Describing Qualities

alternatively B2

/ɔlˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/ Used to suggest another possibility or choice. Meaning Off Sound Off

legible B2

/ˈlɛdʒəbəl/ clear enough to be read or deciphered Meaning Off Sound Off

preventive B2

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪv/ Intended to stop something bad, especially illness, from happening. Meaning Off Sound Off

restrictive B2

/ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪv/ limiting what someone can do, use, or access Meaning Off Sound Off

pedantic B2

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

unimaginably B2

To a degree so great that it is hard to imagine. Meaning Off Sound Off

purposeful B2

/ˈpɝ.pəs.fəl/ Showing that you know what you want and are determined to get it. Meaning Off Sound Off

unconcerned B2

/ˌənkənˈsɝːnd/ Not worried or anxious about something. Meaning Off Sound Off

northward B2

/ˈnɔɹθwɚd/ Toward the north. Meaning Off Sound Off

unwitting B2

/ənˈwɪtɪŋ/ not aware of the full facts or of one's involvement in something Meaning Off Sound Off

attentively B2

/əˈtɛntɪvli/ In a way that shows careful attention. Meaning Off Sound Off

personable B2

/ˈpɜːsn̩əbl/ pleasant, friendly, and easy to like in manner or appearance Meaning Off Sound Off

unromantic B2

/ˌʌn.roʊˈmæn.tɪk/ not expressing romantic love or affection; lacking romantic feeling or behavior Meaning Off Sound Off

well-paid B2

Earning or providing a good amount of money. Meaning Off Sound Off

conversely B2

/kənˈvɝsli/ Used to introduce a statement that is the opposite of one just made; on the other hand. Meaning Off Sound Off

descriptive B2

/dɪˈskrɪptɪv/ Giving a clear and detailed picture of something in words. Meaning Off Sound Off

eastward B2

/ˈist.wɚd/ Towards the east. Meaning Off Sound Off

self-confident B2

/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədənt/ sure of your own abilities and worth Meaning Off Sound Off

unhelpful B2

/ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/ Not giving help; not useful. Meaning Off Sound Off

newsworthy B2

/ˈnuːzˌwɝːði/ Interesting or important enough to be reported as news. Meaning Off Sound Off

figurative B2

/ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/ Using words in a non-literal way, such as in metaphors and similes. Meaning Off Sound Off

predictive B2

/pɹɪˈdɪk.tɪv/ Able to show or suggest what is likely to happen in the future. Meaning Off Sound Off

resonant B2

/ˈɹɛzənənt/ Of a sound, deep, full, and continuing to echo. Meaning Off Sound Off

prominently B2

/ˈpɹɑmɪnəntli/ in a way that is easy to see or notice Meaning Off Sound Off

cumulative B2

/ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/ increasing or becoming stronger through successive additions Meaning Off Sound Off

jealously B2

/ˈdʒɛləsli/ In a way that carefully protects something you value. Meaning Off Sound Off

ageless B2

/ˈeɪdʒləs/ Never seeming to grow old; always looking young. Meaning Off Sound Off

well-balanced B2

Made up of parts in good, healthy proportions. Meaning Off Sound Off

untalented B2

Having little or no natural skill or ability Meaning Off Sound Off

unfashionable B2

/ənˈfæʃənəbəl/ Not in style; not following current fashion. Meaning Off Sound Off

drinkable B2

/ˈdrɪnkəbəl/ Safe and suitable to drink. Meaning Off Sound Off

inalienable B2

/ɪˈneɪliənəbəl/ unable to be surrendered, transferred, taken away, or denied, especially as a fundamental right Meaning Off Sound Off

sparingly B2

/ˈspɛrɪŋli/ to a meager degree or in a meager manner Meaning Off Sound Off

antiaircraft B2

/ˌæntaɪˈɛrˌkræft/ Designed to defend against attacks from aircraft. Meaning Off Sound Off

