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Describing Qualities

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profoundly C1
/pɹəˈfaʊndli/ Deeply; to a very great extent. Meaning Off Sound Off
nasal C1
/ˈnæɪ.zəl/ sounding as if the nose were pinched Meaning Off Sound Off
startling C1
/ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/ So surprising or sudden that it shocks or alarms you. Meaning Off Sound Off
historically C1
/hɪˈstɔɹɪkli/ with respect to history Meaning Off Sound Off
demented C1
/dɪˈmɛntɪd/ wildly irrational, disturbed, or out of control Meaning Off Sound Off
ghostly C1
/ˈɡoʊstli/ Looking pale and faint, like a ghost; eerie. Meaning Off Sound Off
bubbly C1
/ˈbʌbli/ Cheerful, lively, and full of energy. Meaning Off Sound Off
explicit C1
/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/ Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion. Meaning Off Sound Off
dual C1
/ˈd͡ʒuː.əl/ Having two parts, aspects, or purposes. Meaning Off Sound Off
consecutive C1
/kənˈsɛkjətɪv/ Following one after another without a break. Meaning Off Sound Off
benign C1
/bɪˈnɑen/ Not harmful or dangerous, especially describing a tumour that is not cancerous. Meaning Off Sound Off
mutually C1
/ˈmjut͡ʃuəli/ In a way that is shared by or affects two or more people equally Meaning Off Sound Off
integrated C1
/ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹeɪtəd/ Combined with other parts to form a single, well-working whole. Meaning Off Sound Off
optical C1
/ˈɑptɪkəl/ Relating to sight or the eyes. Meaning Off Sound Off
pulmonary C1
/ˈpʊlməneri/ relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs Meaning Off Sound Off
ordinarily C1
/ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/ Usually; as a general rule under normal conditions. Meaning Off Sound Off
perceptive C1
/pɚˈsɛptɪv/ Quick to notice and understand things, especially subtle ones. Meaning Off Sound Off
papal C1
/ˈpeɪpəl/ relating to the pope, the papacy, or the pope's authority Meaning Off Sound Off
degrading C1
/dɪˈgreɪdɪŋ/ Treating someone without respect and making them feel worthless or ashamed. Meaning Off Sound Off
tangible C1
/ˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ capable of being treated as fact Meaning Off Sound Off
monumental C1
/ˌmɑnjəˈmɛntəl/ extremely important or influential, especially in its lasting effects Meaning Off Sound Off
devout C1
/dɪˈvaʊt/ deeply committed to a religion and its practices Meaning Off Sound Off
architectural C1
/ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/ Relating to the design and construction of buildings. Meaning Off Sound Off
gothic C1
/ˈɡɑθɪk/ of a European architectural style marked by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and high, elaborate structures Meaning Off Sound Off
candid C1
/ˈkæn.dɪd/ Honest and open, saying what you really think even when it is uncomfortable. Meaning Off Sound Off
robust C1
/ɹoʊˈbʌst/ Strong and unlikely to fail or break. Meaning Off Sound Off
claustrophobic C1
/ˌklɔstrəˈfoʊbɪk/ Feeling very uncomfortable or panicked in small, enclosed spaces. Meaning Off Sound Off
high-profile C1
/ˌhaɪˈproʊfaɪl/ Receiving a lot of public attention; well known. Meaning Off Sound Off
communal C1
/kəˈmju.nəl/ for or by a group rather than individuals Meaning Off Sound Off
unsettling C1
/ənˈsɛtəlɪŋ/ Making you feel worried, uneasy, or uncomfortable. Meaning Off Sound Off
creamy C1
/ˈkɹiːmi/ Having the rich, smooth, thick taste or texture of cream. Meaning Off Sound Off
prospective C1
/pɹəˈspɛktɪv/ Likely to become or do a particular thing in the future. Meaning Off Sound Off
limitless C1
/ˈlɪmətləs/ Having no limit in size, amount, or extent. Meaning Off Sound Off
elastic C1
