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Describing Qualities

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

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freely B1
/ˈfɹili/ Without being controlled, limited, or stopped. Meaning Off Sound Off
protective B1
/pɹəˈtɛk.tɪv/ Designed or intended to keep someone or something safe. Meaning Off Sound Off
stunning B1
/ˈstʌnɪŋ/ Extremely beautiful or attractive. Meaning Off Sound Off
frustrated B1
/ˈfɹʌs.tɹeɪ.tɪd/ Annoyed and impatient because you cannot do or get what you want. Meaning Off Sound Off
outstanding B1
/ˌʌʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/ Extremely good; much better than others. Meaning Off Sound Off
thankful B1
/ˈθæŋkfl̩/ Feeling or showing gratitude; glad about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
surrounding B1
/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ Being all around a place; nearby on every side. Meaning Off Sound Off
heavenly B1
/ˈhɛvənli/ Extremely pleasant, beautiful, or enjoyable. Meaning Off Sound Off
casual B1
/ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ Relaxed and informal; not formal or smart. Meaning Off Sound Off
respectable B1
[ɹɪˈspɛk.tə.bl̩] Considered good and proper by society; deserving respect. Meaning Off Sound Off
rapidly B1
/ˈɹæpɪdli/ Very quickly. Meaning Off Sound Off
efficient B1
/ɪˈfɪʃənt/ Working well without wasting time, effort, or money. Meaning Off Sound Off
mechanical B1
/məˈkænəkəl/ Operated by or relating to machines or tools. Meaning Off Sound Off
lightly B1
/ˈlaɪtli/ With little weight or force; gently. Meaning Off Sound Off
nevertheless B1
/ˌnɛvɚðəˈlɛs/ In spite of what has just been said; even so. Meaning Off Sound Off
supposedly B1
/səˈpoʊ̯.zɪd.li/ According to what people say or believe, though it may not be true. Meaning Off Sound Off
amazed B1
/əˈmeɪzd/ Very surprised, often in a way that fills you with wonder. Meaning Off Sound Off
extent B1
/ɪkˈstɛnt/ The degree or level to which something happens or is true. Meaning Off Sound Off
shallow B1
/ˈʃæl.oʊ/ Not deep; measuring only a short distance from top to bottom. Meaning Off Sound Off
farther B1
/ˈfɑɹðɚ/ At or to a greater distance in space. Meaning Off Sound Off
terminal B1
/ˈtɚmɪnəl/ Causing death; not curable and leading to death. Meaning Off Sound Off
hereby B1
/ˌhɪrˈbaɪ/ by this statement, action, or means Meaning Off Sound Off
rapid B1
/ˈræpəd/ Happening or moving very quickly. Meaning Off Sound Off
unlucky B1
/ʌnˈlʌki/ Having or bringing bad luck. Meaning Off Sound Off
challenging B1
/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪn.d͡ʒɪŋ/ Difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability. Meaning Off Sound Off
democratic B1
/ˌdɛm.əˈkɹæt.ɪk/ Relating to democracy or a system where people choose their government by voting. Meaning Off Sound Off
sticky B1
/ˈstɪki/ Tending to stick to things; covered with something that sticks. Meaning Off Sound Off
primitive B1
/ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ Belonging to an early stage of human development, before modern technology. Meaning Off Sound Off
peculiar B1
/pɪˈkjul.jɚ/ Strange or unusual in a way that is hard to explain. Meaning Off Sound Off
artistic B1
/ɑɹˈtɪs.tɪk/ Relating to art or artists. Meaning Off Sound Off
atomic B1
/əˈtɑː.mɪk/ Relating to atoms, the tiny units that make up all matter. Meaning Off Sound Off
cheerful B1
/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfl̩/ Happy and showing good spirits. Meaning Off Sound Off
realistic B1
/ˌɹɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/ Sensible and practical about what can actually be done or expected. Meaning Off Sound Off
overwhelming B1
/ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ So great in number or strength that it cannot be resisted or argued with. Meaning Off Sound Off
depressing B1
/dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/ Making you feel sad and without hope. Meaning Off Sound Off
sheer B1
/ʃɪɚ/ Used to emphasize how great or pure an amount, degree, or quality is. Meaning Off Sound Off
unemployed B1
/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ Without a job, although able and willing to work. Meaning Off Sound Off
antique B1
/ˌænˈtik/ Old and valuable because of its age and history. Meaning Off Sound Off
annoyed B1
/əˈnɔɪd/ Slightly angry or impatient about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
sweaty B1
/ˈswɛti/ covered in sweat or smelling of sweat Meaning Off Sound Off
careless B1
/kɛɹ.ləs/ Not giving enough attention or thought, so you make mistakes or cause harm. Meaning Off Sound Off
rational B1
/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/ Based on clear, sensible thinking rather than emotion. Meaning Off Sound Off
competitive B1
/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/ Involving people or companies trying to be more successful than one another. Meaning Off Sound Off
definite B1
/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ Certain and not likely to change; clearly decided. Meaning Off Sound Off
dusty B1
/ˈdʌsti/ Covered with a layer of dust. Meaning Off Sound Off
strangely B1
/ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒli/ In an unusual or surprising way. Meaning Off Sound Off
permanently B1
/ˈpɝmənəntli/ In a way that lasts for ever or for a very long time. Meaning Off Sound Off
