Describing Qualities
Size, shape, color, degree, condition, and evaluation.
4443 words
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well
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/ˈwɛʊ̯/
In a good, skilful, or satisfactory way.
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good
A1
/ɡʊd/
Of a high standard or quality; pleasing.
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really
A1
/ˈɹɪ.li/
Very or very much; used to add strength to what you say.
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too
A1
/tu/
More than is needed, wanted, or acceptable.
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very
A1
/ˈvɛri/
To a great degree; extremely.
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little
A1
/ˈlɪ.tl̩/
Small in size or amount.
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thing
A1
/ˈθiŋ/
An object that is not named exactly.
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great
A1
/ɡɹeɪt/
Very good, excellent, or wonderful.
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new
A1
/nju/
Made, created, or bought recently.
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long
A1
/lʊŋɡ/
Measuring a large distance from one end to the other.
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old
A1
/old/
Having lived for many years; not young.
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big
A1
/bɪɡ/
Large in size, amount, or degree.
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fine
A1
/ˈfaːn/
Good enough; satisfactory or in good health.
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bad
A1
/bæd/
Of poor quality, or not good in some way.
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real
A1
/ɹil/
Actually existing or happening, not imagined or invented.
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baby
A1
/ˈbeɪbi/
A very young child who cannot yet walk or talk.
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pretty
A1
/ˈpɹɪt.i/
To a fairly large degree; quite.
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tonight
A1
/təˈnaɪt/
During the evening or night of today.
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hard
A1
/hɑɹd/
With a lot of effort or force.
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problem
A1
/ˈpɹɑbləm/
A difficult situation that needs to be dealt with or solved.
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true
A1
/tɹuː/
Agreeing with the facts; correct and not made up.
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beautiful
A1
/ˈbju.tɪ.fəl/
Very pleasing to look at; attractive.
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young
A1
/jʌŋ/
In an early part of life; not old.
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easy
A1
/ˈi.zi/
Not difficult; needing little effort.
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actually
A2
/ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/
used to say what is really true, especially when it is surprising
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bit
A2
/ˈbɪt/
A small amount or piece of something.
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probably
A2
/ˈpɹɑ.bə.bli/
Almost certainly; very likely.
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exactly
A2
/ɪɡˈzæk(t).li/
In a way that is completely correct or precise.
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crazy
A2
/ˈkɹæɪ.zi/
Very foolish, strange, or hard to believe.
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quite
A2
/ˈkwaɪt/
To a fairly large degree; rather.
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almost
A2
/ˈɔː(l)məs/
Very nearly, but not completely.
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anymore
A2
/ˌɛn.iˈmɔɹ/
Any longer; from now on (used in negatives and questions).
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shot
A2
/ʃɑt/
The act of firing a gun, or the sound it makes.
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trouble
A2
/ˈtɹɐb.əl/
A problem, difficulty, or worry.
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fact
A2
/fækt/
A piece of information that is true and can be proven.
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alright
A2
/aːˈɹiːt/
Good enough; satisfactory; okay.
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serious
A2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əs/
Important and possibly worrying; not small or trivial.
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possible
A2
/ˈpɒs.ɪ.bl̩/
Able to happen or exist.
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rather
A2
/ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/
To a fairly large degree; quite.
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drop
A2
/dɹɑp/
A very small amount of liquid that forms a rounded shape.
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choice
A2
/tʃɔɪs/
The chance or right to choose between two or more things.
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strange
A2
/stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/
Unusual or surprising in a way that is hard to understand.
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worse
A2
/wɔːs/
Comparative of bad; of lower quality or in a poorer condition.
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completely
A2
/kəmˈpliːtli/
In every way; totally.
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seriously
A2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əs li/
In a serious way; treating something as important and not as a joke.
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rock
A2
/ɹɑk/
The hard solid material that forms part of the Earth's surface; a large stone.
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simple
A2
/ˈsəm.pəl/
Easy to do or understand; not difficult.
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normal
A2
/ˈnɔɹ.məl/
Usual, ordinary, or expected; not strange or surprising.
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sometimes
B1
/ˈsʌm.taɪmz/
On some occasions but not always.
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absolutely
B1
/ˌæb.səˈlut.li/
completely and totally
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weird
B1
/ˈwiɚd/
Strange, unusual, or hard to explain.
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totally
B1
/ˈtoʊ.tə.li/
Completely; in every way.
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stick
B1
/ˈstɪk/
A thin piece of wood, especially one that has fallen from a tree.
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mess
B1
/mɛs/
A dirty or untidy state; a place where things are not in order.
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prove
B1
/pɹuːv/
To show that something is true by giving evidence.
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obviously
B1
/ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/
In a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly.
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awesome
B1
/ˈɔ.səm/
Extremely good or impressive (informal).
