CEFR Level
to break something into small pieces or powder by pressing or crushing it
"She grinds the coffee beans every morning for fresh coffee."
to hold something tightly or firmly
"He gripped the steering wheel tightly."
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
"She spends hours grooming her dog every week."
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
"He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine."
Innovative and pioneering; introducing new ideas or methods that change conventional approaches.
"The company introduced a groundbreaking technology."
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
"Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience."
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
"A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges."
to complain quietly or in a low voice
"She often grumbles about the traffic."
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
"He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well."
a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs
"After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her."
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
"I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden."
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
"The company issued new guidelines for employee safety."
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
"Guidelines for AI usage are essential."
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
"The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport."
A sticky substance from plants or used as adhesive; also the tissue around teeth.
"He chewed gum while waiting for the bus."
The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.
"He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs."
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
"Habit formation requires consistency and discipline."
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
"The rainforest is the natural habitat of many rare species."
The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.
"Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies."
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
"Scientists envision habitats on the Moon."
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
"The programmer managed to hack into the system."
To call out to attract attention or to praise enthusiastically.
"The athlete was hailed as a hero after the victory."
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
"She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo."
to stop or bring to a stop
"The train suddenly halted at the station."
the amount of something that can be held in one hand; a small number
"She took a handful of nuts."
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
"The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region."
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
"His handling of the situation was impressive."
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
"This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping."
to annoy or trouble someone repeatedly in an aggressive or persistent way
"The journalist claimed she was being harassed online."
aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort
"The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment."
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
"He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss."
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
"The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline."
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
"Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful."
a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit
"The hare quickly ran across the field."
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
"The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless."
Marked by agreement, peace, or a pleasing arrangement of parts.
"The group worked in a harmonious way to complete the project."
a state of agreement or peaceful existence
"The family lived in perfect harmony."
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
"Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively."
Unpleasantly rough or severe in sound, taste, conditions, or treatment.
"The teacher's harsh tone frightened the students."
the process or period of gathering crops
"Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season."
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
"Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans."
irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems
"Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater."
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
"In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table."
Done with excessive speed or urgency, often without careful thought.
"She made a hasty decision without considering the consequences."
To cause a young animal to emerge from an egg; to plan secretly.
"The chicks hatched early in the morning."
intense dislike or ill will
"His hatred for the enemy was evident in his actions."
to appear frequently in or fill the mind of someone; to visit a place regularly
"The old memories still haunt him."
A bird of prey with keen eyesight and sharp talons; also refers to a person who strongly supports aggressive or warlike policies.
"The hawk soared high above the valley."
A danger or risk.
"Wet floors are a common hazard in the workplace."
