6-letter English words
Every 6-letter word in the VocaFlare vocabulary, grouped by first letter with its meaning. Tap a word for its example sentence and CEFR level.
A
- abjectextremely bad or degrading
- aboardon a ship, train, or plane
- aboundexist in large numbers
- abroadin or to a foreign country
- absentnot present, away
- absorbsoak up, take in
- absurdwildly unreasonable or ridiculous
- accentdistinctive way of pronouncing words
- acceptto agree to take or receive something
- accessmeans to enter or use something
- accrueto accumulate gradually over time
- accuseclaim someone did something wrong
- acidiccontaining acid, sharp or sour
- acrossfrom one side to the other
- actionsomething a person does
- activeenergetic, engaged in activity
- actualexisting in reality, real
- addicta person unable to stop using a substance
- adhereto stick to, or comply with
- adjoinbe next to and connected to
- adjustto change something slightly to fit
- admireto respect and like someone a lot
- adventthe arrival of an important new thing
- adverbword that describes a verb or adjective
- advertadvertisement (British)
- advicea suggestion about what to do
- adviseto tell someone what they should do
- affairan event, or a private matter
- affecthave an influence or effect on
- affordhave enough money for something
- afraidfeeling fear
- agencya business that provides a service
- agendalist of items to be discussed
- aghastfilled with shock or horror
- allegeclaim something without proof yet
- alludeto refer to something indirectly
- almostnot quite, very close to
- alwaysevery time, at all times
- amazedfilled with great surprise
- amounta quantity of something
- amusedfinding something funny or enjoyable
- anchora heavy object that holds a ship in place
- angstyfull of anxious emotional distress
- animala living creature, not a plant
- annualhappening once every year
- answera reply to a question
- anticssilly or playful behavior
- anyhowin any case, regardless
- anyoneany person
- anywayused to say something despite that
- appallshock or horrify someone
- appealattractive quality, or serious request
- appearto become visible or seem to be
- arcanemysterious and understood by few
- arcticrelating to the region around the North Pole
- armfulas much as the arms can hold
- armorya place where weapons are stored
- aroundon all sides of something
- arouseto cause a feeling or reaction to start
- arrestact of seizing someone under legal authority
- arriveto reach a place
- arterya major blood vessel carrying blood from the heart
- artistperson who creates art
- asleepsleeping, not awake
- aspecta particular part or feature
- aspireto have a strong desire to achieve something
- assertto state something firmly and confidently
- assessto judge or evaluate the quality of something
- assigngive a task to someone
- assisthelp someone
- assumesuppose something without proof
- assureto tell someone confidently that something is true
- astrayaway from the correct path or purpose
- atomicrelating to atoms or atomic energy
- attachfasten or join one thing to another
- attacka violent act to hurt someone
- attainsucceed in achieving something
- attendbe present at an event
- Augustthe eighth month of the year
- authora person who writes books
- autumnthe season between summer and winter
- avenuea wide street, often tree lined
- aversestrongly disliking or opposed to something
B
- babbleto talk rapidly without making sense
- backupa copy kept in case the original is lost
- bakeryshop that sells bread and cakes
- baldlyin a plain, blunt way
- ballada slow song, often about love
- balleta classical style of dance and performance
- ballota paper or system used to vote
- bananaa long curved yellow fruit
- banishto send someone away as punishment
- bankera person who works at a bank
- barbera person who cuts men's hair
- barelyonly just, almost not
- barleya type of grain used for food and drinks
- barmanman who serves drinks in a bar
- barrellarge cylindrical container
- barrentoo poor in quality to produce plants or crops
- basketa container made of woven material
- batterhit repeatedly and hard
- battlea fight between armed forces
- baublea small showy trinket of little value
- beaglea small breed of hunting dog
- beautythe quality of being pleasing to see
- beaverlarge rodent that builds dams
- becometo start to be something
- beforeat an earlier time
- behalfas a representative of someone
- behaveact in a particular way
- behesta person's order or request
- behindat the back, in a later position
- beliefa strong feeling something is true
- bellowto shout in a loud deep voice
- belongto be owned by or a part of
- benigngentle and not harmful, or not cancerous
- bereftdeprived of or lacking something
- besidenext to something or someone
- bestowto formally give something as an honor
- betrayto be disloyal to someone who trusts you
- betterof higher quality than something else
- beyondfurther away than a point or limit
- bikinia two piece swimsuit for women
- bishopsenior member of the clergy
- bittersharp unpleasant taste, or resentful
- blighta plant disease, or something that spoils
- blondehaving pale yellow colored hair
- bloodycovered with or involving blood
- boiledcooked in boiling water
- boldlyin a courageous manner
- bomberan aircraft designed to drop bombs
- borderline separating two areas or countries
- boringnot interesting at all
- borrowto take something and give it back later
- botanythe scientific study of plants
- botherto disturb or worry someone
- bottlea container for liquids
- bottomthe lowest part of something
- bouncespring back after hitting a surface
- boxingsport involving fighting with fists
- brancha part of a tree, or a local office
- breastfront chest area of a person or bird
- breathair taken into or out of the lungs
- breezea gentle, light wind
- breezypleasantly windy, or cheerful and relaxed
- bridgea structure built over water or a road
- brightgiving off strong light
- brokendamaged and in pieces, not working
- bronzebrown metal alloy of copper and tin
