CEFR Level
the leader of a team, ship, or group
"The captain led his team to victory."
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
"She built a successful career in medicine."
Exercising caution or showing concern to avoid mistakes or harm.
"He is always careful when crossing the road."
In a way that is done with attention to detail and caution to avoid mistakes or harm.
"He carefully placed the glass on the table."
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
"His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway."
a thick woven floor covering
"They bought a red carpet for the living room."
a long, tapering orange root eaten as a vegetable
"She added chopped carrots to the soup."
a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television
"Children love watching cartoons on TV."
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
"In this case, we should wait for further instructions."
money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit
"She paid the bill in cash."
a large fortified building or complex of buildings, typically of the medieval period, used as a residence for nobility
"The king lived in a grand castle on the hilltop."
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
"The heavy rain caused flooding in the city."
to observe an occasion with festivities or respect
"They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a party."
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
"Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages."
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
"The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day."
a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
"She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone."
The middle point or part of something; a place where a particular activity is concentrated.
"The park is located in the center of the city."
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
"Centers drive regional development."
Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
"Water is central to human survival."
A period of one hundred years.
"The 20th century saw significant technological progress."
a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn
"She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work."
Known for sure; having no doubt.
"I am certain that she will succeed."
without doubt; surely; used to emphasize certainty
"I will certainly help you with your project."
a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses
"He wore a gold chain around his neck."
a difficult task or problem that requires effort to overcome; to question or dispute
"Climbing the mountain was the biggest challenge of his life."
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
"Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth."
An opportunity or possibility of something happening.
"He took a chance and applied for the job."
The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.
"The weather is changing rapidly."
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a story or play
"The main character in the novel learns an important lesson."
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
"The store charges extra for home delivery."
to pursue someone or something in order to catch them
"The police chased the thief through the market."
an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
"We had a long chat after dinner."
to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage
"He cheated on the exam and got caught by the teacher."
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
"The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal."
happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively
"She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day."
A professional cook, especially the head cook in a restaurant or hotel.
"The chef prepared a delicious five-course meal."
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
"She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden."
the period of being a child
"She spent her childhood in a small village."
relating to China, its people, or its language
"We went to a Chinese restaurant last night."
A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
"He accidentally chipped the edge of the table."
An act of selecting between two or more possibilities.
"She had to make a difficult choice between two jobs."
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
"She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday."
a building used for public Christian worship
"The old church in the village was built in the 18th century."
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
"He lit a cigarette after dinner."
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
"We went to the cinema to watch a new movie."
a round shape; to move all the way around something
"The children sat in a circle."
a person who is in the same class or course of study as another
"I met one of my old classmates at the university event."
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
"The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students."
In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.
"She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand."
Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.
"She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly."
