10-letter English words
Every 10-letter word in the VocaFlare vocabulary, grouped by first letter with its meaning. Tap a word for its example sentence and CEFR level.
A
- aberrationa deviation from what is normal
- abnormallyin an unusual or irregular way
- aboriginalrelating to the earliest known inhabitants
- absolutelycompletely, totally
- abundantlyvery clearly, in great quantity
- acceptablegood enough, allowed
- acceptanceact of agreeing to accept
- accessibleable to be reached or used easily
- accidentalhappening by chance, not planned
- accomplishachieve or complete successfully
- accountantperson who manages financial records
- accumulateto gather or increase gradually over time
- accuratelycorrectly, precisely
- accusationa claim that someone has done wrong
- accustomedfamiliar with something through habit
- achievablepossible to achieve with effort
- acrobaticsspectacular gymnastic or balancing feats
- additionalextra, more than the usual amount
- adequatelyin a way that is good enough
- adjustableable to be changed or set differently
- adjustmenta small change made to improve something
- admirationfeeling of respect and approval
- admiringlyin a way that shows admiration
- admittedlyused to admit something is true
- adrenalinea hormone that boosts energy in stress
- adulterateto make impure by adding a substance
- affordablepriced reasonably, not too expensive
- afterwardslater, after that
- aggressiveready to attack, hostile
- alcoholisma medical condition of alcohol addiction
- allegationa claim that has not been proven
- altogethercompletely, or in total
- altruisticshowing selfless concern for others
- ambassadoran official who represents their country abroad
- angularitythe quality of having sharp angles
- animatedlyin a lively, excited manner
- anticancera substance used to treat or fight cancer
- anticipateto expect or foresee something happening
- antiquatedold-fashioned, no longer useful
- antistaticdesigned to prevent static electricity
- antithesisthe direct opposite of something
- apostrophea punctuation mark showing possession or omission
- apparentlyit seems that, according to reports
- appearancethe way someone or something looks
- appreciateto be grateful for something
- apprenticesomeone learning a trade from a skilled worker
- archetypalrepresenting a typical, perfect example
- arithmeticbranch of math dealing with numbers
- articulateto express an idea clearly in words
- artificialmade by people, not natural
- aspirationa strong hope or ambition to achieve something
- assessmentthe act of judging or evaluating something
- assignmenta task given to someone
- assimilateto absorb and integrate into a group
- assistancehelp or support
- assumptionsomething believed to be true without proof
- astonishedfeeling great surprise
- astringenta substance that tightens skin tissue
- astronomerscientist who studies stars and planets
- atmospheregases around earth, or a mood
- attachmentfile joined to an email, or emotional bond
- attainableable to be reached or achieved
- attainmentthe act of achieving something
- attendancethe act of being present somewhere
- attractionquality drawing interest, or tourist site
- attractivepleasing or nice to look at
- autonomousself-governing, acting independently
B
- babysitterperson who cares for children temporarily
- backgroundthe area or scene behind something
- backpackertraveler carrying a backpack
- banishmentthe state of being expelled or exiled
- bankruptcythe legal state of having no money to pay debts
- barbershopa shop where men get haircuts
- basketballa game where players shoot a ball into a hoop
- beforehandbefore a particular event happens
- believablyin a convincing, credible way
- belongingsthe things a person owns
- beneficialproducing good results, helpful
- benevolentkind and wanting to help others
- bestsellera book or product that sells extremely well
- biologicalrelating to living things or biology
- birthplacethe place where someone was born
- blackboarda dark board for writing with chalk
- bothersomecausing annoyance or trouble
- brainstorma meeting to create many ideas fast
- breathlessout of breath, gasping
- buffooneryridiculous, silly behavior
- burdensomecausing difficulty or a heavy burden
- burgeoninggrowing or increasing rapidly
C
- caffeinateto add or consume caffeine
- calamitouscausing severe damage, disastrous
- calculatordevice used to do calculations
- cannonballa heavy round shot fired by a cannon
- capabilitythe ability to do something
- carelesslyin a careless, inattentive way
- categorizeput into groups or categories
- centigradea temperature scale based on 100 degrees
- centimetera small unit of length
- chancellora senior government or university official
- checkpointa place where people or vehicles are checked
- cheerfullyin a happy, positive way
- chimpanzeea small intelligent African ape
- chronologythe arrangement of events in time order
- clevernessthe quality of being intelligent or skillful
- cloisteredshut away from the outside world
- collectiona group of things gathered together
