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Describing Qualities

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proven B2
/ˈpɹu.vn̩/ Shown to be true, effective, or reliable. Meaning Off Sound Off
worm B2
/wɝm/ A long, thin, soft creature with no legs that lives in soil. Meaning Off Sound Off
intimate B2
/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ Very close and friendly; sharing a warm personal relationship. Meaning Off Sound Off
ultimately B2
/ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.li/ In the end; finally. Meaning Off Sound Off
passionate B2
/ˈpæʃənɪt/ Showing or feeling very strong emotions or enthusiasm. Meaning Off Sound Off
possessed B2
/pəˈzɛst/ Controlled by an evil spirit. Meaning Off Sound Off
harmless B2
/ˈhɑɹmləs/ Not able to cause any harm; safe. Meaning Off Sound Off
proposed B2
/pɹəˈpoʊzd/ Suggested or planned but not yet put into action. Meaning Off Sound Off
caring B2
/ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/ Kind, and showing concern and sympathy for other people. Meaning Off Sound Off
racist B2
/ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ Treating people unfairly or with hatred because of their race. Meaning Off Sound Off
terrifying B2
/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/ Causing extreme fear; very frightening. Meaning Off Sound Off
sophisticated B2
/səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪd/ Advanced and complicated in design or method. Meaning Off Sound Off
elegant B2
/ˈel.ə.ɡənt/ Graceful and stylish in a way that shows good taste. Meaning Off Sound Off
revolutionary B2
/ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ Completely new and bringing a major change. Meaning Off Sound Off
convincing B2
/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ Able to make you believe that something is true or right. Meaning Off Sound Off
crucial B2
/ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ Extremely important because it affects how something will turn out. Meaning Off Sound Off
devoted B2
/dɪˈvoʊtəd/ Loving and loyal; giving someone or something a lot of care and attention. Meaning Off Sound Off
divided B2
/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ Separated into different parts or pieces. Meaning Off Sound Off
crab B2
/ˈkræb/ A sea creature with a hard shell, ten legs, and large front claws. Meaning Off Sound Off
honorable B2
/ˈɑn.ə.ɹəbl̩/ Deserving respect and praise. Meaning Off Sound Off
toxic B2
/ˈtɑk.sɪk/ Poisonous; harmful or deadly if it gets into the body. Meaning Off Sound Off
deliberately B2
/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/ On purpose; not by accident. Meaning Off Sound Off
biological B2
/ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ Connected with biology or with living things. Meaning Off Sound Off
opposed B2
/əˈpoʊzd/ Strongly disagreeing with something; against it. Meaning Off Sound Off
bizarre B2
/bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ Very strange and unusual in a surprising way. Meaning Off Sound Off
promising B2
/ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/ Showing signs of future success or good results. Meaning Off Sound Off
corridor B2
/ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ A long, narrow passage inside a building with rooms leading off it. Meaning Off Sound Off
relevant B2
/ˈɹɛləvənt/ Closely connected with the subject or situation being discussed. Meaning Off Sound Off
identical B2
/ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ Exactly the same; impossible to tell apart. Meaning Off Sound Off
consistent B2
/kənˈsɪstənt/ Behaving or happening in the same way over time; dependable. Meaning Off Sound Off
legitimate B2
/lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/ Allowed by or in accordance with the law. Meaning Off Sound Off
corrupt B2
/kəˈɹʌpt/ Willing to act dishonestly in return for money or power. Meaning Off Sound Off
immortal B2
/ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ Able to live forever; never dying. Meaning Off Sound Off
desperately B2
/ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹətli/ In a way that shows you want or need something very much. Meaning Off Sound Off
developing B2
/dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ/ In the process of growing or being formed. Meaning Off Sound Off
ignorant B2
/ˈɪɡnəɹənt/ Not knowing about a particular fact or situation. Meaning Off Sound Off
modest B2
/ˈmɑdəst/ Not very large in size or amount. Meaning Off Sound Off
essentially B2
/ɪˈsɛnʃəli/ In the most basic and important way; really. Meaning Off Sound Off
subtle B2
/ˈsʌtəl/ So slight that it is not easy to notice. Meaning Off Sound Off
explosive B2
/ɛkˈsploʊsɪv/ Able to explode or likely to explode. Meaning Off Sound Off
lobster B2
/ˈlɑbstər/ a large marine crustacean with a hard shell, long antennae, and, in many species, large claws Meaning Off Sound Off
fierce B2
/fɪɹs/ Very strong, violent, or intense. Meaning Off Sound Off
hollow B2
/ˈhɑ.loʊ/ Having an empty space inside; not solid. Meaning Off Sound Off
radical B2
/ˈɹædɪkəl/ Involving great or complete change. Meaning Off Sound Off
sharply B2
/ˈʃɑɹpli/ Suddenly and by a large amount. Meaning Off Sound Off
ridge B2
/ˈrɪdʒ/ A long, narrow strip of high ground, often the top of a row of hills or mountains. Meaning Off Sound Off
pointless B2
