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desirable
B2
/dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/
Worth having or wanting; good to have.
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considerably
B2
/kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/
By a large amount or to a great degree.
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mediocre
B2
/ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/
Not very good; only average and a little disappointing.
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prestigious
B2
/pɹɛˈstiːd͡ʒəs/
Respected and admired as being very important or of high quality.
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unauthorized
B2
/əˈnɔθɝˌaɪzd/
Done or made without official permission.
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long-distance
B2
/ˌlɔŋˈdiːstəns/
Covering or travelling over a great distance.
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left-handed
B2
/ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/
using the left hand more naturally or skillfully than the right
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luxurious
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/lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/
Very comfortable and of the finest quality.
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wondrous
B2
/ˈwʌndɹəs/
Wonderful and amazing, inspiring awe.
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humane
B2
/hjuˈmeɪn/
Showing kindness and care, and trying to avoid causing pain or suffering.
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eternally
B2
/ɪˈtɝ.nə.li/
Forever; for all time.
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costly
B2
/ˈkɑːstli/
Costing a lot of money; expensive.
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doubtful
B2
/ˈdaʊtfəl/
Unlikely or uncertain to happen or be true.
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indebted
B2
/ɪnˈdɛtɪd/
Feeling grateful to someone for their help or a favour.
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joyous
B2
/ˈd͡ʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
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resourceful
B2
/rɪˈsɔɹsfəl/
skilled at finding clever and practical ways to overcome difficulties with the means available
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scarcely
B2
/ˈskɛɹsli/
Almost not at all; only just.
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literal
B2
/ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/
Taking words in their basic, exact meaning, not figurative.
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lucrative
B2
/ˈlu.kɹə.tɪv/
Producing a lot of money; very profitable.
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orchestral
B2
/ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/
Relating to an orchestra or to music played by one.
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endlessly
B2
/ˈɛndləsli/
In a way that continues without stopping
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predicament
B2
/pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/
A difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to get out of.
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unthinkable
B2
/ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/
too unlikely, extreme, or shocking to be imagined or considered possible
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heavyweight
B2
/ˈhev.i.weɪt/
heavier, thicker, or more substantial than average for its kind
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beneficial
B2
/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/
Helpful and good for someone or something.
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unfamiliar
B2
/ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/
Not known to you; strange because you have not seen or experienced it before.
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philosophical
B2
/ˌfɪl.əˈsɑ.fɪ.kl̩/
Relating to philosophy or the study of ideas about life and knowledge.
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microscopic
B2
/ˌmaɪ.kɹəˈskɑ.pɪk/
So small that it can only be seen with a microscope.
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photographic
B2
/ˌfoʊɾəˈɡɹæfɪk/
relating to photography or obtained by using photography
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actively
B2
/ˈæktɪvli/
in a busy, involved, and determined way
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bossy
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/ˈbɔsi/
Always telling other people what to do in an annoying way.
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unnoticed
B2
/ʌnˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
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extraordinarily
B2
/ɛkˌstrɔrdəˈnɛrəli/
In a way that is very unusual or remarkable.
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brilliantly
B2
/ˈbrɪljəntli/
In an excellent or very skilful way.
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mysteriously
B2
/ˌmɪˈstɪriːəsli/
In a mysterious manner.
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significantly
B2
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
In a way that is large enough to be noticed or to matter.
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infectious
B2
/ˌɪnˈfɛkʃəs/
Able to be passed from one person to another, used about a disease.
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scandalous
B2
/ˈskændələs/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
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swiftly
B2
/ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
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serene
B2
/səˈɹi(ː)n/
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
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fictional
B2
/ˈfɪkʃənəl/
Invented and not real.
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ecstatic
B2
/ɛkˈstætɪk/
Extremely happy and excited.
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weakly
B2
/ˈwiːkli/
In a weak way; with little strength or force.
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scientifically
B2
/ˌsɑe.ənˈtɪfɪkli/
From the point of view of science.
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punctual
B2
/ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/
Arriving or happening at exactly the right time; not late.
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lush
B2
/lʌʃ/
Growing thickly and healthily; full of green plants.
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high-tech
B2
/haɪ tɛk/
Using or involving the most advanced and modern technology.
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exceptionally
B2
/ɪkˈsɛp(t)ʃənəli/
To an unusually high degree; remarkably.
