CEFR Level
in a different or other way
"We need to hurry; otherwise, we'll miss the train."
situated on or toward the outside; external
"The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof."
in general or as a whole
"Overall, the project has been successful."
in or to a foreign country across the sea
"He went overseas for higher education."
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
"The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight."
to be obligated to pay or give something to someone
"I owe you twenty dollars."
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
"The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest."
a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for breathing and combustion
"Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis."
the speed at which something happens or is done
"She walked at a slow pace."
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
"The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth."
a small package or container holding items or information
"He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop."
causing physical or emotional pain
"The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care."
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
"The royal family lives in a magnificent palace."
having a light or dull color, especially when compared with something else
"She looked pale after the long illness."
the inner surface of the hand; also a tropical tree with large leaves
"He placed the coin in the palm of her hand."
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
"The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition."
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
"Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health."
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
"The postman delivered a parcel to our door."
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
"I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting."
the highest legislative body in a country
"The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate."
a person who takes part in an event or activity
"Each participant received a certificate after the workshop."
People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.
"Participants will enjoy breathtaking views."
to take part in an event or activity
"Many students will participate in the cultural festival."
Taking part in or becoming involved in an activity or event.
"Participating teams showcased their skills."
the action of taking part in something
"Her participation in the competition was commendable."
specific or special; distinct from others
"He is very particular about his diet."
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
"She is particularly fond of Italian food."
to some extent but not completely
"The project was partly successful, but more work is needed."
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
"The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library."
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
"The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation."
to stick or attach something using a soft, moist substance; also a thick, soft, moist substance itself
"She pasted the picture into her notebook."
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
"I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast."
the ability to wait calmly without getting angry or upset
"Good teachers need a lot of patience."
to stop briefly before continuing
"She paused to catch her breath before continuing her speech."
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
"She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop."
a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable
"The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner."
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
"The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it."
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
"The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention."
a small seed with a thin shell, eaten as a snack or used to make oil and butter
"He loves eating roasted peanuts during the evening."
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
"She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard."
a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry
"She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding."
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
"The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk."
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
"She peeled the mango before eating it."
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
"He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules."
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
"The percentage of students who passed the exam was high."
to carry out an action, task, or function
"The doctor will perform the surgery tomorrow."
the act of performing or accomplishing a task, action, or event
"The performance of the team was outstanding in the final match."
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
"The performer received a standing ovation for her song."