Describing Qualities

tug B2

/tʌɡ/ To pull something hard, often with a quick or repeated movement. M S

decay B2

/diˈkeɪ/ To rot or break down gradually through natural processes. M S

miniature B2

/ˈmɪnɪt͡ʃə/ Much smaller than the usual size. M S

windshield B2

/ˈwɪndˌʃiːld/ The large glass window at the front of a vehicle that protects those inside from wind and weather. M S

winding B2

/ˈwaɪndɪŋ/ Having many turns and bends; not straight. M S

margin B2

/ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒɪn/ The empty space around the edge of a page. M S

amazingly B2

/əˈmeɪzɪŋli/ In a way that causes great surprise; surprisingly. M S

preferably B2

/ˈpɹɛf.ɹəˌbli/ Used to say which choice you would like more if it is possible. M S

troublesome B2

/ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/ Causing difficulty, worry, or annoyance. M S

exclusively B2

/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/ Only and not in any other way; solely. M S

unstoppable B2

/ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/ Impossible to stop M S

chaotic B2

/keɪˈɑtɪk/ Completely confused and disorganized. M S

overly B2

/ˈoʊvɝli/ To too great a degree; more than is suitable. M S

manufacturing B2

/ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/ The business or process of making goods in large quantities, usually in factories. M S

proudly B2

/ˈpɹaʊdli/ In a way that shows pride or satisfaction. M S

redeem B2

/ɹɪˈdiːm/ To set free by force. M S

rosy B2

/ˈɹoʊzi/ Pink and healthy-looking, especially of cheeks or skin. M S

beak B2

/ˈbiːk/ The hard, pointed mouth of a bird. M S

microscope B2

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskoʊp/ An instrument that makes very small objects look much bigger so they can be studied. M S

dramatically B2

/drəˈmætɪkli/ Suddenly and to a large, noticeable degree. M S

rhythmic B2

/ˈɹɪð.mɪk/ Having a regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements. M S

preposterous B2

/pɹəˈpɑstəɹəs/ Completely unreasonable; ridiculous. M S

grin B2

/ɡɹɪn/ A wide smile that shows the teeth. M S

postal B2

[ˈpoʊstl̩] Relating to the system of collecting and delivering mail. M S

nobility B2

/noʊˈbɪlɪti/ The group of people in a society who have a high social rank, often with inherited titles; the aristocracy. M S

kangaroo B2

/ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈɹʉː/ A large Australian animal with strong back legs that moves by jumping and carries its young in a pouch. M S

tsunami B2

/(t)suˈnæmi/ A very large, destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption. M S

lark B2

/lɑɹk/ A small brown bird known for its tuneful singing, often heard high in the sky. M S

enhance B2

/ɪnˈhæns/ To improve the quality, value, or attractiveness of something. M S

casually B2

/ˈkæʒuəli/ In a relaxed way, without showing much concern. M S

reasonably B2

/ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/ Fairly; to a fair or satisfactory degree. M S

colon B2

/ˈkoʊ.lən/ The punctuation mark ( : ), used before a list, example, or explanation. M S

uncommon B2

/ʌnˈkɒmən/ Not happening or found very often; rare. M S

cello B2

/ˈt͡ʃɛloʊ/ A large wooden string instrument played with a bow while seated. M S

orchid B2

/ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ A plant with unusually shaped flowers in beautiful colours, popular as a houseplant. M S

respiratory B2

/ˈɹɛs.pəɹ.əˌtɔɹ.i/ Relating to breathing or the organs used for breathing. M S

shatter B2

/ˈʃæt.ɚ/ To break suddenly into many small pieces. M S

potent B2

/ˈpoʊt(ə)nt/ Having a strong and powerful effect. M S

innovation B2

/ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ A new idea, method, or invention. M S

desirable B2

/dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ Worth having or wanting; good to have. M S

considerably B2

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ By a large amount or to a great degree. M S

imitation B2

/ɪmɪˈteɪʃn̩/ A copy of something, often one that is not as good as the original. M S

mortar B2

/ˈmɔrtɝ/ A paste of cement, sand and water that holds bricks or stones together as it dries. M S

sob B2

/ˌɛs oʊ ˈbi/ To cry loudly with short, sharp breaths. M S

prestigious B2

/pɹɛˈstiːd͡ʒəs/ Respected and admired as being very important or of high quality. M S

left-handed B2

/ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/ using the left hand more naturally or skillfully than the right M S

luxurious B2

/lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/ Very comfortable and of the finest quality. M S

