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Describing Qualities

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forthcoming B2
/fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/ Going to happen or appear soon. Meaning Off Sound Off
erect B2
/ɪˈɹɛkt/ Standing straight up; upright. Meaning Off Sound Off
hopelessly B2
/ˈhoʊplɪsli/ in a hopeless manner Meaning Off Sound Off
seasonal B2
/ˈsiːzənəl/ Happening or available only at a particular time of year. Meaning Off Sound Off
heartbreaking B2
/ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/ Causing very strong feelings of sadness. Meaning Off Sound Off
hugely B2
/ˈhjuːd͡ʒli/ To a very great extent; extremely. Meaning Off Sound Off
unofficial B2
/ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/ Not announced or confirmed by an authority; not yet official Meaning Off Sound Off
sweetly B2
/ˈswiːtli/ in an affectionate or loving manner Meaning Off Sound Off
momentarily B2
/ˌmoʊmənˈtɛrəli/ For a very short time. Meaning Off Sound Off
indispensable B2
/ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/ So important or necessary that you cannot manage without it. Meaning Off Sound Off
ditto B2
/ˈdɪtoʊ/ in the same way; with the same statement applying to what follows Meaning Off Sound Off
unprotected B2
/ˌənprəˈtɛktɪd/ Not protected; lacking defence or protection; exposed. Meaning Off Sound Off
redundant B2
/ɹɪˈdɐn.dənt/ No longer needed or useful; more than is necessary. Meaning Off Sound Off
digestive B2
/daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/ relating to the process or organs by which food is broken down and absorbed Meaning Off Sound Off
faintly B2
/ˈfeɪntli/ in a way that is weak, quiet, dim, or hard to notice Meaning Off Sound Off
tolerant B2
/ˈtɑːləɹənt/ Willing to accept opinions or behaviour you do not agree with. Meaning Off Sound Off
unsuccessful B2
/ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/ Not achieving what you wanted; failing Meaning Off Sound Off
independently B2
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ Without help or control from others; on your own. Meaning Off Sound Off
impolite B2
/ɪmpəˈlaɪt/ Not polite; rude or showing bad manners. Meaning Off Sound Off
dependable B2
/dɪˈpɛndəbəl/ Able to be trusted to do what you need or expect. Meaning Off Sound Off
curved B2
/kɝːvd/ Bent in a smooth, rounded shape rather than straight. Meaning Off Sound Off
puzzled B2
/ˈpʌ.zl̩d/ Confused because you cannot understand something. Meaning Off Sound Off
incurable B2
/ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/ Not able to be cured. Meaning Off Sound Off
dimensional B2
/dɪˈmen.ʃə.nəl/ having dimension--the quality or character or stature proper to a person Meaning Off Sound Off
hydraulic B2
/haɪˈdɹɔːlɪk/ of or relating to the study of hydraulics Meaning Off Sound Off
lateral B2
/ˈlætəɹəl/ lying away from the median and sagittal plane of a body Meaning Off Sound Off
subsequent B2
/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ Coming or happening after something else in time or order. Meaning Off Sound Off
mushy B2
/ˈmʌʃi/ soft, wet, and lacking a firm shape or texture, like mush Meaning Off Sound Off
insistent B2
/ɪnˈsɪstənt/ persistently demanding something or refusing to accept disagreement Meaning Off Sound Off
timeless B2
/ˈtaɪmləs/ Not affected by the passing of time; staying attractive or important forever. Meaning Off Sound Off
eagerly B2
/ˈiɡɚli/ In a keen and excited way; with great interest. Meaning Off Sound Off
impartial B2
/ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ Treating everyone fairly and not favouring one side over another. Meaning Off Sound Off
thoughtless B2
/ˈθɔtləs/ Not thinking about how your actions affect other people; inconsiderate. Meaning Off Sound Off
generously B2
/ˈdʒɛnɝəsli/ In a way that gives a lot, freely and willingly. Meaning Off Sound Off
subsequently B2
/ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/ Afterwards; at a later time. Meaning Off Sound Off
coarse B2
/kɔɹs/ Rough to the touch, or made of large, thick particles. Meaning Off Sound Off
knowingly B2
/ˈnoʊɪŋli/ In a way that shows you are fully aware of what you are doing; on purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
affordable B2
/əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/ Cheap enough that most people can pay for it. Meaning Off Sound Off
disorderly B2
/dɪˈsɔrdɝli/ Messy or untidy; not properly arranged. Meaning Off Sound Off
unattractive B2
/ˌənəˈtræktɪv/ Not pleasant to look at; lacking beauty or charm. Meaning Off Sound Off
readily B2
/ˈɹɛdɪli/ Easily; without difficulty. Meaning Off Sound Off
unpopular B2
/ˌənˈpɑːpjəlɝ/ Not liked or supported by many people Meaning Off Sound Off
consensual B2
/kənˈsɛnʃuəl/ agreed to by everyone directly involved; based on consent Meaning Off Sound Off
thereafter B2
/ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ After that time; from then on. Meaning Off Sound Off
misleading B2
/(ˌ)mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ Giving a false idea or impression, even if not completely untrue. Meaning Off Sound Off
unwise B2
/ʌnˈwaɪz/ Showing poor judgment; not sensible. Meaning Off Sound Off
distressing B2
/dɪˈstɹɛsɪŋ/ Causing worry, sadness, or upset. Meaning Off Sound Off
efficiently B2
/ɪˈfɪʃəntli/ In a way that works well without wasting time, money, or effort. Meaning Off Sound Off
waterproof B2
