CEFR Level
a dividing line or limit between two areas, things, or ideas
"The river forms the boundary between the two countries."
to bend the upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect or greeting.
"The performer bowed deeply after the show."
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
"The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match."
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
"She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift."
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
"He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog."
in a way that shows courage and determination
"The firefighter bravely entered the burning building."
courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave
"The firefighter showed great bravery while rescuing people from the burning building."
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
"It was hard to breathe in the smoky room."
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
"Deep breathing can help you relax."
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
"The bride looked stunning in her white dress."
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
"The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive."
Short in duration; a summary of information.
"The manager briefed the team before the meeting."
For a short time; in a few words.
"She spoke briefly about her travel experience."
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
"The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky."
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
"She gave a brilliant performance on stage."
wide in extent, range, or scope
"The river is very broad at this point."
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
"The match was broadcast live on television."
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
"The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package."
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
"She likes to browse books in the library."
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
"The children chased the bubbles in the air."
a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures
"The builder checked the site before starting the construction."
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
"The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one."
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
"The bull charged across the field towards the red flag."
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
"The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates."
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
"He accidentally bumped into the door."
a group of things that are fastened, held, or growing together
"She gave me a bunch of flowers for my birthday."
producing flames or intense heat; also used metaphorically for intense emotions or urgency
"They escaped from the burning building just in time."
to break open suddenly and violently; to come forth with sudden force or emotion
"The balloon burst when it hit the thorn."
to put something into the ground and cover it with earth
"They buried the treasure in the garden."
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
"A rabbit was hiding under the bush."
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
"The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner."
a person who makes a purchase
"The buyer inspected the car before making payment."
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
"I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting."
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
"They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains."
a thick, strong rope made of metal wires or fibers; a system of wires used for transmitting signals or electricity
"The workers used a steel cable to lift the heavy equipment."
to determine or work out a number or amount using mathematics
"He calculated the total cost of the trip."
the process of using numbers to find an amount or result
"His calculation of the total cost was accurate."
in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement
"She spoke calmly despite being angry."
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
"She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food."
a planned series of activities to achieve a specific goal, especially in politics, marketing, or war
"The company launched a campaign to promote its new product."
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
"The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester."
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
"The canal was built to help transport goods across the region."
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
"The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather."
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
"The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate."
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
"Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process."
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
"They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream."
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do something
"She is capable of handling difficult situations calmly."
the maximum amount that something can contain or produce; ability to do something
"The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000."
