Describing Qualities

panorama C1

/ˌpæn.əˈɹæm.ə/ A wide, unbroken view of a large area. M S

cleanly C1

/ˈklɛnli/ In a neat, smooth, and precise way. M S

imp C1

/ˈɪmp/ A small, mischievous magical creature, like a tiny devil. M S

marginal C1

/ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ Very small in size or effect; not important. M S

pragmatic C1

/pɹæɡˈmætɪk/ concerned with practical matters M S

reliability C1

/riːˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/ The quality of being trustworthy and able to be depended on to work well or behave correctly. M S

prolific C1

/pɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ Producing a great deal of work, results, or output. M S

brainwash C1

/ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ To force someone to accept new beliefs by using strong pressure over a long time. M S

illumination C1

/ɪˌlumɪˈneɪʃən/ painting or drawing included in a book, especially referring to illuminated medieval manuscripts M S

claustrophobia C1

/ˌklɔː.strəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ A strong fear of being in small, closed, or crowded spaces. M S

periodically C1

/ˌpiːriːˈɑːdɪkəli/ In a manner that is regular or periodic. M S

vertically C1

/ˈvɝ.tɪ.kəli/ in a vertical direction M S

voracious C1

/vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ Eating or wanting food in very large amounts. M S

dependence C1

/dɪˈpɛndəns/ The state of needing or relying on someone or something. M S

enterprising C1

/ˈɛntɝˌpraɪzɪŋ/ Showing imagination, energy, and a readiness to take on new projects. M S

magenta C1

/məˈdʒen.tə/ a vivid reddish-purple color; in printing, one of the primary subtractive colors M S

reminiscent C1

/ˌɹɛməˈnɪsnt/ Reminding you of someone or something (usually followed by 'of'). M S

fissure C1

/ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ A long, narrow crack or split, especially in rock or the ground. M S

patter C1

/ˈpæt.ɚ/ a quick succession of light rapid sounds M S

conditional C1

/kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ Depending on a particular condition being met first. M S

institutional C1

/ˌɪn.stɪˈtju.ʃə.nəl/ Relating to or involving a large organization such as a bank, hospital, or university. M S

full-fledged C1

/ˌfʊlˈfledʒd/ completely developed, established, trained, or qualified M S

effortless C1

/ˈɛfə(ɹ)tlɪs/ done so well that it seems to need no effort M S

boyish C1

/ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/ befitting or characteristic of a young boy M S

distort C1

/dɪˈstoɹt/ To give a false or misleading account of something. M S

veneration C1

/ˌvɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ Deep respect, reverence, or admiration for someone or something. M S

auburn C1

/ˈɑːbɚn/ reddish-brown in color, especially when describing hair M S

predominantly C1

/pɹɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/ Mostly; mainly. M S

undignified C1

/ʌnˈdɪɡnəˌfaɪd/ lacking dignity, seriousness, or proper self-control, especially in a way that causes embarrassment M S

unchanging C1

/ənˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/ remaining constantly unchanged M S

showy C1

/ˈʃoʊ.i/ Attracting attention by being bright, large, or fancy, sometimes in a tasteless way. M S

abound C1

/əˈbaʊnd/ To exist in very large numbers or quantities. M S

speculative C1

/ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/ Based on guessing rather than firm knowledge or evidence. M S

inexplicably C1

/ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/ In a way that cannot be explained or understood. M S

unwavering C1

/ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ Firm and steady, never weakening or changing. M S

monotony C1

/məˈnɑtəni/ The dull sameness that comes from doing the same thing over and over with no variety. M S

implicitly C1

/ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/ without ever expressing so clearly M S

resonate C1

/ˈɹez.əˌnæɪt/ To be meaningful or important to someone; to connect with their feelings or beliefs. M S

chalky C1

/ˈtʃɑː.ki/ containing or consisting of chalk or calcium carbonate M S

bloodstained C1

/ˈblʌdˌsteɪnd/ marked, soaked, or discolored with blood M S

coldly C1

/ˈkoʊldli/ In a cold or uncaring manner; indifferently. M S

remedial C1

/ɹɪˈmi.di.əl/ Intended to help students improve skills they are weak in. M S

certifiable C1

/ˈsɝtəˌfaɪəbəl/ capable of being officially certified, verified, or guaranteed M S

unsightly C1

/ʌnˈsaɪt.li/ unpleasant or unattractive to look at M S

notably C1

/ˈnoʊtəbli/ Especially; used to point out an important example. M S

resilience C1

/ɹɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/ The ability to recover quickly from difficulties, illness, or misfortune. M S

herein C1

/hɪɹˈɪn/ in this place or thing or document M S

negligible C1

/ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ So small or unimportant that it is not worth considering. M S

