Describing Qualities

stopwatch B2

/ˈstɑːpˌwɑːtʃ/ A watch that can be started and stopped to measure exactly how long something takes. M S

effectiveness B2

/ɪˈfɛk.tɪv.nɪs/ The quality of working well and producing good results. M S

affectionately B2

/əˈfɛkʃənətli/ In a loving or fond way. M S

nominal B2

/ˈnɑ.mɪ.nl̩/ existing in name only, not in reality or full force M S

grossly B2

/ˈɡɹoʊsli/ Greatly; to a large degree, especially one large enough to be frankly appreciable. M S

worn-out B2

/ˈwɔɹnˌaʊt/ damaged or made useless by long or heavy use M S

sliver B2

/ˈslɪv.ɚ/ A thin, narrow piece cut or broken off something. M S

indescribable B2

/ɪndɪˈskɹaɪbəbl̩/ So great or extreme that it cannot be described in words. M S

lifelike B2

/ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/ closely resembling a real living person, animal, scene, or event M S

unselfish B2

Caring more about others than about yourself M S

enhancement B2

/ɪnˈhæns.mənt/ an improvement that makes something more agreeable M S

masterful B2

/ˈmæstɝfəl/ showing exceptional skill, control, or command of an art or task M S

fantastically B2

/fænˈtæstɪkli/ Extremely; to a very great degree. M S

checkered B2

/ˈtʃek.ɚd/ patterned with alternating squares or irregular patches of different colors M S

browse B2

/bɹaʊz/ To look through things in a relaxed way, without searching for anything in particular M S

refute B2

/ɹɪˈfjut/ To prove that something is false or wrong. M S

symbolize B2

/ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ To be symbolic of; to represent. M S

scythe B2

/ˈsaɪð/ A tool with a long curved blade and a long handle, used for cutting grass or grain by hand. M S

booklet B2

/ˈbʊk.lət/ A small thin book, usually with a paper cover, that gives information. M S

softness B2

/ˈsɔftnəs/ The quality of being easy to press or pleasant to touch. M S

confidently B2

/ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ In a way that shows you are sure of yourself or your abilities. M S

eyesore B2

/ˈaɪsɔɹ/ a thing that is conspicuously ugly or unpleasant to look at M S

toenail B2

/ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ The hard covering at the end of a toe. M S

eyelash B2

/ˈaɪlæʃ/ One of the short curved hairs that grow on the edge of the eyelids. M S

creatively B2

/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/ In a way that shows imagination and original ideas. M S

adaptable B2

/əˈdæptəbəl/ able to change easily to suit new conditions or situations M S

sandstone B2

/ˈsændˌstoʊn/ A soft rock formed from pressed sand, often used in building. M S

transistor B2

/tɹænˈzɪs.tɚ/ A small electronic part used in devices to control or boost electrical signals. M S

leaflet B2

/ˈliːflɪt/ A small printed sheet of paper that gives information or advertises something. M S

pandemic B2

/ˈpaɳɖəmɪk/ A disease that spreads across many countries and affects a very large number of people. M S

overestimate B2

/ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmeɪt/ To think that something is larger, better, or more important than it really is. M S

bilateral B2

/baɪˈlætərəl/ involving, affecting, or agreed by two parties, especially two countries M S

bothersome B2

/ˈbɔðəsəm/ Causing trouble or annoyance; irritating. M S

ambiguity B2

/æm.bɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/ The quality of having more than one possible meaning; lack of clarity. M S

leek B2

/liːk/ A long vegetable related to the onion, with a white stem and green leaves and a mild flavour. M S

nano B2

/ˈnænəʊ/ Relating to extremely small things at the nanoscale; short for nanoscale. M S

frigate B2

/ˈfrɪgət/ A small, fast warship used to protect other ships. M S

abnormally B2

/æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ in a way that is different from what is normal or expected M S

steely B2

/ˈstiːli/ Showing hardness and strong determination. M S

radiate B2

/ˈɹeɪdieɪt/ To send out heat, light, or energy. M S

footnote B2

/ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ A short note at the bottom of a page that gives extra information or a source. M S

emphatically B2

/ɪmˈfætɪkli/ In a strong and forceful way that leaves no doubt M S

passable B2

/ˈpæsəbəl/ good enough to be accepted, but not especially good M S

droopy B2

/ˈdruː.pi/ hanging, bending, or sagging downward, especially from weakness, weight, or lack of support M S

grimy B2

/ˈɡɹaɪmi/ covered or stained with ingrained dirt, grease, or soot M S

malady B2

/ˈmæl.ə.di/ An illness or disease, especially one that lasts a long time. M S

additionally B2

/əˈdɪʃəˌnəli/ used to add more information; also M S

workable B2

/ˈwɝː.kə.bəl/ capable of being used effectively or put into practice; likely to achieve the intended result M S

