CEFR Level
the non-physical part of a person, regarded as their true self
"Her spirit remained unbroken despite the hardships."
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
"The castle looked splendid in the sunset."
to divide or separate into parts or groups
"He split the log in two with an axe."
to damage or ruin something
"The rain spoiled the outdoor event."
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
"The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident."
to open or extend something over an area
"She spread the blanket on the grass for a picnic."
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
"He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window."
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
"The squirrel gathered nuts for winter."
firmly fixed or not likely to change; also a building where horses are kept
"Her condition is stable after the operation."
a group of employees working together in an organization
"The staff at the hospital are very helpful."
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
"She stamped her foot in frustration."
A level of quality or attainment.
"Institutions must meet international standards."
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
"He has high standing in the community for his charity work."
to look at something with a fixed gaze
"She stared at the painting for hours."
a clear expression of something in speech or writing
"She made a statement about the company's new policies."
a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger
"They built a statue of the national hero in the city square."
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
"His social status improved after the promotion."
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
"He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables."
to take something without permission or right
"He tried to steal my wallet while I wasn't looking."
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
"The building was made from steel to ensure its durability."
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
"The shop stocks a wide variety of products."
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
"I have a stomach ache after eating too much."
Coming to a halt or pause.
"The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands."
a device that produces heat for cooking or heating
"She cooked rice on the gas stove."
honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand
"His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow."
easy to understand or do; simple
"Her explanation was straightforward and clear."
a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim
"They developed a new strategy to increase sales."
a small, narrow river or flow of water
"The children played by the stream near the forest."
to extend or spread out; to make something longer or wider
"He stretches his arms after waking up."
Demanding that rules be obeyed and observed closely.
"The teacher is very strict about punctuality."
to hit forcibly or attack; also to stop work as a form of protest
"The workers decided to strike for better wages."
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
"She tied the package with a string."
the arrangement or organization of parts to form a whole
"The structure of the building was designed to withstand earthquakes."
to fight or make a strenuous effort to achieve something
"He struggled to lift the heavy box."
a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea
"The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection."
a warship designed to operate underwater
"The submarine stayed submerged for several weeks."
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties
"The substance of the matter was highly controversial."
an area outside the center of a city, often residential
"They bought a new house in a quiet suburb."
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
"I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving."
in a way that achieves a desired result
"She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying."
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
"She suffered from a severe headache all day."
enough; adequate for a purpose
"She had sufficient money to buy the dress."
an idea or plan put forward for consideration or action
"She gave a suggestion for improving the project."
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
"This dress is suitable for the wedding."
A brief statement of the main points of something.
"She wrote a summary of the book for her class."
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
"The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight."
the light that comes from the sun
"The room was filled with warm sunlight."
The time in the morning when the sun appears over the horizon.
"We woke up early to watch the sunrise over the mountains."
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
"The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors."
