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Describing Qualities

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frequently B1
/ˈfriːkwəntli/ Often; many times. Meaning Off Sound Off
illegally B1
/ɪˈliːɡəli/ In a way that breaks the law. Meaning Off Sound Off
virtual B1
/ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/ Existing or done on a computer or online rather than in the physical world. Meaning Off Sound Off
substantial B1
/səbˈstænʃəl/ Large in amount, size, or importance. Meaning Off Sound Off
meaningful B1
/ˈmi.nɪŋ.fl̩/ Having real importance, value, or purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
Mediterranean B1
/ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ Relating to the Mediterranean Sea and the countries around it. Meaning Off Sound Off
occasional B1
/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/ Happening from time to time, but not often. Meaning Off Sound Off
athletic B1
/æθˈlɛtɪk/ Having a strong, fit, and muscular body. Meaning Off Sound Off
worthwhile B1
/ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/ Important or useful enough to be worth the time, money, or effort. Meaning Off Sound Off
effectively B1
/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ In a way that produces a good result. Meaning Off Sound Off
damp B1
/dæmp/ Slightly wet, in an unpleasant or unwanted way. Meaning Off Sound Off
oral B1
/ˈɔ.ɹəl/ Spoken rather than written. Meaning Off Sound Off
steep B1
/stiːp/ Rising or falling sharply at a high angle. Meaning Off Sound Off
accidental B1
/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.tl̩/ Happening by chance and not on purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
furthermore B1
/ˈfɝ.ðɚˌmoɹ/ In addition; what is more (used to add another point). Meaning Off Sound Off
orderly B1
/ˈɔɹdɚli/ Neat, tidy, and well arranged. Meaning Off Sound Off
destructive B1
/dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/ Causing a lot of damage or harm. Meaning Off Sound Off
literary B1
/ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ Relating to literature or written works. Meaning Off Sound Off
dependent B1
/dɪˈpɛndənt/ Needing someone or something for support or in order to exist. Meaning Off Sound Off
abnormal B1
/ˌæbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/ different from what is normal or expected, often in a worrying way Meaning Off Sound Off
extinct B1
/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ No longer existing, with no living members left. Meaning Off Sound Off
tightly B1
/ˈtaɪtli/ Firmly and securely; in a way that is hard to move or undo. Meaning Off Sound Off
hasty B1
/ˈheɪsti/ Done quickly and without enough thought or care. Meaning Off Sound Off
typically B1
/ˈtəp.ə.kə.li/ Usually; in most cases. Meaning Off Sound Off
frequent¹ B1
/ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ Happening or doing something often. Meaning Off Sound Off
controversial B1
/ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/ Causing strong public disagreement or argument. Meaning Off Sound Off
enthusiastic B1
/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ Showing great excitement and interest in something. Meaning Off Sound Off
nonetheless B1
/ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ In spite of what has just been said; nevertheless. Meaning Off Sound Off
intentionally B1
/ɪnˈtɛn(t)ʃənəli/ on purpose; deliberately. Meaning Off Sound Off
canned B1
/kænd/ Stored and preserved in a sealed metal can. Meaning Off Sound Off
prominent B1
/ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ Important and well known. Meaning Off Sound Off
hopeful B1
/ˈhoʊpfl̩/ Feeling that something good is likely to happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
subconscious B1
/sʌbˈkɑn.ʃəs/ Happening in the part of your mind that you are not fully aware of. Meaning Off Sound Off
downhill B1
/ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ toward the bottom of a hill or slope Meaning Off Sound Off
productive B1
/pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ Getting a lot done; achieving good results. Meaning Off Sound Off
face-to-face B1
/ˈfeɪstuːˈfeɪs/ Done with people in each other's presence, not at a distance. Meaning Off Sound Off
racial B1
/ˈɹeɪʃəl/ Relating to a person's race or to differences between races. Meaning Off Sound Off
formally B1
/ˈfɔɹ.mə.li/ In a serious or official way, following accepted rules. Meaning Off Sound Off
onstage B1
/ˌɑːnˈsteɪdʒ/ Onto or on the part of the stage that the audience can see. Meaning Off Sound Off
tiring B1
/ˈtaɪəɹɪŋ/ Making you feel that you need rest; exhausting. Meaning Off Sound Off
fluffy B1
/ˈflʌfi/ covered with or resembling soft, light fibers, fur, feathers, or down Meaning Off Sound Off
simultaneously B1
/ˌsaɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ At the same time. Meaning Off Sound Off
professionally B1
/prəˈfɛʃənəli/ in a professional manner Meaning Off Sound Off
intensive B1
/ˌɪnˈtɛnsɪv/ involving a lot of work or effort in a short time; highly concentrated. Meaning Off Sound Off
lasting B1
/ˈlastɪŋ/ Continuing for a long time without changing. Meaning Off Sound Off
graphic B1
/ˈɡɹæfɪk/ Very clear and detailed, especially in describing something unpleasant like sex or violence. Meaning Off Sound Off
