Describing Qualities

venture B2

/ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ A new project or business activity, especially a risky one. M S

utterly B2

/ˈʌtɝli/ Completely and totally. M S

coconut B2

/ˈkoʊ.kəˌnʌt/ The large brown fruit of the coconut palm, with a hard, hairy shell and sweet white flesh inside. M S

thoroughly B2

/ˈθɜɹ.ə.li/ In a careful and complete way. M S

glow B2

/ɡloʊ/ To give off a soft, steady light without flames. M S

clumsy B2

/ˈklʌmzi/ Moving in an awkward way and often dropping or knocking things. M S

mock B2

/mɔk/ To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way. M S

naval B2

/ˈneɪvəl/ Connected with a navy or its ships. M S

peach B2

/piːt͡ʃ/ A soft, round, juicy fruit with sweet yellow flesh and a fuzzy reddish-yellow skin. M S

mint B2

/mɪnt/ A place where coins are officially made. M S

roar B2

/ˈɹoɹ/ Of an animal such as a lion, to make a long, loud, deep sound. M S

bacteria B2

/bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/ Tiny living things, too small to see, that exist almost everywhere and can cause disease or help digestion. M S

purely B2

/ˈpjʊɹli/ Only; entirely and nothing else. M S

detailed B2

/dɪˈteɪld/ Giving a lot of information and including many small facts. M S

superb B2

/suˈpɝb/ Extremely good; of the highest quality. M S

knot B2

/nɑt/ A fastening made by tying a piece of rope, string, or cord. M S

terrace B2

/ˈtɛɹəs/ A flat, usually paved outdoor area next to a house or restaurant. M S

elementary B2

/ˌɛləˈmɛntəɹi/ Very simple and easy to understand. M S

mold B2

/moʊld/ To shape a soft material into a particular form. M S

potentially B2

/pəˈtenʃəli/ In a way that is possible but has not yet happened; possibly. M S

addiction B2

/əˈdɪkˌʃən/ the condition of not being able to stop taking a drug or doing something harmful M S

swift B2

/swɪft/ Happening or moving very quickly. M S

exceptional B2

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ Unusually good; far better than average. M S

impulse B2

/ˈɪmpʌls/ A sudden strong wish to do something without thinking first. M S

rag B2

/ˈɹeɪ̯ɡ/ A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning. M S

pentagon B2

/ˈpɛn.təˌɡɑn/ A flat shape with five straight sides and five angles. M S

scooter B2

/ˈskuːtɝ/ A small two-wheeled vehicle with a handlebar and a board to stand on, pushed along with one foot. M S

grim B2

/ɡɹɪm/ Worrying, unpleasant, and offering little hope. M S

funky B2

/fʌŋki/ Stylish and modern in an unusual, eye-catching way. M S

deceive B2

/dɪˈsiːv/ To make someone believe something that is not true; to trick or mislead. M S

valid B2

/ˈvælɪd/ Able to be legally or officially used or accepted. M S

expertise B2

/ˌɛkspɚˈtis/ A high level of skill or knowledge in a particular field. M S

understandable B2

/ˌəndɝˈstændəbəl/ Easy to understand; clear. M S

sniff B2

/snəf/ To breathe in through your nose in a short, audible way, often to smell something. M S

exquisite B2

/ˈɛkskwəzət/ Extremely beautiful and delicate. M S

bun B2

/bʌn/ A small, round bread roll, either plain or sweet. M S

ghetto B2

/ˈɡɛ.toʊ/ A poor area of a city where people of one ethnic group or background live, often separated from the rest. M S

infant B2

/ˈɪn.fənt/ A very young child or baby. M S

greatness B2

/ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/ The quality of being remarkable, important, or admirable. M S

packet B2

/ˈpæk.ɪt/ A small pack or bag containing something. M S

rhyme B2

/ˈraɪm/ To have the same ending sound as another word. M S

heap B2

/hiːp/ An untidy pile of things lying on top of each other. M S

astonishing B2

/əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋ/ So surprising that it is hard to believe. M S

berry B2

/ˈbɛɹi/ A small, soft, round fruit such as a strawberry or blueberry. M S

coral B2

/ˈkɔɚɹəl/ A hard, stony substance formed in the sea by tiny animals, often building large reefs. M S

redemption B2

/ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/ The conversion (of a security) into cash. M S

dispute B2

/ˈdɪs.pjut/ A serious disagreement or argument, especially an official one. M S

thesis B2

/ˈθisɪs/ A long piece of writing based on research, especially for a university degree. M S

