CEFR Level
To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.
"The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime."
A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.
"His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore."
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
"The peace overture was welcomed by both nations."
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
"She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident."
The process or result of oxidizing or being oxidized.
"Oxidation causes iron to turn into rust."
Relating to or involving oxidation, particularly processes that can cause cellular damage through free radical formation.
"Oxidative stress contributes to aging and chronic diseases."
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
"Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body."
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
"The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron."
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
"She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict."
to calm someone down; to bring peace to a situation
"The mother tried to pacify the crying baby."
a formal agreement or promise between parties
"The two countries signed a peace pact."
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
"The horses were grazing in the paddock."
A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions.
"The village still kept some pagan traditions alive."
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
"She won first place in the beauty pageant."
Done with great care and thoroughness.
"The artist completed the project with painstaking detail."
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
"The meal was simple but quite palatable."
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
"The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party."
the roof of the mouth; a person's appreciation of taste and flavor
"She has a refined palate for fine wines."
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
"They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation."
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
"She decided to study paleontology at university."
to lose strength or interest; to become dull or tiresome; also a cloth spread over a coffin
"The excitement of the festival began to pall after several days."
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
"The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport."
pale, typically because of poor health or lack of vitality
"The patient looked pallid after weeks of illness."
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
"There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room."
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
"She experienced palpitations before her job interview."
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
"They offered him a paltry sum for his work."
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
"Parents often pamper their first child."
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
"The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent."
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
"Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems."
Distinctive and stylish elegance or flair.
"She performed the role with great panache."
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
"The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation."
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
"When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd."
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
"The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears."
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
"She felt a pang of guilt after the argument."
An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
"From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city."
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
"The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean."
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
"The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples."
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
"The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater."
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
"The ancient scroll was written on papyrus."
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
"Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths."
A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
"The company shifted its business paradigm to embrace digital transformation."
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
"It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking."
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
"The green parakeet learned to say hello."
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
"The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose."
Loss of the ability to move in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness or injury.
"The accident left him with partial paralysis."
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
"The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him."
more important than anything else; supreme
"Safety is of paramount importance in this factory."
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
"His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone."
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
"She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside."
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
"The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box."
