CEFR Level
Willing to comply with rules or authority.
"The obedient child quickly followed her mother's instructions."
As a noun: a goal or aim. As an adjective: not influenced by personal feelings; unbiased.
"Her main objective is to finish the project on time."
to watch carefully and attentively
"The teacher asked the students to observe the experiment."
something that blocks your way or prevents progress
"Lack of money was the main obstacle to his success."
Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.
"Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons."
A particular time or event; a special or important happening.
"Her wedding was a joyful occasion for the whole family."
happening or done sometimes but not regularly or often
"He makes occasional visits to his hometown."
from time to time; now and then
"I occasionally go for a walk in the park."
a job or profession; the action or state of occupying a place
"Her occupation is a teacher at a local school."
to happen or take place
"The event occurred last night at the hall."
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
"Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures."
a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement
"The officer gave him a ticket for speeding."
relating to or connected with an authority or public office
"He is the official spokesperson for the company."
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
"He still wears an old-fashioned hat."
a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil
"Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available."
to control the functioning of a machine, system, or business
"She learned how to operate the new machine."
to control or manage the functioning of something
"The company has been operating in this market for five years."
an act or process of functioning or operating
"The hospital performed a successful operation."
A belief, judgment, or viewpoint about something, not necessarily based on fact.
"Everyone is entitled to their own opinion."
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
"Investing in emerging markets provides new opportunities."
A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
"She seized the opportunity to study abroad."
A choice or possibility available among alternatives.
"You have the option to pay by card or cash."
a group of people who work together to achieve a common purpose
"She works for a non-profit organization."
Organized groups of people with a particular purpose
"Organizations play a key role in policymaking."
to arrange or systematize something
"They decided to organize a charity event for the community."
arranged or structured in a systematic and efficient way
"She always keeps her workspace neat and organized."
the point or place where something begins or is created
"The river has its origin in the mountains."
existing from the beginning; not a copy or imitation
"This is the original manuscript of the novel."
in the beginning, at first
"Originally, she wanted to be a doctor."
in a different or other way
"We need to hurry; otherwise, we'll miss the train."
situated on or toward the outside; external
"The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof."
in general or as a whole
"Overall, the project has been successful."
in or to a foreign country across the sea
"He went overseas for higher education."
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
"The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight."
to be obligated to pay or give something to someone
"I owe you twenty dollars."
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
"The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest."
a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for breathing and combustion
"Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis."
