English vocabulary — Society topic
2,143 words · CEFR A1–C2
A roundup of 2,143 English vocabulary words for the Society topic across CEFR A1–C2, grouped by meaning and with IPA and English meanings. Learning Society vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more English vocabulary by topic and the A1–C2 pathway.
A1Society vocabulary · A1(14 words)Free
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the day of the year when you were born
a short word you say when you leave
a polite phrase you say before you ask someone something
a word you say when you leave
a word you say when you meet someone
a friendly word you say when you meet someone
good enough; all right
a time when people meet to enjoy themselves
a polite word you add to a request
something you give to someone
feeling bad about something you did
a polite phrase you say when someone helps you
a friendly way to say thank you
a word you say to someone who arrives
A2Society vocabulary · A2(24 words)
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an opinion a friend gives you about what to do
to say you are sorry
to speak angrily with someone who disagrees
to do something special because of a happy event
to say you are not happy with something
something important that happens
to become husband and wife
a person you invite to your home or an event
to tell people each other names for the first time
a written or spoken request to come to an event
to ask someone to come
to become a member of a group
to go on writing or calling someone
to feel happy about something that will happen
to get to know people and become friends
being the husband or wife of someone
words you send to someone
to feel annoyed by something
used to say yes strongly
to say you will certainly do something
B1Society vocabulary · B1(118 words)
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a small part of a group
the difference in results between groups of students
a person you know a little but not well
to respect someone for what they are or do
the date each year when you remember an event
to say you are sorry about something
what you say when you are sorry
to be grateful for something and see its value
an angry talk between people who disagree
to act in a particular way
the way a person acts
to end a romantic relationship
an event where people mark something happy
a formal event with fixed steps
an organization that helps people in need
a fact or condition around an event
a person who belongs to a country
to share information with others
the sharing of information
the people living in one area
B2Society vocabulary · B2(439 words)
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a result that is certain before it happens
a situation where the rules are not clear
an effect that spreads to other things
what you do when nothing else works
sudden and unfriendly in manner
to choose not to vote or take part
how easily people can reach or use something
easy to reach, enter or use
the duty to explain your decisions
to say that someone has done wrong
to decide in court that someone is not guilty
a person who works for political or social change
public support for a cause
to speak in favor of something publicly
having plenty of money
homes priced so ordinary people can pay
the period after a serious event
a society where the share of old people grows
money or goods given to help people in need
a line of vehicles carrying help
C1Society vocabulary · C1(772 words)
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a question of what is right, not of gain
the option used only when all else fails
to clear someone of blame or duty
a refusal to vote either way
an agreement about visits to a child
a version usable by people with disabilities
a system that forces people to answer for decisions
the taking on of a new culture over time
to agree quietly without protest
a court decision that a person is not guilty
to break off a meeting or a trial until later
to warn someone firmly about their conduct
written medical instructions made before you fall ill
a written statement sworn to be true
mentioned earlier in the text
stated previously
a circumstance that makes an offense more serious
unfairness built into an automated system
to reduce pain or hardship
to change the wording of a formal proposal
C2Society vocabulary · C2(776 words)
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a win that costs more than it is worth
a response far heavier than the problem needs
to put an end to something causing harm or annoyance
the formal giving up of royal office
a state of being suspended for the time being
a solemn renouncing of something on oath
to renounce something solemnly and publicly
to swear publicly to give up the use of force
to give up a right or a comfort of your own
to renounce an entitlement you could have pressed
the setting aside of your own wants entirely
to repeal or annul by authority
to cancel an entitlement by official act
the formal cancelling of an agreement between states
to flee while released pending trial
to agree to a request or demand
the taking up of a high position
a person who helps a criminal after the crime
to stop someone and speak to them boldly
an item of a soldier's additional kit
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Learn English vocabulary — Society topic
The Society topic set gathers 2,143 common English words across CEFR A1–C2. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Society context — which helps learners associate them more easily and remember them longer.
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