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erect
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/ɪˈɹɛkt/
Standing straight up; upright.
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hopelessly
B2
/ˈhoʊplɪsli/
in a hopeless manner
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seasonal
B2
/ˈsiːzənəl/
Happening or available only at a particular time of year.
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heartbreaking
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/ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/
Causing very strong feelings of sadness.
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hugely
B2
/ˈhjuːd͡ʒli/
To a very great extent; extremely.
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unofficial
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/ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/
Not announced or confirmed by an authority; not yet official
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sweetly
B2
/ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner
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momentarily
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/ˌmoʊmənˈtɛrəli/
For a very short time.
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indispensable
B2
/ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
So important or necessary that you cannot manage without it.
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ditto
B2
/ˈdɪtoʊ/
in the same way; with the same statement applying to what follows
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unprotected
B2
/ˌənprəˈtɛktɪd/
Not protected; lacking defence or protection; exposed.
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redundant
B2
/ɹɪˈdɐn.dənt/
No longer needed or useful; more than is necessary.
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digestive
B2
/daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/
relating to the process or organs by which food is broken down and absorbed
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faintly
B2
/ˈfeɪntli/
in a way that is weak, quiet, dim, or hard to notice
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tolerant
B2
/ˈtɑːləɹənt/
Willing to accept opinions or behaviour you do not agree with.
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unsuccessful
B2
/ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfl̩/
Not achieving what you wanted; failing
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independently
B2
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/
Without help or control from others; on your own.
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impolite
B2
/ɪmpəˈlaɪt/
Not polite; rude or showing bad manners.
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dependable
B2
/dɪˈpɛndəbəl/
Able to be trusted to do what you need or expect.
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curved
B2
/kɝːvd/
Bent in a smooth, rounded shape rather than straight.
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puzzled
B2
/ˈpʌ.zl̩d/
Confused because you cannot understand something.
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incurable
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/ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/
Not able to be cured.
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dimensional
B2
/dɪˈmen.ʃə.nəl/
having dimension--the quality or character or stature proper to a person
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hydraulic
B2
/haɪˈdɹɔːlɪk/
of or relating to the study of hydraulics
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lateral
B2
/ˈlætəɹəl/
lying away from the median and sagittal plane of a body
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subsequent
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/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/
Coming or happening after something else in time or order.
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mushy
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/ˈmʌʃi/
soft, wet, and lacking a firm shape or texture, like mush
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insistent
B2
/ɪnˈsɪstənt/
persistently demanding something or refusing to accept disagreement
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timeless
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/ˈtaɪmləs/
Not affected by the passing of time; staying attractive or important forever.
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eagerly
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/ˈiɡɚli/
In a keen and excited way; with great interest.
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impartial
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/ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/
Treating everyone fairly and not favouring one side over another.
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thoughtless
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/ˈθɔtləs/
Not thinking about how your actions affect other people; inconsiderate.
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generously
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/ˈdʒɛnɝəsli/
In a way that gives a lot, freely and willingly.
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subsequently
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/ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
Afterwards; at a later time.
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coarse
B2
/kɔɹs/
Rough to the touch, or made of large, thick particles.
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knowingly
B2
/ˈnoʊɪŋli/
In a way that shows you are fully aware of what you are doing; on purpose.
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affordable
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/əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/
Cheap enough that most people can pay for it.
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disorderly
B2
/dɪˈsɔrdɝli/
Messy or untidy; not properly arranged.
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unattractive
B2
/ˌənəˈtræktɪv/
Not pleasant to look at; lacking beauty or charm.
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readily
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/ˈɹɛdɪli/
Easily; without difficulty.
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unpopular
B2
/ˌənˈpɑːpjəlɝ/
Not liked or supported by many people
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consensual
B2
/kənˈsɛnʃuəl/
agreed to by everyone directly involved; based on consent
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thereafter
B2
/ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/
After that time; from then on.
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misleading
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/(ˌ)mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/
Giving a false idea or impression, even if not completely untrue.
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unwise
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/ʌnˈwaɪz/
Showing poor judgment; not sensible.
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distressing
B2
/dɪˈstɹɛsɪŋ/
Causing worry, sadness, or upset.
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efficiently
B2
/ɪˈfɪʃəntli/
In a way that works well without wasting time, money, or effort.
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waterproof
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/ˈwɔt̬ɚˌpruf/
Made so that water cannot get through or in.
