CEFR Level
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
"We usually have supper around seven o'clock."
the amount of something that is available to be used or consumed
"The store has a limited supply of electronics."
a person who supports someone or something
"She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter."
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
"Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour."
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
"This is the supposed solution to the problem."
the outermost layer or boundary of something
"The surface of the water was calm."
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
"She underwent surgery to remove the tumor."
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
"Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day."
To be all around someone or something.
"Mountains surround the small village."
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
"He managed to survive the storm."
To believe something to be true, likely, or guilty without certain proof.
"The police suspect him of stealing the car."
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
"The elegant swan glided silently across the water."
to produce liquid from your skin when you are hot or nervous
"He was sweating after running for an hour."
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
"He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park."
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
"Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish."
to change from one thing to another or to turn something on or off
"Please switch the light off."
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
"Effective systems improve productivity."
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
"She took a tablet to relieve her headache."
A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.
"The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built."
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
"The old man told a tale of his adventures."
having a natural ability or skill in something
"She is a talented singer with a beautiful voice."
a large, heavy military vehicle that moves on tracks and is armed with weapons
"The army sent tanks to the front lines."
a goal or objective that one aims to achieve
"The team set a target to increase sales by 20%."
a piece of work or duty to be done
"He completed the task before the deadline."
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales
"The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods."
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
"She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea."
As a verb: to pull apart or rip something. As a noun: a drop of clear salty liquid produced by glands in your eyes.
"She accidentally tore her dress on a nail."
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
"Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea."
relating to a specific subject, art, or craft, or its techniques.
"He has a technical background in engineering."
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
"She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class."
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
"He's a teenager who loves sports."
a building used for the worship of a god or gods
"They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India."
for a limited time; not permanently
"The road is closed temporarily for repairs."
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
"She found a temporary job during the summer break."
to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise
"The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery."
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring
"The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window."
To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.
"She tends to wake up early in the morning."
a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious
"She felt tense before the interview."
a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept
"The term 'machine learning' is commonly used in technology."
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
"The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract."
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
"He felt terribly sad after hearing the news."
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
"The concert last night was absolutely terrific."
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
"She bought a new biology textbook for her class."
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
"I am thankful for all your help and support."
used to express relief or gratitude
"Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting."
the subject or topic of a speech, essay, exhibition, or discussion
"The theme of the conference was sustainability."
An explanation of an idea or principle based on facts, reasoning, and evidence.
"Einstein's theory of relativity changed the way we understand physics."
a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health
"The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety."
treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder
"She is receiving therapy for her injury."
for that reason; because of that
"She was tired; therefore, she went to bed early."
