CEFR Level
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
"The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days."
the bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain
"The archaeologists found an ancient human skull."
a very tall building of many stories
"The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline."
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
"Business is slack during the rainy season."
to close or hit something with great force
"He slammed the door angrily after the argument."
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
"The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand."
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
"The article had a political slant."
To hit someone or something with the palm of the hand.
"He slapped the table in anger."
to cut or strike with a sharp object
"The cat slashed at the intruder with its claws."
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
"The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers."
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
"Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century."
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
"The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill."
Lack of adequate sleep, which has negative effects on physical and mental health
"Sleep deprivation leads to cognitive decline and fatigue."
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
"The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit."
the part of a garment that covers all or part of the arm
"He rolled up his sleeves before starting the work."
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
"He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors."
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
"She looked slim in her new dress."
difficult to hold, walk on, or deal with because of being smooth, wet, or tricky
"The road was slippery after the rain."
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
"The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people."
a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a slanting surface or line
"The children rolled down the grassy slope."
Careless, messy, or lacking attention to detail.
"His sloppy handwriting made the note hard to read."
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
"Insert the card into the slot to open the door."
Lacking energy or alertness; slow-moving or inactive.
"He felt sluggish after eating a heavy meal."
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
"The government is working to improve conditions in the slum."
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
"She gave him a sly smile."
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
"Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation."
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
"He was smartly dressed for the business meeting."
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
"Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone."
to break something into pieces violently
"She smashed the glass in frustration."
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
"The car runs smoothly on the new highway."
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
"The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border."
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
"The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf."
to break or cause to break with a sudden sharp cracking sound
"She snapped the pencil in half."
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
"He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone."
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
"I had to sneeze during the meeting."
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
"The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday."
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
"She soaked the clothes in water before washing them."
a container used to store soap
"She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom."
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
"The dishes were still soapy after washing."
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
"The eagle soared high above the mountains."
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
"She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news."
not affected by alcohol; serious, sensible, and solemn
"He gave a sober speech about the challenges ahead."
friendly and willing to talk to and engage with others
"She is a very sociable person who loves meeting new people."
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
"Social justice ensures equality of opportunity."
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
"Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum."
a political and economic system in which the means of production are owned or regulated by the community as a whole
"Socialism advocates for collective ownership of resources."
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
"He is a well-known socialist writer."
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
"He is very active socially and attends many events."
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
"She is studying sociology at university."
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
"Heat will soften the butter quickly."
