CEFR Level
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
"The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour."
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
"The dog bounded across the field with joy."
A bunch of flowers arranged together, often given as a gift or decoration.
"He gave her a bouquet of roses on her birthday."
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
"She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown."
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
"The bowler took three wickets in the first over."
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest
"Many citizens decided to boycott the unfair election."
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
"She braced herself for the strong wind."
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
"The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket."
To talk with pride about achievements or possessions, often in a boastful way.
"He liked to brag about his expensive car."
to weave together strands of hair or material
"She braided her hair before going to school."
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
"Regular brain-training can improve memory retention."
The process involved in creating a unique name and image for a product in the consumers' mind, mainly through advertising campaigns with a consistent theme.
"Strong branding helps build customer trust."
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
"The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance."
An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; to break through.
"The company was fined for a breach of contract."
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
"The car had a breakdown on the highway."
a significant or sudden advance or discovery
"The scientist made a breakthrough in cancer research."
Either of the two soft, rounded parts on a woman’s chest that produce milk after childbirth.
"The baby was fed from his mother's breast."
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
"Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety."
To cause an animal to reproduce; to raise or train; a type or variety of animal or plant.
"They breed horses on their farm."
a gentle wind; a light and pleasant current of air.
"A cool breeze came through the window."
To persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally, by offering money or gifts.
"The official was caught trying to bribe the inspector."
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
"The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development."
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
"A few kind words can brighten someone's day."
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
"The company was on the brink of bankruptcy."
Quick, energetic, and active in movement or speech.
"She took a brisk walk in the morning to stay healthy."
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
"Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes."
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
"The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers."
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
"Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures."
in a general or wide manner.
"The rules are broadly similar across all regions."
a person who buys and sells things for others as a middleman, especially in financial or property deals
"He works as a real estate broker in the city."
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
"The statue was made of solid bronze."
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
"She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket."
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
"She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch."
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
"The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood."
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
"She wiped the sweat from her brow."
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
"The old paper had a brownish tint from age."
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
"He got a bruise on his arm after falling."
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
"The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence."
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
"The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards."
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
"The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on."
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
"The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days."
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
"The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow."
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
"The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management."
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
"We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception."
The mass or large size of something; to gain mass or volume.
"He bought rice in bulk to save money."
A small, metal projectile fired from a gun.
"The soldier loaded a bullet into his rifle."
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
"The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year."
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
"The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable."
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
"The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house."
