CEFR Level
Great surprise or amazement.
"She looked at the magician with astonishment."
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
"The magician's final trick astounded the audience."
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
"The team made an astounding comeback in the final minutes."
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
"She studied astrology to understand her future."
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
"The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope."
extremely large; relating to astronomy
"The company faced astronomical costs during expansion."
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
"The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country."
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
"The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest."
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
"Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success."
to achieve or reach something
"She worked hard to attain her goals."
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
"The region attained remarkable progress."
Paying close attention to something or someone; being considerate and alert.
"The teacher praised the students for being attentive during the lesson."
with careful attention; in a focused manner
"She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions."
a person who practices law; a lawyer
"She hired an attorney to represent her in court."
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
"The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants."
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
"Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes."
a public sale where goods are sold to the highest bidder
"The painting was sold at an auction for a record price."
A formal examination of accounts or processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
"The company hired an external firm to audit its financial statements."
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
"She auditioned for the lead role in the school play."
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
"Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality."
Genuine and real; not fake or copied.
"The museum displayed an authentic painting by Picasso."
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
"She speaks authentically about her experiences."
The quality of being genuine or real.
"The authenticity of the ancient manuscript was confirmed by experts."
to give official permission or approval for something
"The manager authorized the refund after reviewing the complaint."
An account of a person's life written by that person.
"She published an autobiography about her journey to success."
The use of machines or computers to do work that was previously done by people.
"Automation has increased efficiency in industries."
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
"Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport."
the right or condition of self-government; independence or freedom to act or make decisions
"The university granted each department considerable autonomy in curriculum design."
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
"You should avail yourself of this opportunity."
the state of being able to be used or obtained
"The availability of clean water is crucial for health."
to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts
"Quick action helped avert a disaster."
able to be prevented or avoided
"Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning."
the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation
"Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later."
to wait for something or someone
"We eagerly await your response."
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
"The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood."
