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peacefully
B2
/ˈpiːsfəli/
In a calm and quiet way, without trouble or violence.
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stern
B2
/stɝn/
Serious and strict, expecting to be obeyed.
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dearly
B2
/ˈdɪɹli/
In a way that shows deep love or affection.
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supernatural
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/ˌsu.pəɹˈnæ.tʃə.ɹəl/
Not able to be explained by the laws of nature; relating to ghosts, magic, or other mysterious forces.
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bankrupt
B2
/ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/
Unable to pay your debts, and officially declared so by a court.
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dynamic
B2
/dɑɪˈnæm.ɪk/
Full of energy and new ideas; lively and forceful.
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unbearable
B2
/ənˈbɛrəbəl/
So unpleasant or painful that you cannot put up with it.
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grim
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/ɡɹɪm/
Worrying, unpleasant, and offering little hope.
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funky
B2
/fʌŋki/
Stylish and modern in an unusual, eye-catching way.
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unacceptable
B2
/ˌʌn.ækˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/
So bad or wrong that it cannot be allowed or approved.
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preliminary
B2
/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/
Coming before the main part, in preparation for what follows.
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valid
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/ˈvælɪd/
Able to be legally or officially used or accepted.
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ashore
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/əˈʃɔɹ/
towards the shore from the water
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understandable
B2
/ˌəndɝˈstændəbəl/
Easy to understand; clear.
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shaken
B2
/ˈʃeɪkən/
Upset, shocked, or frightened by something.
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unarmed
B2
/ˌʌnˈɑɹmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
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priceless
B2
/ˈpraɪsləs/
So valuable that it cannot be bought or given a price.
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exquisite
B2
/ˈɛkskwəzət/
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
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arctic
B2
/ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/
Relating to the cold region around the North Pole.
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liberal
B2
/ˈlɪˌbɝːəl/
Willing to respect and accept ideas, behaviour, or opinions different from your own.
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equivalent
B2
/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
Equal in value, meaning, or effect.
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fascinated
B2
/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/
Extremely interested in something.
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openly
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/ˈoʊpənli/
In a way that is not hidden; for everyone to see or know.
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soaked
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/səʊkt/
Completely wet with water or another liquid.
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skilled
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/skɪld/
good at doing something because of training or experience
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idle
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/ˈaɪd(ə)l/
Not being used or not working at the moment.
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likewise
B2
/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/
In the same way; similarly.
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genuinely
B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/
In a sincere and honest way; truly.
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privately
B2
/ˈpɹaɪvɪtli/
In a way that is secret or only between the people directly involved.
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astonishing
B2
/əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋ/
So surprising that it is hard to believe.
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calmly
B2
/ˈkɑːmli/
In a relaxed way, without showing worry, anger, or fear.
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weary
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/ˈwɪɹi/
Very tired, especially after a lot of effort.
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extensive
B2
/ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/
Covering a large area or amount; very large in size or range.
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urgently
B2
/ˈɝːdʒəntli/
In a way that needs immediate attention because it is very important.
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optimistic
B2
/ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/
Expecting good things to happen; hopeful about the future.
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salty
B2
/sɔl.ti/
Tasting of salt.
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cardiac
B2
/ˈkɑrdiˌæk/
relating to the heart or its action
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motivated
B2
/ˈmoʊtəˌveɪtəd/
Eager and willing to work hard, especially toward a goal.
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dense
B2
/ˈdɛns/
Containing a lot of things or people packed closely together.
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nervously
B2
/ˈnɝːvəsli/
In a worried or frightened way.
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ongoing
B2
/ˈɑːnˌgoʊɪŋ/
Still happening or continuing; in progress.
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unaware
B2
/ˌʌnəˈwɛɚ/
Not knowing or realizing that something exists or is happening.
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beta
B2
/ˈbeɪtə/
preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product
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evidently
B2
/ˈɛvɪdəntli/
In a way that is clear and easy to see; obviously.
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excessive
B2
/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/
Much more than is reasonable or necessary; too much.
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unreasonable
B2
/ʌnˈɹiːz.(ə)nə.bl̩/
Not fair or sensible; asking for more than is right
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sympathetic
B2
/ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/
Showing that you understand and care about someone's feelings or problems.
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estimated
B2
/ˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/
Based on a rough calculation rather than exact figures.
