CEFR Level
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
"He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering."
the spine; the chief support or mainstay; strength of character
"Education is the backbone of a nation."
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
"The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene."
support or approval for a plan, person, or idea
"The project received strong backing from the investors."
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
"The kids slid down the hill on their backside."
Microscopic single-celled organisms that can be beneficial or harmful.
"Some bacteria in the human gut help with digestion."
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
"The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions."
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
"The police officer showed his badge to identify himself."
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
"He used worms as bait to catch fish."
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
"Voters cast their ballot in the election."
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
"Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed."
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
"She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists."
to send someone away, often as a punishment; to get rid of something unwanted
"The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom."
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
"The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management."
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
"The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles."
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
"The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product."
not covered by any clothing or decoration; simple and without addition
"He walked on the beach with bare feet."
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
"The dog barks at strangers."
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
"The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn."
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
"The wine was stored in a wooden barrel."
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
"Protesters built a barricade across the street."
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
"The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil."
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
"He played the bass guitar at the concert."
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
"She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning."
To strike repeatedly with force.
"The waves battered the shoreline all night."
a place where a battle is fought
"The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight."
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
"The ship anchored safely in the bay."
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
"Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor."
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
"She made a necklace with colorful beads."
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
"The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat."
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
"A beam of sunlight entered through the window."
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
"The pain became bearable after taking the medicine."
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
"The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly."
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
"Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room."
to make something more beautiful or attractive
"The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights."
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
"That dress is very becoming on her."
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
"Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad."
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
"The black beetle scurried across the garden path."
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
"We prepared everything beforehand."
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
"She befriended the new student at school."
relating to the way a person or animal acts
"The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns."
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
"Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable."
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
"She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty."
The front part of the human body below the chest; stomach or abdomen.
"He rubbed his belly after the big meal."
dearly loved, highly regarded
"She was the beloved queen of the kingdom."
a standard or point of reference against which things are compared or assessed
"The company set a new benchmark for customer service."
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set standards
"Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance."
producing good or helpful results; favorable or advantageous
"Regular exercise is beneficial for your health."
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
"She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate."
strongly determined or having a natural talent or inclination for something
"She is bent on becoming a successful lawyer."
