CEFR Level
Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
"He was always gentle with children."
a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable
"He opened the door for her like a true gentleman."
in a kind, careful, or soft way
"She gently placed the baby in the crib."
real and authentic; not fake or artificial
"This is a genuine leather bag."
an extremely large and powerful being or a very large person or thing
"The company grew into a giant in the tech industry."
a hot-tasting root used as a spice in cooking and as medicine
"Add fresh ginger to the curry for extra flavor."
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
"It is a given fact that hard work leads to success."
a person who gives something
"She was always a generous giver to charity."
willingly and with pleasure
"I would gladly help you with your homework."
To take a brief or hurried look.
"She glanced at her watch before leaving the room."
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
"The company produces high-quality goods for export."
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
"The goose swam gracefully across the pond."
Extremely beautiful or attractive.
"The bride looked gorgeous in her wedding dress."
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
"They love to gossip about their neighbors."
To seize something quickly and firmly.
"He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away."
A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
"The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend."
Slowly and steadily, taking place step by step.
"She gradually improved her English over the year."
As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.
"She will graduate from university next year."
the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study
"Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride."
magnificent and impressive in appearance, size, or style
"They stayed at a grand hotel in Paris."
the child of one's son or daughter
"They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends."
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
"Her granddaughter visits her every weekend."
the son of one's son or daughter
"His grandson visits him every weekend."
feeling or showing thanks for something or someone
"I am grateful for your help."
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
"The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world."
to a large extent or degree; very much
"She was greatly admired by her students."
a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame
"We grilled some chicken for dinner."
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
"The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store."
the process of increasing in size, number, or importance
"The company has shown remarkable growth in the last year."
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
"The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty."
help or advice that is given to someone about what to do
"She sought her teacher’s guidance before making a decision."
A feeling of responsibility or remorse for an offense or wrongdoing
"She felt deep guilt after lying to her friend."
responsible for a crime or wrongdoing; feeling shame or regret
"He felt guilty after lying to his friend."
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
"We met halfway between the two towns."
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
"The kids left their shoes in the hallway."
a tool with a heavy metal head used for breaking things or driving in nails; to hit something forcefully with a hammer or similar object.
"He used a hammer to fix the broken chair."
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
"Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery."
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
"She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse."
attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.
"He looked very handsome in his new suit."
the style or manner of writing by hand.
"Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read."
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
"The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance."
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
"Smoking is harmful to your health."
a title at the head of a page or section of a book; the direction or course being followed
"The newspaper article had a bold heading that immediately caught the reader's attention."
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
"The scandal made front-page headlines."
to make or become healthy again after an injury or illness
"Time helps to heal both physical and emotional wounds."
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
"Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen."
the organized provision of medical care to people
"The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health."
the ability to perceive sounds or an official meeting to listen to arguments or evidence
"The judge scheduled a hearing for next week."
the place believed to be the home of God and the afterlife of the good; a state of extreme happiness
"They believe that good people go to heaven after death."
a place or state of great suffering and torment, often in religious belief
"He feared that his sins would send him to hell."