- browseto look through something casually, or shop without buying
- bruisea dark mark on skin caused by an injury
- bubblethin sphere of liquid enclosing air
- bubblycheerful and full of energy, or fizzy
- bucketa round container with a handle
- budgeta plan for spending money
- bufferreduce the shock or impact of something
- bulletsmall metal projectile fired from a gun
- bumpera bar on the front or back of a car
- burdenheavy load or responsibility
- bureauoffice providing information or service
- burgerground meat served in a round bun
- burgleto break into and steal from a place
- burialthe act of burying a dead body
- bustleto move busily and hurriedly
- buttera soft yellow fat made from milk
- buttona small part you press, or a fastener on clothes
- buzzera device that makes a buzzing sound as a signal
- bypassgo around or avoid something
C
- callerperson making a phone call
- calmlyin a relaxed, unworried way
- cameraa device used to take pictures
- campusthe land and buildings of a school
- cancelstop something planned from happening
- cancerserious disease with abnormal cell growth
- candidhonest and direct, without hiding anything
- candlewax stick burned for light
- cannedpreserved and sealed in a can
- carbona common chemical element
- careerjob or profession over time
- caringkind and concerned about others
- carpetthick fabric floor covering
- carrota long orange root vegetable
- cartoncardboard box or container
- castlea large old building with strong walls
- casualrelaxed, not formal
- catchyeasy to remember and pleasant
- cattlecows kept for farming
- cavitya hollow space, or a decayed tooth spot
- cellaran underground room used for storage
- centerthe middle point of something
- cereala breakfast food made from grain
- chancean opportunity, or a possibility
- changesomething becoming different
- chargeprice asked, or formal accusation
- cheekyrude in a playful, bold way
- cheesea solid food made from milk
- chequea printed paper ordering a bank payment
- cherrya small round red fruit with a pit
- chillycold enough to be uncomfortable
- chiselshape wood or stone with a sharp tool
- choicean act of choosing between options
- chooseto pick one thing from several
- churcha building for Christian worship
- cinemaa place where you watch movies
- circlea perfectly round shape
- circustraveling show with performers, animals
- clammyunpleasantly damp and sticky
- classystylish and elegant
- clausea legal document section, or a grammar unit
- clenchclose tightly, especially teeth or fists
- cleverquick to learn and understand things
- clienta person who uses a professional's services
- climaxthe most intense or exciting point
- clinchto settle a deal or contest decisively
- clinicplace for medical treatment
- closedshut, not open
- cloudyhaving many clouds in the sky
- clumsyawkward in movement or manner
- clutchhold tightly
- coarserough in texture, not fine or smooth
- cocoonto wrap snugly and protectively
- coffeea hot dark drink made from beans
- coffinbox for burying a dead body
- cogentclear, logical, and convincing
- collarpart of a shirt around the neck
- columna tall pillar, or a section in print
- comedyfunny entertainment or film
- commitcarry out, or pledge to something
- commonfound or happening often
- compelforce someone to do something
- complyact according to a rule or request
- concuragree with an opinion or decision
- conveycommunicate or express an idea
- cookera device used to cook food
- cookiea small sweet baked snack
- coolera container that keeps things cold
- coppera reddish brown metal
- cordonto close off an area with a barrier
- cornerthe point where two streets or walls meet
- corneta small brass instrument like a trumpet
- coronaa ring of light around the sun
- corpsea dead human body
- corpusa collection of texts used for study
- cosmicrelating to the universe, vast in scale
- cossetto pamper someone excessively
- costlyexpensive, costing a lot
- cottonsoft plant fiber used for fabric
- countyadministrative region within a country
- coupletwo people together, or a small number
- coursea set of lessons on a subject
- cousinthe child of your aunt or uncle
- cowarda person who lacks courage
- cratera large bowl-shaped hollow in the ground
- creamysmooth and thick like cream
- creasea line made by folding or crushing
- createto make something new
- creditmoney borrowed, or praise for an achievement
- creepycausing an uneasy, frightened feeling
- crisistime of intense danger or difficulty
- criticperson who judges or reviews things
- cruisea holiday trip on a large ship
- cubisman art style using geometric shapes
- curateto select and organize items for display
- cursora moving marker on a computer screen
- customa traditional way of doing something
D
- damageharm that reduces value or usefulness
- dampento make slightly wet, or reduce intensity
- damplyin a slightly wet way
- dancera person who dances, especially professionally
- dangerthe possibility of harm or injury
- datingactivity of romantic meetings
- dazzlebright light that impresses or blinds
- deadento reduce the intensity or sensation of
- deadlyable to cause death
- dealerperson who trades in goods
- dearlyvery much, with great affection
- debatea formal discussion between different opinions
- debrisscattered pieces of broken material
- decadea period of ten years
- deceitthe act of deceiving someone
- decentsatisfactory or morally respectable
- decideto choose something after thinking
- deduceto reach a conclusion by reasoning
- deeplyin a strong, intense way
- defeatwin against, beat in a contest
- defendprotect from harm or attack
- definestate the exact meaning of
- degreea unit for temperature or angle, or a university title
- deleteremove or erase something
- demandstrong request, or desire for a product
- demisedeath, or the end of something
- denoteto indicate or signify something
- dentalrelating to the teeth
- departleave a place, especially at the start of a journey
- dependto rely on something or someone