preferential C1

/ˌpref.ɚˈen.ʃəl/ giving or receiving an advantage, priority, or more favorable treatment than others M S

mauve C1

/moʊv/ pale purple in color, often with a gray or pink tinge M S

treatise C1

/ˈtɹiːtɪs/ A formal, usually lengthy, systematic discourse on some subject. M S

shipshape C1

/ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp/ neat, orderly, and in good working condition M S

unsung C1

/ˌʌnˈsʌŋ/ not publicly recognized or praised despite deserving recognition M S

aptly C1

/ˈæp(t).li/ In an apt or suitable manner; fittingly; appropriately; suitably M S

toughness C1

/ˈtʌfnəs/ The quality of being strong and able to endure hardship. M S

vitally C1

/ˈvaɪ.tə.li/ to a vital degree M S

automation C1

/ˌɔ.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation M S

fabulously C1

/ˈfæb.jʊ.ləs.li/ Extremely; to a very great degree. M S

hibernate C1

[ˈhɑɪbəˌnɛɪt] (Of some animals) to spend the winter in a deep sleep-like state to save energy. M S

objectionable C1

/əbˈdʒɛkʃənəbəl/ liable to objection or debate M S

detestable C1

/dɪˈtɛstəbl̩/ Deserving to be hated; extremely unpleasant or offensive. M S

convoluted C1

/ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ Extremely complicated and difficult to follow. M S

utensil C1

/ˈju.tɛn.sɪl/ A tool or container used in the kitchen for cooking or eating. M S

porous C1

/ˈpɔɹəs/ allowing passage in and out M S

absurdly C1

/æbˈsɝd.li/ in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree M S

charmingly C1

/ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/ In a charming manner. M S

panoramic C1

/ˌpænəˈɹæmɪk/ Showing a wide view of a large area. M S

tubular C1

/ˈtuːbjələr/ shaped like a tube or made from one or more tubes M S

unilateral C1

/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/ affecting, occurring on, or involving only one side of the body or another structure M S

benchmark C1

/ˈbɛn(t)ʃmɑːk/ A standard or point of reference against which things can be measured or judged. M S

inertial C1

/ɪˈnɝ.ʃəl/ of or relating to inertia M S

unsustainable C1

/ˌənsəˈsteɪnəbəl/ Unable to continue at the current level without causing harm or running out of resources. M S

ruthlessness C1

/ˈruːθləsnəs/ The quality of showing no pity or mercy. M S

waxy C1

/ˈwæk.si/ made of, coated with, or resembling wax in texture, surface, or lustre M S

nondescript C1

/nɑndəˈskɹɪpt/ Having no special or interesting qualities; ordinary and hard to describe. M S

principally C1

/ˈprɪnsɪpli/ Mainly; for the most part. M S

versatility C1

/ˌvɜɹ.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ The quality of having many different skills or uses M S

naivety C1

/nɑːˈiːvti/ A lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement; the quality of being too trusting. M S

oddity C1

/ˈɑdɪti/ A strange or unusual thing. M S

synopsis C1

/sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ A short summary of the main points of a book, film, or other work. M S

amply C1

/ˈæm.pli/ In a way that is more than enough; fully or generously. M S

unshakable C1

/ʌnˈʃeɪ.kə.bəl/ of a belief, fact, relationship, or system, so firm or secure that it cannot easily be weakened, changed, or disproved M S

needful C1

/ˈniːdfl̩/ necessary for relief or supply M S

meteoric C1

/ˌmiːtiˈɒɹɪk/ like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience M S

gape C1

/ˈɡeɪp/ To stare with your mouth open in surprise or wonder. M S

inasmuch C1

/ˌɪnəzˈmʌt͡ʃ/ In like degree; in like manner; to the same or similar degree; likewise. M S

ferociously C1

/fɝˈoʊʃɪsli/ In a fierce, violent, or aggressive way. M S

innovate C1

/ˈɪnəveɪt/ To create or introduce new ideas, methods, or products. M S

personage C1

/ˈpɝsənɪd͡ʒ/ A person, especially one who is famous or important. M S

physicality C1

The quality of being physical, especially relating to the body and its strength or presence. M S

tedium C1

/ˈtiːdiːəm/ The state of being bored, usually because something is long or repetitive. M S

fragmentation C1

/ˌfɹæɡmənˈtæɪt͡ʃən/ The act of breaking something into small, separate pieces, or the state of being broken up. M S

unmanageable C1

/ənˈmænɪdʒəbəl/ Difficult or impossible to control or deal with. M S

out-and-out C1

/ˌaʊtənˈaʊt/ complete, absolute, and without qualification M S

centimetre C1

/ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ An SI unit of length equal to 10⁻² metres. Symbol: cm M S

contentedly C1

/kənˈtɛn.tɪd.li/ with equanimity M S