Describing Qualities

fundamentally B2

/ˌfəndəˈmɛntəli/ In a basic and important way; at the deepest level. M S

unorthodox B2

/ʌnˈɔɹ.θəˌdɑːks/ different from what is traditional, conventional, or generally accepted M S

revival B2

/ɹɪˈvaɪvəl/ The act of bringing something back into use, popularity, or activity. M S

heartbreaking B2

/ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/ Causing very strong feelings of sadness. M S

hugely B2

/ˈhjuːd͡ʒli/ To a very great extent; extremely. M S

sulfur B2

/ˈsʊl.fə/ A bright yellow chemical element (symbol S) with a strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and many industrial products. M S

realization B2

/ˌɹiə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ The moment of suddenly understanding or becoming aware of something. M S

tolerant B2

/ˈtɑːləɹənt/ Willing to accept opinions or behaviour you do not agree with. M S

unsuccessful B2

/ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/ Not achieving what you wanted; failing M S

curved B2

/kɝːvd/ Bent in a smooth, rounded shape rather than straight. M S

sanitation B2

/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ The systems for keeping places clean and removing waste to protect health. M S

mushy B2

/ˈmʌʃi/ soft, wet, and lacking a firm shape or texture, like mush M S

insistent B2

/ɪnˈsɪstənt/ persistently demanding something or refusing to accept disagreement M S

tabloid B2

/ˈtæbˌlɔɪd/ A small-format newspaper that focuses on sensational stories, gossip, and celebrities. M S

adversity B2

/ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ A difficult or unpleasant situation; serious trouble or hardship. M S

ozone B2

/ˈoʊzoʊn/ A form of oxygen with three atoms in each molecule; it is a pale blue gas with a sharp smell that forms a layer high in the atmosphere protecting us from the sun. M S

generously B2

/ˈdʒɛnɝəsli/ In a way that gives a lot, freely and willingly. M S

yawn B2

/jɔn/ To open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually when tired or bored. M S

coarse B2

/kɔɹs/ Rough to the touch, or made of large, thick particles. M S

disorderly B2

/dɪˈsɔrdɝli/ Messy or untidy; not properly arranged. M S

readily B2

/ˈɹɛdɪli/ Easily; without difficulty. M S

germ B2

/d͡ʒɝm/ A very small living thing that can cause disease, such as a bacterium or virus. M S

misleading B2

/(ˌ)mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ Giving a false idea or impression, even if not completely untrue. M S

aspire B2

/əˈspaɪɚ/ To have a strong desire to achieve or become something. M S

ponder B2

/ˈpɑn.dəɹ/ To think about something carefully for a long time. M S

fingernail B2

/ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ The hard, flat covering at the end of a finger. M S

lastly B2

/ˈlæstli/ Used to introduce the final point or item in a list. M S

micro B2

/ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊ/ Very small in size, scale, or scope. M S

vigorous B2

/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ Full of energy, strength, and determination. M S

bony B2

/ˈboʊni/ Very thin, so that the bones can be seen or felt. M S

ideally B2

/aɪˈdi.ə.li/ In the best possible situation; preferably. M S

bottomless B2

/ˈbɑːtəmləs/ having no bottom, or appearing too deep for the bottom to be seen M S

unrealistic B2

/ənˌriːˈlɪstɪk/ Not sensible or possible; based on hopes rather than facts M S

admittedly B2

/ædˈmɪtɪdli/ Used to admit that something is true, often before adding a contrasting point. M S

obesity B2

/oʊˈbisɪti/ The condition of being very overweight in a way that is harmful to health. M S

pesky B2

/ˈpɛski/ informal: annoying, troublesome, or difficult to deal with M S

ambiguous B2

/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/ Having more than one possible meaning; not clear. M S

perseverance B2

/ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/ The quality of continuing to try hard even when something is difficult. M S

mausoleum B2

/ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ A large, grand building that contains a tomb or several tombs. M S

frightfully B2

/ˈfɹaɪtfəli/ Very, extremely. M S

undeniable B2

/ˌəndɪˈnaɪəbəl/ Irrefutable, or impossible to deny. M S

bitterly B2

/ˈbɪtəɹli/ In a way that shows anger, hurt, or resentment. M S

improbable B2

/ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ Not likely to happen or to be true. M S

midsummer B2

/mɪdˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point M S

stupidly B2

/ˈstuːpədˌliː/ in a stupid manner M S

beagle B2

/ˈbiːɡəl/ A small dog with short legs and a smooth coat, often kept as a pet and used for hunting. M S

