Describing Qualities

muscular C1

/ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/ Having well-developed, strong muscles M S

customary C1

/ˈkʌs.təˌmɛɹ.i/ Usual or done according to custom or normal practice. M S

simplicity C1

/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ The quality of being easy to understand or do. M S

magnitude C1

/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/ The great size, extent, or importance of something. M S

utility C1

/juˈtɪl.ə.ti/ A basic public service such as electricity, gas, or water supplied to homes and businesses. M S

gourmet C1

/ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ Of food: high in quality and carefully prepared. M S

flawed C1

/flɔd/ Having a fault, weakness, or imperfection. M S

flask C1

/flask/ A small flat bottle for carrying a drink, often kept in a pocket. M S

agreeable C1

/əˈɡɹiəbəl/ Pleasant and enjoyable. M S

wary C1

/ˈwɛɚ.i/ careful and cautious because you sense possible danger or trouble M S

vibrant C1

/ˈvaɪbɹənt/ Bright and strong in colour. M S

relevance C1

/ˈɹɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/ The quality of being closely connected or useful to what is being discussed or dealt with. M S

acre C1

/ˈeɪ.kɚ/ A unit of land area equal to about 4,047 square metres. M S

enormously C1

/ɪˈnɔrməsli/ To a very great degree; extremely. M S

twitch C1

/twɪt͡ʃ/ To make a sudden, small, uncontrolled movement. M S

ludicrous C1

/ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/ So foolish, unreasonable, or absurd that it is almost laughable. M S

underlying C1

/ˌəndɝˈlaɪɪŋ/ Real but not immediately obvious; forming the hidden basis of something. M S

manicure C1

/ˈmæ.nɪ.kjʊɹ/ A beauty treatment for the hands and fingernails. M S

intensely C1

/ɪnˈtɛnsli/ in an intense manner M S

complexity C1

/kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ The state of having many connected parts and being hard to understand. M S

immensely C1

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

profoundly C1

/pɹəˈfaʊndli/ Deeply; to a very great extent. M S

historically C1

/hɪˈstɔɹɪkli/ with respect to history M S

ghostly C1

/ˈɡoʊstli/ Looking pale and faint, like a ghost; eerie. M S

faction C1

/ˈfæk.ʃən/ A small group within a larger organization whose opinions differ from the rest. M S

ordinarily C1

/ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/ Usually; as a general rule under normal conditions. M S

scrutiny C1

/ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/ Careful and detailed examination of something. M S

sprout C1

/spɹaʊt/ To begin to grow; to produce new shoots or leaves. M S

monumental C1

/ˌmɑnjəˈmɛntəl/ extremely important or influential, especially in its lasting effects M S

robust C1

/ɹoʊˈbʌst/ Strong and unlikely to fail or break. M S

consistency C1

/kənˈsɪstənsi/ The quality of always behaving or performing in the same way. M S

rarity C1

/ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ The fact of being uncommon or hard to find. M S

creamy C1

/ˈkɹiːmi/ Having the rich, smooth, thick taste or texture of cream. M S

aqua C1

/əˈkwɑ/ A light blue-green colour, similar to turquoise. M S

elastic C1

/ɪˈlæstɪk/ Able to stretch and return to its original shape when released. M S

vulnerability C1

/ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪləti/ The state of being easily hurt, attacked, or harmed, physically or emotionally. M S

hypocritical C1

/hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ Behaving in a way that contradicts the beliefs or standards you claim to have. M S

unconventional C1

/ˌənkənˈvɛnʃənəl/ not following the usual rules, customs, or ways of doing things M S

tract C1

/tɹækt/ A large area of land. M S

quirky C1

/ˈkwɝːki/ Unusual or odd in a charming, likeable way. M S

fiercely C1

/ˈfɪɹsli/ In a way that is very strong, intense, or aggressive. M S

contend C1

/kənˈtɛnd/ To state firmly that something is true, especially in an argument. M S

indicator C1

/ˈɪndəˌkeɪtɝ/ A sign or measurement that shows what a situation is like. M S

resilient C1

/ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ Able to recover quickly from difficulties, hardship, or setbacks. M S

niche C1

/niʃ/ A specialized area or position that suits a person or business well. M S

realism C1

/ˈɹi.əlɪzəm/ A practical attitude that accepts the facts of a situation as they really are. M S

simulate C1

/ˈsɪm.jəˌleɪt/ To create something that copies the behavior or appearance of a real thing. M S

arbitrary C1

/ˈɑɹ.bɪˌtɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ Based on personal choice or chance rather than on any clear reason or rule. M S