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fearsome
B2
/ˈfɪɹsəm/
Frightening, especially in appearance.
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promptly
B2
/ˈpɹɑmptli/
Quickly, with little or no delay.
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selfless
B2
/ˈsɛlfləs/
caring more about other people's needs than your own
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rebellious
B2
/ɹəˈbɛliəs/
Refusing to obey rules or those in authority.
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wrongly
B2
/ˈɹɔŋ.li/
In a way that is mistaken or incorrect.
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patiently
B2
/ˈpeɪʃəntli/
In a calm way, without getting annoyed while waiting.
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headless
B2
/ˈhɛdləs/
having no head or top, especially because the head has been removed
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conveniently
B2
/kənˈvinjəntli/
In a way that is easy or causes little trouble.
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floss
B2
/flɔs/
a thin, soft thread used to clean between the teeth
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moderate²
B2
/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/
To make something less strong, severe, or extreme.
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cherished
B2
/ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃt/
Loved and considered very important or valuable.
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lifeless
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/ˈlaɪfləs/
Dead, or appearing to be dead.
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unsafe
B2
/ʌnˈseɪf/
Dangerous; likely to cause harm or injury
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short-term
B2
/ˌʃɔrtˈtɝːm/
Lasting for or relating to a short period of time.
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breathtaking
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/ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
So beautiful or impressive that it amazes you.
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rightfully
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/ˈɹaɪtfəli/
by right
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unimaginable
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/ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/
So great or extreme that you cannot imagine it.
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inexperienced
B2
/ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/
Lacking knowledge or skill because you have not done something much before.
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unsure
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/ənˈʃʊr/
Not certain; not knowing what to think or do
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astonished
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Feeling or showing very great surprise.
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catchy
B2
/ˈkæt͡ʃi/
Pleasant and easy to remember, especially a tune or phrase.
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inadequate
B2
/ɪnˈædəkwɪt/
Not enough or not good enough for what is needed.
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neatly
B2
/ˈniːtli/
with neatness
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sufficiently
B2
/səˈfɪʃəntli/
Enough; to the degree that is needed.
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psychologically
B2
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
In a way that relates to the mind and emotions.
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innovative
B2
/ˈɪn.əˌveɪtɪv/
Introducing or using new ideas and methods.
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nationwide
B2
/ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/
Existing or happening throughout an entire country.
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inspirational
B2
/ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/
Making you feel excited, hopeful, or eager to do something good.
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inseparable
B2
/inˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/
So closely connected that they cannot be separated or imagined apart.
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passionately
B2
/ˈpæʃənətli/
In a way that shows very strong emotion or enthusiasm.
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tiresome
B2
/ˈtaɪɚsəm/
Making you feel bored or annoyed; tedious.
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comprehensive
B2
/ˌkɑm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/
including everything or nearly everything that is needed
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abruptly
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/əˈbɹʌp.li/
suddenly and without warning
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unkind
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/ʌnˈkaɪnd/
Not kind; cruel or unpleasant to others.
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unwilling
B2
/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/
Not wanting to do something; reluctant.
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enduring
B2
/ɪnˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/
Lasting for a long time without changing.
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petrified
B2
/ˈpɛtrəˌfaɪd/
Extremely frightened; so scared that you cannot move.
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lightweight
B2
/ˈlaɪt.weɪt/
weighing less than average or less than comparable objects of the same kind
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attentive
B2
/əˈtɛntɪv/
Listening or watching carefully and with interest.
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dreamy
B2
/ˈdriːmi/
Having a calm, pleasant, almost magical quality, like a dream.
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hazardous
B2
/ˈhæ.zɚ.dɪs/
Dangerous or risky; likely to cause harm.
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consistently
B2
/kənˈsɪstəntli/
In a way that stays the same and does not change over time.
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benevolent
B2
/bəˈnɛvələnt/
Kind and wanting to help others.
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neighboring
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/ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/
Located very close by; next to or near something else.
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tremendously
B2
/trəˈmɛndəsli/
Very much; to a very great degree.
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fundamentally
B2
/ˌfəndəˈmɛntəli/
In a basic and important way; at the deepest level.
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unorthodox
B2
/ʌnˈɔɹ.θəˌdɑːks/
different from what is traditional, conventional, or generally accepted
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forthcoming
B2
/fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/
Going to happen or appear soon.
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