- depictshow or represent in a picture or words
- deputya substitute or assistant to a leader
- deriveobtain something from a source
- deserta large, very dry, sandy area of land
- designthe way something is planned to look
- desirestrong feeling of wanting something
- detachto separate or disconnect something
- detaila small individual piece of information
- detectto discover or notice something
- detestdislike someone or something intensely
- devicetool or piece of equipment for a purpose
- devoteto give time or effort completely to something
- dialogconversation between two or more people
- diapergarment worn by babies to absorb waste
- differbe different, or disagree with someone
- digesta summary or condensed collection of information
- dinnerthe main meal of the day, often in the evening
- directgoing straight somewhere without stopping
- dismaldepressingly bad or gloomy
- dismaycause someone to feel disappointed or alarmed
- ditherhesitate and be unable to decide
- divertto change the direction or course of something
- divideto separate something into smaller parts
- divinerelating to a god, or wonderful
- divingsport of jumping into water or exploring underwater
- docileeasy to control or teach, submissive
- doctora person who treats sick people
- dollara unit of money
- donateto give something, especially to charity
- donkeya domesticated animal related to the horse
- doubletwice the usual size or amount
- doublyto twice the extent, in two ways
- drawera sliding storage box in furniture
- dreamyhaving a vague, impractical, or gentle quality
- drivera person who drives a vehicle
- duringthroughout a period of time
E
- easilywithout much difficulty or effort
- editora person who prepares text for publishing
- effecta result caused by something
- efforthard work or energy used to do something
- eightythe number 80
- eitheralso not, in negative sentences
- elatedextremely happy and excited
- eleventhe number 11
- embarkto start a journey or venture
- embodyrepresent an idea in concrete form
- emergecome out into view, or become known
- empiregroup of countries or regions ruled by one power
- employto give someone paid work
- enablemake something possible for someone
- endingthe final part of a story or event
- enduresuffer something difficult without giving up
- energythe power to do work
- engagetake part in something, or attract attention
- enginemachine that produces power to make something move
- engulfto completely surround something
- enoughto the necessary degree, as much as needed
- enrichimprove the quality or value of something
- enrollto register for a course
- ensuremake certain that something happens
- entirewhole, with no part left out
- equityfairness, or ownership value in something
- escapean act of getting free from somewhere
- estatea large property, or an inheritance
- ethnicrelating to a shared culture
- evenlyin equal amounts, or in a balanced way
- evolveto develop gradually over time
- exceedto go beyond a limit
- exceptother than, apart from
- excessamount that is more than necessary or usual
- excusea reason given for a fault
- exodusa mass departure of people
- exoticunusual and from a distant place
- expandbecome or make something larger
- expectto think something will happen
- experta person with special skill or knowledge
- expireto come to an end or stop being valid
- exportgoods sold to another country
- exposereveal something hidden, or leave something uncovered
- extantstill existing, not extinct
- extendmake something longer, or offer something
- extentsize, scale, or degree of something
- eyelidskin that covers and protects the eye
F
- fabledfamous, celebrated in legend
- fabriccloth made from woven material
- facialrelating to the face
- factorone cause among several
- fairlyto some degree, moderately
- fallenhaving dropped down, or killed in battle
- falterto lose strength or hesitate
- familya group of related people
- famousknown by many people
- farmera person who works on a farm
- fastenclose or attach something firmly
- fathera male parent
- faultynot working correctly, defective
- fellowa man or boy, or a companion
- femalerelating to women, girls, or female animals
- fiddleto touch something restlessly with the hands
- fiddlyawkward and difficult to handle
- fiercevery aggressive or intense
- figurea number, or the shape of a body
- filialrelating to a son or daughter
- filterdevice that removes unwanted material
- finelyinto small pieces, or delicately
- fingerpart of the hand
- finishthe end of something, like a race
- firmlyin a strong, steady way
- fiscalrelating to government revenue or taxes
- flavortaste of food or drink
- flighta journey made by airplane
- flowerthe colorful part of a plant
- fluentable to speak a language smoothly
- foldera cover for holding loose papers or files
- followto go or come after someone
- fondlywith warm affection or tenderness
- forbidto order someone not to do something
- foresta large area covered with trees
- forgetfail to remember something
- formalsuitable for official or serious occasions
- formatway something is arranged or presented
- formerexisting or happening before now
- fossilpreserved remains of an ancient organism
- freelywithout restriction or limit
- freezeto become solid because of cold
- Fridaythe day after Thursday
- fridgean appliance that keeps food cold
- frienda person you like and know well
- frightsudden feeling of fear
- frolicplay and move about happily and carefree
- frostyvery cold, or unfriendly in manner
- frozenturned solid by extreme cold
- frugalcareful and economical with money
- fusionthe joining of different things into one
- futurethe time that will come
G
- gadgeta small useful electronic device
- gaietycheerful and lively behavior
- gallonunit of liquid measurement
- gambita calculated move to gain advantage
- gamelybravely despite difficulty or fear
- garagea building where a car is kept or repaired
- gardenan area for growing plants
- garlica strong smelling vegetable used in cooking
- gatherto come together, or to collect things
