened the window to ventilate the room.
  • ventilation C1 This room has fine ventilation.
  • venture B2 It was a dangerous venture.
  • venue B2 The entire venue was silent.
  • veracious C2 She is a veracious person who always tells the truth.
  • verandah C1 I usually read on the verandah.
  • verbal B2 Verbal agreements are unreliable.
  • verbally B2 The instructions were given verbally, not in writing.
  • verbatim C2 For accurate study results questions must be asked verbatim.
  • verdict C1 The verdict is in.
  • verify C1 Verify your email address.
  • verily C2 I verily believe that your convictions are false.
  • verisimilitude C2 It is interesting how this conspiracy theory author abandons all attempts at verisimilitude.
  • veritable C2 Paper is, therefore, a veritable miracle created by man.
  • vermin C2 I believe that place is teeming with vermin.
  • versatile C1 Potatoes are so versatile.
  • versatility C1 Her versatility as an actress is amazing.
  • verse B2 Sing that verse again.
  • version B2 Buy the full version.
  • versions C2 Check for old versions.
  • versus B2 There is no difference between how children fare with straight parents versus gay ones.
  • vertical C1 This is a vertical line.
  • verve C1 Her verve stayed with her well into her old age.
  • vestigial C2 The appendix is a vestigial organ in humans.
  • vestigially C2 The wings on the bird had developed vestigially.
  • veteran B2 Are you a veteran?
  • viable C1 We need a more viable solution.
  • vibrant C1 They loved vibrant colors.
  • vibrate B2 He felt his phone vibrate.
  • vibration B2 All sound is vibration.
  • vicinity C2 The cops were investigating the vicinity.
  • vicious C1 The vicious dog attacked the mail carrier without warning.
  • viciously C1 The creature viciously attacked the dog.
  • vicissitude C2 Life is full of unexpected vicissitudes.
  • victorious C1 He came out victorious.
  • victoriously C1 We victoriously accept all your terms.
  • viewer B2 Viewer discretion is advised.
  • vigor B2 I am without vigor.
  • vigorous B2 The athlete made a vigorous jump.
  • vigorously B2 He walked vigorously ahead of us.
  • vigour B2 For a man of seventy, he still has surprising vigour.
  • villa B2 The villa is large.
  • villager B2 The old villager told stories about his childhood.
  • vindicate C2 History will vindicate him.
  • vindication C2 His vindication came after many years.
  • vinegar B2 Vinegar is an acid.
  • violate B2 That would violate our policy.
  • violated C2 The student violated the rules of the competition.
  • violates C2 This violates state law.
  • violating C2 He is violating the rules by not waiting his turn.
  • violation B2 What was the violation?
  • violations C2 The local police are very strict about traffic violations.
  • violet C1 The violet is purple.
  • virginal C2 She played a beautiful tune on the virginal.
  • virtual reality B2 Children love virtual reality games.
  • virtually B2 Virtually nobody knows this.
  • virtue B2 Justice is a virtue.
  • virtuosity C2 Virtuosity requires years of daily practice from childhood.
  • virtuoso C2 He is a virtuoso.
  • vis-a-vis C2
  • visibility C2 The snow reduced visibility.
  • visibly B2 He was visibly upset.
  • visions C2 Our political visions differ.
  • visualisation C2 She had a clear visualisation of her future success.
  • visualise C2 Can you visualise how the garden will look once the flowers are in bloom?
  • visualised C2 The doctor visualised the broken bone using an X-ray.
  • visualising C2 The doctor was visualising the broken bone.
  • visualization C2 Complex data is more easily interpreted through visualization.
  • visualize C2 Visualize your entire body.
  • visualized C2 She visualized her success in the competition.
  • visualizing C2 He was visualizing a successful future for himself.
  • vital B2 Self-defense is vital.
  • vitality C1 Try to give your writing some vitality.
  • vitamin B2 Do you take vitamin pills?
  • vitriolic C2 Her vitriolic comments caused a great deal of offense.
  • vocal C1 They are a vocal minority.
  • vocalist B2 He is bent on becoming a vocalist.
  • vocational C2 She goes to vocational school.
  • vociferous C2 The vociferous crowd cheered loudly for the athletes.
  • vol C1
  • volatile C1 This is really volatile.
  • volumes C1 His behaviors spoke volumes.
  • voluntarily C1 He did it voluntarily.
  • voluntary C1 This was totally voluntary.
  • volunteered C2 You volunteered for this.
  • volunteering C2 He was just volunteering.
  • volunteers C2 Most volunteers are teenagers.
  • vomit B2 He felt sick and had to vomit.
  • voracious C1 He has a voracious appetite for all things Star Wars.
  • voraciously C1 The ewe was voraciously eating.
  • voracity C2 His voracity for sweets was a constant concern.
  • vortex C2 I was pulled into the free software vortex and have never escaped.
  • voter B2 Every voter must show identification at the polling station.
  • voting B2 Voting rights do matter.
  • vow B2 She made a vow to always help those in need.
  • vulnerability C1 He exploited her vulnerability.
  • vulnerable C1 I felt very vulnerable.
  • wage B2 The wage for this job is very low.
  • waist B2 Bend at the waist.
  • waistcoat B2 Peter was wearing what looked like a hand-knitted waistcoat.
  • walkabout B2 We went on a long walkabout through the national park.