- colloquialused in ordinary, informal conversation
- colloquiuman academic conference or seminar
- combustionthe process of burning with oxygen
- commercialrelating to buying and selling
- commissiona fee for services, or an official group
- commitmenta promise to do or support something
- comparisonact of comparing two things
- compassionsympathy and concern for others' suffering
- compatibleable to work or exist together
- compensateto pay someone for loss or damage
- competencethe ability to do something well
- competitorperson or company competing
- complementsomething that completes or improves
- completelytotally, in every way
- completionthe act of finishing something
- complexionthe natural color and texture of skin
- complexitythe state of being complicated
- compliancethe act of obeying rules or requirements
- complicatemake something more difficult
- complimentexpression of praise
- compromiseagreement where both sides give up something
- compulsionan irresistible urge to do something
- compulsoryrequired by law or rule
- conceptionan idea or general understanding of something
- concerningabout or regarding a particular subject
- concessionsomething given up to reach agreement
- conclusionfinal decision or ending part
- confectiona sweet food, or elaborate creation
- conferencea large meeting for discussion on a topic
- confessiona statement admitting wrongdoing
- confidencebelief in one's own abilities
- conformitybehavior that matches accepted standards
- congregategather together in a group
- conjectureto guess based on incomplete information
- connectionlink or relationship between things
- consciencean inner sense of right and wrong
- consistentstaying the same, not changing
- constantlycontinuously, all the time
- constituteform or make up something
- constrainta limitation that restricts action
- consultanta person who gives expert advice
- contextualrelating to the surrounding circumstances
- continuitythe state of continuing without interruption
- continuouswithout interruption, unbroken
- contractora person or firm hired to do building work
- contradictto say the opposite of, disagree with
- contributegive something to help achieve a result
- convenienteasy to use, causing no trouble
- conventionan accepted social custom, or a large meeting
- converselyintroducing an opposite point
- conversionchanging something from one form to another
- convictiona firm belief, or a guilty verdict
- convolutedextremely complicated and hard to follow
- correctionchange that fixes a mistake
- correspondto match or be equivalent to something
- corruptiondishonest or illegal behavior for gain
- counselingprofessional advice about personal problems
- countrymana person from one's own country
- courageousbrave, showing courage
- creativelyin an imaginative, original way
- creativitythe ability to create new ideas
- credentiala qualification proving one's ability or authority
- criticallyin a way that judges carefully, or severely
- crossroadsplace where roads intersect, or turning point
- culturallyin a way relating to culture
- curriculumsubjects taught in a course
- cybercrimecrime committed using computers or the internet
- cyberspacethe virtual world of computer networks
D
- decorationan ornament used to make something attractive
- decorativeserving to make something look attractive
- dedicationstrong commitment to a task or purpose
- deficiencylack or shortage of something needed
- definitelywithout doubt, certainly
- definitionexact meaning of a word
- dehumanizeto deprive someone of human qualities
- deliberatedone intentionally, on purpose
- delicatelyin a fine, careful manner
- delightfulvery pleasant or charming
- democraticrelating to or supporting democracy
- demographythe study of population statistics
- demolitionthe act of destroying a building
- denotationthe literal, primary meaning of a word
- departmentdivision of an organization or store
- dependablereliable and trustworthy
- depressingcausing feelings of sadness
- depressionmental illness, or period of economic decline
- depressiverelating to psychological depression
- derisivelyin a mocking, contemptuous manner
- desolationa state of complete emptiness or bleakness
- detachmentemotional distance, or the act of separating
- determinedfirmly decided to achieve something
- determinera grammar word like the or this
- detestabledeserving intense dislike
- developinggrowing economically, or still forming
- dictionarya book that explains word meanings
- differencethe way two things are not the same
- difficultya problem, or the state of being hard
- digitalizeconvert into digital form
- diligentlywith careful and persistent effort
- diphtheriaa serious bacterial throat infection
- disabilityphysical or mental condition that limits activity
- disappointfail to meet someone's hopes or expectations
- disapproveto feel that something is wrong or bad
- disastrousextremely unsuccessful or harmful
- disciplinetraining to obey rules, or a subject
- discomfortslight pain or feeling of unease
- disconnectto break a connection between things