poisonous B1
/ˈpɔɪzənəs/ Containing poison; dangerous to eat, touch, or breathe. Meaning Off Sound Off
disabled B1
/dɪˈseɪbəld/ Having a physical or mental condition that limits movement, senses, or activities. Meaning Off Sound Off
gifted B1
/ˈɡɪftɪd/ Having a special natural ability or talent. Meaning Off Sound Off
mild B1
/ˈmaɪld/ Not strong, severe, or extreme. Meaning Off Sound Off
environmental B1
/ənˌvaɪ.ɚnˈmɛn.təl/ Relating to the natural world and its protection from harm. Meaning Off Sound Off
partial B1
/ˈpɑɹʃəl/ Not complete; only a part of the whole. Meaning Off Sound Off
neutral B1
/ˈnuː.tɹəl/ Not supporting either side in an argument or conflict. Meaning Off Sound Off
surprisingly B1
/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/ In a way that is unexpected or causes surprise. Meaning Off Sound Off
conservative B1
/kənˈsɝvətɪv/ Not liking change; preferring traditional ways of doing things. Meaning Off Sound Off
specially B1
/ˈspɛʃəli/ For one particular purpose, person, or occasion. Meaning Off Sound Off
imaginary B1
/ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪˌn(ɛ)ɹi/ Existing only in the mind, not real. Meaning Off Sound Off
curly B1
/ˈkɝli/ Having curls; growing or shaped in curves rather than straight. Meaning Off Sound Off
relatively B1
/ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ To a fairly large or noticeable degree; quite. Meaning Off Sound Off
newly B1
/ˈnuli/ Very recently; only a short time ago. Meaning Off Sound Off
juicy B1
/ˈd͡ʒuːsi/ Containing a lot of juice; pleasantly wet to eat. Meaning Off Sound Off
apparent B1
/əˈpæɹ.ənt/ Easy to see or understand; clear and obvious. Meaning Off Sound Off
repeated B1
/ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/ Happening or done again and again. Meaning Off Sound Off
historic B1
/hɪˈstɔɹɪk/ Important in history; likely to be remembered for a long time. Meaning Off Sound Off
breeding B1
/ˈbɹiːdɪŋ/ The keeping of animals or plants in order to produce young or new types. Meaning Off Sound Off
part-time B1
/ˈpɑːrtˈtaɪm/ Working or done for only part of the usual hours. Meaning Off Sound Off
supportive B1
/səˈpɔɹtɪv/ Giving help, encouragement, or sympathy. Meaning Off Sound Off
publicly B1
/ˈpʌblɪkli/ In a way that is open and seen by everyone. Meaning Off Sound Off
unpredictable B1
/ˌənprɪˈdɪktəbəl/ Impossible to know in advance; changing in ways you cannot expect Meaning Off Sound Off
cautious B1
/ˈkɔːʃəs/ Careful to avoid danger, risk, or mistakes. Meaning Off Sound Off
tropical B1
/ˈtɹɑ.pɪ.kəl/ Belonging to or coming from the hot, wet regions near the equator. Meaning Off Sound Off
full-time B1
/ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm/ For the whole of the normal working hours. Meaning Off Sound Off
relaxing B1
/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ Making you feel calm and free from stress; helping you to rest. Meaning Off Sound Off
considerable B1
/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/ Large in amount, size, or degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
positively B1
/ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/ In a hopeful or optimistic way. Meaning Off Sound Off
vague B1
/veɪɡ/ Not clear or exact; not giving enough detail. Meaning Off Sound Off
ripe B1
/ˈraɪp/ Fully grown and ready to be picked or eaten. Meaning Off Sound Off
repeatedly B1
/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/ Many times; again and again. Meaning Off Sound Off
secondary B1
/ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/ less important than the main thing Meaning Off Sound Off
monthly B1
/ˈmʌnθli/ Happening or done once a month. Meaning Off Sound Off
briefly B1
/ˈbɹiːfli/ For a short time. Meaning Off Sound Off
severely B1
/səˈvɪrli/ To a very serious or great degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
devastating B1
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/ Causing very great harm, destruction, or damage. Meaning Off Sound Off
homemade B1
/ˌhoʊmˈmeɪd/ made at home rather than in a factory or shop Meaning Off Sound Off
courageous B1
/kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/ Having or showing courage; brave. Meaning Off Sound Off
moreover B1
/moɹˈoʊ.vɚ/ In addition to what has already been said; besides. Meaning Off Sound Off
encouraging B1
/ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ Giving hope, confidence, or a positive feeling Meaning Off Sound Off
firmly B1
/ˈfɝmli/ In a strong, definite way that shows determination. Meaning Off Sound Off
shameful B1
/ˈʃeɪmfəl/ So bad that it causes shame or disgrace. Meaning Off Sound Off
strategic B1
/stɹəˈti.dʒɪk/ Done as part of a careful plan to reach a goal. Meaning Off Sound Off
regional B1
/ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəl/ Relating to or limited to a particular area or part of a country. Meaning Off Sound Off
swollen B1
/ˈswoʊ.lən/ Larger than normal, often because of injury or illness. Meaning Off Sound Off
stressful B1
/ˈstɹɛsfəl/ Causing worry or mental pressure. Meaning Off Sound Off
increasingly B1
/ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋgli/ More and more over time. Meaning Off Sound Off
initially B1
/ɪˈnɪʃəli/ At the beginning; at first. Meaning Off Sound Off

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