CEFR Level
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."
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
"Many regions are struggling with economic recovery."
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
"The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables."
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
"Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive."
spending a lot of time studying or reading; very dedicated to learning
"She is a studious girl who spends hours in the library."
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
"The room was stuffy and needed fresh air."
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
"He stumbled on the uneven pavement."
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
"The question completely stumped the students."
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
"The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone."
extremely impressive or attractive
"The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning."
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
"The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie."
lack of intelligence or common sense
"His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team."
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
"The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table."
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
"She wore a stylish dress to the party."
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
"Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager."
to present or deliver something formally or for approval
"Please submit your report by the end of the day."
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
"I subscribe to several online magazines."
