CEFR Level
a small round mark or spot
"She drew a red dot on the paper."
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
"The ball rolled downwards along the slope."
to pull something along the ground with effort
"He had to drag the heavy box across the floor."
sudden and striking; relating to drama or theater
"The play ended with a dramatic twist."
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
"She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing."
without moisture; preserved by removing water
"She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration."
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
"He was too drunk to walk straight."
lacking brightness, vividness, or interest; boring or not sharp
"The lecture was so dull that many students fell asleep."
fine, dry particles of matter or to clean by removing such particles
"The old books were covered in dust."
to stop living; approaching death
"The old man was dying peacefully in his sleep."
The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.
"E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop."
very excited and interested; keen to do something
"The children were eager to open their gifts."
a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements within the Earth's crust or volcanic action
"A strong earthquake hit the city last night."
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
"Developing good eating habits leads to better health."
relating to the economy, trade, or money
"The country is facing an economic crisis."
The increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, measured by the expansion of economic output, income, and investment.
"The country's economic growth has been remarkable over the past decade."
The study of production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
"He is studying economics at university."
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
"Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade."
A person who studies or is an expert in economics.
"The economist predicted a rise in inflation."
the border or outermost part of something; a sharp side of a blade or tool
"He stood on the edge of the cliff."
to prepare written material by correcting, condensing, or modifying it.
"She edited the article before it was published."
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
"The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly."
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
"The editor approved the article before publication."
to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach
"Parents should educate their children about healthy habits."
Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable
"She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning."
relating to the process of education; providing knowledge or information
"The documentary was both entertaining and educational."
producing the intended or desired result
"This medicine is very effective against headaches."
Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.
"Effective communication is key to strong relationships."
in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully
"The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time."
Working in a well-organized and productive way, without wasting time or effort.
"She is an efficient manager who gets things done quickly."
The joint connecting the forearm and the upper arm; as a verb, to push aside using the elbow.
"He accidentally hit the table with his elbow."
a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community
"We should always respect our elders."
Being old or advanced in years.
"The elderly man walks slowly across the street."
The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.
"The election will be held next month."
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
"The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling."
related to electricity or the use of electrical power
"The electrical system in the house needs repair."
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
"He studied electronics at university."
pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
"She looked elegant in her evening gown."
A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.
"Trust is a key element of any strong relationship."
Relating to the basic or fundamental aspects of something; simple or easy to understand.
"She gave an elementary explanation of the problem."
In, at, or to some other place.
"If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere."
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
"His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone."
causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating
"It was embarrassing when I forgot her name."
A strong feeling such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear.
"She was overwhelmed with emotion when she heard the news."
Relating to a person’s feelings, or easily affected by them.
"He gave an emotional speech about his childhood."
Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
"Emotions ran high during the protests."
special importance or prominence given to something
"The teacher placed great emphasis on regular practice."
to give special importance or attention to something
"She emphasized the need for honesty in her speech."
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
"The Roman Empire lasted for centuries."
to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively
"The company plans to employ more engineers next year."