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spinal
B2
/spaɪ.nəl/
of or relating to the spine or spinal cord
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willingly
B2
/ˈwɪlɪŋli/
Happily and by one's own choice; without being forced.
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cheeky
B2
/ˈt͡ʃiːki/
Slightly rude or bold, often in a way that is funny or charming.
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external
B2
/ɛkˈstɜɹ.nəl/
On or coming from the outside of something.
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tame
B2
/teɪm/
(Of an animal) used to people and not wild or dangerous.
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separately
B2
/ˈsɛp.ɹət.li/
Apart from others; not together.
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dim
B2
/dɪm/
Not bright; giving or having little light.
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presumably
B2
/pɹɪˈzuːməbli/
Used to say that something is probably true, based on what you know.
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cowardly
B2
/ˈkaʊɝdli/
Lacking courage; afraid to face danger or difficulty.
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distinct
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/dɪˈstɪŋkt/
Clearly different or separate from something else.
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moody
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/ˈmuːdi/
Often changing mood and becoming unhappy or annoyed without warning.
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upright
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/ˈʌpɹaɪt/
Standing straight up; vertical.
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reborn
B2
/ˌriːˈbɔːrn/
revived, renewed, or given a fresh sense of life
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conventional
B2
/kənˈvɛnʃənl̩/
Following the usual, traditional, and widely accepted way of doing things.
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exhausting
B2
/ɪɡˈzɔ(ː)stɪŋ/
Making you very tired.
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probable
B2
/ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/
Likely to be true or to happen.
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predictable
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/pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/
Able to be known or guessed in advance because it happens in a regular way.
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scarlet
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/ˈskɑɹlɪt/
Of a bright, vivid red colour.
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existing
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/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
Present or in use now; already there.
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vacant
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/ˈveɪkənt/
Empty; not being used or lived in.
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daft
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/dæft/
Silly, foolish, or stupid (informal).
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straightforward
B2
/ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/
Easy to do or understand; simple and not complicated.
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glamorous
B2
/ˈɡlɛ.mə.ɹəs/
Attractive in an exciting and stylish way.
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politically
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/pəˈlɪtɪkəli/
In a way that relates to politics or government.
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gloomy
B2
/ˈɡlumi/
Dark in a way that feels depressing or unwelcoming.
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undoubtedly
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/ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/
Without any doubt; certainly.
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posh
B2
/pɑʃ/
Elegant, luxurious, and often expensive.
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sporting
B2
/ˈspɔɹtɪŋ/
Relating to or used in sports.
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persistent
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/pɚˈsɪstənt/
Continuing for a long time and difficult to stop.
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flexible
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/ˈflek.sɪ.bəl/
Able to change easily to suit new or different conditions.
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captive
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/ˈkæptɪv/
Kept as a prisoner or not allowed to be free.
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acute
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/əˈkjut/
very serious or severe
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icy
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/ˈaɪsi/
Covered with ice or very slippery because of ice.
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metallic
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/məˈtælɪk/
made of, containing, or resembling metal
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seldom
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/ˈsɛldəm/
not often; rarely
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muddy
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/ˈmʌdi/
Covered with or full of mud.
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needy
B2
/ˈniːdi/
Very poor and lacking the things needed to live.
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haunting
B2
/ˈhɔntɪŋ/
Staying in your mind because it is beautiful or sad; not easily forgotten.
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admirable
B2
/ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/
Deserving respect and approval.
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trivial
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/ˈtɹɪv.i.əl/
Of little importance or value.
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deliberate¹
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/dɪˈlɪb.ɚ.ət/
Done on purpose, not by accident.
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irritating
B2
/ˈɪrəˌteɪtɪŋ/
Making you feel slightly angry or annoyed
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thrilling
B2
/ˈθɹɪlɪŋ/
Very exciting and enjoyable.
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undressed
B2
/ənˈdrɛst/
Having taken off some or all of your clothes.
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formidable
B2
/ˈfɔɹmɪdəbəl/
Very impressive in strength, skill, or size, so that you respect or fear it.
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irresistible
B2
/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/
So attractive or tempting that you cannot say no to it
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profitable
B2
/ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.tə.bl̩/
Producing a profit; making money.
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influential
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/ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/
Having a lot of power to affect people, decisions, or events.
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