CEFR Level
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
"She scanned the document before sending it by email."
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
"The politician's affair became a public scandal."
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
"The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead."
insufficient in quantity; hard to find
"Water was scarce during the long drought."
hardly; barely; only just
"I could scarcely believe my eyes."
a situation where something is in short supply
"The scarcity of jobs forced many people to leave the town."
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
"The loud noise scared the baby."
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
"The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light."
to throw or spread things over a wide area in different directions
"The farmer scattered seeds across the field."
Spread irregularly or widely in different directions.
"The toys were scattered all over the floor."
a possible situation or sequence of events
"The company prepared for the worst-case scenario."
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
"The scent of roses filled the garden."
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
"Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory."
a person who studies a particular subject or academic field
"The scholar presented a research paper on ancient civilizations."
Having or showing knowledge, learning, or devotion to academic study.
"She wrote a scholarly article on medieval literature."
an award or grant to support a student's education
"She received a scholarship to study abroad."
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
"The teacher scolded the students for being late."
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
"She rides a scooter to work every day."
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
"The project is beyond the scope of our resources."
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
"She looked at him with open scorn."
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
"The scorpion hid under the rock during the day."
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
"The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite."
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
"He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number."
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
"He scraped his knee while playing football."
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
"The dog ate the scraps from the table."
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
"The car screeched to a halt."
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
"The hospital offered free health screening for all employees."
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
"He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly."
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
"The child scribbled all over the wall."
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
"The actor memorized his lines from the script."
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
"Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time."
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
"Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful."
critical observation or examination
"The project's financial records were under close scrutiny."
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
"The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue."
the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster
"The museum has a beautiful marble sculpture of a woman."
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
"Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering."
a person who works on a ship; sailor
"The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm."
Smooth and continuous, with no apparent gaps or spaces between one part and the next.
"The seamless integration of the two systems improved efficiency and reduced errors."
Relating to or dependent on a particular season.
"Seasonal fruits are available in the market."
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
"Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter."
The action of keeping something secret or the state of being kept secret.
"The negotiations were conducted in complete secrecy."
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
"She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend."
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
"The technology sector is growing rapidly."
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
"The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions."
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
"He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him."
A part or section of something that is divided.
"Each segment of the market has different needs."
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
"She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps."
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
"The police managed to seize the stolen goods."
Characterized by careful choice; choosing only the best or most suitable.
"She is very selective about the clothes she buys."
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
"Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions."
