CEFR Level
to leave behind or give up completely
"He decided to abandon the project due to lack of funds."
A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.
"The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year."
a shortened form of a word or phrase
"NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration."
to accept, tolerate, or remain faithful to something
"Citizens must abide by the laws of their country."
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
"The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung."
to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution
"The government decided to abolish the old tax system."
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
"The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history."
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
"The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion."
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
"The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road."
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
"The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out."
often forgetting things or not paying attention
"He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys."
total, complete, or without restriction
"The dictator had absolute power over the nation."
to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information
"The sponge absorbed all the water."
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
"The artist is known for her abstract paintings."
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
"It is absurd to think that the earth is flat."
a very large quantity of something; plentifulness
"The garden had an abundance of fresh vegetables."
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
"The garden was abundant with colorful flowers."
to use something in a harmful way; to treat someone badly or cruelly
"He was accused of abusing his power."
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
"She left her job because of her abusive boss."
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
"The driver accelerated to overtake the truck."
Happening or developing faster than usual.
"The project progressed at an accelerated pace."
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
"The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway."
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
"Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities."
easy to reach, use, or understand
"The museum is easily accessible by public transport."
a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime
"She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone."
happening by chance, unintentionally
"The fire was caused by an accidental spark."
happening by chance or unexpectedly
"He accidentally dropped the glass."
To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.
"The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests."
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort
"She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert."
to achieve or complete successfully
"She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year."
something achieved successfully after effort
"Graduating from college was her greatest accomplishment."
agreement or harmony; to grant or give recognition
"The two nations signed a peace accord."
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
"The policy was implemented in accordance with international law."
in a way that is suitable or appropriate for the situation
"She was informed about the changes and acted accordingly."
the fact of being responsible for something
"The manager's accountability for the project was clear from the start."
responsible for actions or decisions
"The manager is accountable for the team's performance."
the process or work of keeping financial accounts
"The accounting department manages all the company's financial transactions."
to gather or collect things gradually over time
"She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments."
the process of gradually increasing or gathering something
"The accumulation of wealth over time requires careful planning."
the quality or state of being correct or precise
"The accuracy of the report was confirmed by experts."
in a way that is correct, precise, and free from errors
"The data was collected accurately and analyzed thoroughly."
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
"She made an accusation of theft against her colleague."
a person who has been charged with a crime
"The accused pleaded not guilty in court."
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
"It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment."
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
"Start with achievable steps to stay motivated."
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
"Lemons contain citric acid."
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
"Acid rain damages crops and buildings."
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
"The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker."
to accept, admit, or recognize the truth or existence of something
"She refused to acknowledge her mistake."
