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competent
B2
/ˈkɒmpətənt/
Having enough skill, knowledge, or ability to do something well.
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unnatural
B2
/ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/
Not normal; different from what usually happens in nature
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sparkling
B2
/ˈspɑɹkl̩ɪŋ/
Shining brightly with many small points of light.
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unlimited
B2
/ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/
Having no limit; as much as you want.
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remarkably
B2
/ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbli/
To a surprising or impressive degree.
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financially
B2
/fəˈnænʃəli/
In a way that relates to money or finances.
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contemporary
B2
/kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/
Belonging to the present time; modern.
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everlasting
B2
/ˌɛvəɹˈlæstɪŋ/
Lasting forever; never ending.
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cooperative
B2
/kuˈɑp.ɹətɪv/
Willing to work with others and be helpful.
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neural
B2
/ˈnʊrəl/
relating to nerves, neurons, or the nervous system
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rural
B2
/ˈɹʊɹ.əl/
Relating to the countryside rather than the city.
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impulsive
B2
/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
Acting suddenly on feelings, without thinking about the results.
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blaze
B2
/bleɪz/
A large, strong, bright fire.
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offshore
B2
/ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/
Located in the sea, away from the coast.
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first-class
B2
/ˌfɝːstˈklæs/
of the highest quality; excellent
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last-minute
B2
/ˌlæˈsmɪnət/
Done or happening at the latest possible time before an event.
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irrational
B2
/ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/
Not based on clear thinking or good reasons
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mathematical
B2
/ˌmæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/
Relating to mathematics.
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decisive
B2
/dɪˈsɪsɪv/
Able to make choices quickly and firmly.
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symbolic
B2
/sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/
Standing for or representing something else, often an idea or feeling.
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shaky
B2
/ˈʃeɪki/
Shaking or trembling, often from weakness, fear, or illness.
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barren
B2
/ˈbæɹən/
Having poor soil where few plants can grow; empty and bare.
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patriotic
B2
/peɪ.tɹiˈɑ.tɪk/
Feeling or showing great love and support for your country.
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reluctant
B2
/ɹɪˈlʌktənt/
Not wanting to do something; unwilling.
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balanced
B2
/ˈbælənst/
Having different parts in the right proportions; not too much of any one thing.
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miniature
B2
/ˈmɪnɪt͡ʃə/
Much smaller than the usual size.
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winding
B2
/ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
Having many turns and bends; not straight.
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soaking
B2
/ˈsoʊkɪŋ/
Extremely wet; completely wet through.
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amazingly
B2
/əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
In a way that causes great surprise; surprisingly.
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eligible
B2
/ˈɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/
Having the right to do or receive something because you meet the necessary conditions.
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transparent
B2
/tɹænsˈpæɹənt/
Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen clearly.
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preferably
B2
/ˈpɹɛf.ɹəˌbli/
Used to say which choice you would like more if it is possible.
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catastrophic
B2
/ˌkætəˈstɹɑfɪk/
Causing terrible damage, suffering, or destruction.
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troublesome
B2
/ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/
Causing difficulty, worry, or annoyance.
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colonial
B2
/kəˈloʊ.njəl/
Relating to a time when a country ruled and controlled other lands as colonies.
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exclusively
B2
/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
Only and not in any other way; solely.
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witty
B2
/ˈwɪti/
Clever and amusing in a quick way.
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unstoppable
B2
/ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/
Impossible to stop
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biblical
B2
/ˈbɪblɪkəl/
relating to, contained in, or characteristic of the Bible
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convertible
B2
/kənˈvɝtəbəl/
capable of being changed, exchanged, or treated as equivalent to another form
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chaotic
B2
/keɪˈɑtɪk/
Completely confused and disorganized.
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overly
B2
/ˈoʊvɝli/
To too great a degree; more than is suitable.
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picky
B2
/ˈpɪki/
Very fussy; only happy when things are exactly the way you want them.
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proudly
B2
/ˈpɹaʊdli/
In a way that shows pride or satisfaction.
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rosy
B2
/ˈɹoʊzi/
Pink and healthy-looking, especially of cheeks or skin.
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accordingly
B2
/əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/
As a result; for that reason.
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rightly
B2
/ˈraɪtli/
Correctly; for good reason.
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obedient
B2
/əˈbidiənt/
Willing to do what you are told by someone in authority.
