CEFR Level
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
"Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters."
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
"The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking."
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
"The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him."
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
"He asseverated that he had never seen the man before."
with great care and persistence
"He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline."
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
"She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism."
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
"Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class."
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
"The attenuation of sound waves affects communication."
Containing or producing gold.
"The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains."
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
"The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs."
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
"The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly."