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Describing Qualities

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steadily B1
/ˈstɛdɪli/ At a regular, continuous rate without sudden changes. Meaning Off Sound Off
festive B1
/ˈfɛstɪv/ Cheerful and full of fun, as at a holiday or celebration. Meaning Off Sound Off
parental B1
/pəˈɹen.təl/ Relating to or typical of a parent. Meaning Off Sound Off
homesick B1
/ˈhoʊmˌsɪk/ unhappy because one is away from home and misses familiar people and places Meaning Off Sound Off
afterward B1
/ˈæf.tɚ.wɚd/ At a later time; after something has happened. Meaning Off Sound Off
coloured B1
/ˈkʌlɝd/ Having a colour, or a particular colour rather than black or white. Meaning Off Sound Off
accurately B1
/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/ In a correct way, with few or no mistakes. Meaning Off Sound Off
passive B1
/ˈpæsɪv/ Accepting what happens without taking action or resisting. Meaning Off Sound Off
technological B1
/ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl/ Relating to technology, especially modern science and machines. Meaning Off Sound Off
unfit B1
/ənˈfɪt/ Not good enough or not suitable for a particular purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
prosperous B1
/ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/ Wealthy and successful. Meaning Off Sound Off
evident B1
/ˈɛv.ə.dənt/ Easy to see or understand; clearly true. Meaning Off Sound Off
coastal B1
/ˈkoʊstəl/ Located on or near the coast, or relating to the coast. Meaning Off Sound Off
residential B1
/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/ Consisting of homes rather than offices, shops, or factories. Meaning Off Sound Off
auxiliary B1
/ɔɡˈzɪl.(jə).ɹi/ Giving extra help or support to something more important. Meaning Off Sound Off
hearty B1
/ˈhɑɹti/ Warm, friendly, and sincere. Meaning Off Sound Off
earnest B1
/ˈɝ.nɪst/ Serious and sincere in what you say or do. Meaning Off Sound Off
traditionally B1
/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nə.li/ According to long-established custom. Meaning Off Sound Off
unrelated B1
/ˌənrɪˈleɪtɪd/ Not connected with each other Meaning Off Sound Off
penniless B1
/ˈpɛ.nɪ.ləs/ Having no money at all; very poor. Meaning Off Sound Off
diverse B1
/daɪˈvɝs/ Made up of many different kinds of people or things. Meaning Off Sound Off
distinctly B1
/dɪˈstɪŋktli/ In a clear way that is easy to see, hear, or understand. Meaning Off Sound Off
moderate¹ B1
/ˈmɑdəɹət/ Not too much and not too little; within reasonable limits. Meaning Off Sound Off
unheard B1
/ʌnˈhɜː(ɹ)d/ Not heard by anyone. Meaning Off Sound Off
faraway B1
/ˈfɑɹəweɪ/ Very distant in space or time. Meaning Off Sound Off
animated B1
/ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/ Full of life, energy, and excitement. Meaning Off Sound Off
continually B1
/kənˈtɪnjuəli/ Again and again; very often. Meaning Off Sound Off
slipper B1
/ˈslɪpəɹ/ a soft, comfortable shoe that is easy to put on and is often worn indoors Meaning Off Sound Off
accessible B1
/əkˈsɛs.ɪ.bəl/ Easy to reach, enter, or get to. Meaning Off Sound Off
upward B1
/ˈʌpwɚd/ Toward a higher place or level. Meaning Off Sound Off
brightly B1
/ˈbɹaɪtli/ In a way that gives off a lot of light. Meaning Off Sound Off
improper B1
/ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/ Not suitable, right, or correct for the situation. Meaning Off Sound Off
widespread B1
/ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/ Found or happening over a large area or among many people. Meaning Off Sound Off
hard-working B1
/ˌhɑːrˈdwɝːkɪŋ/ Putting a lot of effort and energy into work. Meaning Off Sound Off
talkative B1
/ˈtɔ.kə.ɾɪv/ Liking to talk a lot. Meaning Off Sound Off
downward B1
/ˈdaʊnwɚd/ Toward a lower place, level, or amount. Meaning Off Sound Off
uphill B1
/ˈʌpˌhɪl/ sloping or leading upward Meaning Off Sound Off
boldly B1
/ˈboʊldli/ In a brave and confident way. Meaning Off Sound Off
owing B1
/ˈoʊ.ɪŋ/ Still needing to be paid; owed as a debt. Meaning Off Sound Off
proverb B1
/ˈpɹɑvɝb/ A short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice. Meaning Off Sound Off
outward B1
/ˈaʊt.wɚd/ Relating to how something appears on the surface, rather than what is really felt inside. Meaning Off Sound Off
fluent B1
/ˈfluənt/ Able to speak or write a language easily and accurately. Meaning Off Sound Off
similarly B1
/ˈsɪm.əli/ In almost the same way. Meaning Off Sound Off
abundant B1
/əˈbʌn.dənt/ existing in large amounts; more than enough Meaning Off Sound Off
visually B1
/ˈvɪzju.əli/ By means of sight; in a way relating to seeing. Meaning Off Sound Off
evenly B1
/ˈiːvənli/ In equal amounts or shares. Meaning Off Sound Off
favorable B1
/ˈfeɪ.vɚ.əbl/ Showing approval or support. Meaning Off Sound Off
uncontrollable B1
/ˌənkənˈtroʊləbəl/ Impossible to control, stop, or hold back. Meaning Off Sound Off
oily B1
/ˈɔɪli/ Covered with or containing oil. Meaning Off Sound Off
orbital B1
/ˈɔrbɪtəl/ relating to an orbit or to motion around another body Meaning Off Sound Off