vivid B1
/ˈvɪvɪd/ Producing clear, strong, lifelike images in the mind. Meaning Off Sound Off
memorable B1
/ˈmɛm.(ə)ɹə.bl̩/ Worth remembering because it is special, important, or remarkable. Meaning Off Sound Off
middle-aged B1
/ˌmɪdl̩ˈeɪd͡ʒd/ Being roughly between 45 and 65 years old; neither young nor old. Meaning Off Sound Off
continuous B1
/kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/ Happening or existing without any break or interruption. Meaning Off Sound Off
newborn B1
/ˈnuːbɔrn/ Recently born. Meaning Off Sound Off
trustworthy B1
/ˈtɹʌstˌwɜɹ.ði/ Deserving to be trusted; reliable and honest. Meaning Off Sound Off
unexpectedly B1
/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ In a way that was not expected; surprisingly. Meaning Off Sound Off
outdoor B1
/ˈaʊtˌdɔr/ Existing, happening, or used in the open air rather than inside a building. Meaning Off Sound Off
indoors B1
/ɪnˈdɔɹz/ Inside a building, rather than outside. Meaning Off Sound Off
unclear B1
/ʌnˈklɪɚ/ Not easy to understand or know for certain. Meaning Off Sound Off
socially B1
/ˈsoʊʃəli/ In a way that relates to society as a whole. Meaning Off Sound Off
largely B1
/ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.li/ Mostly; for the most part. Meaning Off Sound Off
misty B1
/ˈmɪsti/ Covered with mist; not clear because of fine water drops in the air. Meaning Off Sound Off
molecular B1
/məˈlɛk.jə.ləɹ/ relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules Meaning Off Sound Off
wildly B1
/ˈwaɪldli/ In an uncontrolled or violent way. Meaning Off Sound Off
outdoors B1
/aʊtˈdɔː(ɹ)z/ In or into the open air, not inside a building. Meaning Off Sound Off
genetically B1
/d͡ʒəˈneɾɪkli/ In a way relating to genes or genetics. Meaning Off Sound Off
unwell B1
/ʌnˈwɛl/ Not feeling healthy; slightly ill. Meaning Off Sound Off
inconvenient B1
/ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/ Causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort; not suiting your needs or plans. Meaning Off Sound Off
barefoot B1
/ˈbɛɹfʊt/ wearing nothing on the feet Meaning Off Sound Off
fashionable B1
/ˈfæʃənəbl̩/ Following the current popular style; in fashion. Meaning Off Sound Off
disastrous B1
/dɪˈzæs.tɹəs/ Causing great harm, damage, or a very bad result. Meaning Off Sound Off
envious B1
/ˈɛnviːəs/ Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging. Meaning Off Sound Off
impotent B1
/ˈɪm.pə.tənt/ unable to copulate, usually referring to a man Meaning Off Sound Off
irregular B1
/ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ Not happening at equal or expected times Meaning Off Sound Off
lifelong B1
/ˈlaɪf.lɔːŋ/ Lasting for the whole of a person's life. Meaning Off Sound Off
abstract¹ B1
/ˈæbˌstɹækt/ based on general ideas rather than real or practical things Meaning Off Sound Off
unwanted B1
/ʌnˈwɒntɪd/ Not wanted or welcome. Meaning Off Sound Off
primarily B1
/pɹaɪˈmɛɹ.əli/ Mainly; for the most part. Meaning Off Sound Off
underage B1
/ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/ Younger than the legal age allowed for something, such as drinking or voting. Meaning Off Sound Off
aloud B1
/əˈlaʊd/ In a voice that can be heard, not silently. Meaning Off Sound Off
violently B1
/ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/ In a way that uses physical force to hurt or damage. Meaning Off Sound Off
incorrect B1
/ˌɪn.kəˈɹekt/ Not correct; wrong. Meaning Off Sound Off
agricultural B1
/ˌæɡ.ɹɪˈkʌl.tʃə.ɹəl/ Relating to farming or the growing of crops and raising of animals. Meaning Off Sound Off
politely B1
/pəˈlaɪtli/ In a way that shows good manners and respect for others. Meaning Off Sound Off
graceful B1
/ˈgreɪsfəl/ Moving in a smooth, elegant, and beautiful way. Meaning Off Sound Off
stylish B1
/ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ Attractive and fashionable in appearance or design. Meaning Off Sound Off
protestant B1
/ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ of or relating to Protestants or Protestantism Meaning Off Sound Off
dangerously B1
/ˈdeɪndʒɝəsli/ In a way that could cause harm or injury. Meaning Off Sound Off
circular B1
/ˈsɝ.kjə.lɚ/ Shaped like a circle; round. Meaning Off Sound Off
lawful B1
/ˈlɔfl̩/ Allowed by or in accordance with the law. Meaning Off Sound Off
persuasive B1
/pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪsɪv/ Good at making people agree or believe something; convincing. Meaning Off Sound Off
unworthy B1
/ʌnˈwɝði/ lacking in value or merit Meaning Off Sound Off
enjoyable B1
/ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ə.bl̩/ Giving pleasure; pleasant and fun. Meaning Off Sound Off
unusually B1
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/ To a degree that is greater than normal; remarkably Meaning Off Sound Off
continuously B1
/kənˈtɪnjuəsli/ Without any pause or break. Meaning Off Sound Off
stormy B1
/ˈstɔɹmi/ Affected by storms; with strong winds and heavy rain. Meaning Off Sound Off
commonly B1
/ˈkɑmənli/ Often; usually; as a general rule. Meaning Off Sound Off
murderous B1
/ˈmɝdəɹəs/ Of, characterized by, or pertaining to murder or murderers. Meaning Off Sound Off
bravely B1
/ˈbɹeɪvli/ In a way that shows courage. Meaning Off Sound Off

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