8-letter English words
Every 8-letter word in the VocaFlare vocabulary, grouped by first letter with its meaning. Tap a word for its example sentence and CEFR level.
A
- abnormalnot normal, unusual
- abruptlysuddenly and without warning
- absenteea person who is absent from a place
- absolutecomplete, total
- abstractexisting as an idea, not physical
- abundantexisting in large quantities
- academicrelating to education or study
- accidentan unplanned event that causes harm
- accuracyquality of being correct, precise
- accuratecorrect and precise
- accustommake used to something
- acousticrelating to sound or hearing
- activelyin an energetic or involved way
- activitysomething you do for fun or exercise
- actuallyused to say what is really true
- addictedunable to stop using or doing something
- additionsomething added, or adding numbers
- additivea substance added to improve something
- adequateenough or good enough for a purpose
- adhesionsticking firmly to a surface
- adoptionlegally taking a child, or accepting a plan
- adorableinspiring great affection, cute
- advancedat a high or difficult level
- advisorygiving advice or recommendations
- aerobicsexercise set to music for fitness
- aircrafta machine that can fly, like a plane
- airplanea machine that flies in the sky
- alienatemake someone feel isolated or unwelcome
- allegorya story with a hidden symbolic meaning
- allergichaving a bad reaction to a substance
- alliancea formal agreement between groups or countries
- allusionan indirect reference to something
- alphabetset of letters used in a language
- althoughused to show a contrast
- altitudethe height of something above sea level
- altruismunselfish concern for others' welfare
- aluminuma lightweight silver colored metal
- ambitiona strong wish to achieve something
- analysisdetailed examination of something
- anarchiclacking order or control, chaotic
- ancestora family member from the past
- anchoredfirmly fixed or secured in place
- animatedlively, or made with animation
- announcemake something known publicly
- annoyingcausing mild anger or irritation
- annuallyonce every year
- antidotea remedy that counteracts poison or harm
- anythingany thing at all
- anywherein, at, or to any place
- apparentclearly visible or understood
- appetitenatural desire for food
- applauseapproval shown by clapping
- approacha way of dealing with something
- approvalofficial agreement or permission
- aptitudea natural ability or talent
- aquariuma tank or building for keeping fish
- arcanelyin a mysterious, obscure way
- archivalrelating to historical records or archives
- argumentan angry disagreement between people
- armchaira soft chair with arms on the sides
- arroganthaving an exaggerated sense of self importance
- artifactan object of historical or cultural interest
- artificeclever trickery or cunning skill
- artistichaving natural skill in art
- artistrygreat creative or artistic skill
- assembleto gather people or put parts together
- assemblya group of people gathered together, or putting parts together
- astonishto surprise someone very much
- athleticphysically strong and fit
- Atlanticof the Atlantic Ocean
- attachedjoined to something, or feeling fond of someone
- attitudea way of thinking or feeling
- atypicalnot typical or usual
- audiencethe people watching or listening
- auditiona short performance to test a performer's skill
- automateto make a process run automatically
B
- backachepain in the back
- backpackbag carried on the back
- backwardtoward the back, or in reverse
- backyardthe outdoor area behind a house
- balancedhaving different parts in the correct proportion
- bankruptto cause someone to lose all their money
- barbecuean outdoor meal cooked over fire
- baseballa game played with a bat and ball
- basementroom below ground level
- bathrooma room with a toilet and sink
- battereddamaged from repeated hits or abuse
- beautifyto make something more attractive
- beginnera person who is new at something
- behaviorthe way a person acts
- benignlyin a gentle, kind manner
- bequeathleave property to someone in a will
- bereftlyin a manner showing deep loss
- bewilderto confuse someone completely
- birdcagea cage used to keep a bird
- birthdaythe day someone was born, each year
- bitterlyin a very intense or resentful way
- blessinga prayer of favor, or something beneficial
- blithelyin a carefree, unconcerned way
- bloomingproducing flowers, or thriving
- blubberyresembling whale fat, thick and fatty
- bookcasea piece of furniture for holding books
- bookmarksomething used to mark a page, or a saved web link
- bookshopa shop that sells books
- botheredfeeling annoyed or worried about something
- braceletjewelry worn on the wrist
- brandishto wave something threateningly
- breedingprocess of producing offspring
- brightlyin a shining or vivid manner
- broccoligreen vegetable with a treelike shape
- brochurea small booklet with pictures and information
- brouhahaa noisy, excited reaction or fuss
- buildinga structure with walls and a roof
- bulletinshort official news report
- burglarythe crime of breaking in to steal
- businessbuying and selling to earn money
- bustlingfull of busy, energetic activity
C
- calamityan event causing great suffering, a disaster
- calendara chart showing days and months
- calmnessstate of being calm
- campaignan organized effort to achieve a goal
- campsiteplace set up for camping
- candidlyin an honest, open way
- capacitymaximum amount something can hold
- cardigana knitted sweater that opens at the front
- carefreefree from worry or responsibility
- carelessnot paying enough attention
- carnivala festive public celebration with music and costumes
- carriagehorse-drawn vehicle, or train car
- cassettea plastic case with recording tape
- casuallyin a relaxed, informal way
