CEFR Level
a strong desire to know or learn something
"Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them."
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
"She has naturally curly hair."
the system of money used in a particular country
"The U.S. dollar is the official currency of the United States."
belonging to the present time; a flow of water or electricity
"She is reading the current issue of the magazine."
at the present time; now
"He is currently working on a new project."
A dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a sauce with spices; or to prepare food in such a style.
"She cooked a delicious chicken curry for dinner."
a traditional practice or usual way of behaving in a particular society or place
"Shaking hands is a common custom in many countries."
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
"Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable."
a place where milk and milk products are produced or sold
"They visited the local dairy for fresh milk."
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
"He damned the unfair system in his speech."
in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily
"He was driving dangerously fast on the highway."
the latest time or date by which something must be completed
"We need to finish this project before the deadline."
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
"Setting deadlines helps finish tasks."
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
"The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language."
A formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing arguments are presented.
"The students prepared well for the school debate."
A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly.
"Debates foster intellectual growth."
Something, typically money, that is owed or due.
"He struggled for years to pay off his debt."
A period of ten years.
"The country has changed a lot in the past decade."
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
"He found a decent job after months of searching."
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
"The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company."
To announce something formally or officially.
"The government declared a state of emergency."
To refuse politely or to decrease in strength, quality, or number.
"She declined the invitation to the party."
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments or color
"They decorated the hall with balloons and lights for the party."
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
"The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland."
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
"The population of the town has decreased over the years."
devoted to a cause, task, or purpose
"She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students."
to a great depth, extent, or intensity
"She was deeply moved by the speech."
to win a victory over someone or something in a competition or battle
"Our team defeated their rivals in the final match."
The act of protecting or guarding against attack, harm, or criticism.
"The castle walls were built for defence against invaders."
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
"The lawyer worked hard to defend her client."
the action of protecting from attack; the act of resisting or guarding
"The army prepared a strong defense against the invasion."
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
"The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'."
clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful
"We need a definite plan before starting the project."
without any doubt; certainly
"I will definitely call you tomorrow."
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
"The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word."
to make something happen later than planned
"The flight was delayed due to bad weather."
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
"The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges."
to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
"He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer."
great pleasure or joy; to give someone great pleasure
"The children were filled with delight when they saw the gifts."
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
"She was delighted with the surprise gift."
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
"The courier will deliver the package tomorrow."
to ask for something forcefully; the need or desire for goods or services
"Workers demanded better wages from the company."
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
"The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work."
a system of government where citizens exercise power by voting
"Democracy allows people to choose their leaders."
relating to or supporting democracy or its principles; characterized by equality and freedom
"The country has a democratic system of government."
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
"The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class."
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
"The workers organized a demonstration for better wages."
The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
"Demonstrations occurred on March 11."
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
"He denied stealing the money."