/ɪˈlæstɪk/ Able to stretch and return to its original shape when released. Meaning Off Sound Off
linear C1
/ˈlɪni.əɹ/ Following a straight line or a single direction. Meaning Off Sound Off
septic C1
/ˈsɛp.tɪk/ infected with harmful microorganisms, or relating to sepsis Meaning Off Sound Off
hypocritical C1
/hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ Behaving in a way that contradicts the beliefs or standards you claim to have. Meaning Off Sound Off
militant C1
/ˈmɪlɪtənt/ Strongly active and aggressive in support of a cause, and ready to fight for it. Meaning Off Sound Off
problematic C1
/ˌpɹɑ.bləˈmæt.ɪk/ Causing problems or difficulties. Meaning Off Sound Off
unconventional C1
/ˌənkənˈvɛnʃənəl/ not following the usual rules, customs, or ways of doing things Meaning Off Sound Off
pathological C1
/ˌpæθ.əˈlɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ related to disease or to the study of disease Meaning Off Sound Off
selective C1
/səˈlɛktɪv/ Careful about what you choose, accepting only the best or only certain things. Meaning Off Sound Off
occupational C1
/ɑkjuˈpeɪʃənəl/ Relating to a person's job or profession. Meaning Off Sound Off
upstanding C1
/ˌʌpˈstændɪŋ/ honest, respectable, and deserving of trust or approval Meaning Off Sound Off
spacious C1
/ˈspeɪʃ.əs/ Having a lot of space; large and roomy. Meaning Off Sound Off
spontaneously C1
/spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ Suddenly and without planning, because you suddenly want to. Meaning Off Sound Off
interim C1
/ˈɪntəɹɪm/ Holding a position or in use only for a short time until a permanent arrangement is made. Meaning Off Sound Off
bisexual C1
/baɪˈsɛk.ʃ(əw).əl/ in biology, involving or possessing both male and female sexes or reproductive structures Meaning Off Sound Off
self-conscious C1
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnʃəs/ uncomfortably aware of how you look or behave in front of others Meaning Off Sound Off
quirky C1
/ˈkwɝːki/ Unusual or odd in a charming, likeable way. Meaning Off Sound Off
fiercely C1
/ˈfɪɹsli/ In a way that is very strong, intense, or aggressive. Meaning Off Sound Off
generic C1
/dʒᵻˈnɛ.ɹɪk/ Shared by a whole group or class rather than specific to one thing. Meaning Off Sound Off
situated C1
/ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/ Located in a particular place or position. Meaning Off Sound Off
variable C1
[ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩] Likely to change or able to change. Meaning Off Sound Off
conscientious C1
/ˌkɑn.ʃiˈɛn.ʃəs/ Careful to do your work thoroughly and well. Meaning Off Sound Off
nocturnal C1
/nɑkˈtɝ.nəl/ Active at night rather than during the day. Meaning Off Sound Off
rigorous C1
/ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/ demanding strict attention to rules and procedures Meaning Off Sound Off
fetal C1
/ˈfitl̩/ relating to a fetus or its development before birth Meaning Off Sound Off
subordinate C1
/səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ Lower in rank, position, or importance than someone or something else. Meaning Off Sound Off
resilient C1
/ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ Able to recover quickly from difficulties, hardship, or setbacks. Meaning Off Sound Off
respective C1
/ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ Belonging separately to each of the people or things mentioned. Meaning Off Sound Off
glum C1
/ɡlʌm/ Sad, gloomy, and low in spirits. Meaning Off Sound Off
instinctively C1
/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/ Automatically and without thinking, from a natural feeling. Meaning Off Sound Off
interstellar C1
/ˌɪntɝˈstɛlɝ/ situated, occurring, or traveling between stars Meaning Off Sound Off
arbitrary C1