- discouragemake someone less confident or enthusiastic
- discussiona talk or conversation about a topic
- disdainfulshowing contempt or lack of respect
- disgustingextremely unpleasant, causing disgust
- dishonestylack of honesty or truthfulness
- dishwashermachine that washes plates and cutlery
- disorderlyuntidy, or lacking discipline in behavior
- dispensarya place where medicine is given out
- disqualifyto officially exclude someone from a competition
- dissectionthe act of cutting apart for study
- dissensiondisagreement causing conflict within a group
- distinctlyclearly, in a way easy to notice
- distortiona change that twists something out of shape
- distributegive something out to many people
- divergencethe process of separating or differing
- divinationseeking knowledge of the future supernaturally
- dominantlyin a way that is most powerful or common
- dominationcontrol or power over others
- doorkeepera person who guards or attends a door
- downstairsto or on a lower floor
E
- earthquakea sudden shaking of the ground
- echolocatelocate objects using reflected sound
- ecologicalrelating to the environment and living things
- economicalgiving good value, not wasteful
- ecotourismtourism focused on nature conservation
- efficiencyability to work well without wasting time or resources
- effortlessdone easily, without apparent effort
- elasticityability to stretch and recover shape
- electricalrelating to or powered by electricity
- electronicoperated by small electronic components like chips
- elementarybasic, at an early level
- embodimenta perfect representation of an idea
- employmentstate of having paid work
- emulsifiera substance that stabilizes a liquid mixture
- endangeredat risk of disappearing or dying out
- enduringlyin a lasting, long-term way
- engagementa promise to marry, or a commitment
- Englishmanman who is from England
- engrossingfascinating and fully absorbing
- enormouslyto a very great extent
- enterprisea business or bold undertaking
- enthusiasmstrong excitement or interest in something
- enthusiastperson who is very interested in a particular activity
- especiallymore than usual, particularly
- estimationa rough calculation or judgment
- evacuationmoving people away from danger
- evaluationan assessment of value or quality
- eventuallyafter some time, in the end
- everythingall things
- everywherein every place
- exaggerateto make something seem bigger
- excellencequality of being outstanding or extremely good
- excitementfeeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
- exhaustingvery tiring, draining all energy
- exhaustionstate of extreme tiredness
- exhibitiona public display of art or objects
- exhilarateto make someone feel thrilled
- exoticallyin a strikingly foreign or unusual way
- expeditionorganized journey for a purpose
- experienceknowledge or skill gained by doing something
- experimentscientific test to discover or prove something
- expressiona look on someone's face, or a phrase
- expressiveclearly showing feelings or meaning
- extinctionstate of dying out completely
- exuberanceoverflowing energy and enthusiasm
F
- fabulationthe invention of fantastical stories
- fabulouslyextremely or marvelously
- facilitateto make an action easier
- facilitiesbuildings or equipment for a purpose
- fascinatedextremely interested in something
- feverishlywith great excitement, energy, or urgency
- fiendishlyextremely, in a cunning way
- figurativeused in a non literal, symbolic sense
- fingernailhard covering on top of a finger
- floodgatesa barrier controlling a sudden rush
- footballera person who plays football
- forcefullyin a strong, powerful way
- forfeiturethe loss of something as a penalty
- formidableimpressively strong or difficult to beat
- formidablyin an impressively powerful or intimidating way
- foundationbase that supports a structure
- frequentlyoften, many times
- friendshipa close relationship between friends
- frightenedfeeling afraid
- frustratedannoyed because of being unable to succeed
- functionalpractical and working well
G
- generalizeto make a broad statement from examples
- generationa group of people born around the same time
- generosityquality of giving freely
- generouslyin a giving, kind hearted way
- geographicrelating to the study of places
- geologicalrelating to the earth's rocks and structure
- girlfrienda female romantic partner
- goalkeeperplayer who defends the goal
- governmentthe group of people who run a country
- graduationcompletion of a course of study
- grandchildthe child of someone's son or daughter
- grapefruita large tart citrus fruit
- gravestonestone marker placed on a grave
- greenhouseglass building for growing plants
- gruesomelyin a horrifying, gruesome way
- gymnasticssport involving physical exercises and balance
H
- habitationa place where people live, or living there
- handicraftskilled work made by hand
- harassmentaggressive pressure or intimidation
- hauntinglyin a memorably eerie or beautiful way
- headstrongstubbornly determined to have one's way
- helicopteraircraft with rotating overhead blades