- catalystsomething that speeds up change or a reaction
- categorygroup of similar things
- cateringthe business of providing food for events
- cautiouscareful to avoid danger
- cemeterya place where the dead are buried
- ceremonyformal event marking an occasion
- chairmanthe leader of a company or group
- championwinner of a competition
- charmingpleasant and attractive
- checkoutplace where you pay for goods
- cheerfulhappy and full of energy
- chemicalrelating to chemistry or substances
- childishimmature and silly, like a child
- circularshaped like a circle
- citationa quoted reference, or an official summons
- citywideaffecting an entire city
- classifyarrange into groups by type
- clericalrelating to routine office work
- climbingthe sport of going up rocks or mountains
- clinicalrelating to medical treatment, or coldly detached
- cloistera covered walkway in a monastery
- clothingitems worn to cover the body
- coachingtraining or guidance from an instructor
- cocktaila mixed alcoholic drink
- cogentlyin a clear, convincing manner
- coherentlogical and consistent, easy to follow
- coincideto happen at the same time
- collapsesudden fall or failure
- collidera device that makes particles collide
- colonialrelating to a colony or colonialism
- colorfulhaving many bright colors
- comedianentertainer who makes people laugh
- commercethe buying and selling of goods
- commonlyusually, in most cases
- complainto say you are unhappy about something
- completehaving all its parts, finished
- composera person who writes music
- compoundsubstance made of combined elements, or enclosed area
- compressa pad pressed onto part of the body
- compriseconsist of, be made up of
- computeran electronic machine for information and tasks
- conceiveto form an idea in the mind
- concertoa musical piece for a solo instrument and orchestra
- concludeend, or decide after considering
- concretespecific and real, not abstract
- conflictserious disagreement or fight
- confrontto face a difficult situation directly
- confusedunable to think or understand clearly
- conquestthe act of taking control by force
- conserveprotect and use carefully to avoid waste
- considerto think carefully about something
- constanthappening all the time, unchanging
- consumerperson who buys goods or services
- contempta feeling that someone deserves no respect
- continueto keep doing something, not stop
- contracta legal agreement between parties
- contraryopposite in nature or direction
- contrasta clear difference between two things
- contriveto skillfully plan or engineer something
- conversethe exact opposite of something stated
- convincepersuade someone that something is true
- corporalrelating to the physical body
- corridora long passage inside a building
- courtesypolite behavior showing respect for others
- coveragethe reporting of news, or the extent of protection
- cowardlylacking courage, afraid to act
- cozinessthe quality of being warm and comfortable
- creationsomething that has been made or invented
- creativegood at inventing new and original ideas
- creaturea living animal or imaginary being
- credibleable to be believed or trusted
- crediblyin a believable, trustworthy way
- criminalperson who commits a crime
- criteriastandards used to judge or decide something
- criticalexpressing disapproval, or extremely important
- crossingplace where roads or paths cross
- cucumberlong green salad vegetable
- culturalrelating to culture, arts, or customs
- cupboarda cabinet used for storage
- currencysystem of money used in a country
- customera person who buys goods or services
- cyberpeta virtual pet kept on a digital device
- cynicisma distrustful attitude toward people's motives
D
- darknessabsence of light
- darkrooma dark room for developing photographs
- databaseorganized collection of data on a computer
- daughtera person's female child
- dauntingintimidating and difficult to face
- daydreama pleasant fantasy while awake
- daylightthe natural light of the day
- deadlinetime by which something must be done
- Decemberthe twelfth month of the year
- decisionchoice made after consideration
- decisiveable to decide quickly and firmly
- decorateto make something look more attractive
- decreasereduction in amount or size
- dedicatedevote time or effort to something
- defenderperson who protects or defends
- definiteclearly certain or decided
- delegatea person sent to represent others
- delicacya rare fine food, or quality of tact
- delicateeasily broken or damaged
- deliveryact of bringing goods to someone
- demolishto completely destroy a building
- denounceto publicly condemn something as wrong
- depravedmorally corrupt or wicked
- derelictabandoned and in poor condition
- derisioncontemptuous mockery or ridicule
- derisiveshowing contempt or ridicule
- describeto say what something is like
- designerperson who plans how things look
- detailedhaving many specific facts or particulars
- detrituswaste or debris left behind
- devotiongreat love, loyalty, or enthusiasm
- diameterdistance straight across a circle
- diarrheafrequent watery bowel movements
- dictatora ruler with total, often oppressive power
- diligenthardworking and careful
- diminishto make or become smaller
- dinosaura large reptile that lived long ago
- diplomatan official who represents a country abroad
- directlyin a straight line, or without delay
- directora person who manages a film or company
- disabledhaving a physical or mental impairment
- disagreeto have a different opinion from someone
- disastersudden event causing great damage or suffering
- disciplea follower of a leader or teacher
- discountreduction in the usual price
- discoverto find something not known before
- disgraceloss of respect, shame
- disguisean appearance used to hide one's identity