unmistakably B2

/ˌʌnmɪsˈteɪkəbli/ In a way that is completely clear and impossible to mistake or doubt Meaning Off Sound Off

unsatisfying B2

/ənˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ/ not providing the pleasure, fulfillment, explanation, or result that was hoped for Meaning Off Sound Off

lighthearted B2

/ˌlaɪtˈhɑrtɪd/ cheerful and carefree, without anxiety or gloom Meaning Off Sound Off

ruinous B2

/ˈɹuː.ɪnəs/ So expensive that it could destroy you financially. Meaning Off Sound Off

preexisting B2

/ˌpriː.ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/ already existing before a particular time, event, or situation Meaning Off Sound Off

long-legged B2

/ˌlɔːŋˈlɛɡɪd/ having legs that are long in proportion to the body Meaning Off Sound Off

southward B2

/ˈsaʊθwɝd/ Toward the south. Meaning Off Sound Off

burdensome B2

/ˈbɝ.dən.səm/ Causing trouble or difficulty; hard to deal with or carry. Meaning Off Sound Off

achievable B2

/əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/ Possible to do or reach with effort. Meaning Off Sound Off

quarrelsome B2

/ˈkwɔɹəlsəm/ Tending to argue with people; easily annoyed and ready to fight. Meaning Off Sound Off

adversely B2

/ædˈvɝːsli/ In a way that has a bad or harmful effect. Meaning Off Sound Off

antibacterial B2

/ˌæntiːbækˈtɪriːəl/ Killing bacteria or stopping them from growing. Meaning Off Sound Off

irresistibly B2

/ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/ In a way that is too attractive or strong to resist Meaning Off Sound Off

landlocked B2

/ˈlændlɑːkt/ surrounded by land or cut off from the open sea Meaning Off Sound Off

unrecognized B2

/ʌnˈrek.əɡ.naɪzd/ not identified, noticed, or understood as known Meaning Off Sound Off

bookish B2

/ˈbʊkɪʃ/ Very fond of reading and studying. Meaning Off Sound Off

unread B2

/ʌnˈrɛd/ not yet or never read Meaning Off Sound Off

naturalized B2

/ˈnætʃɝəˌlaɪzd/ introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation Meaning Off Sound Off

uncharacteristic B2

/ˌənˌkɛrɪktɝˈɪstɪk/ Not typical of how someone or something usually is. Meaning Off Sound Off

breakable B2

/ˈbɹeɪkəbəl/ Easily broken or damaged. Meaning Off Sound Off

misspent B2

/mɪsˈspɛnt/ Spent in a bad way, squandered Meaning Off Sound Off

good-sized B2

/ˌɡʊdˈsaɪzd/ reasonably or notably large in size, amount, or extent Meaning Off Sound Off

gymnastic B2

/d͡ʒɪmˈnæstɪk/ Relating to gymnastics or physical exercises that develop strength and balance. Meaning Off Sound Off

inborn B2

/ˈɪn.bɔɹn/ Present from birth rather than learned. Meaning Off Sound Off

attainable B2

/əˈtæɪ.nə.bəl/ Possible to achieve or reach with effort. Meaning Off Sound Off

analogous B2

/əˈnɛl.ə.ɡəs/ corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin Meaning Off Sound Off

graphically B2

/ˈgræfɪkli/ In a very clear and detailed way, often about something unpleasant. Meaning Off Sound Off

horticultural B2

/ˌhɔɹ.təˈkʌl.tʃɚ.əl/ relating to the science or practice of growing fruit, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants Meaning Off Sound Off

skyward B2

/ˈskaɪwɝd/ Toward the sky; upward. Meaning Off Sound Off

italic B2

/ɪˈtælɪk/ printed or written with letters that slope to the right, often for emphasis Meaning Off Sound Off

undigested B2

not digested Meaning Off Sound Off

unquestioned B2

/ənˈkwɛstʃənd/ accepted without doubt, challenge, or investigation Meaning Off Sound Off

