CEFR Level
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
"The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow."
a barrier built to hold back water and raise its level
"The dam provides electricity to nearby towns."
causing harm or injury
"The storm caused damaging effects to the crops."
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
"The room felt cold and damp after the rain."
Willing to take risks; bold and adventurous.
"Her daring plan surprised everyone."
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
"The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm."
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
"The cat darted across the street to avoid the car."
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
"She dashed across the street to catch the bus."
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
"A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords."
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
"The company's customer details are stored in a secure database."
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; to begin or become apparent.
"Hope began to dawn in her heart after hearing the good news."
to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill
"The magician's tricks dazzled the audience."
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
"The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists."
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous
"The snake's bite is deadly to humans."
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
"The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers."
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
"His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation."
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
"It is debatable whether the policy will work."
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
"The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account."
Scattered fragments of waste, remains, or broken pieces.
"The streets were filled with debris after the storm."
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
"The young actor made his debut on the big stage."
The process of rotting or decomposition; to decline in quality or strength.
"The abandoned house slowly began to decay."
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
"He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story."
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
"She showed great decency by helping the stranger in need."
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
"The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks."
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
"Appearances can be deceptive."
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
"The number 0.75 is a decimal."
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
"Her decisive action saved the company from collapse."
A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.
"We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry."
a formal or explicit statement or announcement
"The president made a declaration of independence."
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
"She dedicated her life to helping the poor."
the quality of being committed to a task or purpose
"Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades."
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
"His deduction from the evidence was accurate."
an action, especially a good or evil one
"His deed of kindness will never be forgotten."
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
"The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect."
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
"Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival."
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
"The company defaulted on its loan payments."
A shortcoming, imperfection, or flaw; or to abandon a cause or group for another.
"The engineer found a defect in the software code."
having faults or defects; imperfect
"The defective product was returned to the store."
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
"The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal."
Intended to protect or defend; behaving in a way to guard against criticism or attack.
"He became defensive when asked about his mistake."
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
"The meeting was deferred until next week."
The amount by which something, especially money, is too small or lacking.
"The government is trying to reduce the budget deficit."
serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive
"The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy."
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; removal of forests.
"Deforestation leads to habitat loss and climate change."
To openly resist or refuse to obey.
"The protesters chose to defy the government's orders."
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
"Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion."
as a noun: a person appointed to represent others; as a verb: to entrust a task or responsibility to another
"The manager decided to delegate tasks to his team members."
the act of giving someone else responsibility for something
"The manager made a delegation of tasks to the team."
done consciously and intentionally; to consider or discuss something carefully
"The committee will deliberate on the proposal tomorrow."
Done on purpose; intentionally.
"She deliberately ignored his question."
