CEFR Level
a round vegetable with thick green or purple leaves that can be eaten cooked or raw
"I need to buy some cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner."
a structure of bars or wires in which birds or animals are kept
"The bird sang happily inside its cage."
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
"She used a calculator to solve the complex equation."
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
"She marked her birthday on the calendar."
not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions
"She stayed calm during the crisis."
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
"The camel walked slowly across the desert sand."
a place where people stay temporarily in tents or cabins, often outdoors; to stay in such a place
"We decided to camp by the lake during the summer holiday."
Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.
"Many families go camping during holidays."
Relating to Canada or its people.
"She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions."
to decide that something planned will not take place
"The flight was canceled due to heavy rain."
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
"Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer."
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
"She lit a candle during the power cut."
a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
"The children were excited to get candy on Halloween."
the leader of a team, ship, or group
"The captain led his team to victory."
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
"She built a successful career in medicine."
Exercising caution or showing concern to avoid mistakes or harm.
"He is always careful when crossing the road."
In a way that is done with attention to detail and caution to avoid mistakes or harm.
"He carefully placed the glass on the table."
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
"His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway."
a thick woven floor covering
"They bought a red carpet for the living room."
a long, tapering orange root eaten as a vegetable
"She added chopped carrots to the soup."
a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television
"Children love watching cartoons on TV."
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
"In this case, we should wait for further instructions."
money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit
"She paid the bill in cash."
a large fortified building or complex of buildings, typically of the medieval period, used as a residence for nobility
"The king lived in a grand castle on the hilltop."
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
"The heavy rain caused flooding in the city."
to observe an occasion with festivities or respect
"They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a party."
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
"Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages."
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
"The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day."
a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
"She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone."
The middle point or part of something; a place where a particular activity is concentrated.
"The park is located in the center of the city."
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
"Centers drive regional development."
Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
"Water is central to human survival."
A period of one hundred years.
"The 20th century saw significant technological progress."
Known for sure; having no doubt.
"I am certain that she will succeed."
without doubt; surely; used to emphasize certainty
"I will certainly help you with your project."
a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses
"He wore a gold chain around his neck."
a difficult task or problem that requires effort to overcome; to question or dispute
"Climbing the mountain was the biggest challenge of his life."
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
"Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth."
An opportunity or possibility of something happening.
"He took a chance and applied for the job."
The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.
"The weather is changing rapidly."
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a story or play
"The main character in the novel learns an important lesson."
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
"The store charges extra for home delivery."
to pursue someone or something in order to catch them
"The police chased the thief through the market."
an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
"We had a long chat after dinner."
to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage
"He cheated on the exam and got caught by the teacher."
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
"The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal."
happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively
"She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day."