communicative B2

/kəˈmjuː.nə.keɪ.t̬ɪv/ Willing to talk and share information with others. Meaning Off Sound Off

binocular B2

/bɪˈnɒkjʊlɚ/ using or involving both eyes together Meaning Off Sound Off

gravelly B2

/ˈɡrævəli/ containing, covered with, or resembling gravel Meaning Off Sound Off

newtonian B2

/nuˈtoʊniən/ relating to Isaac Newton, his scientific work, or the laws and methods derived from it Meaning Off Sound Off

overstuffed B2

/ˈoʊvɚstʌft/ filled beyond a comfortable or useful capacity Meaning Off Sound Off

dispensable B2

/dɪsˈpɛnsəbəl/ Not essential; able to be removed or done without. Meaning Off Sound Off

corruptible B2

/kəˈrʌptəbəl/ capable of being induced to act dishonestly, especially by bribery Meaning Off Sound Off

indigestible B2

/ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstəbəl/ difficult or impossible for the body to digest Meaning Off Sound Off

dormouse B2

/ˈdɔrˌmaʊs/ a small Old World rodent with a furry tail that hibernates or becomes torpid in cold weather Meaning Off Sound Off

mistrustful B2

/mɪˈstrʌstfəl/ Not trusting someone or something; full of suspicion. Meaning Off Sound Off

sepia B2

/ˈsiːpiə/ a dark reddish-brown color associated with old photographs and drawings Meaning Off Sound Off

subjunctive B2

/səbˈd͡ʒʌŋktɪv/ Relating to a verb form used to show wishes, doubts, or things that are not facts. Meaning Off Sound Off

fair-minded B2

/ˌfɛrˈmaɪndɪd/ willing to judge people or issues impartially and without prejudice Meaning Off Sound Off

provisionally B2

/prəˈvɪʒənəli/ temporarily and subject to later change or confirmation Meaning Off Sound Off

taxable B2

/ˈtæksəbəl/ legally subject to tax Meaning Off Sound Off

ecologically B2

/iːkəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/ In a way that relates to the environment and living things. Meaning Off Sound Off

thickly B2

/ˈθɪkli/ In a thick layer or amount. Meaning Off Sound Off

undersized B2

/ˈʌndɝˌsaɪzd/ smaller than the usual or expected size Meaning Off Sound Off

incomparably B2

/ˌɪnˈkɑːmpɝəbli/ in an incomparable manner or to an incomparable degree Meaning Off Sound Off

uneasily B2

/əˈniːzəli/ In a worried or nervous way. Meaning Off Sound Off

irredeemable B2

/ˌɪrɪˈdiːməbəl/ impossible to remedy, recover, reform, or save Meaning Off Sound Off

unorganized B2

/ʌnˈɔrɡəˌnaɪzd/ not formed into a structured, coordinated, or formally governed whole Meaning Off Sound Off

paperless B2

/ˈpeɪpɝləs/ Using electronic methods instead of paper to store or send information. Meaning Off Sound Off

uncorrupted B2

/ˌʌnkəˈrʌptɪd/ not debased Meaning Off Sound Off

wearisome B2

/ˈwɪəɹisəm/ Making you feel tired or bored; tedious. Meaning Off Sound Off

impermanent B2

Lasting only for a limited time; not permanent. Meaning Off Sound Off

eatable B2

/ˈiːtəbəl/ fit or suitable to be eaten, though not necessarily pleasant Meaning Off Sound Off

unworldly B2

Not interested in money, possessions, or social success; spiritually minded. Meaning Off Sound Off

long-tailed B2

/ˌlɔːŋˈteɪld/ clothing: having long rear skirts, panels, or tails Meaning Off Sound Off

transitive B2

/ˈtɹænzɪtɪv/ (of a verb) Needing a direct object to complete its meaning. Meaning Off Sound Off