  • walker B2 The famous walker set a new world record.
  • wallboard B2 We covered the walls with new wallboard.
  • wallow C2 A pig will wallow in the mud in order to cool down.
  • walnut B2 The cat climbed the walnut tree.
  • wane C2 His powers are on the wane.
  • warehouse C1 Where is your warehouse?
  • wares C1 The shop sells many different wares.
  • warfare C1 This is information warfare.
  • warming B2 Scientists are concerned about the global warming trend.
  • warrant C1 We have a warrant.
  • warship B2 The warship sailed across the blue sea.
  • wartime B2 Happening in wartime, this would amount to disaster.
  • wary C1 I am growing wary.
  • washtub C1 He put the clothes in the washtub.
  • wasp B2 He caught the wasp.
  • water B2 The water is dirty.
  • waterfront C1 The waterfront is a beautiful area.
  • waterproof B2 My camera is waterproof.
  • wayside C1 That tradition has fallen by the wayside.
  • wayward C2 The wayward son has returned.
  • weaken B2 Passions weaken, but habits strengthen, with age.
  • weakly B2
  • wealthy B2 Do I look wealthy?
  • wearisome B2 Weeding is wearisome work.
  • weary B2 Rest your weary eyes.
  • weave B2 Most spiders weave webs.
  • wed B2 She will wed her partner next month.
  • weed B2 We must remove the weed from the garden.
  • welfare B2 I live on welfare.
  • well-balanced B2
  • well-being C1
  • well-built B2
  • well-organised B2
  • well-organized B2
  • well-paid B2
  • western B2 We watched a classic western movie last night.
  • whatsoever C1 She felt no sympathy whatsoever.
  • wheat B2 I ate wheat bread.
  • wheeze C2 Stuck without an inhaler, the only thing he could do was wheeze.
  • whereas B2 She loves classical music, whereas I prefer jazz.
  • whereby B2 But he said: Lord God, whereby may I know that I shall possess it?
  • whichever B2 Take whichever you like.
  • whilst C1 She smiled at me, whilst she sang.
  • whimsical C2 She shaped the cake into a whimsical design.
  • whip B2 The rider used a whip to encourage the horse.
  • whir C2 I heard the whir of the fan.
  • whirlwind C2 Just before the wedding, the hall was a whirlwind of activity.
  • whiskey B2 I want some whiskey.
  • whisky B2 I want some whisky.
  • whisper B2 Why does everyone whisper?
  • whistle B2 He heard another whistle.
  • wholly C2 That is wholly unacceptable!
  • wicked C1 That would be wicked!
  • wickedly C1 He behaved wickedly, causing much trouble.
  • widen B2 Television helps us widen our knowledge.
  • widow B2 Are you a widow?
  • width B2 What is the width of this street?
  • wilderness B2 Fire spread in the wilderness.
  • will B2 Something terrible will happen.
  • willing B2
  • willingly B2 She helped me willingly.
  • wind B2
  • winding B2 The winding of the road made driving hard.
  • windshield B2 Your windshield is dirty.
  • wink B2 Who did you wink at?
  • wipe B2 Wipe away your tears.
  • wire B2 Is that wire hot?
  • wistful C2 Ah, this song makes me feel all wistful.
  • wistfully C2 These days we look back wistfully towards our lost youth.
  • wit B2 I admire his wit.
  • withdraw B2 He had to withdraw.
  • withdrawal B2 I have made the withdrawal.
  • withdrawn B2 Both charges were withdrawn.
  • witty B2 I am very witty.
  • wizened C1 The old man had a wizened face.
  • wolf B2 This is a wolf.
  • wondrous B2 Occasionally, wondrous texts were included.
  • woo C1 Are you trying to woo me?
  • woodcarving B2 The artist made a beautiful woodcarving.
  • wooded C1 Giraffes prefer wooded areas.
  • wordage C2 The wordage in this report is excessive.
  • wordlessly B2 They left the room wordlessly.
  • wordsmith C2 The journalist was a true wordsmith, crafting elegant prose.
  • workaholic B2 Are you a workaholic?
  • workbench B2 He fixed the chair on his workbench.
  • workforce B2 Tourism employs 17% of the workforce.
  • workman B2 A poor workman blames his tools.
  • worktable B2 He used the worktable to fix the chair.
  • worldly B2 She was interested in worldly affairs.
  • worldview B2 A threat is not a worldview.
  • worm B2 This is a worm.
  • worn out B2 My old shoes are completely worn out.
  • worn-out B2
  • wornout B2
  • worrying B2 You should stop worrying.
  • worsen B2 Could the situation worsen?
  • worship B2 They worship every Sunday.
  • worthless B2 That old car is completely worthless; it will not start.
  • wrack C2 We found some wrack on the beach after the storm.
  • wrangle C1 This contract dispute turned into a legal wrangle.
  • wreck B2 Who needs this old wreck?
  • wrench C1 I need a wrench.
  • wrongly B2 The judge decided he had been treated wrongly.
  • wry C1 His interjection prompts wry laughs and nervousness.
  • wryly C1 He wryly commented on the unexpected turn of events.
  • x-ray B2
  • yacht B2 Welcome to our yacht.
  • yawn B2 I yawn a lot.
  • yearn B2 They yearn for him.
  • yell B2 He wanted to yell.
  • youngster C1 My youngster often makes careless decisions.
  • youthful B2 His voice is very youthful.
  • yummy B2 The fruit is yummy.
  • zany C1 He always had a zany sense of humor.
  • zealous C2 He was zealous in satisfying his employer.
  • zebra B2 I photographed a zebra.
  • zip B2 This zip is stuck.
  • zoologist C2 The zoologist carefully observed the behavior of the rare jungle cat.
  • zoology C2 Zoology is my favourite subject.
  • zoom B2 The Zoom meeting began normally.

