Describing Qualities

sometimes B1

/ˈsʌm.taɪmz/ On some occasions but not always. M S

absolutely B1

/ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ completely and totally M S

weird B1

/ˈwiɚd/ Strange, unusual, or hard to explain. M S

totally B1

/ˈtoʊ.tə.li/ Completely; in every way. M S

stick B1

/ˈstɪk/ A thin piece of wood, especially one that has fallen from a tree. M S

mess B1

/mɛs/ A dirty or untidy state; a place where things are not in order. M S

prove B1

/pɹuːv/ To show that something is true by giving evidence. M S

obviously B1

/ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/ In a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly. M S

awesome B1

/ˈɔ.səm/ Extremely good or impressive (informal). M S

spot B1

/spɑt/ A particular place or area. M S

department B1

/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/ A separate part of a large organization, company, or shop. M S

ridiculous B1

/ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/ So silly or unreasonable that it deserves to be laughed at. M S

main B1

/ˈmeɪn/ Most important; chief or principal. M S

tight B1

/taɪt/ Fitting your body very closely. M S

somehow B1

/ˈsʌmhaʊ/ In some way that is not known or explained. M S

incredible B1

/ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ Amazing, wonderful, or extremely good. M S

fake B1

/feɪ̯k/ Not real; made to look genuine in order to deceive. M S

proof B1

/pɹuf/ Information or facts that show something is true. M S

ugly B1

/ˈʌɡli/ Unpleasant to look at; not beautiful. M S

bullet B1

/ˈbʊl.ɪt/ A small piece of metal that is fired from a gun M S

sword B1

[sɔɹd] A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for cutting or stabbing. M S

tiny B1

/ˈtaɪni/ Extremely small. M S

property B1

/ˈpɹɑpɚti/ A building or piece of land that someone owns. M S

insane B1

/ɪnˈseɪn/ Seriously mentally ill. M S

block B1

/blɑk/ To stop something or someone from moving or making progress. M S

barely B1

/ˈbɛɹ.li/ Almost not at all; only just. M S

rough B1

/ɹɐf/ Having an uneven or bumpy surface; not smooth. M S

obvious B1

/ˈɑb.vi.əs/ Easy to see or understand; clear. M S

tongue B1

/tʊŋɡ/ The soft, movable organ in the mouth used for tasting, eating, and speaking. M S

complicated B1

/ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/ Hard to understand or deal with because of many parts or details. M S

assume B1

/əˈsjuːm/ To believe that something is true without having proof. M S

grant B1

/ɡɹænt/ To officially give or allow something, such as permission or a request. M S

pure B1

/ˈpjʊə(ɹ)/ Not mixed with anything else; clean and free of other substances. M S

firm B1

/fɜɹm/ Fairly hard and not easily pressed in or moved. M S

miracle B1

/ˈmɪɹ.ə.kəl/ An amazing event that cannot be explained by the laws of nature and is believed to be caused by God. M S

unbelievable B1

/ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl̩/ So surprising or extreme that it is hard to believe; amazing. M S

curious B1

/ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs/ Wanting to know or learn about something. M S

edge B1

/ed͡ʒ/ The outer line or border where something ends. M S

penny B1

/ˈpɪni/ A small coin worth one hundredth of a pound or, in the US, one cent. M S

presence B1

/ˈpɹɛz(ə)ns/ The fact of being in a particular place. M S

darkness B1

/ˈdɑɹknɪs/ The state of having little or no light. M S

rare B1

/ɹɛ/ Not happening or found very often; uncommon. M S

grade B1

/ɡɹeɪd/ A mark or score given for work at school or in a test. M S

mass B1

/mæs/ A large amount or quantity of something with no clear shape. M S

sharp B1

/ʃɑɹp/ Having an edge or point that can cut or pierce easily. M S

gorgeous B1

/ˈɡɔɹ.d͡ʒəs/ Extremely beautiful or attractive. M S

trash B1

/tɹæʃ/ Things that are thrown away because they are no longer wanted; rubbish. M S