extensive B2

/ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/ Covering a large area or amount; very large in size or range. M S

crocodile B2

/ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/ A large reptile with a long body, powerful jaws, and sharp teeth that lives in and near rivers in hot countries. M S

mist B2

/mɪst/ A thin cloud of tiny water drops in the air that makes it hard to see. M S

leopard B2

/ˈlɛp.ɚd/ A large wild cat with a spotted coat, found in Africa and Asia. M S

unaware B2

/ˌʌnəˈwɛɚ/ Not knowing or realizing that something exists or is happening. M S

evidently B2

/ˈɛvɪdəntli/ In a way that is clear and easy to see; obviously. M S

excessive B2

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ Much more than is reasonable or necessary; too much. M S

hump B2

/hʌmp/ a rounded raised mass, bulge, or protuberance, including the raised part of a camel's back M S

rattle B2

/ˈɹæ.təl/ To make short, sharp knocking sounds, often by shaking. M S

peep B2

/pip/ To look quickly or secretly, especially through a small opening. M S

squash B2

/skwɔʃ/ To press something hard so that it becomes flat or loses its shape. M S

separately B2

/ˈsɛp.ɹət.li/ Apart from others; not together. M S

evaluation B2

/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/ A careful judgement about the value or quality of something. M S

cube B2

/kjub/ A solid shape with six equal square sides, like a dice or a box. M S

dedication B2

/ˌdɛdəˈkeɪʃən/ The hard work and commitment you give to something you care about. M S

dim B2

/dɪm/ Not bright; giving or having little light. M S

presumably B2

/pɹɪˈzuːməbli/ Used to say that something is probably true, based on what you know. M S

assumption B2

/əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/ Something you accept as true without proof. M S

plum B2

/plʌm/ A soft, round fruit with smooth skin and a single hard stone in the middle. M S

trek B2

/tɹɛk/ To make a long, slow, or difficult journey, especially on foot. M S

conventional B2

/kənˈvɛnʃənl̩/ Following the usual, traditional, and widely accepted way of doing things. M S

standby B2

/ˈstændˌbaɪ/ A state of being ready to act at any moment if needed. M S

probable B2

/ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ Likely to be true or to happen. M S

predictable B2

/pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ Able to be known or guessed in advance because it happens in a regular way. M S

slash B2

/slæʃ/ To reduce something, such as a price or budget, by a large amount. M S

daft B2

/dæft/ Silly, foolish, or stupid (informal). M S

glamorous B2

/ˈɡlɛ.mə.ɹəs/ Attractive in an exciting and stylish way. M S

persistent B2

/pɚˈsɪstənt/ Continuing for a long time and difficult to stop. M S

flexible B2

/ˈflek.sɪ.bəl/ Able to change easily to suit new or different conditions. M S

funk B2

/fɐŋk/ A style of dance music with a strong rhythm, related to jazz and soul. M S

acute B2

/əˈkjut/ very serious or severe M S

muddy B2

/ˈmʌdi/ Covered with or full of mud. M S

carve B2

/kɑɹv/ To make an object or shape by cutting away pieces of wood, stone, or other material. M S

trivial B2

/ˈtɹɪv.i.əl/ Of little importance or value. M S

penetrate B2

/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ To go into or pass through something, often by force. M S

formidable B2

/ˈfɔɹmɪdəbəl/ Very impressive in strength, skill, or size, so that you respect or fear it. M S

cone B2

/ˈkoʊn/ A solid shape with a round flat base and a point at the top. M S

inspect B2

/ɪnˈspɛkt/ To look at something closely and carefully in order to check its condition or find problems. M S

irresistible B2

/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/ So attractive or tempting that you cannot say no to it M S

sparrow B2

/ˈspæɹ.oʊ/ A small, common brown and gray bird with a short beak. M S

vitamin B2

/ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ A natural substance found in food that the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy. M S

remarkably B2

/ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbli/ To a surprising or impressive degree. M S

clam B2

/klæm/ A sea animal with a soft body inside two hard shells, often eaten as food. M S

everlasting B2

/ˌɛvəɹˈlæstɪŋ/ Lasting forever; never ending. M S

blaze B2

/bleɪz/ A large, strong, bright fire. M S

first-class B2

/ˌfɝːstˈklæs/ of the highest quality; excellent M S

mathematical B2

/ˌmæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/ Relating to mathematics. M S

twinkle B2

/ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/ To shine with a flickering, unsteady light; to glimmer. M S