CEFR Level
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
"She placed a napkin on her lap before eating."
very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
"He made a nasty comment about her dress."
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
"The national anthem was played at the ceremony."
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
"She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking."
the physical world and everything in it, including plants, animals, and the landscape
"The nature of the forest is truly breathtaking."
Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.
"The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons."
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
"There is a grocery store nearby."
close to a particular place or person
"The nearest gas station is nearby."
almost, but not completely
"She nearly missed the bus."
the part of the body connecting the head and the shoulders
"She wore a necklace around her neck."
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
"She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party."
not desirable or positive; bad or harmful
"The team had a negative attitude towards the proposal."
a person living next door or nearby
"My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out."
a person who lives near or next to another person
"My neighbour is very friendly and helpful."
used to connect two negative alternatives
"Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting."
the son of one’s brother or sister
"My nephew is studying at the university."
anxious, worried, or fearful about something
"She felt nervous before giving her presentation."
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
"She built a strong professional network."
a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence
"I read the newspaper every morning."
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
"She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand."
the daughter of one's brother or sister
"My niece is studying at the university this year."
no person; not anyone
"Nobody came to the party."
a sound, especially when it is unwanted, unpleasant, or loud
"The noise from the construction site was unbearable."
Making a lot of loud sounds; full of noise.
"The children were noisy during the party."
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
"She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner."
conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected
"It is normal to feel nervous before an interview."
in a usual or expected way
"I normally wake up at 7 AM."
a brief record of facts, topics, or thoughts written down; to observe or remark upon something
"She wrote a quick note to remind herself of the meeting."
a written or printed announcement or notification
"He gave me a notice about the meeting."
at the present time; in these times
"Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping."
At the present time; in contrast with the past.
"Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online."
in or to no place; not anywhere
"The missing keys were nowhere to be found."