tail B1

/ˈteːl/ The long, thin part that sticks out at the back of an animal's body. M S

highly B1

/ˈhaɪli/ To a great degree; very. M S

emotional B1

/ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ Relating to feelings and emotions M S

entirely B1

/ɪnˈtaɪɹli/ Completely or fully. M S

extraordinary B1

/ɪks.tɹɑːˈɔː.dɪn.nə.ɹiː/ Very unusual or surprising; not ordinary. M S

solid B1

/ˈsɑ.lɪd/ Hard and firm, keeping its shape; not liquid or gas. M S

naturally B1

/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ As you would expect; of course. M S

terrific B1

/ˈʈɛrɨfɪk/ Extremely good; excellent. M S

impressive B1

/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ So good or large that it makes people admire it. M S

potential B1

/po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/ A natural ability or quality that could develop in the future. M S

whistle B1

/ˈwɪs(ə)l/ To make a high musical sound by forcing air through your lips or teeth. M S

massive B1

/ˈmasɪv/ Extremely large in size, amount, or degree. M S

struggle B1

/ˈstrʌgəl/ To try very hard to do something difficult. M S

terribly B1

/ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/ Very; extremely. M S

league B1

/liːɡ/ A group of sports teams that compete against one another. M S

crush B1

/kɹʌʃ/ To press something so hard that it breaks or loses its shape. M S

stress B1

/stɹɛs/ Worry or mental pressure caused by a difficult situation. M S

insist B1

/ɪnˈsɪst/ To say very firmly that something must happen or be done, and refuse to accept no. M S

plain B1

/plen/ Simple and ordinary, without decoration or anything added. M S

mile B1

/ˈmaɪl/ A unit of distance equal to about 1.6 kilometres. M S

valuable B1

/ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ Worth a lot of money. M S

standard B1

/ˈstændɚd/ A level of quality used to judge how good something is. M S

status B1

/ˈsteɪt.əs/ A person's position or rank compared to others in society. M S

trigger B1

/ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly. M S

incredibly B1

/ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/ Extremely; to a very great degree. M S

pattern B1

/ˈpætɚn/ A repeated decorative design of shapes, lines, or colours. M S

cliff B1

/klɪf/ A high, steep face of rock, often by the sea. M S

satisfied B1

/ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ Pleased because you have got what you wanted or needed. M S

nearby B1

/ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ A short distance away. M S

pit B1

/ˈpɪt/ A large hole in the ground. M S

rotten B1

/ˈɹɑtn̩/ Decayed and no longer fit to eat or use, especially of food. M S

strip B1

/stɹɪp/ A long, narrow piece of something. M S

slightly B1

/ˈslaɪtli/ To a small degree; a little. M S

merely B1

/ˈmɪɹli/ Only; and nothing more. M S

mud B1

/mʌd/ Soft, wet earth. M S

charm B1

/t͡ʃɑɹm/ A quality that makes someone or something attractive and pleasing. M S

extreme B1

/ɪkˈstɹim/ Very great in degree or intensity. M S

chaos B1

/ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ A state of complete confusion and disorder. M S

loyalty B1

/ˈlɔɪəlti/ The quality of staying faithful and giving steady support to someone or something. M S

rubbish B1

/ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ Things you throw away because they are no longer wanted; waste. M S

global B1

/ˈɡlɐʉbəl/ Affecting or relating to the whole world. M S

maintain B1

/meɪnˈteɪn/ To keep something in the same state; to continue or preserve it. M S

tube B1

/tuːb/ A long, hollow object shaped like a pipe. M S

deadly B1

/ˈdɛdli/ Able to cause death. M S

magical B1

/ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ Relating to or produced by magic. M S

burden B1

/ˈbɝdn̩/ A heavy duty, worry, or responsibility that is hard to bear. M S

pound B1

/ˈpæʊ̯nd/ A unit of weight equal to about 454 grams (16 ounces). M S

brick B1

/ˈbɹɪk/ A hard rectangular block of baked clay used for building. M S

rage B1

/ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ Very strong, uncontrolled anger. M S