Describing Qualities

twist B1

/twɪst/ To turn or bend something into a spiral or new shape. M S

vast B1

/vast/ Extremely large in size, amount, or extent. M S

delicate B1

/ˈdɛl.ɪ.kɪt/ Easily broken or damaged, and needing careful handling. M S

weakness B1

/ˈwik.nɪs/ The state of not being physically or mentally strong. M S

wagon B1

/ˈwæɡən/ A large four-wheeled vehicle, usually pulled by horses, used to carry heavy goods. M S

sheet B1

/ʃit/ A large piece of thin cloth put on a bed under and over the sleeper. M S

boot B1

/but/ A strong shoe that covers the foot and part of the leg. M S

pillow B1

/ˈpɪl.oʊ/ A soft cushion that you rest your head on in bed. M S

nap B1

/ˈnæp/ A short sleep, usually during the day. M S

alike B1

/əˈlaɪk/ Very similar to each other. M S

bump B1

/bʌmp/ To hit something accidentally, usually with a knock M S

broad B1

/bɹɔd/ Very wide. M S

stare B1

/stɛɚ/ To look at someone or something for a long time with your eyes wide open. M S

puppy B1

/ˈpʌpi/ A young dog. M S

practical B1

/ˈpræktɪkəl/ Useful and suitable for a real situation rather than just theory. M S

marked B1

/mɑɹkt/ Clearly noticeable; easy to see. M S

rubber B1

/ˈɹʌbɚ/ A strong, stretchy material made from the sap of a tree or made artificially. M S

silk B1

/sɪlk/ A soft, smooth, expensive cloth woven from threads made by silkworms. M S

swell B1

/swɛl/ To become larger, especially because of injury or being filled with something. M S

pale B1

/ˈpeɪl/ Light in colour, not strong or bright. M S

drum B1

/ˈdɹʌm/ A musical instrument that you hit with sticks or your hands to make a beat. M S

barrel B1

/ˈbæɹəl/ A large round container with flat ends, used for storing liquids like beer or oil. M S

dull B1

/dʊl/ Boring; not interesting or exciting. M S

faint B1

/ˈfeɪnt/ Hard to see, hear, or notice; not strong or clear. M S

narrow B1

/ˈnæɹ.oʊ/ Small in width; not wide. M S

glorious B1

/ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/ Beautiful and impressive. M S

slight B1

/slaɪt/ Very small in amount or degree. M S

stream B1

/stɹiːm/ A small, narrow river. M S

anyhow B1

/ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ In any case; whatever happens or is true. M S

puzzle B1

/ˈpɐz.əl/ A game or toy that you have to think hard about to solve, played for fun. M S

bald B1

/bɑːld/ Having little or no hair on the head. M S

suspicion B1

/səˈspɪʃ.ən/ A feeling that something is wrong or that someone has done something bad, without clear proof. M S

confusing B1

/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ Difficult to understand because it is not clear or well organized. M S

maximum B1

/ˈmæksɪməm/ The greatest amount or highest limit that is possible or allowed. M S

honesty B1

/ˈɑ.nɪ.sti/ The quality of being truthful and not cheating or lying. M S

depression B1

/dəˈpɹɛʃn̩/ A mental illness that makes someone feel very sad and hopeless for a long time. M S

chuckle B1

/ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ To laugh quietly or softly. M S

rarely B1

/ˈɹɛəɹli/ Not often; almost never. M S

tremendous B1

/tɹɪˈmɛndəs/ Very large in amount, size, or degree. M S

bent B1

/ˈbɛnt/ No longer straight; curved or twisted out of shape. M S

runway B1

/ˈɹʌnweɪ/ A long, flat strip of ground where planes take off and land. M S

shrimp B1

/ʃɹɪmp/ A small sea creature with a shell and a long tail, often eaten as food. M S

shocking B1

/ˈʃɑkɪŋ/ Causing strong feelings of surprise, upset, or disgust. M S

flu B1

/flʉː/ A common illness like a bad cold, with fever, aches, and tiredness, caused by a virus. M S

peanut B1

/ˈpiˌnʌt/ A small oval nut that grows in a pod underground, often eaten roasted or made into butter. M S

leap B1

/ˈliːp/ To jump high or a long way. M S

unlikely B1

/ʌnˈlaɪkli/ Not likely to happen or be true. M S

messy B1

/ˈmɛsi/ Untidy or dirty; not in order. M S

spectacular B1

/spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/ Very impressive, exciting, or beautiful to see. M S

