Describing Qualities

accurately B1

/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/ In a correct way, with few or no mistakes. M S

unfit B1

/ənˈfɪt/ Not good enough or not suitable for a particular purpose. M S

prosperous B1

/ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/ Wealthy and successful. M S

inscription B1

/ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/ Words carved or engraved on something such as a stone, coin, or monument. M S

evident B1

/ˈɛv.ə.dənt/ Easy to see or understand; clearly true. M S

outline B1

/ˈaʊtlaɪn/ The outer edge or shape of something. M S

hearty B1

/ˈhɑɹti/ Warm, friendly, and sincere. M S

distinctly B1

/dɪˈstɪŋktli/ In a clear way that is easy to see, hear, or understand. M S

moderate B1

/ˈmɑdəɹət/ Not too much and not too little; within reasonable limits. M S

continually B1

/kənˈtɪnjuəli/ Again and again; very often. M S

brightly B1

/ˈbɹaɪtli/ In a way that gives off a lot of light. M S

hard-working B1

/ˌhɑːrˈdwɝːkɪŋ/ Putting a lot of effort and energy into work. M S

proverb B1

/ˈpɹɑvɝb/ A short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice. M S

preservation B1

/ˌpɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ The act of keeping something safe and protecting it from harm or loss. M S

abundant B1

/əˈbʌn.dənt/ existing in large amounts; more than enough M S

evenly B1

/ˈiːvənli/ In equal amounts or shares. M S

calculator B1

/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ A small electronic machine used for doing sums. M S

preschool B1

/ˈpɹiːskuːl/ A school for young children who are not yet old enough for primary school. M S

minimize B1

/ˈmɪn.ɪˌmaɪz/ To make something as small as possible. M S

excitedly B1

/ɪkˈsaɪtədli/ In a way that shows excitement or eagerness. M S

stripe B1

/stɹaɪp/ A long band of color that is different from the area around it. M S

CV B1

A short written summary of your education and work experience, used when applying for jobs. M S

noticeable B1

/ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/ Easy to see or notice. M S

indirectly B1

/ˌɪn.dɪˈɹek(t).li/ In a way that is not direct or immediate. M S

scenic B1

/ˈsiːnɪk/ Having beautiful natural views. M S

snowstorm B1

/ˈsnəʊstɔːm/ A storm with strong winds and heavy snowfall. M S

systematic B1

/ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ Done in a careful, organized, and thorough way according to a plan. M S

northwestern B1

/nɔːθˈwɛstn̩/ In, from, or facing the northwest. M S

qualification B1

/ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ An official record, such as a diploma or degree, showing you have completed training or passed an exam. M S

piety B1

/ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/ Deep respect for God and a strong commitment to religion. M S

informative B1

/ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/ Giving useful or interesting facts. M S

curiously B1

/ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs.li/ In a way that shows you want to know or learn about something. M S

windscreen B1

/ˈwɪn(d).skɹiːn/ The large glass window at the front of a car or other vehicle. M S

vividly B1

/ˈvɪvɪdli/ In a clear and detailed way that creates strong mental images. M S

unresponsive B1

/ˌʌn.rɪˈspɑːn.sɪv/ not reacting or replying to communication, influence, or a stimulus M S

summarize B1

/ˈsʌmɝˌaɪz/ To give a short account of the main points of something. M S

duvet B1

/d(j)uːˈveɪ/ A soft, thick cover for a bed, filled with feathers or other material and used instead of blankets. M S

extensively B1

/ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/ In a way that covers a wide area or range; widely. M S

unaffected B1

/ˌənəˈfɛktɪd/ not changed, influenced, or harmed by something M S

helplessly B1

/ˈhɛlpləsli/ without being able to protect yourself or change what is happening M S

uninteresting B1

/əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/ Boring; not interesting at all. M S

easygoing B1

/ˈiːziːˈgoʊɪŋ/ Relaxed and calm; not easily worried or upset. M S

unbiased B1

/ˌʌnˈbaɪəst/ not favoring one person, group, position, or outcome unfairly; impartial M S

fluently B1

/ˈfluːəntli/ In a smooth, easy way, especially when speaking a language. M S

overwork B1

/ˌoʊvɚˈwɝk/ To make someone or something work too hard. M S

northeastern B1

/ˌnorˈθiː.stɚn/ In, from, or facing the northeast. M S

hairdryer B1

A small electric machine that blows hot air to dry your hair. M S

acknowledgment B1

/əkˈnɑ.lɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ The act of admitting or accepting that something is true or real. M S

uninterested B1

/əˈnɪntrəstəd/ Not interested; not caring about something. M S

saucepan B1

/ˈsɔsˌpæn/ A deep round cooking pan with a long handle and usually a lid. M S

categorize B1

/ˈkætəɡəˌɹaɪz/ To put things into groups according to what they have in common. M S

strikingly B1

/ˈstraɪkɪŋli/ in a striking manner M S

yellowish B1

/ˈjɛlɔʊɪʃ/ somewhat yellow in color M S

backpacker B1

/ˈbækˌpækɝ/ A traveler who carries their belongings in a backpack and often stays in cheap places like hostels. M S

untended B1

/ʌnˈten.dɪd/ not cared for or maintained M S

courgette B1

/kʊɚˈʒɛt/ A long green vegetable shaped like a small cucumber, eaten cooked. M S

unimpaired B1

/ˌʌnɪmˈpɛrd/ not damaged, weakened, or reduced in quality or ability M S

fineness B1

the quality of being very good indeed M S

unseasoned B1

/ʌnˈsiːzənd/ not experienced or tested in a particular activity M S

undecorated B1

/ˌʌnˈdɛkəˌɹeɪtɪd/ having no ornament, embellishment, or decorative detail M S

unstretched B1

/ʌnˈstrɛtʃt/ not stretched, extended, tightened, or pulled out of its natural shape M S

common sense B1

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disc jockey B1

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frying pan B1

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ice hockey B1

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clover B1

/ˈkloʊvər/ a small plant with three-lobed leaves, often found in fields and pastures M S

mare B1

/mɛr/ a female horse or other equine animal M S