- hesitationpause caused by uncertainty
- historicalrelating to the past or history
- histrionicexcessively theatrical or dramatic
- hospitablefriendly and welcoming to guests
- hypothesisa proposed, testable explanation
- hystericalaffected by wild, uncontrollable emotion
I
- illuminatelight up a place or object
- illustrateto explain or decorate with pictures or examples
- impeccableflawless, without any fault
- impeccablyin a flawless, faultless way
- impedimentan obstacle or hindrance
- imperativean urgent necessity, or the command form of a verb
- impersonallacking warmth or personal feeling
- imperviousnot affected or influenced by something
- impolitelyin a rude or bad mannered way
- importancethe quality of being important
- impositionan unwelcome burden placed on someone
- impossiblenot able to happen or be done
- impresarioan organizer of entertainment or performances
- impressionopinion or feeling formed about something
- impressivecausing admiration
- improbablenot likely to be true or happen
- improperlynot in a correct or suitable way
- inaccuratenot correct or exact
- inadequatenot enough or not good enough
- inartisticlacking artistic skill or taste
- inchoatelyin a partially formed, undeveloped way
- incredibleimpossible or hard to believe
- incrediblyto an extreme or surprising degree
- indefinitewithout fixed limits or a clear end
- indirectlyin a way that is not direct
- indiscretenot separated into distinct parts
- individualrelating to a single person or thing
- indolentlyin a lazy, effortless way
- inducementsomething that persuades someone to act
- indulgenceallowing oneself a pleasure, or leniency
- industrialrelating to manufacturing industries
- inevitablecertain to happen, unavoidable
- inexorableimpossible to stop or prevent
- inexorablyin an unstoppable, inevitable way
- infallibleincapable of being wrong or failing
- infalliblywithout ever failing or being wrong
- infectiousable to spread easily to others
- infernallyextremely, in a troublesome way
- infinitivebase form of a verb
- ingratiatetry to gain someone's favor deliberately
- ingredientitem used to make a dish
- inhabitantperson who lives in a place
- inherentlyin a way that is naturally essential
- initiativea new plan, or the ability to act first
- innocentlywithout guilt or in a naive way
- innovationa new idea, method, or invention
- innovativeusing new ideas or methods creatively
- insecurelyin a way that lacks firmness or confidence
- insightfulshowing deep understanding or perception
- inspectioncareful examination of something
- instructorperson who teaches a skill
- instrumenta tool, often for music
- interestedwanting to know more about something
- interweaveweave or combine closely together
- invariablenever changing, always the same
- invariablyalways, in every single case
- investmentmoney put into something to gain profit
- invitationwritten or spoken request to attend something
- invitinglyin a way that attracts or tempts someone
- ironicallyin a way that is oddly opposite to expected
- irrationalnot based on clear reason or logic
- irritatingcausing annoyance or slight anger
- irritationa feeling of annoyance, or mild skin soreness
J
- jeopardizeto put something at serious risk
- journalismthe work of collecting and reporting news
- journalistperson who writes news stories
L
- laboratoryroom equipped for scientific experiments
- lacklusterlacking energy or brilliance; dull
- laryngitisinflammation of the larynx causing hoarseness
- leadershipability to lead a group
- legislatora person who makes laws
- legitimateallowed by law, or reasonable and fair
- liberationact of setting free
- likelihoodthe chance that something will happen
- limitationrule or fact that limits something
- literaturewritten works, especially novels and poems
- locomotionthe ability to move from place to place
- locomotivea powered vehicle that pulls trains
- lonelinessthe feeling of being sad and alone
M
- managementact of controlling a business, the people who control it
- manipulateto control or influence something cleverly
- marginallyto a small degree; slightly
- meaningfulhaving purpose, importance, or value
- mechanicalrelating to machines or moved by machinery
- medicationmedicine used to treat illness
- mediocritythe quality of being merely average
- meditationpractice of calming and focusing the mind
- melancholya deep, pensive sadness
- membershipstate of belonging to a group or club
- menacinglyin a threatening manner
- mercantilerelating to trade and commerce
- methodicaldone in a careful, systematic way
- meticulousshowing great care and precision
- micrometera tool for measuring very small distances
- microphonea device that records or amplifies sound
- microscopean instrument for viewing tiny objects
- microscopythe use of microscopes to study small things
- millimetera unit of length, one thousandth of a meter
- misfortunebad luck, an unlucky event
- misleadinggiving a false or wrong impression
- monotonousdull and repetitive, lacking variety
- motherlanda person's native country
- motionlessnot moving at all
