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Describing Qualities

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peacefully B2
/ˈpiːsfəli/ In a calm and quiet way, without trouble or violence. Meaning Off Sound Off
stern B2
/stɝn/ Serious and strict, expecting to be obeyed. Meaning Off Sound Off
dearly B2
/ˈdɪɹli/ In a way that shows deep love or affection. Meaning Off Sound Off
supernatural B2
/ˌsu.pəɹˈnæ.tʃə.ɹəl/ Not able to be explained by the laws of nature; relating to ghosts, magic, or other mysterious forces. Meaning Off Sound Off
bankrupt B2
/ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ Unable to pay your debts, and officially declared so by a court. Meaning Off Sound Off
dynamic B2
/dɑɪˈnæm.ɪk/ Full of energy and new ideas; lively and forceful. Meaning Off Sound Off
unbearable B2
/ənˈbɛrəbəl/ So unpleasant or painful that you cannot put up with it. Meaning Off Sound Off
grim B2
/ɡɹɪm/ Worrying, unpleasant, and offering little hope. Meaning Off Sound Off
funky B2
/fʌŋki/ Stylish and modern in an unusual, eye-catching way. Meaning Off Sound Off
unacceptable B2
/ˌʌn.ækˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ So bad or wrong that it cannot be allowed or approved. Meaning Off Sound Off
preliminary B2
/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ Coming before the main part, in preparation for what follows. Meaning Off Sound Off
valid B2
/ˈvælɪd/ Able to be legally or officially used or accepted. Meaning Off Sound Off
ashore B2
/əˈʃɔɹ/ towards the shore from the water Meaning Off Sound Off
understandable B2
/ˌəndɝˈstændəbəl/ Easy to understand; clear. Meaning Off Sound Off
shaken B2
/ˈʃeɪkən/ Upset, shocked, or frightened by something. Meaning Off Sound Off
unarmed B2
/ˌʌnˈɑɹmd/ (used of persons or the military) not having or using arms Meaning Off Sound Off
priceless B2
/ˈpraɪsləs/ So valuable that it cannot be bought or given a price. Meaning Off Sound Off
exquisite B2
/ˈɛkskwəzət/ Extremely beautiful and delicate. Meaning Off Sound Off
arctic B2
/ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ Relating to the cold region around the North Pole. Meaning Off Sound Off
liberal B2
/ˈlɪˌbɝːəl/ Willing to respect and accept ideas, behaviour, or opinions different from your own. Meaning Off Sound Off
equivalent B2
/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ Equal in value, meaning, or effect. Meaning Off Sound Off
fascinated B2
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/ Extremely interested in something. Meaning Off Sound Off
openly B2
/ˈoʊpənli/ In a way that is not hidden; for everyone to see or know. Meaning Off Sound Off
soaked B2
/səʊkt/ Completely wet with water or another liquid. Meaning Off Sound Off
skilled B2
/skɪld/ good at doing something because of training or experience Meaning Off Sound Off
idle B2
/ˈaɪd(ə)l/ Not being used or not working at the moment. Meaning Off Sound Off
likewise B2
/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ In the same way; similarly. Meaning Off Sound Off
genuinely B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/ In a sincere and honest way; truly. Meaning Off Sound Off
privately B2
/ˈpɹaɪvɪtli/ In a way that is secret or only between the people directly involved. Meaning Off Sound Off
astonishing B2
/əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋ/ So surprising that it is hard to believe. Meaning Off Sound Off
calmly B2
/ˈkɑːmli/ In a relaxed way, without showing worry, anger, or fear. Meaning Off Sound Off
weary B2
/ˈwɪɹi/ Very tired, especially after a lot of effort. Meaning Off Sound Off
extensive B2
/ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/ Covering a large area or amount; very large in size or range. Meaning Off Sound Off
urgently B2
/ˈɝːdʒəntli/ In a way that needs immediate attention because it is very important. Meaning Off Sound Off
optimistic B2
/ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/ Expecting good things to happen; hopeful about the future. Meaning Off Sound Off
salty B2
/sɔl.ti/ Tasting of salt. Meaning Off Sound Off
cardiac B2
/ˈkɑrdiˌæk/ relating to the heart or its action Meaning Off Sound Off
motivated B2
/ˈmoʊtəˌveɪtəd/ Eager and willing to work hard, especially toward a goal. Meaning Off Sound Off
dense B2
/ˈdɛns/ Containing a lot of things or people packed closely together. Meaning Off Sound Off
nervously B2
/ˈnɝːvəsli/ In a worried or frightened way. Meaning Off Sound Off
ongoing B2
/ˈɑːnˌgoʊɪŋ/ Still happening or continuing; in progress. Meaning Off Sound Off
unaware B2
/ˌʌnəˈwɛɚ/ Not knowing or realizing that something exists or is happening. Meaning Off Sound Off
beta B2
/ˈbeɪtə/ preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product Meaning Off Sound Off
evidently B2
/ˈɛvɪdəntli/ In a way that is clear and easy to see; obviously. Meaning Off Sound Off
excessive B2
/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ Much more than is reasonable or necessary; too much. Meaning Off Sound Off
unreasonable B2
/ʌnˈɹiːz.(ə)nə.bl̩/ Not fair or sensible; asking for more than is right Meaning Off Sound Off
sympathetic B2
/ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ Showing that you understand and care about someone's feelings or problems. Meaning Off Sound Off
estimated B2
/ˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/ Based on a rough calculation rather than exact figures. Meaning Off Sound Off
spinal B2
/spaɪ.nəl/ of or relating to the spine or spinal cord Meaning Off Sound Off
willingly B2
/ˈwɪlɪŋli/ Happily and by one's own choice; without being forced. Meaning Off Sound Off
cheeky B2
/ˈt͡ʃiːki/ Slightly rude or bold, often in a way that is funny or charming. Meaning Off Sound Off
external B2
/ɛkˈstɜɹ.nəl/ On or coming from the outside of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
tame B2
/teɪm/ (Of an animal) used to people and not wild or dangerous. Meaning Off Sound Off
separately B2
/ˈsɛp.ɹət.li/ Apart from others; not together. Meaning Off Sound Off
dim B2
/dɪm/ Not bright; giving or having little light. Meaning Off Sound Off
presumably B2
/pɹɪˈzuːməbli/ Used to say that something is probably true, based on what you know. Meaning Off Sound Off
cowardly B2
/ˈkaʊɝdli/ Lacking courage; afraid to face danger or difficulty. Meaning Off Sound Off
distinct B2
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/ Clearly different or separate from something else. Meaning Off Sound Off
moody B2
/ˈmuːdi/ Often changing mood and becoming unhappy or annoyed without warning. Meaning Off Sound Off
upright B2
/ˈʌpɹaɪt/ Standing straight up; vertical. Meaning Off Sound Off
reborn B2
/ˌriːˈbɔːrn/ revived, renewed, or given a fresh sense of life Meaning Off Sound Off
conventional B2
/kənˈvɛnʃənl̩/ Following the usual, traditional, and widely accepted way of doing things. Meaning Off Sound Off
exhausting B2
/ɪɡˈzɔ(ː)stɪŋ/ Making you very tired. Meaning Off Sound Off
probable B2
/ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ Likely to be true or to happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
predictable B2
/pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ Able to be known or guessed in advance because it happens in a regular way. Meaning Off Sound Off
scarlet B2
/ˈskɑɹlɪt/ Of a bright, vivid red colour. Meaning Off Sound Off
existing B2
/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/ Present or in use now; already there. Meaning Off Sound Off
vacant B2
/ˈveɪkənt/ Empty; not being used or lived in. Meaning Off Sound Off
daft B2
/dæft/ Silly, foolish, or stupid (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off
straightforward B2
/ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/ Easy to do or understand; simple and not complicated. Meaning Off Sound Off
glamorous B2
/ˈɡlɛ.mə.ɹəs/ Attractive in an exciting and stylish way. Meaning Off Sound Off
politically B2
/pəˈlɪtɪkəli/ In a way that relates to politics or government. Meaning Off Sound Off
gloomy B2
/ˈɡlumi/ Dark in a way that feels depressing or unwelcoming. Meaning Off Sound Off
undoubtedly B2
/ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ Without any doubt; certainly. Meaning Off Sound Off
posh B2
/pɑʃ/ Elegant, luxurious, and often expensive. Meaning Off Sound Off
sporting B2
/ˈspɔɹtɪŋ/ Relating to or used in sports. Meaning Off Sound Off
persistent B2
/pɚˈsɪstənt/ Continuing for a long time and difficult to stop. Meaning Off Sound Off
flexible B2
/ˈflek.sɪ.bəl/ Able to change easily to suit new or different conditions. Meaning Off Sound Off
captive B2
/ˈkæptɪv/ Kept as a prisoner or not allowed to be free. Meaning Off Sound Off
acute B2
/əˈkjut/ very serious or severe Meaning Off Sound Off
icy B2
/ˈaɪsi/ Covered with ice or very slippery because of ice. Meaning Off Sound Off
metallic B2
/məˈtælɪk/ made of, containing, or resembling metal Meaning Off Sound Off
seldom B2
/ˈsɛldəm/ not often; rarely Meaning Off Sound Off
muddy B2
/ˈmʌdi/ Covered with or full of mud. Meaning Off Sound Off
needy B2
/ˈniːdi/ Very poor and lacking the things needed to live. Meaning Off Sound Off
haunting B2
/ˈhɔntɪŋ/ Staying in your mind because it is beautiful or sad; not easily forgotten. Meaning Off Sound Off
admirable B2
/ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ Deserving respect and approval. Meaning Off Sound Off
trivial B2
/ˈtɹɪv.i.əl/ Of little importance or value. Meaning Off Sound Off
deliberate¹ B2
/dɪˈlɪb.ɚ.ət/ Done on purpose, not by accident. Meaning Off Sound Off
irritating B2
/ˈɪrəˌteɪtɪŋ/ Making you feel slightly angry or annoyed Meaning Off Sound Off
thrilling B2
/ˈθɹɪlɪŋ/ Very exciting and enjoyable. Meaning Off Sound Off
undressed B2
/ənˈdrɛst/ Having taken off some or all of your clothes. Meaning Off Sound Off
formidable B2
/ˈfɔɹmɪdəbəl/ Very impressive in strength, skill, or size, so that you respect or fear it. Meaning Off Sound Off
irresistible B2
/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/ So attractive or tempting that you cannot say no to it Meaning Off Sound Off
profitable B2
/ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.tə.bl̩/ Producing a profit; making money. Meaning Off Sound Off
ting B2
/tɪŋ/ a light, clear, high-pitched metallic sound, like that of a small bell or coin Meaning Off Sound Off

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