- gauchesocially awkward or tactless
- genderthe category of being male or female
- geniusperson with exceptional intelligence
- genomethe complete genetic material of an organism
- gentlekind, soft, and not rough
- gentlyin a soft, careful manner
- ghettopoor, crowded area of a city
- giftedhaving natural talent or ability
- gigglelight, silly laugh
- gingerspicy root used in cooking
- glacissloped bank in front of a fort
- glancebrief or hurried look
- glitzysuperficially glamorous and showy
- globalrelating to the whole world
- glocalreflecting both global and local concerns
- gloomydark and sad, lacking hope
- glumlyin a gloomy, dejected manner
- goldenmade of gold, or colored like gold
- golferperson who plays golf
- gossipcasual talk about other people
- governrule or control a country
- grannyan informal word for grandmother
- greedywanting more than you need
- grieveto feel deep sorrow over a loss
- groundthe surface of the earth
- growthprocess of increasing in size
- guiltyresponsible for wrongdoing
- guitara musical instrument with strings
H
- haggleto negotiate persistently over a price
- hammertool for hitting nails
- hamperhinder or slow progress
- handlethe part you hold to use something
- happenoccur, take place
- harassto subject someone to constant aggressive pressure
- harborsheltered place for ships
- hardlyalmost not at all
- harrowfarm tool used to break up soil
- hatredintense dislike or hostility
- hazarddanger or risk
- healththe condition of your body
- heartylarge and satisfying, or warm and sincere
- heaterdevice that produces heat
- heavenplace believed to be home of God
- heifera young female cow without a calf
- heightmeasurement from bottom to top
- helmetprotective covering for the head
- helperperson who assists with a task
- heraldsignal the approach of something
- hermita person living alone in seclusion
- hiddenkept out of sight
- highlyto a great degree
- hijackact of illegally seizing a vehicle
- hikingthe activity of walking in nature
- hindercreate difficulty, delay progress
- hockeya team sport played with sticks
- holderperson or thing that holds something
- hollowhaving an empty space inside
- homelycomfortable and cozy, like home
- honesttruthful and sincere
- horrora strong feeling of fear or shock
- hostelbudget place for travelers to stay
- hourlyhappening or paid every hour
- huddlecrowd together closely
- hugelyto a very great extent
- humaneshowing kindness and compassion
- humblemodest, not proud about oneself
- humbugdeceptive nonsense, or a hard candy
- hungerfeeling of needing food
- hungryfeeling the need to eat
- huntera person who hunts wild animals
- hybridmade by combining two different things
- hyphenshort line joining words or syllables
I
- icemana man who sells or delivers ice
- ignorepay no attention to something
- impacta strong effect or influence
- impairweaken or damage something
- impedeto delay or block progress
- impishmischievous in a playful way
- importto bring goods in from another country
- imposeto force a rule, tax, or opinion on others
- inbornpresent from birth, natural not learned
- incisecut into a surface, often to mark it
- incomemoney earned from work or investment
- indeedused to emphasize a statement
- indentto start a line of text further from the margin
- indoorinside a building, not outside
- inducebring about or cause, or persuade
- inductto formally admit someone into a group
- infanta very young child or baby
- infectto pass a disease or germ to something
- informto tell someone about something
- inhaleto breathe air into the lungs
- injectto put a liquid into something with a needle
- injureto hurt or wound someone
- injurydamage to a part of the body
- innateexisting naturally from birth, not learned
- insanementally ill, very foolish
- insecta small animal with six legs
- insidewithin a place, not outside
- insistto demand something firmly
- insulta rude remark meant to offend someone
- intendto plan or mean to do something
- intentfirmly focused and determined on something
- intuitto know something by instinct
- invadeto attack and enter a country
- inventto create something for the first time
- investto put money into something to make a profit
- inviteto ask someone to come somewhere
- invoketo call on a law, right, or power
- ironicshowing a contrast between expectation and reality
- islandland surrounded by water
- itselfthe reflexive form of it
J
K
L
- ladderset of steps for climbing
- lamentexpress deep sorrow or regret
- laptopa small portable computer
- lastlyused to introduce the final point
- latelyrecently, in the near past
- latentexisting but not yet developed
- latestmost recent, newest
- latterthe second of two things
- launchto start something, to send into use
- lawfulallowed or recognized by law
- lawyera person who practices law
- leadera person who guides a group
- leaguegroup of sports teams competing together
- leavenadd something to lighten or enliven
- legacysomething handed down from the past
- legendan old traditional story, or a famous person
- legiona large military unit, or a great many
- lengthmeasurement of how long something is
- lessento make or become smaller
- lessona time when you learn something
- lettera written message on paper
- liaisecommunicate and cooperate closely with others
- likelyprobably going to happen
- lineararranged in a straight line or sequence
- lingerto stay somewhere longer than necessary
- liquidflowing freely like water, not solid or gas
- listento pay attention to a sound
- littertrash left in a public place, or baby animals born together
- littlesmall in size or amount
- livelyfull of energy and activity
- livingalive, not dead
- locateto find the exact position of something
- loiterstand around idly without purpose
- lonelysad because you are alone
- loudlyin a loud, noisy way
- lovelyvery nice or beautiful
- luxurygreat comfort provided by expensive things
- lyricsthe words of a song
M
- madamea French title used for a married woman
- maggotthe larva of a fly
- magpiea black-and-white bird that collects objects