/ˈwɔt̬ɚˌpruf/ Made so that water cannot get through or in. Meaning Off Sound Off
lastly B2
/ˈlæstli/ Used to introduce the final point or item in a list. Meaning Off Sound Off
micro B2
/ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊ/ Very small in size, scale, or scope. Meaning Off Sound Off
vigorous B2
/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ Full of energy, strength, and determination. Meaning Off Sound Off
superhuman B2
/ˌsuːpɝˈhjuːmən/ above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance Meaning Off Sound Off
courteous B2
/ˈkɝti.əs/ characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners Meaning Off Sound Off
partisan B2
/ˈpɑɹ.tɪ.zən/ Strongly supporting one party, group, or cause, often without seeing the other side fairly. Meaning Off Sound Off
tubby B2
/ˈtʌb.i/ informal: short, broad, and plump in build Meaning Off Sound Off
bony B2
/ˈboʊni/ Very thin, so that the bones can be seen or felt. Meaning Off Sound Off
intestine B2
/ɪnˈtestɪn/ the long digestive tube between the stomach and anus, especially either its small or large section Meaning Off Sound Off
telepathic B2
/ˌtɛlɪˈpæθɪk/ communicating without apparent physical signals Meaning Off Sound Off
trusty B2
/ˈtrʌsti/ Reliable and able to be depended on, often used jokingly of a familiar object. Meaning Off Sound Off
varied B2
/ˈvɛɹid/ Consisting of many different types or kinds. Meaning Off Sound Off
ideally B2
/aɪˈdi.ə.li/ In the best possible situation; preferably. Meaning Off Sound Off
radically B2
/ˈɹædɪkli/ In a way that involves great or complete change. Meaning Off Sound Off
aggressively B2
/əˈgrɛsɪvli/ In an angry, forceful, or threatening way. Meaning Off Sound Off
bottomless B2
/ˈbɑːtəmləs/ having no bottom, or appearing too deep for the bottom to be seen Meaning Off Sound Off
unbeatable B2
/ˌənˈbiːtəbəl/ So good that no one can defeat or surpass it. Meaning Off Sound Off
geographic B2
/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/ Relating to geography or the physical features of an area. Meaning Off Sound Off
appropriately B2
/əˈproʊpriːɪtli/ In a way that is suitable or right for the situation. Meaning Off Sound Off
compulsory B2
/kəmˈpʌlsəɹi/ that must be done because of a rule or law Meaning Off Sound Off
uneven B2
/ʌnˈivən/ Not smooth, level, or flat. Meaning Off Sound Off
unrealistic B2
/ənˌriːˈlɪstɪk/ Not sensible or possible; based on hopes rather than facts Meaning Off Sound Off
overgrown B2
/ˌoʊvɝˈgroʊn/ covered with too many plants or plants that have grown too large Meaning Off Sound Off
admittedly B2
/ædˈmɪtɪdli/ Used to admit that something is true, often before adding a contrasting point. Meaning Off Sound Off
unchanged B2
/ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒd/ Staying the same; not made or become different. Meaning Off Sound Off
inconsiderate B2
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/ not caring enough about other people's needs, feelings, or convenience Meaning Off Sound Off
tenor B2
/ˈtɛnɝ/ (of a musical instrument) intermediate between alto and baritone or bass Meaning Off Sound Off
fiscal B2
/ˈfɪskəl/ Relating to government money, taxes, and public spending. Meaning Off Sound Off
chipper B2
/ˈt͡ʃɪpɚ/ cheerful, lively, and in good spirits Meaning Off Sound Off
reproductive B2
/ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌktɪv/ producing new life or offspring Meaning Off Sound Off
downstream B2
/ˌdaʊnˈstɹiːm/ Occurring later than something else; (also, usually, especially) influenced by something else; being a consequence of something else. Meaning Off Sound Off
corresponding B2
/ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ Matching or similar, especially in position or purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off
dreadfully B2
/ˈdɹɛd.fʊl.i/ very badly or unpleasantly Meaning Off Sound Off
dissatisfied B2
/dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ Not happy or content with something. Meaning Off Sound Off
tenderly B2
/ˈtɛn.dɚ.li/ In a gentle, kind, and loving way. Meaning Off Sound Off
pesky B2
/ˈpɛski/ informal: annoying, troublesome, or difficult to deal with Meaning Off Sound Off
turbulent B2
/ˈtɝbjələnt/ Full of sudden change, conflict, or disorder. Meaning Off Sound Off
ambiguous B2
/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/ Having more than one possible meaning; not clear. Meaning Off Sound Off
frightfully B2
/ˈfɹaɪtfəli/ Very, extremely. Meaning Off Sound Off
undeniable B2
/ˌəndɪˈnaɪəbəl/ Irrefutable, or impossible to deny. Meaning Off Sound Off
optional B2
/ˈɑp.ʃə.nəl/ Not required; left to your own choice. Meaning Off Sound Off
eloquent B2
/ˈɛləkwənt/ Able to express ideas clearly and in a powerful, persuasive way. Meaning Off Sound Off
bitterly B2
/ˈbɪtəɹli/ In a way that shows anger, hurt, or resentment. Meaning Off Sound Off
improbable B2
/ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ Not likely to happen or to be true. Meaning Off Sound Off
lengthy B2
/ˈlɛŋθi/ Lasting or continuing for a long time, often too long. Meaning Off Sound Off
decorative B2
/ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ Intended to make something look attractive rather than to be useful. Meaning Off Sound Off
pessimistic B2
/ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/ Expecting that bad things will happen; having little hope. Meaning Off Sound Off

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