CEFR Level
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
"She is very affectionate towards her children."
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
"She hugged her grandmother affectionately."
having a great deal of money; wealthy
"She grew up in an affluent neighborhood."
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
"Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife."
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
"The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating."
To make a situation worse or more serious.
"Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition."
hostile or violent behavior towards others
"His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting."
extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain
"He was in agony after the accident."
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
"The weather is very agreeable today."
relating to farming, agriculture, or the cultivation of land
"The country depends heavily on its agricultural economy."
the practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals
"Agriculture plays a vital role in the country's economy."
An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.
"The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists."
An illness, typically a minor one.
"He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment."
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
"The new apartment is bright and airy."
causing worry or fear; disturbing; frightening
"The alarming news about climate change worried everyone."
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
"His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life."
A being from another world; or something foreign, unfamiliar, or strange.
"The movie featured an alien from a distant galaxy."
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
"The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission."
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
"Aligning education with global standards is vital."
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
"The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event."
a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof
"The politician denied the allegation of corruption."
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
"The allegations were investigated by an international body."
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
"The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene."
said or thought to be true, but not proven
"The alleged thief was caught by the police."
used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
"He was allegedly involved in the robbery."
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
"They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road."
a formal agreement or union between groups, countries, or organizations for mutual benefit
"The two countries formed an alliance to strengthen their defense."
joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected
"The allied forces worked together during the war."
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
"The manager allocated funds for the new project."
the process or action of distributing something
"The allocation of funds will be decided next week."
a sum of money given regularly, typically for a specific purpose
"He gets a weekly allowance from his parents."
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
"The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy."
edible seed of the almond tree, rich in protein and healthy fats
"She eats almonds every morning for breakfast."
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
"The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers."
next to or together with someone or something
"She worked alongside her brother in the family business."
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
"The names are listed alphabetically in the register."
A table or flat surface used in religious rituals or worship.
"The priest placed the offerings on the altar."
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
"She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better."
a change or modification made to something
"The tailor made an alteration to the suit."
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
"The students alternate between online and offline classes."
the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
"The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet."
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
"Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts."
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
"The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum."
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
"She fought like an amazon in the competition."
a person who represents their country in another country
"The ambassador attended the international peace conference."
The character and atmosphere of a place.
"The restaurant had a romantic ambience."
Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or uncertain.
"His answer was so ambiguous that no one understood his real opinion."
A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.
"Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration."
to make changes or improvements, often in a legal or written text
"The constitution was amended to reflect the new policies."