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spot
B1
/spɑt/
A particular place or area.
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department
B1
/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/
A separate part of a large organization, company, or shop.
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ridiculous
B1
/ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/
So silly or unreasonable that it deserves to be laughed at.
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main
B1
/ˈmeɪn/
Most important; chief or principal.
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tight
B1
/taɪt/
Fitting your body very closely.
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somehow
B1
/ˈsʌmhaʊ/
In some way that is not known or explained.
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incredible
B1
/ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/
Amazing, wonderful, or extremely good.
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fake
B1
/feɪ̯k/
Not real; made to look genuine in order to deceive.
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proof
B1
/pɹuf/
Information or facts that show something is true.
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ugly
B1
/ˈʌɡli/
Unpleasant to look at; not beautiful.
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bullet
B1
/ˈbʊl.ɪt/
A small piece of metal that is fired from a gun
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sword
B1
[sɔɹd]
A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for cutting or stabbing.
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tiny
B1
/ˈtaɪni/
Extremely small.
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property
B1
/ˈpɹɑpɚti/
A building or piece of land that someone owns.
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insane
B1
/ɪnˈseɪn/
Seriously mentally ill.
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excuse
B2
/ɪksˈkjuz/
A reason you give to explain or defend a mistake or failure.
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tough
B2
/tɐf/
Difficult to do or deal with.
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cute
B2
/kjuːt/
Pretty and attractive, especially in a small, sweet way.
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evil
B2
/ˈi.vəl/
Morally very bad; wanting to harm others.
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grand
B2
/ɡɹænd/
Large, impressive, and magnificent.
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sexy
B2
/ˈsɛk.si/
Sexually attractive or appealing.
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rat
B2
/ɹæt/
A small grey or brown rodent with a long tail, larger than a mouse.
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crack
B2
/ˈkræk/
A line on a surface where something has broken but not separated.
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literally
B2
/ˈlɪtəɹəli/
In the exact, basic sense of the words; not figuratively.
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remains
B2
/ɹɪˈmeɪnz/
The parts of something that are left after the rest has been used, eaten, or destroyed.
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decent
B2
/ˈdiːsənt/
Good enough; fairly good or acceptable.
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squad
B2
/ˈskwɑd/
A small group of people working or trained together for a common purpose.
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estate
B2
/ɛˈsteɪt/
A large area of land owned by one person or family, usually with a big house.
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nightmare
B2
/ˈnaɪt.mɛɚ/
A frightening or upsetting dream.
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actual
B2
/ˈækʃuəl/
real and existing in fact, rather than imagined or guessed
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swing
B2
/ˈswɪŋ/
To move back and forth or in a curve from a fixed point.
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mask
B2
/mask/
A covering for the face, used for protection or to hide who you are.
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navy
B2
/ˈneɪvi/
The part of a country's armed forces that fights at sea, including its ships and sailors.
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fever
B2
/ˈfivɚ/
A body temperature that is higher than normal, usually caused by illness.
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mighty
B2
/ˈmaɪti/
Very strong, large, or powerful.
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legend
B2
/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/
An old, well-known story that may not be completely true.
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fox
B2
/fɑks/
A wild animal like a small dog, with reddish-brown fur, pointed ears, and a long bushy tail.
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booth
B2
/buθ/
A small enclosed space just big enough for one person, used for a particular purpose.
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trunk
B2
/tɹʌŋk/
The thick main stem of a tree.
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trying
C1
/ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/
Difficult or annoying to deal with; hard to endure.
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warrant
C1
/ˈwɔɹənt/
An official document allowing police to search, seize, or arrest someone.
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cutting
C1
/ˈkʌtɪŋ/
A small piece cut from a plant and used to grow a new one.
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crystal
C1
/ˈkɹɪstəl/
A clear, solid mineral form with a regular geometric shape; high-quality clear glass.
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trauma
C1
/ˈtɹɔ.mə/
A deep emotional shock or wound that has lasting effects.
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warehouse
C1
/ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/
A large building for storing goods before they are sold or sent out.
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rifle
C1
/ˈɹaɪfəl/
A gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder.
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grounds
C1
/ɡɹaʊndz/
A good reason or basis for doing or believing something.
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gut
C1
/ɡʌt/
The stomach or belly, especially a large one.
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supreme
C1
/ˌsuˈpɹim/
Highest in authority, rank, or power.
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mere
C1
/mɪɚ/
Used to stress that something is small or unimportant; nothing more than.
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bass
C1
/beɪs/
The low range of sound or musical tones.
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hack
C1
/hæk/
A writer who produces dull, low-quality work, often just for money.
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corps
C1
/kɔɹ/
A large military unit made up of several divisions.
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violet
C1
/ˈvaɪəlɪt/
Of a bluish-purple colour.