/ˈpɔɪntləs/ Having no purpose; not worth doing because it achieves nothing. Meaning Off Sound Off
demanding B2
/dəˈmændɪŋ/ Needing a lot of effort, skill, energy, or time. Meaning Off Sound Off
outrageous B2
/aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/ Shocking and unacceptable. Meaning Off Sound Off
legendary B2
/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/ So famous and admired that people tell stories about it. Meaning Off Sound Off
stain B2
/steɪn/ A dirty mark that is hard to remove. Meaning Off Sound Off
thoughtful B2
/ˈθɔtfəl/ Showing kindness and care for what other people need or feel. Meaning Off Sound Off
hairy B2
/ˈhɛɹ.i/ Covered with a lot of hair. Meaning Off Sound Off
childish B2
/ˈt͡ʃaɪldɪʃ/ Behaving in a silly, immature way that you would not expect from an adult. Meaning Off Sound Off
universal B2
/ˌjunəˈvɜɹs(ə)l/ Shared by or true for everyone in a group. Meaning Off Sound Off
exotic B2
/ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ From a faraway country and seeming exciting or unusual. Meaning Off Sound Off
finch B2
/fɪntʃ/ a small songbird, typically with a short conical bill adapted for eating seeds Meaning Off Sound Off
utterly B2
/ˈʌtɝli/ Completely and totally. Meaning Off Sound Off
improved B2
/ɪmˈpɹuːvd/ Made or become better in quality. Meaning Off Sound Off
thoroughly B2
/ˈθɜɹ.ə.li/ In a careful and complete way. Meaning Off Sound Off
clumsy B2
/ˈklʌmzi/ Moving in an awkward way and often dropping or knocking things. Meaning Off Sound Off
naval B2
/ˈneɪvəl/ Connected with a navy or its ships. Meaning Off Sound Off
humiliating B2
/hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/ Making someone feel ashamed, foolish, or embarrassed. Meaning Off Sound Off
intellectual B2
/ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/ Relating to the ability to think, understand, and reason. Meaning Off Sound Off
associated B2
/əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/ Connected with or related to a particular thing, person, or idea. Meaning Off Sound Off
queer B2
/kwɪɹ/ Relating to people whose sexuality or gender does not fit traditional norms; used as a positive self-description by many. Meaning Off Sound Off
matching B2
/ˈmæt͡ʃɪŋ/ Having the same design, colour, or appearance as something else. Meaning Off Sound Off
virtually B2
/ˈvɚ.t͡ʃə.wə.li/ Almost completely; nearly. Meaning Off Sound Off
striking B2
/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/ Very noticeable because it is impressive or unusual. Meaning Off Sound Off
dental B2
/ˈdɛn.təl/ Relating to the teeth. Meaning Off Sound Off
boiling B2
/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ Very hot. Meaning Off Sound Off
irresponsible B2
/ˌɪɹ.əˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ Not thinking about or caring about the results of your actions Meaning Off Sound Off
entertaining B2
/ˌɛntəɹˈteɪnɪŋ/ Amusing and enjoyable; holding your interest. Meaning Off Sound Off
purely B2
/ˈpjʊɹli/ Only; entirely and nothing else. Meaning Off Sound Off
detailed B2
/dɪˈteɪld/ Giving a lot of information and including many small facts. Meaning Off Sound Off
sloppy B2
/ˈslɑ.pi/ Done carelessly and without attention to detail. Meaning Off Sound Off
superb B2
/suˈpɝb/ Extremely good; of the highest quality. Meaning Off Sound Off
immune B2
/ɪˈmjuːn/ Protected against a disease, so you cannot catch it. Meaning Off Sound Off
elementary B2
/ˌɛləˈmɛntəɹi/ Very simple and easy to understand. Meaning Off Sound Off
fundamental B2
/ˌfɐn.dəˈmɛn.təl/ Forming the basic and most important part of something; essential. Meaning Off Sound Off
potentially B2
/pəˈtenʃəli/ In a way that is possible but has not yet happened; possibly. Meaning Off Sound Off
utter B2
/ˈʌtəɹ/ Complete and total, used to emphasize how extreme something is. Meaning Off Sound Off
swift B2
/swɪft/ Happening or moving very quickly. Meaning Off Sound Off
temporarily B2
/ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ For a short time only; not permanently. Meaning Off Sound Off
cozy B2
/ˈkoʊzi/ Warm, comfortable, and pleasant, especially in a small space. Meaning Off Sound Off
overboard B2
/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ Over the side of a boat and into the water. Meaning Off Sound Off
yummy B2
/ˈjʌm.i/ Very pleasant to taste; delicious. Meaning Off Sound Off
presidential B2
/pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/ Relating to a president or to a presidency. Meaning Off Sound Off
rental B2
/ˈɹɛntəl/ Available to rent, or relating to renting. Meaning Off Sound Off
parallel B2
/ˈpærᵊ.ləl/ (of lines or surfaces) Always the same distance apart and never meeting. Meaning Off Sound Off
overall B2
/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹɔːl/ Generally; when everything is considered. Meaning Off Sound Off
shaped B2
/ʃeɪpt/ Having a particular form or outline. Meaning Off Sound Off
long-term B2
/ˈlɔŋˈtɝːm/ Continuing or having effects over a long period of time. Meaning Off Sound Off
exceptional B2
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ Unusually good; far better than average. Meaning Off Sound Off
distinguished B2
/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ Very successful and respected; famous for great achievements. Meaning Off Sound Off
addicted B2
/əˈdɪktɪd/ unable to stop taking a drug or doing something harmful Meaning Off Sound Off

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