- dislodgeforce something out of its position
- dismallyin a depressingly bad way
- disorderlack of order, or a medical condition
- dispensedistribute or provide something
- disperseto spread out or scatter
- displaceto force someone from their usual place
- disposalthe act of getting rid of something
- dissolvemix completely into a liquid
- distanceamount of space between two points
- distractto draw attention away from something
- districtdefined area of a town or country
- divisionseparation into parts, or a department
- divorcedno longer legally married
- docilelyin an easily controlled, submissive manner
- documentwritten, printed, or digital record
- domesticrelating to the home or one's own country
- dominantmost powerful, influential, or common
- dominateto control or have power over something
- donationsomething given, usually to charity
- doubtfuluncertain, unlikely to be true
- downfalla sudden loss of power or success
- downloadto copy data from the internet to a device
- downsizeto reduce a company's size or staff
- downtownto or in the center of a city
- downwardmoving or leading toward a lower position
- drabnessthe quality of being dull and colorless
- dramaticsudden and striking, or theatrical
- drawbacka disadvantage or negative aspect
- dreadfulextremely bad or unpleasant
- drudgeryhard, tedious, menial work
- durationthe length of time something lasts
- dwarfisma medical condition of unusually short stature
E
- earningsmoney earned from work or investment
- eastwardtoward the east
- eclecticmade up of many different styles
- economicrelating to trade, industry, and money
- ecstaticfeeling or showing overwhelming happiness
- educatedhaving received schooling or training
- educatora person who teaches
- eighteenthe number 18
- electionformal process of choosing leaders by voting
- electivechosen freely rather than required
- electricpowered by electricity
- electrontiny particle with a negative electric charge
- elegancethe quality of being graceful
- elephanta very large animal with a long trunk
- elevatora machine that carries people between floors
- eligiblequalified or entitled to something
- elongateto make something longer
- eloquentfluent and persuasive in speech
- eminencefame or high standing
- emphasisspecial importance given to something
- employeea person who works for pay
- employera person or company that hires workers
- emulsifymix two liquids into a stable blend
- encumberburden or restrict with a weight
- endangerput someone or something at risk of harm
- endeavoran attempt to achieve a goal
- enduringlasting over a long time
- engendercause or give rise to something
- engineera person who designs machines
- enormousextremely large in size or amount
- entirelycompletely, in every way
- entrancethe way into a place
- envelopea paper cover used to send a letter
- enviableso good that others envy it
- envisageto imagine as a future possibility
- ephemerashort-lived items, not meant to last
- equalitystate of being equal in rights or status
- equationa mathematical statement of equality
- eruptiona sudden violent outburst
- essayista person who writes essays
- estimateroughly calculate the value or amount of something
- eternitytime without end, or a very long time
- euphoriaintense happiness and excitement
- euphoricfeeling intense happiness
- evacuateto move people away from danger
- evaluateto assess the value of something
- everydayhappening every day, ordinary
- everyoneevery person
- evidencefacts that prove something is true
- examineea person taking an examination
- examinerperson who tests or inspects something officially
- exchangean act of giving and receiving something in return
- excitingcausing excitement, thrilling
- exercisemove your body to stay healthy
- existingcurrently in existence, already present
- exorcisma ritual to expel an evil spirit
- exorcista person who expels evil spirits
- expectedanticipated, thought likely to happen
- expediteto make a process happen faster
- explorerperson who travels to discover places
- exteriorthe outer surface of something
- externalcoming from or existing outside
- exultantextremely happy about a success
- eyesightability to see
F
- fabulateinvent fictitious stories
- fabulousextremely good or impressive
- facilityplace, building, or equipment for a particular purpose
- faithfulloyal and reliable
- familiarwell known, easily recognized
- fancifulimaginative but not realistic
- farcicalridiculously absurd, like a farce
- farewellact of saying goodbye
- farmlandland used for growing crops or raising animals
- farthestat or to the greatest distance
- fatalitya death from an accident or disaster
- favoriteliked more than all others
- fearsomefrightening because of appearance or power
- Februarythe second month of the year
- feedbackopinions given about performance
- ferocityfierce, violent intensity
- festivala public celebration or event
- fiendishextremely cruel or cunning
- fiercelyin an intense, aggressive way
- fightingphysical combat between people
- firewalla system that blocks unauthorized network access
- fireworkdevice that explodes with light
- firmnessquality of being solid or resolute
- flaggingbecoming weaker or tired
- flatteryexcessive, insincere praise
- flawlesswithout any faults, perfect
- flexibleable to bend or change easily
- flexiblyin a way that can adapt easily
- flourisha bold, dramatic gesture or decoration
- fluentlyin a smooth, skillful way
- folktalea traditional story passed down orally
- followerperson who supports or follows someone
- fondnessgentle liking or affection
- footballa sport played with a round ball
- footnotenote printed at the bottom of a page
- forecastprediction of future weather or events
- foreheadpart of the face above the eyes
- forensicrelating to scientific crime investigation