- mainlymostly, for the most part
- maladyan illness or disease, often serious
- malicethe intention to harm someone
- manageto succeed in doing something
- mangleseverely damage by crushing or tearing
- mannerthe way something is done
- manualdone by hand rather than machine
- marblehard stone used for building, a small glass ball toy
- marginamount by which something wins or differs
- marinerelating to the sea
- markedclearly noticeable
- marketa place where goods are sold
- marvelto feel great wonder or amazement
- masterperson highly skilled at something
- mattera subject or problem
- maturefully grown or sensible for one's age
- meagerlacking in quantity, scanty
- mediummiddle in size, amount, or degree
- melodya tune, sequence of musical notes
- membera person who belongs to a group
- memorysomething you remember from the past
- menacea threat or source of danger
- menialunskilled and low in status
- mentalrelating to the mind
- mentoran experienced person who guides someone
- merelyonly, simply, and nothing more
- mergercombining of two companies into one
- methoda planned way of doing something
- metricbased on the meter and decimal system
- middaythe middle of the day, noon
- middlein the center of something
- mightyvery powerful or strong
- milieua person's social environment or setting
- mingleto mix socially with other people
- minutea short time, sixty seconds
- mirrora glass surface that reflects images
- miserygreat suffering or unhappiness
- mobilea small phone you carry
- modernrelating to the present time, new
- modestnot boastful, or small in amount
- modifyto change something slightly
- momenta very short period of time
- Mondaythe first day of the work week
- monkeya hairy animal that climbs trees
- mortalsubject to death, not living forever
- mortara weapon that fires shells, or cement mix
- mosquea building where Muslims worship
- mostlymainly, for the largest part
- mothera female parent
- motionmovement, or a formal proposal at a meeting
- motivereason for doing something, often a crime
- motleymade up of very different, mismatched types
- movingcausing strong emotion, touching
- mumblea quiet, unclear way of speaking
- murderthe crime of killing someone
- murmura low, soft, continuous sound
- musclebody tissue that produces movement
- museuma building where interesting objects are shown
- muttera low, quiet complaint spoken under one's breath
- muttonmeat from an adult sheep
- mutualshared or felt by two or more people
- myriadcountless, a very great number of
- myselfthe reflexive form of I
N
- napkincloth or paper used at meals
- narrownot wide, having a small width
- nationa large group forming a country
- nativefrom the place you were born
- naturethe physical world, plants and land
- nearbylocated a short distance away
- nearlyalmost, not quite
- nectarsweet liquid made by flowers
- needlethin sharp tool for sewing or injections
- nephewson of your sibling
- nervesfeelings of anxiety or fear
- nicelyin a pleasant or polite way
- ninetythe number 90
- nobodynot a single person
- normalusual, expected, not different
- noticea written or spoken announcement
- notiona belief or general idea
- noughtthe digit zero
- numbera word or figure used for counting
O
- objecta physical thing you can see or touch
- obligeto require someone to do something
- obsessto think about something constantly
- obtainget or acquire something
- occupyfill or take up space
- odditya strange or unusual thing
- offendto cause someone to feel hurt or angry
- officea room used for business work
- omeleta dish made from beaten fried eggs
- onlineconnected to the internet
- opaquenot transparent, blocking light
- openlywithout hiding one's feelings or intentions
- opposeto disagree with and try to stop
- optiona thing that may be chosen
- orangehaving the color between red and yellow
- oratora skilled and eloquent public speaker
- orchida flowering plant with showy blooms
- ordainto officially appoint someone as clergy
- originthe point where something begins
- ornateelaborately decorated
- orphana child whose parents have died
- outfita set of clothes worn together
- outinga short trip taken for pleasure
- outlawa criminal who avoids the law
- outleta socket for electricity, or a way to release energy
- outputthe amount produced by a person or machine
- outsetthe beginning of something
- overlyexcessively, too much
- oxygengas needed for breathing
P
- packedcompletely full of people or things
- packeta small package containing something
- paddleshort oar for a small boat
- palacea large grand house for royalty
- palatethe roof of the mouth; sense of taste
- palleta flat platform for stacking and moving goods
- papayaa tropical fruit with orange flesh
- paradea public procession, often for celebration
- parcela wrapped package sent by mail
- pardonused to politely ask someone to repeat
- parenta mother or father
- parrotcolorful bird that can mimic speech
- partlyto some degree, not completely
- pastorleader of a Christian church
- patchyexisting unevenly, inconsistent in quality
- pathosa quality evoking pity or sadness
- patrolgroup that guards or watches an area
- patronperson who supports or regularly uses a place
- peanutsmall edible nut from a legume plant
- pebblesmall smooth stone
- pencila tool for writing with graphite
- peoplemore than one person
- peppera spicy seasoning, or a vegetable
- perioda length of time
- permitallow something to happen
- persona human being
- petrolfuel used in cars
- phrasea small group of words
- picklevegetable preserved in vinegar or brine
- picnica meal eaten outdoors
- pigeona common gray city bird
- pillowsoft cushion for the head
- piracyrobbery at sea, or illegal copying of works
- pirateperson who robs ships at sea
- placidcalm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
- plaguedeadly infectious disease that spreads widely
- planeta large object that orbits a star
- plaquea flat inscribed commemorative plate
- playera person who plays a game or sport
- pleaseused to ask for something politely