microbe B2

/ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ A tiny living thing too small to see without a microscope, such as a bacterium that can cause disease. M S

uninhabitable B2

/ˌʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl/ not suitable or safe for people or other living things to live in M S

mucky B2

/ˈmʌki/ informal, especially British: covered with dirt or mud; dirty and messy M S

atypical B2

/ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/ Not typical; different from what is usual or normal. M S

prominence B2

/ˈpɹɑ.mɪ.nəns/ The state of being important or well known. M S

visibly B2

/ˈvɪz.ə.bli/ In a way that can be clearly seen or noticed. M S

impatiently B2

/ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ In a way that shows you are annoyed by waiting or eager for something. M S

broadband B2

/ˈbɹɔdbænd/ A high-speed connection to the internet. M S

well-built B2

Having a strong, muscular body. M S

broadly B2

/ˈbɹɔd.li/ In a general way, without going into the details M S

outgrow B2

/ˌɑʊtˈɡɹoʊ/ To grow too big for clothes, shoes, or other things. M S

stopover B2

/ˈstɑpˌoʊvɚ/ A short stay or break during a long journey, often to change planes. M S

impassable B2

/ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/ incapable of being passed M S

skillfully B2

/ˈskɪlfəli/ in a way that shows skill; very well M S

stubbornly B2

/ˈstʌbɝnli/ In a way that refuses to change or give in. M S

non-smoking B2

/nɑːnˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ Where smoking is not allowed. M S

alternatively B2

/ɔlˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/ Used to suggest another possibility or choice. M S

sunbeam B2

/ˈsʌnˌbiːm/ A narrow ray of sunlight, especially one you can see shining through an opening. M S

skylark B2

/ˈskaɪlɑɹk/ A small brown bird known for singing while flying high into the air. M S

restrictive B2

/ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪv/ limiting what someone can do, use, or access M S

pedantic B2

/pəˈdæn.tɪk/ Too concerned with small details and formal rules, often in a way that annoys others. M S

unimaginably B2

To a degree so great that it is hard to imagine. M S

firmness B2

/ˈfɝmnəs/ The quality of being fairly hard or solid to the touch. M S

descriptive B2

/dɪˈskrɪptɪv/ Giving a clear and detailed picture of something in words. M S

resonant B2

/ˈɹɛzənənt/ Of a sound, deep, full, and continuing to echo. M S

permanence B2

/ˈpɜɹmənəns/ The quality of lasting or staying the same for a very long time. M S

ageless B2

/ˈeɪdʒləs/ Never seeming to grow old; always looking young. M S

attractiveness B2

/əˈtræktɪvnəs/ The quality of being pleasant to look at or appealing. M S

untalented B2

Having little or no natural skill or ability M S

modernize B2

/ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ To make something old or out of date more modern by changing it or adding new things. M S

practicality B2

/ˌpræktɪˈkæləti/ The quality of being useful and likely to work in a real situation. M S

drinkable B2

/ˈdrɪnkəbəl/ Safe and suitable to drink. M S

lowland B2

/ˈloʊˌlænd/ An area of land that is low and fairly flat. M S

sparingly B2

/ˈspɛrɪŋli/ to a meager degree or in a meager manner M S

workbench B2

/ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/ A strong table used for doing manual work, such as by a carpenter or mechanic. M S

unmistakably B2

/ˌʌnmɪsˈteɪkəbli/ In a way that is completely clear and impossible to mistake or doubt M S

aubergine B2

/ˈoʊ.bɚ.ʒin/ A large vegetable with smooth, shiny dark purple skin, eaten cooked. M S

unsatisfying B2

/ənˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ/ not providing the pleasure, fulfillment, explanation, or result that was hoped for M S

long-legged B2

/ˌlɔːŋˈlɛɡɪd/ having legs that are long in proportion to the body M S

beautify B2

/ˈbjuː.tɪ.faɪ/ To make something more beautiful or attractive. M S

burdensome B2

/ˈbɝ.dən.səm/ Causing trouble or difficulty; hard to deal with or carry. M S

achievable B2

/əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/ Possible to do or reach with effort. M S

irresistibly B2

/ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/ In a way that is too attractive or strong to resist M S

coherence B2

/koʊˈhɪɹ.ən(t)s/ The quality of being logical, clear, and consistent, so that all the parts fit together well. M S

uncharacteristic B2

/ˌənˌkɛrɪktɝˈɪstɪk/ Not typical of how someone or something usually is. M S

breakable B2

/ˈbɹeɪkəbəl/ Easily broken or damaged. M S

misspent B2

/mɪsˈspɛnt/ Spent in a bad way, squandered M S

good-sized B2

/ˌɡʊdˈsaɪzd/ reasonably or notably large in size, amount, or extent M S