- forestryscience of planting and managing forests
- formallyin an official or proper way
- formerlyat an earlier time, in the past
- fountainstructure that sends up water for decoration
- fourteenthe number 14
- fractiona small part of a whole
- fragmentsmall broken piece of something
- freezingextremely cold
- frequenthappening often
- freshmanfirst-year student
- friendlykind and pleasant toward others
- frightento make someone feel afraid
- frontierborder between two countries or areas
- frostilyin an unfriendly, cold manner
- fruitionthe point when a plan is fully realized
- functionto work or operate properly
- furthestto the greatest distance
G
- gamblingact of betting money on an outcome
- gangstermember of a violent criminal gang
- gardenerperson who takes care of a garden
- generateproduce or create something
- generouswilling to give freely
- geneticsscience of heredity and genes
- giveawayfree gift, or a revealing sign
- globallythroughout the whole world
- gloriouswonderful, magnificent
- goodnessexpression of surprise
- goodwillfriendly, helpful feelings toward others
- gorgeousextremely beautiful or pleasant
- governorleader of a state or region
- gracefulmoving in a smooth, elegant way
- graduateto complete a degree or course of study
- granddadgrandfather, used informally
- grandsona son of your child
- graphicsvisual images on a screen or page
- gratefulfeeling thankful for something
- greetingwords or gesture of welcome
- groupingcollection of things put together
- gruesomecausing horror or disgust
- guidancehelp or advice given
H
- habitantperson who lives in a place, resident
- handballteam sport played with the hands
- handicapdisadvantage that makes success harder
- handrailrail for holding on to for support
- handsomegood looking, usually about a man
- hardshipsevere difficulty or suffering
- hardwarephysical parts of a computer or tools
- harmlessnot able to cause harm
- hatchingprocess of an egg breaking open
- hauntingunforgettable, often in an eerie way
- headachepain in the head
- headlinetitle of a newspaper article
- heavenlywonderful, delightful
- hedgehoga small spiny nocturnal mammal
- heightento increase or intensify something
- helplessunable to help oneself
- heritagetraditions and history passed down
- hermeticcompletely sealed and airtight
- hesitatepause before doing or saying something
- historicimportant in history
- hithertountil now, up to this point
- homelesshaving no home
- hometownthe town where you grew up
- homewarddirected or moving toward home
- homeworkschool work done at home
- honestlyin a truthful way
- hopelesswithout any hope
- horribleextremely unpleasant or bad
- hospitala place where sick people are treated
- hoteliera person who owns or manages a hotel
- humanistperson focused on human values and reason
- humanityall human beings collectively
- humanizeto make something more human or kind
- humorousfunny, causing laughter
- hysteriaexaggerated, uncontrollable emotion
I
- identifyto recognize or name someone or something
- identitywho or what someone is
- ideologya set of political or social beliefs
- ignorantlacking knowledge or awareness of something
- immortalliving or lasting forever, never dying
- impishlyin a playfully mischievous way
- impolitenot having good manners, rude
- imprisonto put someone in prison or confine them
- impropernot suitable or correct
- improvedmade better than before
- inchoatejust begun, not fully formed
- incidentevent, often unpleasant or unusual
- incisiona surgical cut made into the body
- increaseto become or make larger
- indebtedowing money or gratitude to someone
- indicateto point out or show information
- indirectnot going straight to the point
- indolentlazy, avoiding effort
- industryeconomic activity of producing goods
- infectedaffected by a disease causing germ
- infernalhellish, or extremely troublesome
- informalcasual, not following strict rules or ceremony
- infringeto break a law or violate a right
- inherentexisting as a natural part of something
- innocentnot guilty of a crime
- innovateto introduce new ideas or methods
- innuendoan indirect, often suggestive remark
- inscribeto write or carve words on something
- insecurelacking confidence, or not safe
- instancea particular example or case
- instincta natural tendency to act without thinking
- instructto teach, or to give an official order
- integralnecessary to make something complete
- interactto communicate or react with each other
- interesta feeling of wanting to know more
- interiorthe inside part of something
- internalexisting or happening inside something
- Internetthe global network connecting computers
- intervalperiod of time between two events
- intimatevery close and personal in relationship
- intrudera person who enters a place without permission
- invasionact of entering by force to attack
- inventora person who creates something new
- investora person who puts money into a business
- involvedtaking part in something, complicated
- irritateto annoy someone, to cause discomfort to skin
- islandera person who lives on an island
- isolatedfar from other places or people
J
K
L
- landladya woman who rents out property to tenants
- landlordperson who rents property to tenants
- languagea system of words for talking
- laughtersound or act of laughing
- lavatorya room containing a toilet
- lawmakera person who creates or passes laws
- layabouta lazy person who avoids work
- lazinessthe quality of being unwilling to work
- learningthe process of gaining knowledge or skill
- lecturera person who teaches at a university
- lemonadea drink made from lemon juice
- lengthento make something longer
- lethargya lack of energy and enthusiasm
- liberateto set someone or something free
- lifelesswithout life, or lacking energy
- lifelonglasting a whole life