- plentya large amount, more than enough
- plungeto jump or fall suddenly
- pluralmore than one, a grammar form
- pocketa small bag sewn into clothing
- poetryliterary work written in verse
- poisonsubstance that can kill or harm
- policethe official force that enforces law
- policyofficial plan of action
- polishsubstance used to make a surface shine
- politehaving good manners, respectful
- polityan organized political community or system of government
- ponderthink about something carefully
- postalrelating to the mail delivery system
- postera large printed picture or notice
- potatoa round vegetable that grows in the ground
- potentvery powerful or effective
- pounceto spring suddenly to seize something
- powderdry substance of fine particles
- praiseexpression of approval or admiration
- prancelively, high-stepping way of moving
- prayerwords spoken to a god
- preachto give a religious or moral talk
- preferto like one thing more than another
- prefixletters added before a word
- prettynice to look at, attractive
- priestreligious leader who performs ceremonies
- princethe son of a king or queen
- prisonbuilding where criminals are kept
- prissyexcessively concerned with propriety, prim
- profitfinancial gain after costs are covered
- promptdone quickly and without delay
- propercorrect, suitable, or real
- provenshown to be true or effective
- psychethe human mind or soul
- publicpeople in general
- punishmake someone suffer for an offense
- purifymake something clean or pure
- puritythe state of being free from contamination
- purplea color between red and blue
- pursueto follow or work toward a goal
- puzzlea game or problem to solve
Q
R
- rabbita small animal with long ears
- racialrelating to a person's race
- racismunfair treatment based on race
- racistperson who discriminates based on race
- racketa bat for tennis, or loud noise
- radiumradioactive chemical element
- raftersloped beam supporting a roof
- rangerperson who protects or patrols a park or forest
- rarelynot often, seldom
- raritysomething rare, or being uncommon
- ratherfairly, or preferably
- ratinga score showing how good something is
- rationa fixed amount allowed to each person
- rattlebaby's toy that makes a rattling sound
- ravagesevere damage caused by something destructive
- ravishto fill someone with intense delight
- readera person who reads
- reallyvery much, in fact
- reasonwhy something happens
- rebuketo criticize someone sharply
- recallremember something from the past
- recenthappening a short time ago
- recessa temporary break from work or school
- recipeset of instructions for cooking a dish
- recitesay a text aloud from memory
- reckonthink or believe something, or calculate
- recordto save sound, video, or data
- reducemake something smaller or less
- reformchange made to improve a system
- refugeshelter or protection from danger
- refundmoney given back to a customer
- refusewaste material, rubbish
- refuteprove that something is false or wrong
- regainget something back after losing it
- regardview someone or something a certain way
- reggaestyle of music that originated in Jamaica
- regimea system of government or organized routine
- regionan area of a country or the world
- regretto feel sorry about something
- rejectrefuse to accept something
- rejoinjoin something again after leaving
- relateshow a connection between things
- reliefa feeling of reassurance after worry ends
- remainto stay in the same state
- remarksay something as a comment
- remedya treatment or cure for a problem
- remindto help someone remember something
- remotefar away, distant
- removetake something away or off
- renderto cause something to become a certain state
- renownfame for achievement
- rentalan item or service available for rent
- repairthe act of fixing something broken
- repeatto say or do something again
- reporta written or spoken account of facts
- reposeto lie at rest; to be situated
- reputeto be generally considered or regarded as
- rescuean act of saving someone from danger
- resentto feel bitter about something unfair
- resignformally give up a job or position
- resistrefuse to accept or fight against something
- resorta place people visit for a holiday
- resultwhat happens because of something
- resumestart again after a pause or interruption
- retailthe selling of goods to the public
- retaincontinue to have or keep something
- retarddelay or slow down the progress of something
- retelltell a story again, often differently
- retinathe eye's inner light-sensitive layer
- retireto stop working because of age
- returnthe act of coming back
- revealto make something known
- reverba persisting echo of sound
- revereto feel deep respect for someone
- reviewan opinion about something's quality
- revileto criticize with contempt
- revisechange something to correct or improve it
- revivebring something back to life or activity
- rewardsomething given for good behavior or effort
- rhythma regular pattern of sound
- ribbona long thin strip of cloth
- riddlefill something full of holes
- rituala series of actions performed regularly
- robuststrong, sturdy, and healthy
- rocketa vehicle propelled by burning fuel into space
- rompera one-piece garment for a baby
- rotateto turn around a fixed point
- rottendecayed and spoiled
- rubbera strong flexible material
- rubblebroken pieces of stone or brick
- rudelyin an impolite way
- rumbleto make a deep, continuous rolling sound
- runnera person who runs in a race
- runwaythe strip a plane takes off from
- rustleto make a soft, dry rustling sound
S
- sacredconnected with religion, holy
- safaria trip to see wild animals
- safelywithout harm or risk
- safetythe condition of being safe
- sailora person who works on a ship
- salaryfixed regular payment made for doing a job
- salmona large pink fleshed fish
- saloona bar, especially in the old West
- samplea small part representing the whole
- sandalan open shoe worn in warm weather
- saucera small plate placed under a cup
- savingmoney saved, or a reduction in cost