wondrous B2

/ˈwʌndɹəs/ Wonderful and amazing, inspiring awe. M S

trolley B2

/ˈtrɑːli/ A metal cart on wheels used for carrying goods, especially shopping. M S

novelty B2

/ˈnɑvəlti/ The quality of being new, unusual, and interesting. M S

doubtful B2

/ˈdaʊtfəl/ Unlikely or uncertain to happen or be true. M S

joyous B2

/ˈd͡ʒɔɪəs/ full of or characterized by joy M S

literal B2

/ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ Taking words in their basic, exact meaning, not figurative. M S

predicament B2

/pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ A difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to get out of. M S

heavyweight B2

/ˈhev.i.weɪt/ heavier, thicker, or more substantial than average for its kind M S

oval B2

/ˈoʊvəl/ A rounded shape like a flattened circle or an egg. M S

beneficial B2

/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ Helpful and good for someone or something. M S

unfamiliar B2

/ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/ Not known to you; strange because you have not seen or experienced it before. M S

fascination B2

/fæsɪˈneɪʃən/ A strong attraction or interest in something. M S

microscopic B2

/ˌmaɪ.kɹəˈskɑ.pɪk/ So small that it can only be seen with a microscope. M S

actively B2

/ˈæktɪvli/ in a busy, involved, and determined way M S

extraordinarily B2

/ɛkˌstrɔrdəˈnɛrəli/ In a way that is very unusual or remarkable. M S

brilliantly B2

/ˈbrɪljəntli/ In an excellent or very skilful way. M S

capability B2

/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ The power or ability to do something. M S

mysteriously B2

/ˌmɪˈstɪriːəsli/ In a mysterious manner. M S

delicacy B2

/ˈdɛləkəsi/ A special and tasty food, often rare or typical of a certain culture. M S

significantly B2

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ In a way that is large enough to be noticed or to matter. M S

swiftly B2

/ˈswɪftli/ in a swift manner M S

gorge B2

/ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ A deep, narrow valley with steep, rocky sides, usually with a river running through it. M S

fictional B2

/ˈfɪkʃənəl/ Invented and not real. M S

weakly B2

/ˈwiːkli/ In a weak way; with little strength or force. M S

soar B2

/soɹ/ To rise or increase very quickly to a high level. M S

high-tech B2

/haɪ tɛk/ Using or involving the most advanced and modern technology. M S

exceptionally B2

/ɪkˈsɛp(t)ʃənəli/ To an unusually high degree; remarkably. M S

patiently B2

/ˈpeɪʃəntli/ In a calm way, without getting annoyed while waiting. M S

skateboard B2

/ˈskeɪtˌbɔrd/ a narrow board on wheels that you stand on and ride, pushing along with one foot M S

headless B2

/ˈhɛdləs/ having no head or top, especially because the head has been removed M S

conveniently B2

/kənˈvinjəntli/ In a way that is easy or causes little trouble. M S

toil B2

/tɔɪl/ Hard, tiring work. M S

walnut B2

/ˈwɔlnət/ An edible nut with a hard, wrinkled shell and a brain-shaped seed inside. M S

breathtaking B2

/ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ So beautiful or impressive that it amazes you. M S

rightfully B2

/ˈɹaɪtfəli/ by right M S

murmur B2

/ˈmɝ.mɚ/ To speak very softly and unclearly. M S

sufficiently B2

/səˈfɪʃəntli/ Enough; to the degree that is needed. M S

innovative B2

/ˈɪn.əˌveɪtɪv/ Introducing or using new ideas and methods. M S

contradict B2

/ˌkɑn.tɹəˈdɪkt/ To say that something someone said is not true. M S

inseparable B2

/inˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/ So closely connected that they cannot be separated or imagined apart. M S

comprehensive B2

/ˌkɑm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/ including everything or nearly everything that is needed M S

lightweight B2

/ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ weighing less than average or less than comparable objects of the same kind M S

attentive B2

/əˈtɛntɪv/ Listening or watching carefully and with interest. M S

guerrilla B2

/ɡəˈɹɪlə/ A member of a small, unofficial armed group that fights a stronger force using surprise attacks. M S

contradiction B2

/ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ A situation in which two things cannot both be true at the same time. M S

trait B2

/tɹeɪt/ A particular quality or feature of someone's personality or character. M S

dud B2

/dʌd/ informal: a thing, person, or event that is defective, worthless, or unsuccessful M S

beige B2

/beɪʒ/ a pale sandy yellowish-brown or grayish-brown color, like undyed wool M S

tremendously B2

/trəˈmɛndəsli/ Very much; to a very great degree. M S