- lifetimethe whole length of a person's life
- lightingthe equipment or effect of light in a space
- likenessresemblance to another person or thing
- likewisein the same way, also
- linearlyin a straight line or sequence
- listenera person who listens, especially to radio or others
- literaryrelating to literature or writing
- locationparticular place or position
- lovinglyin a way that shows love or care
- lyricista person who writes song lyrics
M
- magazinea thin book with pictures and articles
- magicianperson who performs magic tricks
- magnetichaving the pull of a magnet; strongly attractive
- maintainto keep something in good condition, to continue
- majoritythe larger part of a group
- maneuverto move skillfully into position
- manicurea cosmetic treatment for fingernails
- marathonlong distance running race, 26 miles
- marginalminor or small in importance
- marriagelegal union between two people
- massacrebrutal killing of many people
- materialthe substance something is made of
- maternalrelating to a mother; motherly
- maverickan independent thinker who defies convention
- mechanicperson who repairs machines, especially vehicles
- medicinesomething you take to feel better
- medievalrelating to the Middle Ages
- mediocreaverage, not very good
- meditateto calm the mind through quiet focus
- memorialsomething built to remember a person or event
- memorizeto learn something so it can be recalled exactly
- menacingsuggesting danger, threatening
- mentallyin a way relating to the mind
- merchantperson who buys and sells goods
- mesmerichypnotically captivating
- metalledsurfaced with stone or gravel
- metaphora figure of speech comparing two things
- midnighttwelve o'clock at night
- militaryrelating to soldiers and armed forces
- minimizeto reduce something to the smallest amount possible
- ministera senior government official
- minoritythe smaller part of a group
- minutiaesmall, precise, or trivial details
- mischiefplayful behavior that causes minor trouble
- misplaceput something in the wrong place
- mistreatto treat someone or something badly
- mobilitythe ability to move freely
- moderateaverage in amount, not extreme
- moisturesmall amount of water in the air or on a surface
- moleculesmallest unit of a chemical substance
- monasticrelating to monks or their way of life
- monotonya tiresome lack of variety
- monumentstructure built to remember a person or event
- moralityprinciples of right and wrong behavior
- moreoverin addition, furthermore
- moribundin terminal decline, lacking vitality
- mortgagea loan used to buy property
- mosquitosmall flying insect that bites and sucks blood
- motivateto give someone a reason to act
- motorista person who drives a car
- motorwaya wide road for fast traffic
- mountaina very high hill
- mournfulexpressing deep sadness or grief
- movementact of moving, a group working for a shared goal
- multiplemore than one, many
- multiplyto increase greatly, or times a number
- murdererperson who has killed someone
- muscularhaving strong, well-developed muscles
- mushrooma fungus that is often eaten
- musiciana person who plays music
- mustachehair grown above the upper lip
- mutinousrebellious, refusing to obey authority
- mutuallyin a way shared by both sides
- mystiquean aura of mystery surrounding something
N
- narratorperson who tells or reads a story aloud
- narrowlyby a very small margin, barely
- nationalrelating to a whole nation
- navigateto find one's way or direction
- necklacejewelry worn around the neck
- needlessunnecessary, not required
- negativeexpressing disagreement or something bad
- neighbora person who lives near you
- neophytea person new to a subject or activity
- neurosisa mental disorder involving anxiety or distress
- newcomerperson who has just arrived
- nicknameinformal name for a person
- nineteenthe number 19
- nobilitypeople of high social rank, or noble character
- noblemana man of high social or hereditary rank
- nonsenseideas or words that are foolish
- normallyin the usual or expected way
- northernof or in the north
- notebooka book for writing notes
- novelistperson who writes novels
- Novemberthe eleventh month of the year
- nowadaysat the present time
- nuisancea person or thing causing annoyance
- numerousexisting in large numbers
- nutrientsubstance that provides nourishment
- nutshellthe hard outer shell of a nut
O
- obedientwilling to do what one is told
- obituarya published notice of someone's death
- observera person who watches without taking part
- obstaclesomething that blocks progress
- occasiona particular time or event
- occupanta person who lives in or uses a place
- offendera person who commits an illegal act
- officialapproved by an authority, formal
- offshorelocated at sea or in another country
- ointmenta smooth cream used on skin injuries
- Olympiadthe Olympic Games, or a similar competition
- Olympicsa big international sports event
- operatora person who runs a machine or system
- opponenta person who competes against another
- oppositecompletely different, facing the other way
- optimismhopefulness about the future or outcomes
- optimista person who expects good outcomes
- optionalavailable as a choice, not required
- opulencegreat wealth and luxury
- ordinarynormal; not special or unusual
- organisma single living plant or animal
- organizeto arrange or plan carefully
- originalexisting from the beginning, not a copy
- ornamenta decorative object
- outbreaka sudden start of something harmful, like disease
- outdoorsoutside, not inside a building
- outmodedno longer fashionable or useful
- outshineto be much better than others
- outsidera person not part of a particular group
- outweighbe greater or more important than
- overallsa loose one-piece garment worn over clothes