- scaredfeeling very afraid
- scenichaving beautiful natural scenery
- schemea plan of action, often secretive or clever
- schoola place where children learn
- screama loud, high cry of fear
- screena flat surface that shows images
- scriptthe written words for a film or play
- scrolla roll of paper or parchment with writing
- scythea curved blade tool for cutting crops
- searchthe act of looking for something
- seasonone of the four parts of the year
- secondcoming after the first
- secretsomething kept hidden from others
- sectora distinct part of an economy or society
- securesafe from danger or loss
- sedateto calm someone with a sedative drug
- seesawa playground plank that tips up and down
- seldomnot often, rarely happening
- selectcarefully chosen, exclusive
- sellera person or business that sells something
- seniorolder, or higher in rank
- sequela follow up to an earlier work
- serenecalm and peaceful in feeling or manner
- serialhappening repeatedly, one after another
- seriesa number of related things or events
- servera computer that provides data, or a waiter
- setteea long upholstered seat, a sofa
- settlemove to live somewhere permanently
- severevery serious or intense
- sexismprejudice or discrimination based on someone's sex
- sexualrelating to sex or physical attraction
- shabbyworn out and untidy in appearance
- shadowa dark shape made by blocking light
- shakenupset or disturbed emotionally after a shock
- shielda protective covering used for defense
- shivershake slightly from cold or fear
- shouldused to give advice
- showera wash under falling water
- shrimpa small edible shellfish
- shrinka psychiatrist (informal term)
- signala sign that gives information or a warning
- silentcompletely quiet, without sound
- silvercolored like shiny gray metal
- simpleeasy to understand or do
- simplyin a simple way, or just
- singera person who sings
- singleonly one, or not married
- sistera girl with the same parents
- sketchdraw something roughly and quickly
- skiingthe sport of sliding on skis
- sleepyfeeling tired, wanting to sleep
- sleevepart of a garment covering the arm
- slightan insult or act of disrespect
- slivera small, thin piece cut or broken off
- sloganshort memorable phrase used in advertising
- sloppycareless and untidy in appearance or work
- slowlyat a slow speed
- smokerperson who smokes tobacco regularly
- smoothflat and even, not rough
- smuglyin a self-satisfied way
- sneezesudden burst of air from the nose
- snoozeto sleep lightly, take a short nap
- soakedcompletely wet through and through
- soccera sport played with a round ball
- socialrelating to friends and society
- softlyin a quiet, gentle way
- somberdark, serious, and gloomy
- sonneta fourteen line poem with a fixed rhyme
- sootheto calm or comfort someone
- sorrowdeep feeling of sadness
- sourcethe place something comes from
- Sovieta citizen of the former Soviet Union
- speecha talk given to a group of people
- sphereround three-dimensional shape, area of activity
- spidersmall eight-legged creature that spins webs
- spiralwinding continuously around a center point
- spirita person's mood, character, or a ghost
- splashto make liquid fly and scatter
- spongesoft porous material used for cleaning
- sportsrelating to or used for sport
- sprawlan untidy spreading over a wide area
- spreada soft food you put on bread
- springthe season after winter, or a coil
- sprinta short race run at top speed
- sproutto begin to grow
- squarehaving four equal sides
- squasha vegetable with hard skin
- squintto look with eyes partly closed
- squirmto wriggle due to discomfort or embarrassment
- stablesteady, not likely to change
- stanzaa group of lines in a poem
- staplea basic, essential item or food
- starveto suffer or die from lack of food
- statuea figure made of stone or metal
- statussocial standing, or current state of things
- steadyfirmly fixed or consistent, not changing
- steelyhard, cold, and determined
- stickytending to stick to things
- stingyunwilling to spend or give money
- stitcha single loop made with thread
- stormycharacterized by strong wind and rain
- strainmental or physical stress, tension
- straita narrow passage of water between two seas
- stranda single thin length of thread or hair
- streamsmall narrow river, or continuous flow
- streeta road in a town or city
- stressmental tension caused by pressure
- strictrequiring people to obey rules
- strideto walk with long confident steps
- strikeworkers stopping work to protest
- stringthin cord used for tying
- stripelong narrow band of color
- striveto try very hard to achieve something
- strokea medical emergency from blocked brain blood flow
- stronghaving a lot of physical power
- studioroom used for art, film, or recording
- stuffybadly ventilated; overly formal
- stupidlacking intelligence or good sense
- submitto hand in, or to yield to authority
- subtlenot obvious, delicate or slight
- subtlyin a way that is not obvious
- suburba residential area at a city's edge
- subwaya train system under a city
- suddenhappening quickly and unexpectedly
- sufferto experience pain, illness, or hardship
- suffixletter group added to end of a word
- suitora man courting a woman; a potential buyer
- sulfura yellow chemical element with a strong smell
- summerthe warmest season of the year
- summittop of a mountain, or top-level meeting
- Sundaythe day before Monday
- sunsettime when the sun sets
- superbexcellent, of very high quality
- suppera meal eaten in the evening
- supplebending easily, not stiff
- supplyamount of something available for use
- surelyused to show confidence something is true
- surveyquestions asked to learn people's opinions
- switchdevice used to turn something on or off
- swivelturn around a central point
- symbola sign that represents something
- systemconnected parts working together
T
- tabletsmall touchscreen computer, or a pill
- tackleto try to deal with a difficult problem
- tactica specific action planned to achieve a goal
- tailora person who makes or adjusts clothes
