CEFR Level
a system that uses radio waves to detect the position and speed of objects
"The plane was detected by the airport's radar system."
the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving particles
"The doctor explained the effects of radiation therapy to the patient."
relating to extreme or fundamental change; far-reaching in effect
"The new policy brought radical changes in education."
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
"Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy."
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
"The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden."
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
"They built a raft to cross the river."
A piece of old, torn cloth; to tease or scold someone in a playful way.
"She used an old rag to clean the table."
intense anger or fury
"She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news."
To suddenly attack or enter a place, especially by force.
"The police raided the warehouse last night."
to complain or protest strongly about something
"He railed against the unfair decision."
a dried grape, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking and baking
"She added raisins to the cake batter for extra sweetness."
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
"She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness."
to collect or gather with a rake; to scrape or smooth a surface
"He raked the leaves into a pile."
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
"The team rallied after halftime and won the match."
to strike or push something with great force
"The truck rammed into the wall."
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
"He rambled on about his childhood for hours."
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
"The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage."
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
"They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas."
Made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision.
"He made a random choice from the menu."
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
"The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail."
Extending or varying between limits.
"The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week."
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
"She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company."
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
"His ranking in the competition improved after each round."
Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.
"He quickly moved up the ranks of the army."
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
"The law strictly punishes those who commit rape."
happening quickly or in a short time
"The company experienced rapid growth last year."
occurring quickly and with speed
"The car moved rapidly through the crowded streets."
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
"The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars."
Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.
"It was a rash decision to invest without research."
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
"The movie received a high rating from critics."
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
"The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1."
based on or in accordance with reason or logic
"She made a rational decision after considering all the facts."
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
"The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind."
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
"He shaved his beard with a sharp razor."
Without hesitation or difficulty; willingly.
"She readily accepted the job offer."
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
"Her paintings are admired for their realism."
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
"Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue."
A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.
"He is well known in the realm of science."
to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions
"Farmers reap wheat in the late summer."
the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals
"The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner."
to change the order or position of something
"She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room."
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
"Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical."
comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts
"She needed reassurance that everything would be okay."
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
"The teacher reassured the students before the exam."
a person who resists authority or control; to resist or fight against authority
"The students rebelled against the new dress code."
an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
"The rebellion was crushed by the army after a few months."
to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
"The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood."
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
"I can't recall the last time we met."
a person or device that receives something such as a signal, message, or object
"The radio receiver picks up signals from distant stations."
A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.
"The children played outside during recess."