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lastly
B2
/ˈlæstli/
Used to introduce the final point or item in a list.
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micro
B2
/ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊ/
Very small in size, scale, or scope.
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vigorous
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/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/
Full of energy, strength, and determination.
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superhuman
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/ˌsuːpɝˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
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courteous
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/ˈkɝti.əs/
characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
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partisan
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/ˈpɑɹ.tɪ.zən/
Strongly supporting one party, group, or cause, often without seeing the other side fairly.
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tubby
B2
/ˈtʌb.i/
informal: short, broad, and plump in build
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bony
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/ˈboʊni/
Very thin, so that the bones can be seen or felt.
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intestine
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/ɪnˈtestɪn/
the long digestive tube between the stomach and anus, especially either its small or large section
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telepathic
B2
/ˌtɛlɪˈpæθɪk/
communicating without apparent physical signals
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trusty
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/ˈtrʌsti/
Reliable and able to be depended on, often used jokingly of a familiar object.
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varied
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/ˈvɛɹid/
Consisting of many different types or kinds.
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ideally
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/aɪˈdi.ə.li/
In the best possible situation; preferably.
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radically
B2
/ˈɹædɪkli/
In a way that involves great or complete change.
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aggressively
B2
/əˈgrɛsɪvli/
In an angry, forceful, or threatening way.
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bottomless
B2
/ˈbɑːtəmləs/
having no bottom, or appearing too deep for the bottom to be seen
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unbeatable
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/ˌənˈbiːtəbəl/
So good that no one can defeat or surpass it.
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geographic
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/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/
Relating to geography or the physical features of an area.
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appropriately
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/əˈproʊpriːɪtli/
In a way that is suitable or right for the situation.
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compulsory
B2
/kəmˈpʌlsəɹi/
that must be done because of a rule or law
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uneven
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/ʌnˈivən/
Not smooth, level, or flat.
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unrealistic
B2
/ənˌriːˈlɪstɪk/
Not sensible or possible; based on hopes rather than facts
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overgrown
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/ˌoʊvɝˈgroʊn/
covered with too many plants or plants that have grown too large
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admittedly
B2
/ædˈmɪtɪdli/
Used to admit that something is true, often before adding a contrasting point.
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unchanged
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/ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒd/
Staying the same; not made or become different.
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inconsiderate
B2
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/
not caring enough about other people's needs, feelings, or convenience
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tenor
B2
/ˈtɛnɝ/
(of a musical instrument) intermediate between alto and baritone or bass
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fiscal
B2
/ˈfɪskəl/
Relating to government money, taxes, and public spending.
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chipper
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/ˈt͡ʃɪpɚ/
cheerful, lively, and in good spirits
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reproductive
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/ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌktɪv/
producing new life or offspring
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downstream
B2
/ˌdaʊnˈstɹiːm/
Occurring later than something else; (also, usually, especially) influenced by something else; being a consequence of something else.
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corresponding
B2
/ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/
Matching or similar, especially in position or purpose.
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dreadfully
B2
/ˈdɹɛd.fʊl.i/
very badly or unpleasantly
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dissatisfied
B2
/dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/
Not happy or content with something.
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tenderly
B2
/ˈtɛn.dɚ.li/
In a gentle, kind, and loving way.
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pesky
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/ˈpɛski/
informal: annoying, troublesome, or difficult to deal with
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turbulent
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/ˈtɝbjələnt/
Full of sudden change, conflict, or disorder.
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ambiguous
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/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/
Having more than one possible meaning; not clear.
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frightfully
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/ˈfɹaɪtfəli/
Very, extremely.
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undeniable
B2
/ˌəndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
Irrefutable, or impossible to deny.
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optional
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/ˈɑp.ʃə.nəl/
Not required; left to your own choice.
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eloquent
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/ˈɛləkwənt/
Able to express ideas clearly and in a powerful, persuasive way.
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bitterly
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/ˈbɪtəɹli/
In a way that shows anger, hurt, or resentment.
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improbable
B2
/ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/
Not likely to happen or to be true.
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lengthy
B2
/ˈlɛŋθi/
Lasting or continuing for a long time, often too long.
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decorative
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/ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/
Intended to make something look attractive rather than to be useful.
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pessimistic
B2
/ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/
Expecting that bad things will happen; having little hope.
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stupidly
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/ˈstuːpədˌliː/
in a stupid manner
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