pertinent C1

/ˈpɚtɪnənt/ Directly relating to the subject being discussed; relevant. M S

inexplicable C1

/ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ Impossible to understand or explain. M S

intuitive C1

/ɪnˈt(j)uɪtɪv/ Easy to understand and use without instruction. M S

graciously C1

/ˈɡɹeɪʃəsli/ in a gracious or graceful manner M S

reluctantly C1

/ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/ In an unwilling or hesitant way. M S

electoral C1

/ɪˈlɛk.tɚ.əl/ Relating to elections or voting. M S

adverse C1

/ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/ Bad or harmful; having a negative effect. M S

knowledgeable C1

/ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ Knowing a lot, especially about a particular subject. M S

comparable C1

/ˈkɑmp.(ə.)ɹə.bɫ̩/ Similar enough to be compared; of a similar size, quality, or level. M S

vitality C1

/vaɪˈtælɪti/ Great energy and liveliness. M S

intellectually C1

/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuːəli/ in an intellectual manner M S

professionalism C1

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/ The skill, good judgement, and high standards expected of someone doing a job well. M S

arguably C1

/ˈɑɹɡjuəbli/ Used to say something can be reasonably argued or claimed, even if not everyone agrees. M S

degradation C1

/ˌdɛgrəˈdeɪʃən/ A drop to a lower, worse state, especially in quality or condition. M S

docile C1

/ˈdɑ.səl/ Quiet and easy to control or manage. M S

daunting C1

/ˈdɔntɪŋ/ Seeming so difficult or large that it makes you feel nervous or discouraged. M S

blister C1

/ˈblɪstɚ/ A small bubble on the skin filled with fluid, caused by rubbing, burning, or irritation. M S

ratty C1

/ˈræti/ informal, especially US: old, worn, dirty, or in poor condition M S

billiards C1

/ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ A game played on a cloth-covered table in which players use long sticks to hit balls into one another or into pockets. M S

inexcusable C1

/ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/ So bad that it cannot be justified or forgiven. M S

antiquity C1

/ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/ Ancient times, especially the period of ancient Greece and Rome. M S

transparency C1

/tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ Openness and honesty that allows others to see how things are done. M S

bulky C1

/ˈbʌlki/ Large and awkward to carry or store. M S

insightful C1

/ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/ Showing a clear and deep understanding of something. M S

methodical C1

/mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/ Done in a careful, orderly, and systematic way. M S

macabre C1

/məˈkɑb/ Disturbing and gruesome, especially because it deals with death. M S

whereby C1

/wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ By which; through which (used to introduce the means or method). M S

maximize C1

/ˈmæksəmaɪz/ To make something as large or as great as possible. M S

large-scale C1

/ˈlɑːrdʒˌskeɪl/ Involving a large number of people or things, or happening over a wide area. M S

loom C1

/lum/ To appear large, close, and often threatening or worrying. M S

monotonous C1

/məˈnɑtənəs/ Boring because it never changes or has any variety. M S

recognizable C1

/ˌrɛkəgˈnaɪzəbəl/ Easy to know or identify because it is familiar. M S

supple C1

/ˈsʌpəl/ Able to bend and move easily; flexible. M S

validity C1

/vəˈlɪd.ᵻ.ti/ The state of being based on truth, sound reasoning, or solid evidence. M S

impediment C1

/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ Something that gets in the way and makes progress difficult. M S

gutsy C1

/ˈgʌtˈsiː/ Showing courage and determination, especially in a difficult situation. M S

durable C1

/ˈdʊɹəbəl/ Able to last a long time without breaking or wearing out. M S

avid C1

/ˈæv.ɪd/ Very enthusiastic and keen about something. M S

respite C1

/ˈɹɛs.pɪt/ a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant M S

heifer C1

/ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ A young female cow that has not yet had a calf. M S

deathly C1

/ˈdɛθli/ resembling or suggesting death, especially by being extremely pale, still, cold, or unpleasant M S

degrade C1

/dɪˈɡɹeɪd/ To treat someone without respect, making them feel worthless or ashamed. M S

mythological C1

/ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ Relating to myths or mythology. M S

upheaval C1

/ʌpˈhi.vəl/ A big and often sudden change that causes trouble or confusion. M S

irreparable C1

/ɪˈɹɛpəɹəbəl/ impossible to repair, restore, remedy, or make right M S

haggle C1

/ˈhægəl/ To argue with someone in order to reach a deal, especially over a price. M S

uneventful C1

/ˌəniːˈvɛntfəl/ Without anything interesting, exciting, or unusual happening. M S

substantially C1

/səbˈstænʃəli/ By a large amount; to a great degree. M S