- motivationreason or enthusiasm for doing something
- motorcycletwo-wheeled vehicle with an engine
- mutabilitythe quality of being likely to change
- mutinouslyin a rebellious manner
- mysteriousdifficult to explain or understand
N
- nationwidecovering or extending across an entire nation
- navigationthe process of planning and directing a route
- negativelyin an unfavorable or harmful way
- neglectfulfailing to give proper care or attention
- negligibletoo small to be significant
- neutralizeto make something ineffective or neutral
- newscastera person who presents the news on air
- newsworthyimportant or interesting enough to report as news
- nominationthe act of proposing someone for an award or role
- nonchalantcalmly unconcerned, casually indifferent
- noticeableeasy to see or notice
- nutritiouscontaining substances the body needs
O
- obligationa duty or responsibility to do something
- occasionalhappening sometimes but not often
- occupationa person's job or profession
- officiallyin an official, formal way
- oppositionstrong disagreement or resistance
- oppressioncruel or unjust treatment
- optimistichopeful and confident about the future
- orchestralrelating to or written for an orchestra
- ordinarilynormally, in most cases
- originallyat first, in the beginning
- ornamentaldecorative rather than practical
- ostensiblestated as true but perhaps not
- ostensiblyapparently, though maybe not actually true
- outpatienta patient who is treated without staying overnight
- outrageousshockingly unacceptable or excessive
- overshadowto make something seem less important
- overweightweighing more than is healthy
P
- paintbrusha brush used for applying paint
- parliamentthe group that makes laws for a country
- participleverb form used as adjective or in tenses
- particularspecific, or fussy about details
- passionateshowing strong feelings or enthusiasm
- patriotismlove and devotion for one's country
- pawnbrokerperson who lends money against valuable items
- peacefullyin a calm way, without violence
- pedestrianperson walking rather than driving
- penicillinantibiotic drug made from mold
- percentagea rate or proportion out of a hundred
- perceptionway something is understood or noticed
- perceptivequick to notice or understand things
- permanencestate of lasting forever or a long time
- permissionofficial approval to do something
- perpetuateto cause something to continue
- persistentcontinuing firmly despite difficulty or opposition
- personallyfrom your own point of view
- persuasionact of convincing someone to do or believe something
- persuasiveable to convince people
- perversitydeliberate contrariness or unreasonableness
- pharmacistperson licensed to prepare and sell medicine
- phenomenalextraordinary, remarkable
- phenomenona fact or event that can be observed
- philistinea person hostile or indifferent to art and culture
- philosophystudy of fundamental questions about existence
- photographa picture taken with a camera
- physicallyin a way related to the body
- pillowcasefabric cover for a pillow
- playgroundan outdoor area for children to play
- playwrightperson who writes plays
- pleasantlyin an agreeable, pleasing way
- politenessquality of having good manners
- politicianperson involved in politics or government
- popularitystate of being liked or admired by many
- popularizemake something widely known or liked
- populationthe number of people in a place
- positivelyin a hopeful or definite way
- possessionsomething owned; the state of owning
- possessivewanting to control or keep something
- powerfullyin a strong or forceful way
- precociousshowing unusually early maturity or ability
- predictiona statement about the future
- predictiveable to predict or forecast future events
- preeminentsurpassing all others, distinguished above the rest
- preferablemore desirable or suitable than another option
- preferablyideally, if a choice is possible
- preferencea liking for one thing over another
- presidencyposition or term of a president
- pressurizeto force someone into doing something; to maintain air pressure
- presumablyprobably, as one might reasonably assume
- presupposeto assume beforehand as a precondition
- preventionaction taken to stop something happening
- preventiveintended to stop something bad from happening
- previouslyat an earlier time, before now
- privilegedhaving special rights or advantages
- proceduralrelating to the way things are officially done
- productionthe process of making goods
- productiveproducing a lot; efficient
- professionjob requiring special training
- profitableproducing financial gain
- profoundlyvery greatly, deeply
- programmerperson who writes computer programs
- projectionan estimate of future amounts, or an image cast on a surface
- prominencestate of being important or noticeable
- promotablecapable of being promoted
- proportionpart of a whole; ratio
- prosperitystate of being successful and wealthy
- prosperoussuccessful and financially wealthy
- protectionthe act of keeping something safe
- protectivegiving or intended to give protection