- talenta natural ability to do something well
- tangleto twist together into a confused mass
- tannedhaving skin darkened by the sun
- targeta goal or thing aimed at
- tattera torn and ragged piece of cloth
- tattooa permanent design drawn on the skin
- tautlyin a stretched, tense way
- tediumthe quality of being boring and monotonous
- tellerbank employee who handles transactions
- tempera tendency to become angry easily
- templea building used for worship
- tendergentle and kind, or soft and easily chewed
- tennisa sport played with rackets and a ball
- terrorextreme fear
- tetchyeasily irritated, bad-tempered
- thankswords that show gratitude
- theirsbelonging to them
- theoryan idea meant to explain something
- thesisa long research paper for a degree
- thirstto feel a strong need to drink or desire
- thirtythe number 30
- thoughalthough, in spite of that
- threada thin strand used for sewing
- threata statement of intent to cause harm
- thrilla sudden feeling of excitement
- throatthe passage at the back of the mouth
- ticketa paper that lets you enter or travel
- tickleto touch lightly to cause laughter
- tightsa tight garment covering the legs
- timelyhappening at a suitable time
- timingthe choosing of when something should happen
- tinkerto make small changes casually or experimentally
- tiptoeto walk quietly on the toes
- tiringcausing tiredness
- tissuesoft paper for wiping, or body material
- toileta bowl used to get rid of waste
- tomatoa soft red fruit used in cooking
- tonguethe movable organ in the mouth used to taste
- topplefall over or cause to fall from power
- tottermove unsteadily as if about to fall
- towardin the direction of
- tradera person who buys and sells goods or assets
- tragiccausing or involving great sadness
- traumaa deeply distressing or disturbing experience
- travelto go from one place to another
- treatya formal agreement between countries
- tremora slight shaking movement
- trickydifficult to handle or understand
- triflesomething of little value or importance
- trophyan award given for winning a competition
- tropicrelating to the hot regions near the equator
- truisma statement that is obviously true, a cliché
- trustyreliable and able to be trusted
- tryingdifficult and testing your patience
- tumbleto fall suddenly without control
- tunnelan underground passage
- turkeya large bird eaten as food
- turreta small tower on a building or vehicle
- turtlereptile with a hard shell living near water
- twelvethe number 12
- twentythe number 20
- twitchto make a sudden small jerky movement
- tycoona wealthy and powerful business person
- tyranta cruel and unjust ruler
U
- unablenot having the ability to do something
- uneasea feeling of anxiety or discomfort
- uneasyworried, not relaxed
- unevennot level, smooth, or consistent
- unfairnot fair or just
- unfoldopen out, or gradually develop
- uniqueone of a kind, unusual
- unisonsimultaneous, matching action or sound
- unitedjoined together, in agreement
- unkindnot kind, harsh
- unlessexcept if, on condition that
- unlikedifferent from, not similar to
- unloadto remove goods from a vehicle
- unlockto open something using a key
- unpacktake things out of a container
- unplugto disconnect a device from power
- unresta state of dissatisfaction and disturbance
- unsafedangerous, not secure
- unsurenot certain, lacking confidence
- untidynot neat, messy
- unwellsick, not feeling healthy
- unwisenot sensible, showing poor judgment
- updatemake current, add new information
- uploadsend data to a server or internet
- upwardmoving toward a higher place
- urgentneeding immediate action
- usefulhelpful, having a practical use
V
- vacantempty, not occupied
- valleylow land lying between hills
- vandalperson who deliberately destroys property
- vanishto disappear suddenly and completely
- vanityexcessive pride in appearance, or a dressing table
- variedincluding many different types
- verbalspoken rather than written
- verilytruly or certainly, in archaic speech
- verminwild animals regarded as pests
- versusagainst, in contrast to
- vessela ship, or a container
- victima person harmed by a crime or event
- viewera person who watches something, especially television
- violetof a bluish purple color
- violina small stringed musical instrument
- virtuemoral excellence, or a good quality
- visionability to see, or a future idea
- visualrelating to sight or seeing
- volumeloudness of sound, or amount of space
- vortexa whirling mass of air, water, or fluid
- voyagea long journey, especially by sea
W
- waitera man who serves food in a restaurant
- walkera person who walks, or a walking frame
- walleta small case for carrying money
- wallowroll around in mud or indulge excessively
- walnutan edible nut with a wrinkled shell
- wanderto walk around without a clear goal
- warmlyin a friendly, affectionate way
- warmthmoderate heat, or friendliness
- weakento make or become less strong
- weaklyin a feeble or faint way
- wealtha large amount of money or riches
- weapona tool used to cause harm
- webcama camera connected to a computer
- weeklyhappening once every week
- weighthow heavy a person or thing is
- wheezebreathe with a whistling or rasping sound
- whilstwhile, during the time that
- whollyentirely, completely, to the fullest extent
- wickedmorally bad or evil
- widelyover a large area or by many
- wildlyin an uncontrolled, extreme manner
- windowa glass opening in a wall
- winnera person who wins something
- winterthe coldest season of the year
- wisdomgood judgment gained from experience
- witherbecome dry and shrivelled
- withininside, not beyond a limit
- wizardhighly skilled at something
- wonderto want to know something
- woodedcovered with growing trees
- woodenmade of wood
- workera person who has a job
- worsento become or make worse
- worthydeserving respect or attention
- wrenchto twist or pull with sudden force
- writera person who writes books
Y
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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