reliable B1

/ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/ Able to be trusted to work well or behave as expected. M S

nickname B1

/ˈnɪkneɪm/ An informal name for a person, often a short or funny version of their real name. M S

equally B1

/ˈiːkwəli/ To the same degree or extent. M S

cottage B1

/ˈkɑt.ɪd͡ʒ/ A small, often old house, usually in the countryside. M S

telegram B1

/ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ A short message sent quickly over long distances by telegraph, common before phones. M S

graduation B1

/ˌɡɹæd͡ʒuˈeɪʃən/ The act of completing your studies and receiving a degree. M S

brand-new B1

/ˈbrændˌnuː/ Completely new and never used before. M S

salmon B1

/ˈsæmən/ A large fish with pink-orange flesh that swims up rivers to lay eggs; it is a popular food. M S

beautifully B1

/ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/ In a way that is lovely or pleasing. M S

restore B1

/ɹɪˈstoɹ/ To bring something back to the way it was before. M S

crow B1

/kɹoʊ/ A large black bird with a harsh, croaking call. M S

jade B1

/d͡ʒeɪd/ A hard green or white stone often used for jewellery and carvings M S

endure B1

/ɪnˈd͡ʒʊə(ɹ)/ To suffer something painful or difficult patiently, without giving up. M S

possess B1

/pəˈzɛs/ To own or have something. M S

delightful B1

/dəˈlaɪt.fl̩/ Very pleasant and enjoyable. M S

whisper B1

/ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ To speak very quietly using your breath, so only someone close can hear. M S

canal B1

/kəˈnɛl/ A long, narrow channel of water made by people for boats or for carrying water to fields. M S

ambitious B1

/æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ Having a strong desire to be successful, powerful, or rich. M S

inevitable B1

/ɪˈnɛvɪtəbəl/ Certain to happen and impossible to avoid. M S

tick B1

/tɪk/ The short, regular sound made by a clock or watch. M S

freely B1

/ˈfɹili/ Without being controlled, limited, or stopped. M S

stunning B1

/ˈstʌnɪŋ/ Extremely beautiful or attractive. M S

outstanding B1

/ˌʌʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/ Extremely good; much better than others. M S

strain B1

/stɹeɪn/ Pressure or worry caused by a difficult situation. M S

heavenly B1

/ˈhɛvənli/ Extremely pleasant, beautiful, or enjoyable. M S

respectable B1

[ɹɪˈspɛk.tə.bl̩] Considered good and proper by society; deserving respect. M S

stir B1

/stɝ/ To mix a liquid or soft food by moving a spoon or other object around in it. M S

inspection B1

/ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ The act of looking at something closely to check its condition. M S

choke B1

/t͡ʃoʊk/ To be unable to breathe because something is blocking your throat. M S

documentary B1

/ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ A film or TV programme that gives facts about a real subject or event. M S

rapidly B1

/ˈɹæpɪdli/ Very quickly. M S

lightly B1

/ˈlaɪtli/ With little weight or force; gently. M S

syndrome B1

/ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ A group of symptoms or signs that together point to a particular illness or condition. M S

extent B1

/ɪkˈstɛnt/ The degree or level to which something happens or is true. M S

shallow B1

/ˈʃæl.oʊ/ Not deep; measuring only a short distance from top to bottom. M S

reflection B1

/ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ An image seen in a mirror or shiny surface. M S

define B1

/dɪˈfaɪn/ To explain the exact meaning of a word or idea. M S

acknowledge B1

/əkˈnɑ.lɪd͡ʒ/ To admit or accept that something is true or real. M S

submarine B1

/sʌb.məˈɹin/ A ship that can travel under the surface of the water. M S

unlucky B1

/ʌnˈlʌki/ Having or bringing bad luck. M S

challenging B1

/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪn.d͡ʒɪŋ/ Difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability. M S

workshop B1

/ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ A short, practical course where a small group learns or works on something together. M S

primitive B1

/ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ Belonging to an early stage of human development, before modern technology. M S

peculiar B1

/pɪˈkjul.jɚ/ Strange or unusual in a way that is hard to explain. M S

freezer B1

/ˈfɹizɚ/ An appliance or compartment that keeps food frozen at a very low temperature. M S

artistic B1

/ɑɹˈtɪs.tɪk/ Relating to art or artists. M S

confirmation B1

/ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ A statement or proof that something is true or has happened. M S