Describing Qualities

mathematically C2

/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəli/ with respect to mathematics M S

jargon C2

/ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɡən/ Special words and phrases used by a particular profession or group that others find hard to understand. M S

undecided C2

/ˌʌndɪˈsaɪ̯.dɪd/ not yet having made a commitment M S

afresh C2

/ʌˈfɹɛʃ/ again but in a new or different way M S

unbecoming C2

/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/ Not flattering, attractive or appropriate. M S

flamboyant C2

/flæmˈbɔɪ.(j)ənt/ elaborately or excessively ornamented M S

impertinence C2

/ɪmˈpɝ.tɪ.nəns/ An instance of this; a moment of being impertinent. M S

shimmer C2

/ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ To shine with a soft, trembling, or flickering light. M S

impregnable C2

/ˌɪmˈprɛgnəbəl/ incapable of being overcome, challenged or refuted M S

fabricate C2

/ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/ To invent false information in order to deceive M S

tabby C2

/ˈtæb.i/ having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring M S

spew C2

/spjuː/ eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical M S

abundantly C2

/əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ In large amounts; plentifully. M S

savory C2

/ˈseɪ.və.ɹi/ morally wholesome or acceptable M S

spontaneity C2

/ˌspɑːntəˈniːəti/ The quality of doing things naturally and on impulse, without planning. M S

idyllic C2

/aɪˈdɪlɪk/ extremely peaceful, happy, or beautiful, with no apparent problems M S

meaty C2

/ˈmiːti/ substantial, interesting, and rich in useful content M S

prissy C2

/ˈpɹɪsi/ Too concerned with proper behaviour and easily shocked; prim and fussy. M S

magnificence C2

/mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/ the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand M S

lyrical C2

/ˈlɪɹɪkəl/ Expressing deep personal emotion in a beautiful way. M S

unbridled C2

/ʌnˈbraɪdəld/ not controlled, restrained, or limited M S

redheaded C2

/ˈrɛdˌhɛdɪd/ having red hair and usually fair skin M S

one-horse C2

/ˈwʌnˌhɔːrs/ small, unimportant, or having very limited resources M S

rife C2

/ˈraɪf/ Widespread and common, usually of something bad or harmful. M S

vulgarity C2

/vʌlˈɡɜɹɪti/ the quality of lacking taste and refinement M S

voluptuous C2

/vəˈlʌp.t͡ʃu.əs/ displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses M S

pygmy C2

/ˈpɪɡmi/ unusually small for its kind, especially in the common name of an animal or plant M S

undisputed C2

/ˌəndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/ Universally agreed upon; not disputed. M S

beady C2

/ˈbiː.di/ small, round, and bright like a bead, especially describing watchful or suspicious eyes M S

sumptuous C2

/ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ Magnificent, luxurious, splendid. M S

ebb C2

/ɛb/ (of the tide) To flow back away from the shore. M S

behest C2

/bɪˈhɛst/ An order or strong request, usually in the phrase "at the behest of". M S

eventful C2

/ɪˈvɛntfəl/ full of important, interesting, or unusual events M S

thorny C2

/ˈθɔɹni/ bristling with perplexities M S

infertile C2

/ɪnˈfɝtɪl/ incapable of reproducing M S

omnipotent C2

/ɑmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/ Having unlimited power, force or authority. M S

menial C2

/ˈmiːni.əl/ Describing work that is boring, low in status, and needs little skill. M S

stagnant C2

/ˈstæɡnənt/ not growing or changing M S

skeptic C2

/ˈskɛp.tɪk/ someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs M S

embody C2

/ɪmˈbɑdi/ To be a perfect example of a quality or idea in a real, visible form. M S

jaunty C2

/ˈdʒɔːnti/ showing cheerful self-confidence in a lively, carefree manner M S

lecherous C2

/ˈlɛt͡ʃ.ɚ.əs/ given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity M S

subterfuge C2

/ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuːd͡ʒ/ something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity M S

traceable C2

/ˈtreɪsəbəl/ capable of being found, followed, or identified by examining a sequence of evidence or records M S

undisclosed C2

/ˌəndɪsˈkloʊzd/ Not disclosed. M S

parable C2

/ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ A short story that teaches a moral or religious lesson. M S

shoal C2

/ʃəʊl/ A large group of fish swimming together. M S

insurmountable C2

/ˌɪnsɝˈmaʊntəbəl/ too great or difficult to overcome M S

whopping C2

/ˈ(h)wɑpɪŋ/ exceptionally large, impressive, or extreme M S

prejudicial C2

/ˌprɛdʒəˈdɪʃəl/ tending to favor preconceived ideas M S

baseless C2

/ˈbeɪsləs/ not supported by evidence, facts, or sound reasons M S

spiky C2

/ˈspaɪki/ having many sharp points or projections; in this passage, standing up in stiff pointed tufts M S

aflame C2

/əˈfleɪm/ burning or on fire M S

delicatessen C2

/ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ A shop that sells high-quality cooked meats, cheeses, and other ready-to-eat foods. M S

conceivably C2

/kənˈsiːvəbli/ within the realm of possibility M S

magnificently C2

/mæɡˈnɪfɪsəntli/ In a magnificent manner. M S

stubby C2

/ˈstʌb.i/ short, thick, and often blunt or stunted M S

savagely C2

/ˈsævɪdʒli/ In a wild, uncontrolled, or savage manner. M S

hereabouts C2

/ˈhɪrəˌbaʊts/ in this general vicinity M S

verily C2

/ˈvɛɹ.əl.i/ Truly; in truth (now old-fashioned or formal). M S

obtuse C2

/əbˈt(j)us/ lacking in insight or discernment M S

substantiate C2

/səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt/ To prove that something is true by giving evidence. M S

nonchalant C2

/ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/ Calm and relaxed, showing that you are not worried or interested. M S

chrysalis C2

/ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/ The hard case in which a caterpillar changes into a butterfly or moth. M S

indelible C2

/ɪnˈdeləbəl/ impossible or very difficult to erase, wash away, or remove M S

tumultuous C2

/tuˈmʌl.t͡ʃu.əs/ characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination M S

opaque C2

/oʊˈpeɪk/ Not allowing light to pass through; not transparent. M S

topsy-turvy C2

/ˌtɑːp.siˈtɝː.vi/ confused, disordered, or arranged with normal relationships and priorities reversed M S

nobly C2

/ˈnoʊbli/ in a noble manner M S

insipid C2

/ˌɪnˈsɪpəd/ lacking interest or significance or impact M S

serpentine C2

/ˈsɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ resembling a serpent in form M S

sporadic C2

/spɝˈædɪk/ recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances M S

commode C2

/kəˈməʊd/ A toilet, or a chair with a built-in chamber pot. M S

inscrutable C2

/ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl̩/ Impossible to understand or read; mysterious. M S

unchallenged C2

/ʌnˈtʃæl.ɪndʒd/ not questioned, disputed, or opposed M S

whir C2

/wɝ/ A low, continuous buzzing sound made by something moving fast. M S

undetermined C2

/ˌəndɪˈtɝːmɪnd/ not yet having been ascertained or determined M S

thicket C2

/ˈθɪkɪt/ A dense group of bushes, shrubs, or small trees. M S

glitz C2

/ɡlɪts/ Showy, glamorous style that may seem cheap or shallow. M S

torrid C2

/ˈtɔɹɪd/ emotionally charged and vigorously energetic M S

melodious C2

/məˈloʊdi.əs/ Pleasant to listen to; having a beautiful tune. M S

bandy C2

/ˈbæn.di/ curved outward at or below the knees; bowlegged M S

strangeness C2

/ˈstreɪndʒnəs/ the quality of being alien or not native M S

rosette C2

/roʊˈzɛt/ a circular ornament, mark, or arrangement resembling a rose M S

palatable C2

/ˈpælətəbəl/ Pleasant to taste; good to eat. M S

materialism C2

/məˈtɪɹiəlɪzəm/ A strong focus on owning things and having money rather than on spiritual or moral values. M S

malleable C2

/ˈmæl.iː.ə.bəl/ Easily shaped or changed; flexible. M S

finicky C2

/ˈfɪnɪki/ exacting, especially about details M S

bauble C2

[ˈbɒbəɫ] A cheap, showy ornament or piece of jewellery of little value. M S

ostensibly C2

/ɑˈstɛn.sə.bli/ According to what is stated or appears to be true, though the real situation may be different. M S

acrobatics C2

/ˌækrəˈbætɪks/ Difficult and impressive physical movements such as jumps, flips, and balances. M S

buoyancy C2

/ˈbɔɪənsi/ irrepressible liveliness and good spirit M S

drudgery C2

/ˈdrʌdʒɝi/ Hard, boring, and tiring work that requires little skill. M S

fervently C2

/ˈfɝvəntli/ with passionate fervor M S

abhorrent C2

/æbˈhɔɹ.ənt/ Causing strong feelings of disgust and hatred; utterly unacceptable. M S

throb C2

/θɹɑb/ an instance of rapid strong pulsation M S