- overbookto accept more bookings than there is space for
- overcoata long, warm coat worn over other clothes
- overcomesuccessfully deal with a problem
- overhearto hear something without meaning to
- overlookto fail to notice, or to have a view over
- overseasin or to a foreign country
- overseera person who supervises others
- oversizelarger than the usual or standard size
- overstepto go beyond an acceptable limit
- overtaketo pass by moving faster
- overtimebeyond the usual working hours
- overturnto reverse a decision, or to flip over
- overworkworking too much; excessive labor
P
- paintinga picture made with paint
- pandemicoccurring over a very wide area, like across the world
- panoramaa wide, unbroken view of an area
- paradisea place of perfect happiness
- paralyzemake unable to move or act
- parasitean organism that lives off another organism
- parentalrelating to a parent or parents
- particlea very small piece of matter
- partisana strong supporter, or a guerrilla fighter
- passportofficial document for international travel
- passwordsecret word used for access
- pastoralrelating to the countryside or to pastors
- patchilyunevenly, in an inconsistent manner
- paternalrelating to a father, fatherly
- patienceability to wait calmly
- pavementpaved path for walking beside a road
- pawnshopshop that lends money against goods left as security
- peacefulcalm and quiet, without violence
- peculiarstrange or unusual
- pedanticoverly concerned with small details or rules
- pedestala base supporting a statue or column
- pedicurea cosmetic treatment for feet and toenails
- penalizepunish someone for breaking a rule
- penduluma weight that swings freely on a fixed point
- pentagonshape or building with five sides
- perceivebecome aware of something through the senses
- permeatespread through and fill every part
- personalprivate, belonging to one person
- persuadeconvince someone to do something
- perversedeliberately behaving contrary to what is expected
- pharmacyshop that sells medicine
- physicalrelating to the body, not the mind
- physiquethe shape and size of a person's body
- pinnaclethe highest point of achievement
- placidlyin a calm, undisturbed way
- planningprocess of deciding how to do something in advance
- platformraised area, or place for boarding trains
- playmatechild's friend to play with
- pleasantnice, enjoyable, or friendly
- pleasinggiving pleasure, satisfying
- pleasurea feeling of enjoyment
- plumbingthe pipes and fixtures carrying water
- politelyin a polite, courteous way
- politicsactivities related to governing a country
- portableable to be easily carried
- portraita painting or photo of a person
- positiona place, or a job role
- positivehopeful, or greater than zero
- possibleable to happen or be done
- possiblyused to say something might happen
- postcardcard sent by mail with a picture
- postponedelay an event to a later time
- posturalrelating to the position of the body
- powerfulhaving great strength or influence
- practicedoing something regularly to improve
- preachera person who gives religious sermons
- preciousof great value; loved deeply
- pregnantcarrying an unborn baby
- prehumanexisting before modern humans
- prejudgeform an opinion before knowing all the facts
- premisesa building and its surrounding land
- preparedready for something; willing
- presencefact of being in a place
- preservekeep something safe or unchanged
- pressurea force pushing on something, or stress
- prestigewidespread respect and admiration
- previoushappening or existing before
- primevalrelating to the earliest ages of the world
- princessthe daughter of a king or queen
- prioritysomething treated as more important than other things
- prisonerperson held in prison or captivity
- probablelikely to happen or be true
- probablylikely to happen or be true
- proclaimannounce something officially and publicly
- producerperson or company that makes something
- profoundvery deep, intense, or insightful
- progressforward movement or improvement
- prohibitformally forbid something by law or rule
- prolificproducing a large amount, very productive
- promptlyimmediately, without any delay
- properlycorrectly; in the right way
- propertysomething owned, especially land or buildings
- proposalplan or suggestion offered formally
- proposedsuggested or put forward for consideration
- prospectpossibility of something happening in the future
- protrudeto stick out beyond a surface
- providedon the condition that
- provinceadministrative division of a country
- proximalnearer to the point of reference or attachment
- prurienthaving excessive interest in sexual matters
- publiclyin a way that is public, openly
- pullovera knitted sweater pulled over the head
- punctualarriving or acting exactly on time
- punitiveintended as punishment
- purchaseact of buying something, or the thing bought
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R
- radiatora device that heats a room or cools an engine
- railroada railway, American English
- raincoata coat worn to stay dry
- rainfallthe amount of rain that falls
- rationalbased on reason, sensible
- reactionresponse to something that happens
- readableeasy or enjoyable to read
- reassureto remove someone's doubts or fears
- recentlynot long ago
- rechargeto restore power, or regain energy by resting
- recoursea source of help when in difficulty
- recoverythe process of getting better
- recycledprocessed for reuse, not new
- referentthe thing a word refers to
- refineryfactory that purifies raw material, such as oil
- regionalrelating to a particular region
- registeran official written list or record
- regulatecontrol or adjust something by rule
- relationa connection between things or people
- relativeconsidered in comparison to something else
- relaxinghelping you feel calm and rested
