CEFR Level
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
"He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad."
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
"The chair had extra padding for comfort."
rice grains that are still in their hulls; unhusked rice
"The farmer harvested paddy from the flooded fields."
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
"Modern methods ensure painless treatment."
relating to Palestine or its people
"The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage."
a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design
"The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting."
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
"The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition."
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
"The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically."
a sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety causing irrational behavior
"The crowd panicked when the fire alarm went off."
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
"The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded."
a piece of clothing worn from the waist down, covering both legs separately
"He wore a pair of blue pants to the party."
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
"She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week."
a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
"Thousands of people attended the Independence Day parade."
An ideal or perfect place of happiness; often thought of as heaven.
"The tropical island felt like a true paradise."
A statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.
"It is a paradox that computers make our lives easier but also more stressful."
Lines, objects, or events that are side by side and never meet; similarity or comparison.
"The road runs parallel to the railway."
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
"There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation."
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
"We need to set clear parameters for this project."
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
"Parental guidance is important for a child's development."
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
"Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence."
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
"The parish gathered for Sunday service."
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
"The country follows a parliamentary form of government."
existing only in part; biased toward one side
"The report gave a partial view of the situation."
to some extent but not completely
"The project was partially completed before the deadline."
a very small piece or amount of something
"Dust particles floated in the air near the window."
The action of dividing something into parts; to divide into sections.
"The room was divided by a wooden partition."
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
"Our partnership has helped both companies grow."
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
"He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand."
a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something
"Her passion for teaching was evident in every class."
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
"He is passionate about environmental conservation."
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
"Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting."
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
"Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends."
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
"She gently patted the dog on its head."
a piece of cloth or material used to cover or mend a hole or a tear
"He put a patch on his jeans to cover the tear."
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
"He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied."
Causing feelings of pity, sadness, or sometimes contempt.
"The team’s performance in the match was simply pathetic."
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
"The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden."
A person who loves and strongly supports their country.
"The patriot stood proudly under the national flag."
showing love for one's country
"The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm."
Love for and devotion to one's country.
"His patriotism was evident when he volunteered for military service."
to move around an area to watch or guard it
"The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety."
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
"The library is supported by generous patrons."
required to be paid; owed as a debt
"The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date."
the pointed top of a mountain or hill, or the highest point of something
"They reached the peak of the mountain after hours of hiking."
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
"The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk."
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
"He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples."
strange or unusual; characteristic of only one person, place, or thing
"She has a peculiar habit of talking to her plants."
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
"She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns."
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
"He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal."