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satisfactory
B2
/sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/
Good enough for a particular purpose; acceptable.
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comfortably
B2
/ˈkʌmftɚbli/
In a way that feels physically relaxed and pleasant.
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verbal
B2
/ˈvɝ.bəl/
Spoken rather than written.
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imperative
B2
/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/
Extremely important and necessary; something that must be done.
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dramatically
B2
/drəˈmætɪkli/
Suddenly and to a large, noticeable degree.
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truthful
B2
/ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/
Honest and telling the truth.
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rhythmic
B2
/ˈɹɪð.mɪk/
Having a regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements.
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preposterous
B2
/pɹəˈpɑstəɹəs/
Completely unreasonable; ridiculous.
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functional
B2
/ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/
Working properly; in good working order.
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heartbroken
B2
/ˈhɑːrtˌbroʊkən/
overwhelmed by grief, disappointment, or emotional loss
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metropolitan
B2
/ˌmet.rəˈpɑː.lə.tən/
relating to a large city or to the densely populated area surrounding it
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indifferent
B2
/ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/
Not interested in or caring about something.
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postal
B2
[ˈpoʊstl̩]
Relating to the system of collecting and delivering mail.
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unreliable
B2
/ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
Not able to be trusted or depended on
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prehistoric
B2
/ˌpriːhɪˈstɔrɪk/
Belonging to the time before history was written down.
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cellular
B2
/ˈsɛl.ju.lɚ/
characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization)
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morally
B2
/ˈmɔɹəli/
In terms of what is right and wrong.
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casually
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/ˈkæʒuəli/
In a relaxed way, without showing much concern.
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youthful
B2
/ˈjuːθfəl/
Young, or looking and seeming young.
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reasonably
B2
/ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/
Fairly; to a fair or satisfactory degree.
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flawless
B2
/ˈflɔ.ləs/
Perfect, with no faults or mistakes.
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ethnic
B2
/ˈɛθ.nɪk/
Relating to a group of people who share the same race, culture, language, or national background.
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stingy
B2
/ˈstɪnd͡ʒi/
Unwilling to spend money or share things; not generous.
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administrative
B2
/ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.tɪv/
Relating to the management or organization of a business, institution, or system.
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compassionate
B2
/kəmˈpæʃənət/
Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for people who are suffering.
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uncommon
B2
/ʌnˈkɒmən/
Not happening or found very often; rare.
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ironically
B2
/aɪˈɹɑnɪkli/
Used to point out that something is the opposite of what you would expect
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shabby
B2
/ˈʃæbi/
Worn out, untidy, or in poor condition because of age or neglect.
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blooming
B2
/ˈbluːmɪŋ/
Producing flowers; in flower.
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compatible
B2
/kəmˈpætəbəl/
Able to be used together with something else without problems.
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obsessive
B2
/əbˈsɛs.ɪv/
Thinking about one thing or doing one activity far too much.
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upwards
B2
/ˈʌpwɚdz/
Towards a higher position.
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respiratory
B2
/ˈɹɛs.pəɹ.əˌtɔɹ.i/
Relating to breathing or the organs used for breathing.
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needless
B2
/ˈniːdləs/
Not needed and able to be avoided; unnecessary.
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faulty
B2
/ˈfɔlti/
Not working correctly because of a defect.
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affectionate
B2
/əˈfɛkʃənət/
Showing fondness or love towards others.
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carefree
B2
/ˈkɛɚfɹi/
Happy and relaxed because you have no worries or problems.
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unanimous
B2
/juˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
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adventurous
B2
/ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əs/
Willing to try new things and take risks.
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inevitably
B2
/ˌɪˈnɛvətəbli/
In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented.
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irritated
B2
/ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪ.tɪd/
Feeling slightly angry or annoyed
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worldly
B2
/ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/
Concerned with ordinary life and material things rather than with religion or the spirit.
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folding
B2
/ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
Designed to be folded up so it takes less space.
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frontal
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/ˈfɹʌn.tl̩/
belonging to the front part
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potent
B2
/ˈpoʊt(ə)nt/
Having a strong and powerful effect.
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unavailable
B2
/ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/
Not able to be obtained, used, or reached.
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blindly
B2
/ˈblaɪndli/
Without being able to see, or without looking.
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formerly
B2
/ˈfɔɹmɚli/
In the past; at an earlier time.
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