CEFR Level
The definition, purpose, or significance of something.
"The meaning of the word is explained in the dictionary."
the main means of mass communication such as newspapers, television, radio, and the internet
"The story quickly spread across the media."
relating to the science or practice of medicine
"He went for a medical check-up last week."
A substance used to treat illness, injury, or disease.
"He took some medicine for his headache."
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
"The board had a meeting to finalize the budget."
a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization
"She is a member of the local sports club."
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
"Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions."
The faculty of the mind by which information is stored and remembered.
"She has a vivid memory of her childhood home."
To refer to something briefly without giving much detail.
"He mentioned her name during the meeting."
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
"The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes."
A state of disorder or untidiness.
"The kids left the room in a complete mess."
A piece of information sent or communicated from one person to another.
"I received a message from my friend yesterday."
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
"His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys."
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
"She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas."
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
"She spoke into the microphone during the presentation."
an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly
"She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes."
the central point, position, or part of something
"The park is in the middle of the city."
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
"The patient had only mild symptoms."
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
"She walked a mile to reach the bus stop."
the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)
"The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week."
a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me
"The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal."
a period of sixty seconds; extremely small or detailed
"He examined the painting with minute attention to detail."
A reflective surface, typically made of glass, that shows an image.
"She looked at herself in the mirror before leaving."
not present or cannot be found
"The keys are missing from the table."
An action or decision that is wrong or misguided.
"She realized her mistake after submitting the wrong file."
To combine different substances or elements together.
"She likes to mix different colors to create new shades."
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
"The audience had mixed reactions to the film."
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
"‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’"
Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.
"She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently."
A representation of something, often smaller or used as an example.
"The architect showed us a model of the new building."
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
"They live in a modern apartment with new facilities."
A very short period of time; a particular point in time.
"She paused for a moment before answering."
a small to medium-sized primate with a long tail, known for its playfulness
"A monkey was jumping from tree to tree in the forest."
an imaginary or large frightening creature
"The child was afraid that a monster was hiding under the bed."
happening, done, or published once a month
"Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis."
the natural satellite of the earth, visible mainly at night by reflected light from the sun
"The moon shines brightly in the night sky."
for the most part; mainly
"She is mostly interested in art and literature."
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
"The car’s motor stopped suddenly."
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
"He rides his motorcycle to work every day."
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
"He rides his motorcycle to work every morning."
a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface
"They climbed the highest mountain in the region."
the opening in the face used for eating, speaking, and breathing
"She covered her mouth when she yawned."
the act of moving, or a group working to advance a shared idea or cause
"The movement for equality gained worldwide attention."
Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
"Freedom movements paved the way for independence."
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
"Her speech was so moving that everyone cried."
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
"We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition."
a type of fungus with a round top and a short stem, some of which are edible
"We cooked a delicious soup with fresh mushrooms."
related to or consisting of music
"She has a very musical voice."
a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented
"He is a talented musician."
difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify
"The island is surrounded by a mysterious fog."
