CEFR Level
third in order, rank, or level
"He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university."
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
"His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication."
A formal statement testifying to someone's character, qualifications, or the quality of a product or service.
"The company shared a glowing testimonial from a satisfied customer."
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
"Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation."
Easily irritated or annoyed.
"He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly."
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
"The farmer tethered the goat to a post."
Relating to or based on a theme.
"The book is organized into thematic chapters."
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
"He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice."
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
"She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university."
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
"Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe."
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
"The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout."
For that or for it.
"He received payment and gave a receipt therefor."
in that place; in that respect
"The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value."
of that; from that
"The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed."
to that; in addition to that
"The house and the garden attached thereto were sold."
immediately after that; following that event
"He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage."
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
"High thermal stress affects plant growth."
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
"The rabbit disappeared into the thicket."
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
"It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable."
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
"The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race."
a main road or public highway that goes through a place
"The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare."
To beat repeatedly and violently; to move or strike wildly.
"The farmer thrashed the grain to separate the seeds."
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
"She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future."
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
"His head began to throb after the long day."
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
"Tourists thronged the streets during the festival."
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
"The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car."
To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to oppose successfully.
"The police thwarted the robbery attempt."
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
"The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball."
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
"She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet."
a small or petty quarrel or argument
"They had a little tiff over what movie to watch."
an adult female tiger
"The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle."
lack of courage or self-confidence
"His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting."
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
"Her voice was tinged with sadness."
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
"He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage."
a slight shade or variation of a color
"The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint."
slightly drunk
"She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine."
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
"The car is in tiptop condition."
a long, angry, or critical speech
"The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance."
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
"The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets."
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
"She served delicious titbits at the party."
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
"The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony."
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
"NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units."
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
"The government promoted religious toleration."
a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature
"She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history."
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
"He used the tong to pick up the hot coal."
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
"The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz."
highest in position or rank
"The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree."
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
"The topography of the region made construction very challenging."
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
"The earthquake caused the old building to topple."
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
"Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields."
