CEFR Level
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
"She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends."
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
"The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine."
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
"She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity."
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
"The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences."
sexually attractive or exciting
"She wore a sexy red dress to the party."
In poor condition through long use or lack of care; of low quality.
"The hotel room looked shabby and old-fashioned."
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
"We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank."
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
"The shady businessman made a suspicious deal."
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
"His voice was shaky with nervousness."
not deep; lacking depth of thought or feeling
"The children played in the shallow water near the shore."
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
"His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family."
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
"Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting."
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
"Prices rose sharply after the announcement."
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
"The glass will shatter if you drop it."
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
"He likes to shave every morning before work."
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
"Trees shed their leaves in autumn."
complete and utter; very steep or transparent
"The cliff was a sheer drop into the sea."
a person who tends and guards sheep
"The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture."
the process of transporting goods
"The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions."
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
"The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor."
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
"The news of the accident was shocking to everyone."
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
"The shooting of the movie took several months."
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
"His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects."
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
"She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting."
a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts
"There is a shortage of skilled workers in the industry."
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
"Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings."
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
"Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively."
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
"She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit."
to push someone or something roughly
"He shoved the box into the corner."
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
"He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway."
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
"The exhibition showcased the artist's best works."
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
"She shrieked when she saw the spider."
to become smaller in size, amount, or value.
"The sweater may shrink after washing."
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
"He shrugged when asked about the missing file."
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
"He shuffled the cards before dealing them."
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
"The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes."
A brother or sister.
"She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister."
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
"Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree."
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
"The sickly child needed extra care and attention."
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
"The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding."
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
"The castle fell after a long siege."
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
"The siege of the castle lasted for three months."
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
"She sighed with relief when she heard the good news."
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
"Signals from deep space were detected last week."
a person's name written by themselves, often as a form of identification or authorization
"She signed the contract with her elegant signature."
the quality of being important, meaningful, or worthy of attention
"The significance of the discovery was recognized worldwide."
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
"The dress was made of pure silk."
the state of being alike or having characteristics in common
"There is a strong similarity between the two paintings."
in a similar way
"Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work."
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
"The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity."