- relegateto assign to a lower or less important position
- relevantclosely connected to the subject at hand
- reliableable to be trusted, consistent
- relievedfeeling reassured after worry has ended
- religionbelief in and worship of a god
- remedialintended to correct a problem or deficiency
- rememberto keep something in your mind
- remindersomething that helps you remember
- remotelyfrom a distance, or slightly
- reportera person who writes news stories
- reproachto express disapproval to someone
- republica country led by elected representatives
- researchcareful study to find information
- resemblelook or seem like something else
- residentliving permanently in a place
- residualremaining after most of something has gone
- resonanthaving a deep, rich, echoing sound
- resonateto have deep meaning, or echo with sound
- resourcesomething useful that can be used
- responsea reply or reaction to something
- restrictput a limit on something
- retailera business that sells goods to the public
- retrieveget or bring back something from somewhere
- revisiona change made to improve something
- rhetoricpersuasive language, often lacking real substance
- rhythmichaving a regular, repeated pattern of movement
- rivetingcompletely engrossing or fascinating
- roadsidethe edge of a road
- robustlyin a strong, vigorous way
- romanticrelating to love, or dreamy
- roommatea person you share a room or home
- ruminantof an animal that chews cud
- ruminateto think deeply about something
- ruthlesshaving no pity, cruel
S
- salesmana man who sells goods
- salivaryrelating to saliva
- salivateto produce saliva, especially anticipating food
- sanctitythe quality of being sacred
- sandwichbread with food inside it
- sanitaryclean and free of health hazards
- Saturdaythe day after Friday
- saucepana deep pan with a handle for cooking
- scarcelyonly just, or almost not at all
- scathingseverely critical, harshly mocking
- scenarioa description of a possible sequence of events
- schedulea plan of times for events
- scissorsa tool with two blades for cutting
- scornfulshowing contempt or disdain
- scramblemove hastily and awkwardly, or mix while cooking
- scribblecareless, hurried handwriting or drawing
- scrutinyclose and careful examination
- seasonalhappening only at certain times of year
- seawaterwater from the sea
- secondlyused to introduce a second point
- secretlywithout others knowing
- securityprotection from danger or threat
- sedatelyin a calm, unhurried manner
- seedlinga young plant grown from a seed
- selflessputting others' needs before your own
- semesterhalf of a school year
- sensibleshowing good, practical judgment
- sentencea group of words with a full meaning
- sentientable to perceive or feel things
- separatenot joined, different from others
- sequencea set of things in a particular order
- severelyto a very serious extent
- shamblesa state of total disorder
- shamefuldeserving to feel shame
- shippingthe transporting of goods, especially by sea
- shockingcausing great surprise or distress
- shootingthe firing of a gun, or filming
- shopliftsteal goods from a shop secretly
- shoppingthe activity of buying things
- shortagea lack of something needed
- shoulderthe body part next to your neck
- showcasean event or display that presents something well
- sicknessillness, or the feeling of being unwell
- sidewalka path for walking beside a road
- signposta sign showing directions
- silentlywithout making any sound
- simplifymake something easier to understand or do
- singularreferring to just one, a grammar form
- skeletonthe frame of bones in a body
- skillfulhaving or showing great skill
- slightlyto a small degree
- smoothlyin an easy, smooth way
- snobberybehavior showing contempt for those seen as inferior
- snowballa ball made of packed snow
- sociablefriendly and enjoying the company of others
- sociallyin a way related to society or friends
- softnessthe quality of being soft or gentle
- softwarecomputer programs and instructions
- soliditythe quality of being firm, solid, or dependable
- solitaryalone, without companions
- solitudethe state of being alone
- solutionan answer to a problem
- somberlyin a dark, gloomy way
- somebodysome person, an unknown person
- sometimeat an unspecified point in time
- somewhatto a moderate degree, slightly
- southernlocated in or coming from the south
- souveniritem kept as a reminder of a trip
- spacioushaving a lot of space, roomy
- spareriba cut of pork ribs
- specificparticular, exact, not general
- specimena sample used for testing or study
- spellingthe way a word is written correctly
- splattera splash of liquid scattered irregularly
- splinterto break into small sharp fragments
- spuriousfalse, not genuine, based on faulty reasoning
- squanderto waste money or time carelessly
- staccatomade of short, sharp, separate sounds
- standardlevel of quality used for comparison
- standinga person's reputation or status
- starvingextremely hungry from lack of food
- steadilyin a gradual, consistent way
- stoicismcalm endurance of hardship without complaint
- stopovera short break in a journey
- straightin a direct line, without turning
- strangera person you do not know
- strangleto kill by squeezing the throat
- strategya plan to achieve a goal
- strengthphysical power, or a good quality
- stressedfeeling mental or emotional strain
- strickenseriously affected by something bad
- strictlyin a strict manner, without exception
- strikingvery noticeable or impressive
- stronglywith great force or strong belief
- strugglehard effort to achieve something difficult
- stubbornrefusing to change one's mind
- stuffilyin a formal, old fashioned, humorless way
- stultifymake ineffective or dull through routine
- stunningextremely impressive or beautiful
- subtitletranslated text shown on screen during a film