- protrusionsomething that sticks out
- proverbialreferred to in a well known saying
- provincialnarrow minded and unsophisticated; relating to a province
- provisionssupplies of food and necessities
- psychologyscientific study of the mind and behavior
- punishmenta penalty for doing something wrong
- punitivelyas or by way of punishment
- purposefulhaving a clear aim or determination
Q
- quarantineperiod of isolation to prevent disease spreading
R
- rainforesta dense tropical forest
- reasonablefair and sensible
- reasonablyto a fair or moderate degree
- rebelliousresisting authority or control
- recitationthe act of reciting something aloud from memory
- reconsiderthink again about a decision
- recreationactivity done for enjoyment in free time
- recuperateto recover from illness or exhaustion
- rediscoverto find or experience something again
- redundancythe state of being no longer needed
- reflectionan image seen in a mirror
- reflectivethoughtful, or able to reflect light
- refreshingpleasantly new, or reviving
- regardlesswithout being affected by or considering something
- regulationan official rule or law
- regulatoryrelating to rules that control an activity
- relativelyin comparison with other things
- relativitythe quality of being relative, or Einstein's theory
- relaxationrest and freedom from stress or tension
- relinquishto give up a right or possession
- remarkableunusual and worth noting
- remarkablyin a way that is surprisingly notable
- remittancea sum of money sent, especially abroad
- remorsefulfeeling deep regret for wrongdoing
- reorganizearrange something in a new, different way
- repeatedlyagain and again
- repertoirethe range of pieces a performer knows
- repetitionthe act of doing something again
- repressionthe act of restraining by force
- reputationthe opinion people generally have of someone
- researchera person who studies a subject in detail
- resiliencethe ability to recover quickly from difficulty
- resistanceopposition or force against something
- resolutiona firm decision, or a formal agreement
- resoundingemphatic and unmistakable; loudly echoing
- restauranta place where you buy and eat food
- retirementthe state of having stopped working permanently
- retrospectthinking back about the past
- revelationa surprising fact that is revealed
- revelatoryrevealing new or surprising information
- revolutiona forcible overthrow of a government or system
- rhetoricalrelating to persuasive style; not needing a real answer
- rhinocerosa large horned animal with thick skin
- ridiculousvery silly or unreasonable
- roundabouta circular junction where roads meet
- ruminationdeep continuous thought about something
- ruminativethoughtful, given to deep reflection
S
- saleswomana woman whose job is selling goods
- sandwichedtightly fitted between two other things
- sanitationsystems for keeping places clean and healthy
- schoolgirla girl who attends school
- schoolmatea fellow student at the same school
- schoolworkwork done for school, like homework
- scientificrelating to science and its methods
- scornfullywith contempt or disdain
- screenplaythe written script for a film
- scrutinizeto examine something closely and carefully
- separatelyapart from each other, not together
- separationthe act of being kept apart
- settlementa small community, or an agreement
- shopkeepera person who owns a small shop
- shopliftera person who steals goods from shops
- silhouettea dark outline against a lighter background
- silverwareeating utensils made of or resembling silver
- similaritya way in which things are alike
- simplicitythe quality of being simple
- skateboarda board with wheels ridden while standing
- sketchbooka book of blank pages for drawing
- skillfullyin a way that shows great skill
- skyscrapera very tall building
- smatteringa small scattered amount, especially of knowledge
- smokestacka tall chimney on a factory or ship
- somersaulta full body roll, forward or backward
- soundtrackthe music accompanying a film or show
- specialistperson with expert knowledge in a field
- specializeto focus on a particular area of work
- spellboundcompletely fascinated or captivated
- spuriouslyfalsely, based on faulty reasoning
- staggeringshocking because of great size or degree
- standstilla complete stop of movement or activity
- starvationsuffering or death from lack of food
- statisticsnumerical data collected and analyzed
- stepfathera mother's husband, not one's father
- stepmothera father's wife, not one's mother
- stereotypean oversimplified fixed idea about a group
- straightento make something straight or tidy
- strawberrysmall red fruit with seeds outside
- strengthento make something stronger
- stretchingexercise that extends and loosens muscles
- structuralrelating to the structure of something
- stubbornlyrefusing to change one's mind
- stuffinesslack of fresh air; excessive formality
- subculturea distinct cultural group within society
- substituteperson or thing that replaces another
- successfulhaving done something well
- successiona series of things one after another