Some example sentences come from the Tatoeba Project (tatoeba.org), CC BY 2.0 FR. The rest were written for MindDory. Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.

What each IELTS band means

Band 1 — CEFR A1

Band 1 is classified as a non-user: the candidate has essentially no ability to use English beyond a few isolated words. At this stage vocabulary is limited to the most concrete, high-frequency items, greetings, numbers, days, basic objects, and common verbs like be, have, and go. There is no sentence-building to speak of yet, just recognition and recall of single words. This corresponds to the lower half of CEFR A1, the very start of the journey.

You are at band 1 if you can recognise or say only a handful of English words and cannot yet form a simple sentence or answer a basic question. This is the realistic starting point for absolute beginners and for learners whose first script and language are very distant from English. Nobody targets band 1 as a goal; it is a baseline you move off quickly. The practical aim is to reach the point where you can produce simple, memorised phrases.

Focus entirely on a core of a few hundred everyday words, the things around you, basic actions, numbers, and survival phrases, before worrying about grammar. Use spaced repetition with images rather than translations where you can, so the word binds to the thing, not to your first language. Keep daily sessions short but unbroken; consistency matters far more than volume this early. Say each word aloud as you review it, because at band 1 pronunciation and recognition are learned together.

A1 words

Band 2 — CEFR A1

Band 2 marks an intermittent user who can convey only basic meaning in very familiar situations, with frequent breakdowns in communication. The vocabulary covers immediate needs: food, family, simple directions, prices, telling the time, and the most common adjectives like big, small, good, and bad. Words are still mostly produced one at a time or in short fixed phrases rather than flexible sentences. This sits in the upper half of CEFR A1, where memorised chunks start to outnumber single words.

You are likely at band 2 if you can manage a few rehearsed exchanges, ordering food, giving your name and country, but lose the thread as soon as the topic shifts. This is typical of early beginners a few months into study. As with band 1, it is a stage to pass through rather than a target. The immediate goal is to string familiar words into questions and short answers reliably.

Build outward from the everyday topics you already half-know, adding the verbs and connectors (and, but, because, then) that turn words into messages. Reviewing vocabulary on a spaced schedule keeps the early core from slipping while you add to it, which matters because forgetting is fastest at this level. Practise the most useful question forms as fixed templates and slot new nouns into them. Listen to slow, graded audio daily so you start hearing the words you are learning to say.

A1 words

Band 3 — CEFR A2

Band 3 is an extremely limited user who conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations and suffers frequent communication failures. The vocabulary broadens to handle simple personal and everyday descriptions: routines, weather, basic feelings, shopping, and common past-tense events. Learners can now build short, mostly correct sentences, though range is narrow and errors are constant. This aligns with CEFR A2, the pre-intermediate stage.

You are around band 3 if you can describe your daily routine, talk about your family, and ask for basic information, but stall on any topic outside the familiar. This is where most learners land after roughly a year of casual study or a focused beginner course. It is below the level any institution accepts, so the goal is to push into B1 territory where real conversation becomes possible. Expanding from concrete topics into simple opinions is the key next move.

Move beyond naming things and start learning words that express time, sequence, and simple cause, since A2 is about connecting ideas rather than listing them. Use spaced repetition with full example sentences so you absorb how words behave, not just what they mean. Read short graded readers and note recurring everyday phrases as whole units. Record yourself describing a photo or your day, and check which words you reached for and which you were missing.

A2 words

Band 4 — CEFR B1

Band 4 is a limited user whose competence is confined to familiar situations, with frequent problems in understanding and expression and an inability to handle complex language. The vocabulary now covers everyday topics with some flexibility: work, travel, health, simple opinions, and basic comparisons. Learners can sustain a short conversation and produce connected sentences, but abstract or unfamiliar subjects expose clear gaps. This corresponds to the first half of CEFR B1, lower intermediate.

You are at band 4 if you can hold a simple conversation, follow the gist of clear speech, and write a few coherent sentences, but find IELTS topics like environment or technology hard to discuss. Many candidates score here on a first attempt before targeted preparation. Band 4 is still below university and migration requirements, so it is a waypoint, not a destination. The aim is to develop enough range to express and support an opinion.

Start grouping vocabulary by IELTS theme, education, work, health, so you can actually talk about the topics the test favours. Drill collocations rather than lone words in your spaced repetition, learning make a decision and heavy traffic as set phrases. Listen to clear standard English daily, podcasts for learners or slowed news, and shadow what you hear. Begin writing short opinion paragraphs and notice where you lack the word for the idea you want.

B1 words

Band 5 — CEFR B1

Band 5 is a modest user with partial command of English who copes with overall meaning in most situations but makes many mistakes and should be able to handle basic communication in their own field. The vocabulary stretches to give and support opinions on common topics and to manage descriptive Writing tasks, though precision and range remain limited. Learners paraphrase by simplifying rather than by reaching for a better word. This sits in the upper half of CEFR B1, the most common band candidates start a serious preparation phase from.

You are probably at band 5 if you can get your meaning across on familiar topics and follow most conversation, but repeat the same words and struggle with accuracy under pressure. This is the typical realistic starting band for people who book IELTS without long preparation. It falls just short of the band 6 most universities require, which is exactly why it is the level where focused study pays off most. The next step is moving from getting by to being precise.

Attack the repetition problem directly: every time you reach for a word like good or important, build a small set of stronger alternatives and review them in spaced repetition until they surface automatically. Learn topic vocabulary in collocation, with synonyms and the article and preposition attached, because band 5 errors are often grammatical edges of known words. Read opinion journalism to see how arguments are built and borrow the linking language. Write full timed essays and mark them against the lexical resource descriptors, not just for mistakes.

B1 words

Band 6 — CEFR B2

Band 6 is a competent user with generally effective command of English despite some inaccuracies and misunderstandings, able to use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. The vocabulary handles the full set of IELTS topics, environment, urbanisation, technology, health, with enough range to develop arguments, though less common items and idiom are inconsistent. Learners can paraphrase by choosing a different word rather than dumbing down. This is solid CEFR B2.

You are at band 6 if you can follow most native content, hold a real discussion, and write a structured argument, while still making the kind of slips that occasionally distract the reader. Band 6, or 6.5 overall with a minimum in each section, is the threshold most universities set for admission. For many candidates this is the goal band, and for competitive programmes it is the floor. The challenge now is the jump to band 7, which is driven largely by lexical range and accuracy.

