CEFR Level
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
"We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains."
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
"The starter of the meal was a fresh salad."
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
"The loud noise startled the children."
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
"She was startled by the loud noise outside."
New company, business venture.
"The startup grew into a global brand."
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
"Many people died of starvation during the famine."
to suffer or die from lack of food
"He was left to starve in the desert."
Lacking movement, action, or change; fixed or stationary.
"The economy remained static for several years."
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
"The car remained stationary at the red light."
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
"The report provides statistical data about population growth."
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
"The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year."
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
"The company's profits have been increasing steadily."
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
"He kept his hand steady while painting the picture."
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
"The kettle was steaming on the stove."
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
"The old steamer crossed the river slowly."
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
"The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail."
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
"He steered the car carefully through the narrow street."
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
"The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution."
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
"It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial."
Serious and strict in manner or attitude; the back part of a ship.
"The teacher gave the students a stern warning before the exam."
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
"The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands."
rigid, difficult to bend or move
"After the long run, his legs felt very stiff."
To encourage development, activity, or interest in something.
"The teacher used pictures to stimulate the students' imagination."
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
"Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation."
Something that causes a reaction, activity, or growth.
"The bonus acted as a stimulus for better performance."
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
"The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening."
to smell very unpleasant
"The garbage bin stinks in the hot sun."
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
"She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn."
to sew fabric together using a needle and thread; also a single loop of thread in sewing
"She stitched the torn dress carefully."
the action or method of storing something for future use
"The warehouse offers plenty of storage space."
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
"The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney."
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
"The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease."
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
"She straightened her hair before the meeting."
To force something beyond its normal limits; to injure by overexertion; or a type or variety of something.
"He strained his back while lifting the heavy box."
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
"The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley."
relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them
"His strategic thinking helped the company grow."
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
"Effective strategies are needed to combat climate change."
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
"She drank the juice through a straw."
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
"The dog strayed from the yard and got lost."
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
"Lightning streaked across the night sky."
to make or become stronger
"They plan to strengthen the team with new players."
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
"Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building."
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
"She strode confidently across the stage."
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
"Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention."
to remove coverings or layers from something; to undress
"He had to strip the old paint from the wall."
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
"She strives to be the best student in her class."
a sudden attack or event, typically of a medical or physical nature
"He suffered a stroke while working at his desk."
relating to or forming part of the structure of something
"Engineers found structural damage in the old bridge."
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
"A structured execution plan is crucial for success."
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
"The region has ancient structures."