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auto
C1
/ˈɔ.toʊ̯/
A car (short for automobile).
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quest
C1
/kwɛst/
A long or determined search or effort to achieve something.
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fragile
C1
/ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/
Easily broken or damaged; not strong.
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loop
C1
/luːp/
A shape made when a line curves round and crosses itself.
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integrity
C1
/ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
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intact
C1
/ɪnˈtækt/
Complete and not damaged or broken.
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salvation
C1
/sælˈveɪ.ʃn̩/
The act of saving someone or something from harm or a difficult situation.
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pigeon
C1
/ˈpə.dʒən/
A common grey bird with a plump body and short legs, often seen in towns and cities.
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fuse
C1
/fjuːz/
To join or blend two or more things into one.
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monsieur
C2
/məˈsjʊə(ɹ)/
A man, especially a French gentleman.
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proposition
C2
/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/
An idea, plan, or suggestion that is offered for consideration.
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slit
C2
/ˈslɪt/
a long narrow opening
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slippery
C2
/ˈslɪpəɹi/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
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merit
C2
/ˈmɛɹɪt/
A good quality that deserves praise or reward.
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gale
C2
/ɡeɪl/
A very strong wind.
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eminence
C2
/ˈɛmɪnəns/
The state of being famous and highly respected in a field.
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fiery
C2
/ˈfaɪəɹi/
like or suggestive of fire
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bogus
C2
/ˈboʊ.ɡəs/
Fake or not genuine; pretending to be real.
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bridal
C2
/ˈbɹaɪd(ə)l/
of or pertaining to a bride
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noose
C2
/nuːs/
a trap for birds or small mammals
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unsolved
C2
/ʌnˈsɑlvd/
not solved
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bleach
C2
/bliːt͡ʃ/
the whiteness that results from removing the color from something
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abusive
C2
/əˈbju.sɪv/
characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
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vermin
C2
/ˈvɝmɪn/
Small harmful animals or insects, such as rats, mice, or fleas, that are hard to control.
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artifact
C2
/ˈɑɹtɪfækt/
An object made by people, especially an old or historically interesting one
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majestic
C2
/məˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/
Having qualities of splendor or royalty.
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apiece
C2
/əˈpis/
Each by itself; for or to each one.
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valiant
C2
/ˈvæliənt/
having or showing valor
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trifle
C2
/ˈtɹaɪfəl/
Something of very little importance or value.
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hypothetical
C2
/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/
Based on a possible situation or idea rather than on real facts.
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entrust
C2
/ɪnˈtɹʌst/
confer a trust upon
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impeccable
C2
/ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/
Perfect, with no faults, flaws, or mistakes.
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jerky
C2
/ˈd͡ʒɝki/
moving or proceeding in sudden, uneven starts rather than smoothly
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ahem
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/əˈhɛm/
To cough or clear one's throat so as to draw attention.
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half-hour
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/ˈhæˌfaʊɝ/
The time of thirty minutes past any particular hour.
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pilgrimage
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/ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/
A journey made to a sacred place, or a religious journey.
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man-made
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/ˈmænˌmeɪd/
not of natural origin
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rabble
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/ˈɹæbəl/
The mass of common people; the lowest class of populace.
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self-defence
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/ˌsɛlfdɪˈfɛns/
the act of defending yourself
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three-dimensional
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/ˌθriːzdɪˈmɛnʃənəl/
Lifelike.
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self-preservation
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/ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/
The instinctive behaviour that protects oneself from harm.
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broken-down
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/ˌbroʊkənˈdaʊn/
no longer working because of mechanical failure
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non-existent
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/ˌnɑːnəgˈzɪstənt/
Alternative spelling of nonexistent.
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self-interest
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/ˌsɛlˈfɪntəˌrɛst/
One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others.
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one-legged
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/ˈwʌnˌlɛɡəd/
having only one leg or only one functioning leg
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parasol
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/ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/
To protect with, or as if with, a parasol; to shade.
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afire
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/əˈfaɪɚ/
lighted up by or as by fire or flame
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self-contained
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/ˈsɛlfkənˈteɪnd/
constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
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contra
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/ˈkɑntɹə/
Contrary to something.
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half-dozen
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/ˈhæfˌdəzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
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chock-full
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/ˌtʃɑːkˈfʊl/
completely full or crowded, usually followed by of
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banality
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/bəˈnælɪti/
The quality of being banal.
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sectarian
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/sɛkˈtɛɹi.ən/
belonging to or characteristic of a sect
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afeard
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/əˈfɪə(ɹ)d/
Afraid.
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gormless
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/ˈɡɔːmləs/
British informal: lacking intelligence, sense, or initiative
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canty
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/ˈkænti/
lively; cheerful; merry; brisk
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above-mentioned
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/əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃn̩d/
mentioned or named earlier in the same text
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