The 6-to-7 gap is mostly about producing less common vocabulary naturally, so deliberately collect and drill higher-band items for each recurring topic and review them on a spaced schedule until they feel like your own. Audit your own essays: the words you recognise but never write are exactly what to practise actively with example sentences. Consume native news and documentary content without subtitles to absorb collocation and register. Get timed Writing feedback specifically on lexical resource, since self-assessment misses the items you do not know you are overusing.

B2 words

Band 7 — CEFR C1

Band 7 is a good user who has operational command of the language despite occasional inaccuracies and misunderstandings, and who handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning. The vocabulary shows clear range: less common words used appropriately, awareness of collocation and style, and effective paraphrase under pressure. Errors still appear, but they no longer impede communication. This corresponds to the first half of CEFR C1.

You are at band 7 if you can argue an abstract point, read a serious article at full speed, and use idiomatic and topic-specific vocabulary with only occasional misfires. Band 7, and increasingly 7.5, is the target for competitive postgraduate programmes, professional licensing in medicine and nursing, and several migration streams. The stakes are concrete: half a band can decide an offer or a visa. Moving toward band 8 means making the less common vocabulary consistently accurate, not just present.

Shift focus from acquiring new words to refining precision: distinguish near-synonyms by connotation and collocation, and review those fine distinctions with spaced repetition so the right shade comes first. Read widely in the topic areas you are weakest on and harvest exact phrasing rather than rough meaning. Record and transcribe your own Speaking answers to catch the collocation slips that examiners penalise at this level. Practise paraphrasing the same idea three ways, since flexible word choice under time pressure separates 7 from 8.

C1 words

Band 8 — CEFR C1

Band 8 is a very good user with fully operational command of the language, marred only by occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies, who handles complex and detailed argumentation well. The vocabulary is wide and precise: idiomatic items used naturally, sophisticated collocation, and confident control of style and register. Mistakes are rare and unpatterned rather than systematic. This sits in the upper half of CEFR C1, the edge of advanced proficiency.

You are at band 8 if you express subtle and abstract ideas with the right word almost every time and rarely misunderstand even dense or implicit text. Band 8 is asked for by the most selective universities and a few professional registrations, and it is well beyond ordinary admission requirements. At this level the remaining errors are individual lapses, not gaps in knowledge. Pushing toward band 9 is less about study and more about eliminating the last unsystematic slips.

At band 8 broad coverage is largely done, so target the specific idioms, fixed expressions, and register choices you still get slightly wrong, and keep them in spaced review until they stop recurring. Read and listen to demanding native material, literary essays, specialist journalism, to absorb the idiomatic precision that marks a near-native lexicon. Have advanced writing critiqued for the rare inappropriacy rather than for range, which you already have. Notice and log every word you use that is almost right, because closing that gap is the whole task now.

C1 words

Band 9 — CEFR C2

Band 9 is an expert user with full operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate, and fluent, with complete understanding. The vocabulary is effectively native-like, idioms, nuance, register, and the least common items all handled without strain or error. There is no longer a meaningful gap between what the candidate wants to say and the word available. This is CEFR C2, the ceiling of the scale.

You are at band 9 if your English is indistinguishable from an educated native speaker's across every skill, with errors essentially absent. Only around one percent of candidates score an overall band 9, and even strong C2 users often land at 8 or 8.5 because the band is unforgiving. Almost no institution requires it, so it is pursued for mastery or professional prestige rather than necessity. There is no higher band to target.

Preparation at this level is about exam technique and consistency rather than learning new words, since a true C2 lexicon is already in place. Use spaced repetition mainly to retain rarely used precise items and specialist terminology that even advanced users let lapse. Read and write across genres you rarely touch, legal, scientific, literary, to keep the full range live. Do timed full mock tests under real conditions, because at band 9 the difference between 8.5 and 9 is usually performance management, not knowledge.

C2 words

Where do the words after this list come from?

A list has an end. The words you keep for good usually turn up somewhere else — in a page you read, a show you watched, or a conversation you had — one at a time, and rarely at the level you planned for.

MindDory connects to Claude, Cursor, and other assistants that speak the Model Context Protocol, so a word you meet while you are chatting is saved to your deck as a flashcard without you leaving the conversation. There is no copy and paste, no CSV export, and no browser extension.

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