sanitary B2

/ˈsænɪˌtɛɹi/ Clean and free from germs; hygienic. M S

severity B2

/səˈvɛɹəti/ excessive sternness M S

flexibility B2

/ˈflɛksɪb(ɪ)lɪʈi/ The ability to change easily to suit new conditions. M S

persistence B2

/pɝˈsɪstəns/ The quality of continuing to try hard despite difficulty. M S

soundly B2

/ˈsaʊndli/ completely and absolutely M S

deceptive B2

/dɪˈsɛp.tɪv/ Likely to make you believe something that is not true; misleading. M S

critically B2

/ˈkɹɪt.ɪk.li/ In a way that involves careful judgment or analysis. M S

loosely B2

/ˈluːsli/ In a way that is not tight or firmly fixed. M S

delicately B2

/ˈdɛlɪkətli/ In a careful, gentle, or graceful way. M S

gory B2

/ˈɡɔɹ.i/ covered or stained with blood M S

finely B2

/ˈfaɪnli/ Into very small or thin pieces. M S

papaya B2

/pəˈpa.ja/ A large, sweet tropical fruit with orange flesh and small black seeds. M S

craftsman B2

/ˈkɹæftsmən/ A worker who is highly skilled at a trade, especially one done by hand. M S

fondly B2

/ˈfɑndli/ In a loving or affectionate way. M S

mistakenly B2

/mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/ in a mistaken manner M S

forcefully B2

/ˈfɔrsfəli/ In a strong and powerful way. M S

rationally B2

/ˈræʃənəli/ in a rational manner M S

preferable B2

/ˈpɹef.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/ Better or more suitable than another option. M S

hastily B2

/ˈheɪstɪli/ In a quick and hurried way, often without enough care. M S

gradual B2

/ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ Happening slowly over a long period of time, in small steps. M S

unfulfilled B2

/ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/ not carried out, achieved, supplied, or brought to completion M S

moldy B2

/ˈmoʊldi/ covered with, affected by, or smelling of mold M S

tightrope B2

/ˈtaɪtˌɹoʊp/ A tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground. M S

strait B2

/stɹeɪt/ A narrow channel of sea connecting two larger areas of water. M S

contradictory B2

/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ Containing or describing things that cannot both be true; in conflict with each other. M S

mogul B2

/ˈmoʊɡəl/ A very rich or powerful person, especially in business or media. M S

breezy B2

/ˈbɹiːzi/ Pleasantly windy. M S

wherein B2

/wɛˈɹɪn/ How, or in what way. M S

politeness B2

/pəˈlaɪtnəs/ The quality of having good manners and showing respect for others. M S

wholeheartedly B2

/ˌhoʊlˈhɑːr.t̬ɪd.li/ with complete sincerity, enthusiasm, or commitment; without reservation M S

uninhabited B2

/ˌʌn.ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tɪd/ Not having a term. M S

realistically B2

/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/ in a realistic manner M S

hatching B2

/ˈhæt͡ʃɪŋ/ The process of young animals coming out of their eggs. M S

bestseller B2

/ˈbɛstˈsɛlɝ/ A book or product that sells in very large numbers. M S

picturesque B2

/ˌpɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛsk/ Very pretty and charming, especially in an old-fashioned way; like something in a painting. M S

leisurely B2

/ˈliʒɚli/ Done in a relaxed, unhurried way. M S

cascade B2

/kæsˈkeɪd/ A small waterfall, or a series of small waterfalls. M S

regrettably B2

/rɪˈgrɛtəbli/ Used to say that something is unfortunate and makes you sorry. M S

dandelion B2

/ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/ A common wild plant with bright yellow flowers that turn into a ball of white seeds. M S

peripheral B2

/pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ situated near the edge or outer part of something M S

dishonesty B2

/dɪsˈɒnɪ.sti/ The quality of being dishonest; a lack of honesty. M S

splendidly B2

/ˈsplɛndədli/ extremely well M S

unmistakable B2

/ˌənmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/ So clear or distinctive that it cannot be mistaken for anything else. M S

originality B2

/əˌɹɪd͡ʒɪˈnælɪti/ The quality of being new, fresh, and not copied from others. M S

culmination B2

/ˌkʌl.məˈneɪ.ʃən/ The final and highest point reached after a long process or series of events. M S

impossibility B2

/ɪmˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ The fact of something being impossible. M S

vigor B2

/ˈvɪɡɚ/ Strength, energy, and enthusiasm of body or mind. M S

influenza B2

/ˌɪn.fluˈɛn.zə/ A common infectious illness caused by a virus, with fever, aches, and a cough; the flu. M S

gleam B2

/ɡlim/ To shine softly, especially from a clean or polished surface. M S

shortness B2

/ˈʃɔrtnəs/ The quality of being small in length, distance, or height. M S