CEFR Level
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
"The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch."
a person who is an expert in a particular area or field
"She is a specialist in pediatric medicine."
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
"This gift was specially made for you."
a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding
"The panda is an endangered species."
clearly defined or identified
"She gave specific instructions for the project."
in a clear and exact way
"He was specifically asked to handle the finances."
to write or name the letters of a word in the correct order; also a short period of time or a state of enchantment
"She asked me to spell her name correctly on the form."
the act of paying money for goods or services
"Her spending on clothes was higher than expected."
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
"She spent all her energy preparing for the exam."
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
"This curry is too spicy for me to eat."
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
"Fresh spinach is very nutritious."
the non-physical part of a person, regarded as their true self
"Her spirit remained unbroken despite the hardships."
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
"The castle looked splendid in the sunset."
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
"The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident."
to open or extend something over an area
"She spread the blanket on the grass for a picnic."
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
"He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window."
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
"The squirrel gathered nuts for winter."
firmly fixed or not likely to change; also a building where horses are kept
"Her condition is stable after the operation."
a group of employees working together in an organization
"The staff at the hospital are very helpful."
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
"She stamped her foot in frustration."
A level of quality or attainment.
"Institutions must meet international standards."
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
"He has high standing in the community for his charity work."
a clear expression of something in speech or writing
"She made a statement about the company's new policies."
a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger
"They built a statue of the national hero in the city square."
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
"His social status improved after the promotion."
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
"He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables."
to take something without permission or right
"He tried to steal my wallet while I wasn't looking."
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
"The building was made from steel to ensure its durability."
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
"The shop stocks a wide variety of products."
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
"I have a stomach ache after eating too much."
a device that produces heat for cooking or heating
"She cooked rice on the gas stove."
honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand
"His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow."
easy to understand or do; simple
"Her explanation was straightforward and clear."
a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim
"They developed a new strategy to increase sales."
a small, narrow river or flow of water
"The children played by the stream near the forest."
to extend or spread out; to make something longer or wider
"He stretches his arms after waking up."
Demanding that rules be obeyed and observed closely.
"The teacher is very strict about punctuality."
to hit forcibly or attack; also to stop work as a form of protest
"The workers decided to strike for better wages."
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
"She tied the package with a string."
the arrangement or organization of parts to form a whole
"The structure of the building was designed to withstand earthquakes."
to fight or make a strenuous effort to achieve something
"He struggled to lift the heavy box."
a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea
"The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection."
a warship designed to operate underwater
"The submarine stayed submerged for several weeks."
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties
"The substance of the matter was highly controversial."
an area outside the center of a city, often residential
"They bought a new house in a quiet suburb."
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
"I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving."
