CEFR Level
not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose
"His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed."
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
"She felt unsure about the decision."
not true; false or incorrect
"The rumor about the company closing was completely untrue."
not being used; not having been used before
"There are many unused rooms in this old mansion."
not common or ordinary; remarkable or exceptional
"She has an unusual talent for solving complex problems."
in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree
"It was unusually cold for this time of year."
not desired or welcome; not wanted
"He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting."
not in good health; feeling sick or ill
"She has been feeling unwell since yesterday."
remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly
"She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement."
about to happen or appear
"The upcoming event will be held next week."
to raise something to a higher standard, improve
"We decided to upgrade the software to the latest version."
higher in position or rank
"The upper floor of the building is under renovation."
with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position
"The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall."
related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town
"Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas."
Requiring immediate action or attention.
"She sent an urgent message to her manager."
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
"The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project."
tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food
"Please wash all the cooking utensils after preparing dinner."
a substance used to stimulate the body's immune response against diseases
"Children are given the polio vaccine to prevent infection."
A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.
"The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment."
a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it
"The valley was covered in lush green grass and flowers."
worth a great deal of money or importance
"The diamond ring is very valuable."
the importance, worth, or usefulness of something
"The value of education cannot be overstated."
the quality or state of being different or diverse; a range of different things
"There is a variety of fruits available in the market."
different from one another; of several different kinds
"She owns various kinds of books."
a person who does not eat meat and sometimes other animal products, eating mainly vegetables, grains, and fruits
"She has been a vegetarian for over ten years."
a machine used for transporting people or goods
"He drives a vehicle to work every day."
machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another
"There are many different types of vehicles on the road today."
A particular form or variant of something.
"The software has a new version with added features."
against (in a competition or conflict)
"The team is playing versus their biggest rivals."
a person who suffers harm, injury, or death due to an event or action
"The victim of the accident was taken to the hospital immediately."
An act of defeating an opponent or achieving success in a struggle or contest.
"The team celebrated their victory after the final match."
a person who watches something, especially television or video content
"The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control."
a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving
"I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor."
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt or damage
"The protest turned into an act of violence."
using or involving physical force intended to hurt or damage
"He became violent after hearing the bad news."
a bluish-purple color
"She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party."
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
"She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra."
A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
"The computer was infected with a dangerous virus."
able to be seen; perceptible by the eye
"The stars were clearly visible in the night sky."
the ability to see or a mental image of something
"She had a clear vision of her future."
Relating to seeing or sight.
"The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects."
a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy
"Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins."
a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape
"The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades."
the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container
"The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain."
a person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly and without being paid
"She decided to volunteer at the local animal shelter."
a person who votes in an election
"Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots."