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Describing Qualities

Size, shape, color, degree, condition, and evaluation.

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worn B1
/wɔɹn/ Damaged and shabby from being used a lot. Meaning Off Sound Off
closely B1
/ˈkləʊsliː/ In a careful, attentive way. Meaning Off Sound Off
sore B1
/soɹ/ Painful and sensitive, especially from injury or overuse. Meaning Off Sound Off
specifically B1
/spəˈsəf.ə.kli/ In a clear and exact way, naming one particular thing. Meaning Off Sound Off
immediate B1
/ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ Happening right away, with no delay. Meaning Off Sound Off
severe B1
/sɪˈvɪɹ/ Very bad, serious, or intense. Meaning Off Sound Off
alike B1
/əˈlaɪk/ Very similar to each other. Meaning Off Sound Off
unexpected B1
/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ Not expected; surprising because you did not think it would happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
electronic B1
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ Made or operated using electronic devices, especially those with computer chips or circuits. Meaning Off Sound Off
overnight B1
/əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ For or during the night. Meaning Off Sound Off
broad B1
/bɹɔd/ Very wide. Meaning Off Sound Off
practical B1
/ˈpræktɪkəl/ Useful and suitable for a real situation rather than just theory. Meaning Off Sound Off
marked B1
/mɑɹkt/ Clearly noticeable; easy to see. Meaning Off Sound Off
adorable B1
/əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/ Very attractive and easy to love, especially in a sweet or charming way. Meaning Off Sound Off
located B1
/ˈloʊkeɪtɪd/ Placed or situated in a particular position. Meaning Off Sound Off
eastern B1
/ˈi.stɚn/ Situated in or facing the east. Meaning Off Sound Off
faithful B1
/ˈfeɪθ.fl̩/ Loyal and able to be trusted over time. Meaning Off Sound Off
hopeless B1
/ˈhoʊplɪs/ With no chance of success or improvement. Meaning Off Sound Off
keen B1
/kin/ Very interested in or enthusiastic about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
aggressive B1
/əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ Behaving in an angry, threatening way and ready to attack or argue. Meaning Off Sound Off
pale B1
/ˈpeɪl/ Light in colour, not strong or bright. Meaning Off Sound Off
visual B1
/ˈvɪʒuəl/ Relating to seeing or sight. Meaning Off Sound Off
twin B1
/twɪn/ Forming a pair of twins; born at the same birth. Meaning Off Sound Off
primary B1
/ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹ.i/ Most important; main. Meaning Off Sound Off
dull B1
/dʊl/ Boring; not interesting or exciting. Meaning Off Sound Off
stuffed B1
/stʌft/ Filled completely with something. Meaning Off Sound Off
bold B1
/ˈbɒld/ Brave and confident; willing to take risks. Meaning Off Sound Off
faint B1
/ˈfeɪnt/ Hard to see, hear, or notice; not strong or clear. Meaning Off Sound Off
narrow B1
/ˈnæɹ.oʊ/ Small in width; not wide. Meaning Off Sound Off
accidentally B1
/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/ By chance and not on purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
glorious B1
/ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/ Beautiful and impressive. Meaning Off Sound Off
slight B1
/slaɪt/ Very small in amount or degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
electrical B1
/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/ Connected with or operated by electricity. Meaning Off Sound Off
helpless B1
/ˈhɛlplɪs/ Not able to look after yourself or do things without help. Meaning Off Sound Off
formal B1
/ˈfɔɹməl/ Following accepted rules of polite or official behaviour, dress, or language. Meaning Off Sound Off
technical B1
/ˈtɛt.nɪ.kəl/ Relating to a particular subject and needing special knowledge to be understood. Meaning Off Sound Off
vain B1
/ven/ Too proud of your own appearance, abilities, or achievements. Meaning Off Sound Off
bare B1
/bɛɚ/ Not covered by clothes; naked. Meaning Off Sound Off
outer B1
/ˈaʊtɚ/ On the outside, or farther from the centre. Meaning Off Sound Off
handy B1
/ˈhæn.di/ Useful and easy to use. Meaning Off Sound Off
genetic B1
/d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/ Relating to genes or to the genes you inherit from your parents. Meaning Off Sound Off
old-fashioned B1
/oʊldˈfæʃənd/ No longer modern; out of date. Meaning Off Sound Off
endless B1
/ˈɛndlɪs/ Having no end, or seeming to continue forever Meaning Off Sound Off
anyhow B1
/ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ In any case; whatever happens or is true. Meaning Off Sound Off
originally B1
/əˈɹəd͡ʒ.ə.nə.li/ In the beginning; at first. Meaning Off Sound Off
accurate B1
/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ Correct and free from mistakes. Meaning Off Sound Off
bald B1
/bɑːld/ Having little or no hair on the head. Meaning Off Sound Off
confusing B1
/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ Difficult to understand because it is not clear or well organized. Meaning Off Sound Off
generally B1
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.li/ In most cases; usually. Meaning Off Sound Off
secretly B1
/ˈsiː.kɹɪt.li/ in a way that is hidden from other people Meaning Off Sound Off
legally B1
/ˈliːɡəli/ In a way that is allowed by law. Meaning Off Sound Off
fortunate B1
/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ Lucky; having or bringing good luck. Meaning Off Sound Off
economic B1
/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ Relating to trade, industry, and the management of money in a country or region. Meaning Off Sound Off
exclusive B1
/ɪksˈkluːsɪv/ Limited to one person or group; not shared with others. Meaning Off Sound Off
tasty B1
/ˈteɪsti/ Having a pleasant, enjoyable flavour. Meaning Off Sound Off
rarely B1
/ˈɹɛəɹli/ Not often; almost never. Meaning Off Sound Off
tremendous B1
/tɹɪˈmɛndəs/ Very large in amount, size, or degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
eager B1
/iɡə/ Very keen and excited to do or have something. Meaning Off Sound Off
allergic B1
/əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ Having a bad physical reaction to a particular substance. Meaning Off Sound Off
bent B1
/ˈbɛnt/ No longer straight; curved or twisted out of shape. Meaning Off Sound Off
essential B1
/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ Extremely important and necessary. Meaning Off Sound Off
shocking B1
/ˈʃɑkɪŋ/ Causing strong feelings of surprise, upset, or disgust. Meaning Off Sound Off
approximately B1
/əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/ Used to show that a number or amount is close but not exact. Meaning Off Sound Off
unlikely B1
/ʌnˈlaɪkli/ Not likely to happen or be true. Meaning Off Sound Off
mutual B1
/ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/ Felt or done by each of two or more people towards the other; reciprocal. Meaning Off Sound Off
educated B1
/ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/ Having received a good education and a lot of knowledge. Meaning Off Sound Off
offensive B1
/əˈfɛnsɪv/ Likely to upset or anger people; rude or insulting. Meaning Off Sound Off
qualified B1
/ˈkwɑ.lɪ.faɪd/ Having the right training, skills, or experience for a job or task. Meaning Off Sound Off
messy B1
/ˈmɛsi/ Untidy or dirty; not in order. Meaning Off Sound Off
stressed B1
/stɹɛst/ Feeling worried or under mental pressure. Meaning Off Sound Off
spectacular B1
/spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/ Very impressive, exciting, or beautiful to see. Meaning Off Sound Off
reliable B1
/ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/ Able to be trusted to work well or behave as expected. Meaning Off Sound Off
annual B1
/ˈæn.ju.əl/ Happening once every year. Meaning Off Sound Off
sexually B1
/ˈsɛksjʊəli/ by sexual means Meaning Off Sound Off
equally B1
/ˈiːkwəli/ To the same degree or extent. Meaning Off Sound Off
industrial B1
/ɪnˈdɐs.tɹi.əl/ Relating to industry and the making of goods in factories. Meaning Off Sound Off
initial B1
/ɪˈnɪʃəl/ Happening at the very beginning; first. Meaning Off Sound Off
cultural B1
/ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ Relating to the customs, beliefs, and way of life of a particular group or society. Meaning Off Sound Off
shiny B1
/ˈʃaɪ.ni/ Bright and reflecting light; having a smooth, polished surface. Meaning Off Sound Off
sensible B1
/ˈsɛn.sə.bəl/ Showing good judgement; reasonable and practical. Meaning Off Sound Off
conscious B1
/ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ Awake and able to think and notice things. Meaning Off Sound Off
psychological B1
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.d͡ʒɪ.kl̩/ Relating to the mind and the way people think and feel. Meaning Off Sound Off
brand-new B1
/ˈbrændˌnuː/ Completely new and never used before. Meaning Off Sound Off
mentally B1
/ˈmɛntəli/ In your mind or relating to the mind. Meaning Off Sound Off
beautifully B1
/ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/ In a way that is lovely or pleasing. Meaning Off Sound Off
altogether B1
/ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ Completely; entirely. Meaning Off Sound Off
occasionally B1
/əˈkeɪʒənəli/ From time to time; now and then, but not often. Meaning Off Sound Off
classical B1
/ˈklɛs.ɪ.kəl/ Relating to traditional, serious music written by composers such as Mozart and Beethoven. Meaning Off Sound Off
organic B1
/ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ Grown or produced without artificial chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides. Meaning Off Sound Off
alcoholic B1
/ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ Containing alcohol. Meaning Off Sound Off
delightful B1
/dəˈlaɪt.fl̩/ Very pleasant and enjoyable. Meaning Off Sound Off
emotionally B1
/ɪˈmoʊʃənəli/ In a way that relates to feelings Meaning Off Sound Off
amusing B1
/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ Funny and enjoyable; making you laugh or smile. Meaning Off Sound Off
ambitious B1
/æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ Having a strong desire to be successful, powerful, or rich. Meaning Off Sound Off
inevitable B1
/ɪˈnɛvɪtəbəl/ Certain to happen and impossible to avoid. Meaning Off Sound Off
sour B1
[ˈsɑːə] Having a sharp, acidic taste, like a lemon. Meaning Off Sound Off

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