breathless B1
/ˈbɹɛθləs/ Having difficulty breathing, especially after effort. Meaning Off Sound Off
stricken B1
/ˈstɹɪkən/ Seriously affected by something bad such as illness or disaster. Meaning Off Sound Off
possessive B1
/pəˈzes.ɪv/ Wanting to control someone and not share them with others. Meaning Off Sound Off
excitedly B1
/ɪkˈsaɪtədli/ In a way that shows excitement or eagerness. Meaning Off Sound Off
furthest B1
/ˈfɜː(ɹ)ðɪst/ At or to the greatest distance in space or time. Meaning Off Sound Off
second-hand B1
already owned or used by someone else; not new Meaning Off Sound Off
overjoyed B1
/ˌoʊvɚˈd͡ʒɔɪd/ Extremely happy. Meaning Off Sound Off
consequently B1
/ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/ As a result of something; therefore. Meaning Off Sound Off
lovingly B1
/ˈlʌvɪŋli/ In a way that shows love or affection. Meaning Off Sound Off
tasteless B1
/ˈteɪstləs/ Having no flavour. Meaning Off Sound Off
monetary B1
/ˈmɑː.nə.ter.i/ relating to money, or measured and paid in money Meaning Off Sound Off
recycled B1
/riːˈsaɪkəld/ Made from materials that have been processed and used again. Meaning Off Sound Off
nutritious B1
/nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ Full of the substances that the body needs to stay healthy. Meaning Off Sound Off
timely B1
/ˈtaɪmli/ Happening or done at the right or most useful moment. Meaning Off Sound Off
next-door B1
Located in the building or room immediately next to yours. Meaning Off Sound Off
forgetful B1
/fərˈɡɛtfəl/ likely to forget things or unable to remember them well Meaning Off Sound Off
humorous B1
/ˈhjuːməɹəs/ Funny and amusing; making people laugh. Meaning Off Sound Off
upstream B1
/ˌʌpˈstriːm/ toward a river's source or against the direction of its current Meaning Off Sound Off
humid B1
/ˈhjuːmɪd/ Having a lot of moisture in the air; warm and damp. Meaning Off Sound Off
hearted B1
/ˈhɑɹtɪd/ Having a particular kind of heart or character (used in combinations). Meaning Off Sound Off
noticeable B1
/ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/ Easy to see or notice. Meaning Off Sound Off
indirectly B1
/ˌɪn.dɪˈɹek(t).li/ In a way that is not direct or immediate. Meaning Off Sound Off
scenic B1
/ˈsiːnɪk/ Having beautiful natural views. Meaning Off Sound Off
unfriendly B1
/ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/ Not kind or welcoming; behaving in a cold or hostile way. Meaning Off Sound Off
farthest B1
/ˈfɑɹðɪst/ To or at the greatest distance in space or time. Meaning Off Sound Off
internationally B1
/ˌɪntɝˈnæʃənɑːli/ in a way that involves many countries; around the world. Meaning Off Sound Off
anxiously B1
/ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs.li/ In a worried or nervous way. Meaning Off Sound Off
systematic B1
/ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ Done in a careful, organized, and thorough way according to a plan. Meaning Off Sound Off
northwestern B1
/nɔːθˈwɛstn̩/ In, from, or facing the northwest. Meaning Off Sound Off
ecological B1
/ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ Relating to the relationships between living things and their environment. Meaning Off Sound Off
statutory B1
/ˈstæt͡ʃəˌtɔɹi/ prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute Meaning Off Sound Off
unfairly B1
/ənˈfɛrli/ In a way that is not fair or just. Meaning Off Sound Off
impressionable B1
/ɪmˈprɛʃənəbəl/ easily influenced because one is inexperienced, sensitive, or receptive to new ideas Meaning Off Sound Off
warmly B1
/ˈwɔɹmli/ In a friendly, affectionate way. Meaning Off Sound Off
piety B1
/ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/ Deep respect for God and a strong commitment to religion. Meaning Off Sound Off
carelessly B1
/ˈkɛɹləsli/ In a way that shows a lack of attention or care. Meaning Off Sound Off
informative B1
/ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/ Giving useful or interesting facts. Meaning Off Sound Off
shadowy B1
/ˈʃæd.oʊ.i/ Full of shadows; dark and hard to see in. Meaning Off Sound Off
pleasantly B1
/ˈplɛzəntli/ In a way that is enjoyable and gives pleasure. Meaning Off Sound Off
curiously B1
/ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs.li/ In a way that shows you want to know or learn about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
wasteful B1
/ˈweɪstfəl/ Using more money, time, or resources than is necessary. Meaning Off Sound Off
rudely B1
/ˈɹuːdli/ In a way that is not polite. Meaning Off Sound Off
well-dressed B1
Wearing attractive, fashionable, or smart clothes. Meaning Off Sound Off
vividly B1
/ˈvɪvɪdli/ In a clear and detailed way that creates strong mental images. Meaning Off Sound Off
unresponsive B1
/ˌʌn.rɪˈspɑːn.sɪv/ not reacting or replying to communication, influence, or a stimulus Meaning Off Sound Off
geographical B1
/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪkl̩/ Relating to geography or the physical features of an area. Meaning Off Sound Off

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