CEFR Level
to heat a liquid until it starts to bubble and turn into vapor.
"Please boil some water for tea."
cooked in boiling water
"She served boiled eggs for breakfast."
A weapon that explodes; also to attack with bombs or to fail badly.
"The city was bombed heavily during the war."
an extra payment or reward given in addition to what is usual or expected.
"Employees received a year-end bonus for their hard work."
a person who sells books, especially as a business
"The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading."
A line separating two political or geographical areas.
"Bangladesh shares a long border with India."
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
"The lecture began to bore the students."
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
"The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window."
a dividing line or limit between two areas, things, or ideas
"The river forms the boundary between the two countries."
to bend the upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect or greeting.
"The performer bowed deeply after the show."
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
"The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match."
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
"She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift."
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
"He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog."
in a way that shows courage and determination
"The firefighter bravely entered the burning building."
courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave
"The firefighter showed great bravery while rescuing people from the burning building."
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
"It was hard to breathe in the smoky room."
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
"Deep breathing can help you relax."
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
"The bride looked stunning in her white dress."
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
"The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive."
Short in duration; a summary of information.
"The manager briefed the team before the meeting."
For a short time; in a few words.
"She spoke briefly about her travel experience."
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
"The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky."
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
"She gave a brilliant performance on stage."
wide in extent, range, or scope
"The river is very broad at this point."
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
"The match was broadcast live on television."
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
"The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package."
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
"She likes to browse books in the library."
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
"The children chased the bubbles in the air."
a small insect; informally, a flaw or error in a system or program
"There’s a bug in the code that causes the app to crash."
a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures
"The builder checked the site before starting the construction."
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
"The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one."
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
"The bull charged across the field towards the red flag."
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
"The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates."
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
"He accidentally bumped into the door."
a small round bread roll, often sweet
"I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning."
a group of things that are fastened, held, or growing together
"She gave me a bunch of flowers for my birthday."
producing flames or intense heat; also used metaphorically for intense emotions or urgency
"They escaped from the burning building just in time."
to break open suddenly and violently; to come forth with sudden force or emotion
"The balloon burst when it hit the thorn."
to put something into the ground and cover it with earth
"They buried the treasure in the garden."
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
"A rabbit was hiding under the bush."
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
"The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner."
a person who makes a purchase
"The buyer inspected the car before making payment."
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
"I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting."
