CEFR Level
able to be believed; convincing
"Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee."
a small stream or narrow river
"We went fishing by the creek near our house."
to move slowly and quietly, especially to avoid being noticed
"The child tried to creep into the room without making a sound."
Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
"The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria."
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
"Honesty is an important criterion for this job."
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
"The film critic praised the director's latest movie."
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
"Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions."
in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
"He was critically injured in the accident."
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
"The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays."
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
"I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work."
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
"The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch."
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
"The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals."
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
"The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals."
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
"He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand."
A digital currency in which transactions are verified and records maintained by a decentralized system
"Cryptocurrencies are revolutionizing the financial landscape."
a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns
"She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal."
a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal
"The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection."
relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
"We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café."
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
"She put a sugar cube in her tea."
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
"She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues."
a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests
"We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning."
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
"The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage."
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
"Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions."
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
"Italian cuisine is famous all over the world."
relating to cooking or the kitchen
"She took a culinary course in Italy to improve her cooking skills."
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
"The police caught the culprit behind the robbery."
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
"The cult followed their leader with great devotion."
to prepare and use land for crops; to develop a quality or relationship
"Farmers cultivate the land to grow rice."
The process of trying to develop or improve something.
"Organic cultivation is gaining popularity due to health benefits."
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
"She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature."
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
"The cunning fox tricked the farmer."
to restrain, control, or limit something
"The government took steps to curb inflation."
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
"She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor."
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
"She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly."
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
"The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses."
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
"He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet."
a smooth, continuous line that bends without angles
"The road curved sharply to the left."
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
"High customer retention increases business sustainability."
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
"She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner."
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
"This company develops cutting-edge technology."
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
"Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations."
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
"The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast."
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
"She was cynical about the politician's promises."