/ˈɑɹ.bɪˌtɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ Based on personal choice or chance rather than on any clear reason or rule. Meaning Off Sound Off
ultraviolet C1
/ˌʌl.trəˈvaɪə.lət/ relating to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible violet light, conventionally about 10 to 400 nanometers Meaning Off Sound Off
exhilarating C1
/ɪgˈzɪlɝˌeɪtɪŋ/ Making you feel very happy, excited, and full of energy. Meaning Off Sound Off
veterinary C1
/ˈvɛtərɪˌnɛri/ relating to the medical and surgical treatment of animals Meaning Off Sound Off
pertinent C1
/ˈpɚtɪnənt/ Directly relating to the subject being discussed; relevant. Meaning Off Sound Off
integral C1
/ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ Essential to something and forming a necessary part of it. Meaning Off Sound Off
untold C1
/ʌnˈtoʊld/ too great or numerous to be calculated or described Meaning Off Sound Off
inexplicable C1
/ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ Impossible to understand or explain. Meaning Off Sound Off
intuitive C1
/ɪnˈt(j)uɪtɪv/ Easy to understand and use without instruction. Meaning Off Sound Off
sacrificial C1
/ˌsækrəˈfɪʃəl/ relating to, offered in, or used for a religious or ritual sacrifice Meaning Off Sound Off
bureaucratic C1
/ˌbjʊɹəˈkɹætɪk/ Relating to complicated official rules and procedures, often seen as slow or unnecessary. Meaning Off Sound Off
graciously C1
/ˈɡɹeɪʃəsli/ in a gracious or graceful manner Meaning Off Sound Off
mangy C1
/ˈmeɪndʒi/ affected by mange, or looking as though affected by it Meaning Off Sound Off
dismal C1
/ˈdɪzməl/ Sad, gloomy, and depressing. Meaning Off Sound Off
wren C1
/ɹɛn/ a very small, active songbird, typically brown, with a short upright tail Meaning Off Sound Off
inherent C1
/ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ Existing as a natural and permanent part of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
reluctantly C1
/ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/ In an unwilling or hesitant way. Meaning Off Sound Off
negligent C1
/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/ Failing to take proper care over something; carelessly inattentive. Meaning Off Sound Off
sedate C1
/səˈdeɪt/ Calm, quiet, and unhurried. Meaning Off Sound Off
fro C1
/fɹoʊ/ away or backward, now used chiefly in the fixed expression to and fro Meaning Off Sound Off
electoral C1
/ɪˈlɛk.tɚ.əl/ Relating to elections or voting. Meaning Off Sound Off
latent C1
/ˈleɪ.tənt/ Present but hidden or not yet active, with the potential to appear later. Meaning Off Sound Off
coupled C1
/ˈkʌpəld/ Joined or connected together, especially in a pair. Meaning Off Sound Off
adverse C1
/ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/ Bad or harmful; having a negative effect. Meaning Off Sound Off
gastric C1
/ˈɡæstrɪk/ relating to the stomach, especially its structure, secretions, or disorders Meaning Off Sound Off
knowledgeable C1
/ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ Knowing a lot, especially about a particular subject. Meaning Off Sound Off
parliamentary C1
/ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ Relating to or made by a parliament. Meaning Off Sound Off
comparable C1
/ˈkɑmp.(ə.)ɹə.bɫ̩/ Similar enough to be compared; of a similar size, quality, or level. Meaning Off Sound Off
versatile C1
/ˈvɝ.sə.təl/ Able to do many different things well Meaning Off Sound Off
statistical C1
/stəˈtɪstɪkəl/ Relating to statistics or the analysis of numerical data. Meaning Off Sound Off
tranquil C1
/ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ Calm, quiet, and peaceful. Meaning Off Sound Off
luscious C1
/ˈlʌʃ.əs/ richly sweet, delicious, or pleasing to taste Meaning Off Sound Off

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