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Describing Qualities

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perfect² B2
/pɚˈfɛkt/ To make something as good as it can be. Meaning Off Sound Off
moving B2
/ˈmuːvɪŋ/ Making you feel strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy. Meaning Off Sound Off
tough B2
/tɐf/ Difficult to do or deal with. Meaning Off Sound Off
bloody B2
/ˈblʌ.diː/ Covered in or marked by blood. Meaning Off Sound Off
upset¹ B2
/ˈʌp.sɛt/ A surprising and unexpected victory or result. Meaning Off Sound Off
cute B2
/kjuːt/ Pretty and attractive, especially in a small, sweet way. Meaning Off Sound Off
evil B2
/ˈi.vəl/ Morally very bad; wanting to harm others. Meaning Off Sound Off
grand B2
/ɡɹænd/ Large, impressive, and magnificent. Meaning Off Sound Off
willing B2
/ˈwɪlɪŋ/ Ready and happy to do something; not refusing. Meaning Off Sound Off
super B2
[ˈsypɑ] Excellent; very good. Meaning Off Sound Off
dumb B2
/dʌm/ Stupid or silly (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off
failed B2
/feɪld/ Not successful; having ended without achieving its goal. Meaning Off Sound Off
spare B2
/spɛɚ/ Kept in reserve and ready to be used if needed; extra. Meaning Off Sound Off
growing B2
/ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/ Increasing in size, amount, or strength. Meaning Off Sound Off
sexy B2
/ˈsɛk.si/ Sexually attractive or appealing. Meaning Off Sound Off
rat B2
/ɹæt/ A small grey or brown rodent with a long tail, larger than a mouse. Meaning Off Sound Off
prime B2
/pɹaɪ̯m/ Most important; main. Meaning Off Sound Off
literally B2
/ˈlɪtəɹəli/ In the exact, basic sense of the words; not figuratively. Meaning Off Sound Off
decent B2
/ˈdiːsənt/ Good enough; fairly good or acceptable. Meaning Off Sound Off
convinced B2
/kənˈvɪnst/ Feeling completely sure that something is true. Meaning Off Sound Off
charming B2
/ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/ Pleasant and attractive in a way that makes people like you. Meaning Off Sound Off
actual B2
/ˈækʃuəl/ real and existing in fact, rather than imagined or guessed Meaning Off Sound Off
federal B2
/ˈfɛdəɹəl/ Relating to the central national government, as opposed to state or local government. Meaning Off Sound Off
alert B2
/əˈlɝt/ Awake, watchful, and quick to notice things. Meaning Off Sound Off
abandoned B2
/əˈbeə̯n.dənd/ left empty and no longer used or cared for Meaning Off Sound Off
mixed B2
/mɪkst/ Made up of different kinds of things or people. Meaning Off Sound Off
impressed B2
/ɪmˈpɹɛst/ Feeling admiration because something is very good. Meaning Off Sound Off
sensitive B2
/ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/ Easily upset or hurt by what people say or do. Meaning Off Sound Off
suspicious B2
/səˈspɪʃ.əs/ Making you feel that something is wrong or dishonest. Meaning Off Sound Off
mighty B2
/ˈmaɪti/ Very strong, large, or powerful. Meaning Off Sound Off
noble B2
/ˈnoʊbəl/ Having or showing high moral qualities such as honesty, courage, and generosity. Meaning Off Sound Off
legend B2
/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ An old, well-known story that may not be completely true. Meaning Off Sound Off
gross B2
/ɡɹoʊs/ Very unpleasant or disgusting (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off
practically B2
/ˈpɹæktɪk(ə)li/ Almost; very nearly. Meaning Off Sound Off
frankly B2
/ˈfɹæŋkli/ Used to show that you are speaking honestly and directly, even if it may sound blunt. Meaning Off Sound Off
starving B2
/ˈstɑɹvɪŋ/ Extremely hungry. Meaning Off Sound Off
packed B2
/pækt/ Completely full of people. Meaning Off Sound Off
lousy B2
/ˈlaʊ.zi/ Very bad; of poor quality. Meaning Off Sound Off
precisely B2
/pɹɪˈsaɪs.li/ Exactly; in an exact way. Meaning Off Sound Off
worrying B2
/ˈwʌɹ.i.ɪŋ/ Causing you to feel anxious or concerned. Meaning Off Sound Off
technically B2
/ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ According to the exact facts or rules, even if this seems surprising. Meaning Off Sound Off
creepy B2
/ˈkɹipi/ Causing an uneasy, frightened feeling, as if something were crawling over your skin. Meaning Off Sound Off
random B2
/ˈɹændəm/ Happening or chosen without any plan, pattern, or reason. Meaning Off Sound Off
invisible B2
/ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ Impossible to see; not able to be seen. Meaning Off Sound Off
serial B2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/ Arranged in or forming a series; happening one after another. Meaning Off Sound Off
attached B2
/əˈtætʃt/ Feeling fondness or affection for someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
fabulous B2
/ˈfæbjʊləs/ Extremely good; wonderful. Meaning Off Sound Off
naughty B2
/ˈnɔti/ (especially of a child) behaving badly and not doing what they are told. Meaning Off Sound Off
nicely B2
/ˈnaɪsli/ In a pleasant, kind, or attractive way. Meaning Off Sound Off
ultimate B2
/ˈʌltəmət/ The greatest or most extreme possible. Meaning Off Sound Off
bothered B2
/ˈbɑːðɝd/ Feeling annoyed, worried, or upset. Meaning Off Sound Off
rocky B2
/ˈɹɑki/ Covered with or full of rocks. Meaning Off Sound Off
Soviet B2
/ˈsoʊvi.ət/ Relating to the former Soviet Union or its people. Meaning Off Sound Off
constant B2
/ˈkɑnstənt/ Happening all the time or repeatedly without stopping. Meaning Off Sound Off
lame B2
/ˈleɪm/ Boring, weak, or not impressive. Meaning Off Sound Off
intended B2
/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ Planned or meant to happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
gently B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛntli/ In a soft, careful, and kind way. Meaning Off Sound Off
petty B2
/ˈpɛt.i/ Small and not important. Meaning Off Sound Off
Mexican B2
/ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ relating to Mexico, its people, languages, or culture Meaning Off Sound Off
Dutch B2
/dʌtʃ/ relating to the Netherlands, its people, culture, or language Meaning Off Sound Off
absurd B2
/æbˈsɚd/ completely unreasonable or silly; ridiculous Meaning Off Sound Off
unconscious B2
/ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ Not awake or aware, usually after an injury or anaesthetic. Meaning Off Sound Off
vital B2
/ˈvaɪtəl/ Extremely important; essential. Meaning Off Sound Off
foul B2
/faʊl/ Very unpleasant to smell, taste, or touch; disgusting. Meaning Off Sound Off
infected B2
/ˌɪnˈfɛktɪd/ Having a disease or harmful organisms inside or on it. Meaning Off Sound Off
relieved B2
/ɹɪˈliːvd/ Feeling happy and free from worry because a problem or fear has gone. Meaning Off Sound Off
solo B2
/ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ Alone, without anyone else. Meaning Off Sound Off
remaining B2
/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ Still left after the rest has been used, removed, or dealt with. Meaning Off Sound Off
anonymous B2
/əˈnɑ.nə.məs/ With a name that is not known or not made public. Meaning Off Sound Off
dated B2
/ˈdeɪtɪd/ Old-fashioned and no longer modern or popular. Meaning Off Sound Off
rusty B2
/ˈɹʌsti/ Covered with rust, the reddish-brown coating that forms on old metal. Meaning Off Sound Off
corporate B2
/ˈkɔɹ.pəɹ.ət/ Relating to a large company or business. Meaning Off Sound Off
adopted B2
/əˈdɑptɪd/ Taken into a family as a legal son or daughter. Meaning Off Sound Off
worthless B2
/ˈwɝθləs/ Having no value or use. Meaning Off Sound Off
twisted B2
/ˈtwɪstɪd/ Bent or turned out of its normal shape; distorted. Meaning Off Sound Off
martial B2
/ˈmɑɹʃəl/ Relating to war, soldiers, or the armed forces. Meaning Off Sound Off
neat B2
/ˈniːt/ Tidy and arranged in an orderly way. Meaning Off Sound Off
risky B2
/ˈɹɪski/ Involving the chance of something bad happening; dangerous. Meaning Off Sound Off
tender B2
/ˈtɛn.dɚ/ Gentle, kind, and loving. Meaning Off Sound Off
so-called B2
/ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ Called by this name, though the speaker doubts it is true or deserved. Meaning Off Sound Off
genuine B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/ Real and exactly what it appears to be; not fake. Meaning Off Sound Off
strictly B2
/ˈstɹɪktli/ In a way that follows rules exactly and without exception. Meaning Off Sound Off
thrilled B2
/θɹɪld/ Very excited and pleased. Meaning Off Sound Off
strict B2
/stɹɪkt/ Demanding that rules are obeyed and not allowing bad behavior. Meaning Off Sound Off
prior B2
/ˈpɹaɪ.(ə)ɹ/ Coming before in time; earlier or previous. Meaning Off Sound Off
stiff B2
/stɪf/ Hard to bend or move; rigid. Meaning Off Sound Off
respected B2
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/ Admired and looked up to by others. Meaning Off Sound Off
tricky B2
/ˈtɹɪk.i/ Difficult to deal with or do; complicated. Meaning Off Sound Off
pointed B2
/ˈpɔɪntɪd/ Having a sharp end or point. Meaning Off Sound Off
mortal B2
/ˈmɔɹ.təl/ Certain to die one day; not able to live forever. Meaning Off Sound Off
mature B2
/məˈt͡ʃɔː(ɹ)/ Behaving in a sensible, grown-up way. Meaning Off Sound Off
fatal B2
/ˈfeɪ.təl/ Causing death. Meaning Off Sound Off
scheduled B2
/ˈskɛdʒʊld/ Planned to happen at a particular time. Meaning Off Sound Off
wealthy B2
/ˈwɛl.θi/ Having a lot of money and valuable possessions; rich. Meaning Off Sound Off
hilarious B2
/hɪˈlɛ(ə)ɹ.i.əs/ Extremely funny; making people laugh a lot. Meaning Off Sound Off
dreadful B2
/ˈdɹɛd.fl̩/ Extremely bad or unpleasant. Meaning Off Sound Off

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