- subtractto take one number away from another
- suburbanrelating to a residential area near a city
- suburbiasuburbs considered as a whole
- suddenlyquickly and unexpectedly
- suitableright or appropriate for something
- suitablyin a way that is appropriate
- suitcasea case for carrying clothes when traveling
- sunbatheto lie in the sun to get a tan
- sunlightlight that comes from the sun
- sunshinelight and heat from the sun
- superiorhigher in quality, rank, or status
- suppliera company that provides goods or materials
- suppressto forcibly stop or hold something back
- surprisean unexpected event or feeling
- surroundto be or go all around something
- survivalthe state of continuing to live
- survivorperson who continues to live after a disaster
- swimmingthe activity of moving through water
- swimsuitclothing worn for swimming
- syllabicrelating to or based on syllables
- syllablea unit of pronunciation within a word
- symbolicrepresenting something else, having symbolic meaning
- sympathyfeeling of care for someone's suffering
- symphonya long piece of music for orchestra
- syndromegroup of symptoms occurring together
- synopsisa brief summary of a text or plot
T
- taciturnreserved and saying very little
- tacticalrelating to careful planning to achieve a goal
- takeawayfood bought cooked to eat elsewhere
- talentedhaving a natural ability to do something well
- tastebuda receptor on the tongue that senses taste
- teachingthe profession or act of instructing others
- teammateperson on the same team as you
- teamworkcombined effort of a group working together
- teaspoona small spoon used for measuring or stirring
- teenagera person aged thirteen to nineteen
- telegrammessage sent quickly by telegraph
- telltalerevealing something that was meant to be hidden
- tenacitypersistence in holding firmly to a purpose
- tendencya likelihood to behave in a certain way
- tenderlyin a gentle and caring manner
- terminalbuilding where passengers depart or arrive
- terriblevery bad
- terriblyvery badly, or extremely
- terrificexcellent or very good
- textbooka book used for studying a subject
- thankfulfeeling or showing gratitude
- theorista person who develops theories about a subject
- thirteenthe number 13
- thoroughcomplete and careful in every detail
- thousandthe number 1000
- threatento state an intention to harm or punish
- thrilledextremely happy and excited
- thrillerbook or movie with an exciting, suspenseful plot
- Thursdaythe day after Wednesday
- timelessnot affected by the passing of time
- timiditylack of courage or confidence
- tiresomecausing annoyance or boredom through length
- togetherwith each other, in a group
- tolerantwilling to accept different views or behavior
- tolerateto accept or endure something unpleasant
- tomorrowon the day after today
- trainingthe process of learning a skill
- tranquilcalm and peaceful, free of disturbance
- transferto move something to another place or person
- transfixto make someone motionless with fascination
- transmitto send out a signal or message
- travelera person who travels
- traversea route or movement across an area
- treasurevaluable things such as gold or jewels
- trianglea shape with three sides and three angles
- tropicalrelating to the hot regions near the equator
- trousersclothing that covers both legs
- truthfultelling or expressing the truth
U
- ultimatefinal, or the greatest possible
- umbrellaan object that protects you from rain
- unafraidnot feeling fear
- uncommonnot happening or seen often
- underagetoo young, not of legal age
- undersealocated below the surface of the sea
- uneasilyin an anxious or uncomfortable way
- unfairlyin an unjust way
- universeall of space and everything in it
- unjustlyin an unfair way
- unlikelynot likely, improbable
- unmannedoperated without a person on board
- unsettleto make someone feel anxious or uneasy
- untangleto remove the tangles from something
- unwantednot wanted or welcome
- upheavala sudden, dramatic, and disruptive change
- upliftedfeeling happier or more hopeful
- upstairson or to a higher floor
- urgentlyin a way that requires immediate action
V
- vacationa period of rest from work or school
- valuableworth a lot, very useful
- venerateto regard someone with great respect
- venomouspoisonous or full of spite and malice
- verandaha roofed platform along the outside of a house
- verballyin spoken words
- verbatimin exactly the same words, word for word
- verticalupright, at a right angle to the ground
- vicinitythe surrounding area or nearby region
- vigorousstrong, healthy, and full of energy
- villagera person who lives in a village
- violencephysical force that hurts or damages
- virginalpure, untouched, or resembling a virgin
- virtuosoa highly skilled performer, especially a musician
- visuallyin a way relating to sight
- vitalityenergy and liveliness
- vocalista singer, especially in a band
- voracityextreme eagerness or greed, especially for food
W
- waitressa woman who serves food in a restaurant
- wardrobea cupboard for clothes
- warrantya written guarantee for a product
- washbowla basin for washing hands or face
- wastefulusing things carelessly, excessively
- weaknesslack of strength, or a fault
- westwardtoward the west
- whateverany, no matter which one
- wheneverat any time, every time
- whereverin or to any place
- wickedlyin an evil or mischievous way
- wildlifewild animals in their habitat
- withdrawto take back, or to leave a place
- wondrousinspiring wonder, marvelous
- workshopa room for making things, or training
- worryingcausing anxiety or concern
- wrappingmaterial used to wrap something
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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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