- successivefollowing one after another without interruption
- sufficientenough for a particular purpose
- suggestionan idea someone offers
- sunglassesdark glasses that protect eyes from the sun
- supervisora person who oversees others' work
- supplementsomething added to complete or improve something
- supportiveproviding encouragement or emotional help
- supposedlyaccording to what is said, not certain
- surprisingcausing a feeling of surprise
- surrealismartistic movement featuring dreamlike, irrational imagery
- surrealistartist who practices surrealism
- suspensiona temporary stopping of something
- suspiciousfeeling or causing distrust
- sweatshirtloose warm cotton pullover
- sweethearta person you love dearly
- sympathizeto feel or express understanding for someone's situation
- systematicdone according to a fixed plan
T
- tableclotha cloth used to cover a table
- tablespoona large spoon used for measuring
- tacticallyin a manner carefully planned to gain advantage
- tantamountequivalent in effect to something else
- technologymachines and tools made using science
- telescopicrelating to a telescope or extending in sections
- televisiona device that shows moving pictures
- temptationa strong urge to do something unwise
- tendernessgentle and caring feeling toward someone
- terrifyingcausing intense fear
- themselvesthey, used to refer back to them
- thereafterafter that, from that time on
- thoroughlyin a complete and careful way
- thoughtfulshowing careful consideration or kindness
- throughoutin every part of, or during the whole time
- thunderousextremely loud, like thunder
- timelinessthe quality of happening at the right time
- toothbrusha small brush for cleaning teeth
- toothpastepaste used to clean the teeth
- topographythe physical arrangement of features of a place
- torrentialfalling heavily and rapidly, like a torrent
- tournamenta series of contests to find a winner
- trampolinea stretched sheet used for bouncing on
- transcripta written copy of spoken or recorded material
- transistora small electronic device that controls current
- transitiona gradual change from one state to another
- transitivedescribing a verb that takes a direct object
- translatora person who converts text between languages
- tremendousvery great in amount or degree
- turbulencesudden violent movement of air or water
U
- ultimatelyin the end, finally
- unassisteddone without any help
- unbearabletoo painful or unpleasant to endure
- unbeatableimpossible to defeat or surpass
- underneathbelow or under something
- underpantsunderwear worn under clothes
- understandto know the meaning of something
- underwaterexisting below the surface of water
- unemployedwithout a paid job
- unenviabledifficult or unpleasant, not desirable
- unenviablyin a difficult, not desirable way
- uneventfulwithout anything unusual or exciting happening
- unexpectednot expected, surprising
- unfamiliarnot known or recognized
- unfeasiblenot able to be done, impractical
- unfeasiblyto an impractically or implausibly extreme degree
- unforeseennot anticipated or expected
- unfriendlynot friendly, unkind
- uniformitythe state of being the same throughout
- universitya place for higher education
- unmediatedoccurring directly, without an intervening agent
- unoccupiedempty, not being used or lived in
- unofficialnot authorized or officially confirmed
- unpleasantnot nice, disagreeable
- unreliablenot able to be trusted or depended on
- unreliablyin a way that cannot be trusted
- unscathingnot harsh or severely critical
- unsettlingcausing feelings of anxiety or unease
- unsuitablenot appropriate for a particular purpose
- untalentedlacking natural skill or ability
- unwaveringsteady and not weakening or changing
- upbringingthe way a child is raised
V
- vegetariannot eating meat or fish
- vegetationplants in general, considered collectively
- venerationgreat respect or reverence
- venomouslyin a poisonous or spiteful manner
- victorioushaving won a battle or contest
- vigorouslyin a strong and energetic way
- virtuositygreat technical skill in an art
- vocabularythe words known and used
- vocationalrelating to a specific trade or occupation
- volleyballa sport played by hitting a ball over a net
W
- waterfrontan area of land bordering water
- waterproofpreventing water from entering
- wheelchaira chair with wheels for disabled people
- widespreadfound over a large area
- wildernessa wild, uninhabited natural area
- windscreenthe front glass window of a car
- windshieldthe front window of a vehicle
- withdrawalthe act of taking something back, or leaving
- wordlesslywithout speaking, silently
- workaholica person who works far too much
- worthwhiledeserving time, effort, or money
- wristwatcha watch worn on the wrist
Levels come from the CEFR-J Vocabulary Profile v1.5 by Yukio Tono, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and the Octanove Vocabulary Profile C1/C2 by Octanove Labs, CC BY-SA 4.0 Meanings and example sentences are written by VocaFlare.
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