CEFR Level
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
"The team made an astounding comeback in the final minutes."
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
"She studied astrology to understand her future."
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
"The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope."
extremely large; relating to astronomy
"The company faced astronomical costs during expansion."
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
"The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country."
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
"The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest."
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
"Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success."
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
"The region attained remarkable progress."
Paying close attention to something or someone; being considerate and alert.
"The teacher praised the students for being attentive during the lesson."
with careful attention; in a focused manner
"She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions."
a person who practices law; a lawyer
"She hired an attorney to represent her in court."
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
"The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants."
As a noun: a quality or characteristic of someone or something. As a verb: to regard something as being caused by someone or something.
"Her kindness is her greatest attribute, and many attribute her success to hard work."
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
"Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes."
a public sale where goods are sold to the highest bidder
"The painting was sold at an auction for a record price."
A formal examination of accounts or processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
"The company hired an external firm to audit its financial statements."
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
"She auditioned for the lead role in the school play."
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
"Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality."
Genuine and real; not fake or copied.
"The museum displayed an authentic painting by Picasso."
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
"She speaks authentically about her experiences."
The quality of being genuine or real.
"The authenticity of the ancient manuscript was confirmed by experts."
to give official permission or approval for something
"The manager authorized the refund after reviewing the complaint."
An account of a person's life written by that person.
"She published an autobiography about her journey to success."
To use machines or computers to control or operate a process, making it automatic.
"The company decided to automate its customer service operations."
The use of machines or computers to do work that was previously done by people.
"Automation has increased efficiency in industries."
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
"Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport."
the right or condition of self-government; independence or freedom to act or make decisions
"The university granted each department considerable autonomy in curriculum design."
the state of being able to be used or obtained
"The availability of clean water is crucial for health."
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
"The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow."
to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts
"Quick action helped avert a disaster."
able to be prevented or avoided
"Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning."
the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation
"Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later."
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
"The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood."
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
"The children looked at the fireworks in awe."
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
"He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering."
the spine; the chief support or mainstay; strength of character
"Education is the backbone of a nation."
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
"The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene."
support or approval for a plan, person, or idea
"The project received strong backing from the investors."
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
"The kids slid down the hill on their backside."
Microscopic single-celled organisms that can be beneficial or harmful.
"Some bacteria in the human gut help with digestion."
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
"The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions."
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
"The police officer showed his badge to identify himself."
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
"He used worms as bait to catch fish."
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
"Voters cast their ballot in the election."
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
"Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed."
