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foolishly
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/ˈfuːlɪʃli/
In a way that shows a lack of good sense or judgement.
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momentary
B2
/ˈmoʊmənˌtɛɹi/
Lasting for only a very short time.
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sanitary
B2
/ˈsænɪˌtɛɹi/
Clean and free from germs; hygienic.
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hospitable
B2
/hɑsˈpɪtəbl̩/
Friendly and generous toward guests and visitors.
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sociable
B2
/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
Friendly and enjoying the company of other people.
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narcissistic
B2
/ˌnɑɹ.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/
Excessively focused on oneself, one's appearance, or one's own importance.
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soundly
B2
/ˈsaʊndli/
completely and absolutely
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skillful
B2
/ˈskɪl.fəl/
able to do something very well, especially with the hands or mind
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deceptive
B2
/dɪˈsɛp.tɪv/
Likely to make you believe something that is not true; misleading.
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critically
B2
/ˈkɹɪt.ɪk.li/
In a way that involves careful judgment or analysis.
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unforeseen
B2
/ˌʌnfɔɹˈsin/
Not expected or predicted in advance.
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loosely
B2
/ˈluːsli/
In a way that is not tight or firmly fixed.
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conceivable
B2
/kənˈsiːvəbl̩/
possible to imagine or believe
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clerical
B2
/ˈklɛrəkəl/
Relating to office work such as keeping records and files.
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therein
B2
/ðɛˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
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cruelly
B2
/ˈkɹuːəli/
In a way that causes pain or suffering on purpose; unkindly.
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delicately
B2
/ˈdɛlɪkətli/
In a careful, gentle, or graceful way.
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coherent
B2
/koʊˈhɛɹ.ənt/
Logical, clear, and well organized, with all the parts fitting together.
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gory
B2
/ˈɡɔɹ.i/
covered or stained with blood
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finely
B2
/ˈfaɪnli/
Into very small or thin pieces.
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sorely
B2
/ˈsɔɹli/
to a great degree
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tanned
B2
/tænd/
Having browner skin from spending time in the sun.
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approximate¹
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/əˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/
Close to the real number or amount but not exact.
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appreciative
B2
/əˈpɹi.ʃətɪv/
Showing that you are grateful or thankful.
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fondly
B2
/ˈfɑndli/
In a loving or affectionate way.
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hourly
B2
/ˈaʊ̯ɚli/
Happening every hour.
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economical
B2
/ˌɛk.əˈnɑ.mɪ.kəl/
Not using a lot of money, fuel, or other resources; not wasteful.
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humanly
B2
/ˈhjuːmənli/
within the limits of human ability, effort, or endurance, especially in the phrase humanly possible
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innate
B2
/ɪˈneɪt/
Existing in a person or animal from birth; natural rather than learned.
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reputable
B2
/ˈrɛpjətəbəl/
generally considered honest, reliable, and worthy of respect
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elemental
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/(ˌ)ɛləˈmɛntəl/
Basic and fundamental; forming an essential part of something.
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mistakenly
B2
/mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/
in a mistaken manner
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suspiciously
B2
/səˈspɪʃəsli/
In a way that makes people think something is wrong or dishonest.
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transient
B2
/ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/
Lasting only for a short time; not permanent.
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doubly
B2
/ˈdʌb.li/
To twice the degree; much more than usual.
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forcefully
B2
/ˈfɔrsfəli/
In a strong and powerful way.
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thereof
B2
/ðɛˈɹʌv/
of or concerning this or that
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rationally
B2
/ˈræʃənəli/
in a rational manner
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preferable
B2
/ˈpɹef.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/
Better or more suitable than another option.
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hastily
B2
/ˈheɪstɪli/
In a quick and hurried way, often without enough care.
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flowery
B2
/ˈflaʊəɹi/
using elaborate, ornamental language, often more decorative than clear
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inaccurate
B2
/ɪnˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/
Not correct or exact; containing mistakes.
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simultaneous
B2
/ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/
Happening or done at the same time.
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gradual
B2
/ˈɡɹadʒuəl/
Happening slowly over a long period of time, in small steps.
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ineffective
B2
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tɪv/
Not producing the result you want.
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verbally
B2
/vɝˈbæli/
In spoken words rather than in writing.
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unfulfilled
B2
/ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/
not carried out, achieved, supplied, or brought to completion
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moldy
B2
/ˈmoʊldi/
covered with, affected by, or smelling of mold
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legislative
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/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/
Relating to making laws or to the body that makes them.
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contradictory
B2
/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/
Containing or describing things that cannot both be true; in conflict with each other.
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artificially
B2
/ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəli/
In a way made by people rather than naturally.
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breezy
B2
/ˈbɹiːzi/
Pleasantly windy.
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wherein
B2
/wɛˈɹɪn/
How, or in what way.
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expressive
B2
/ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/
Clearly showing thoughts or feelings.
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reflective
B2
/ɹɪˈflɛktɪv/
Thinking carefully and quietly, often about the past.
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undisturbed
B2
/ˌəndɪˈstɝːbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
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interactive
B2
/ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/
allowing the user to take part and respond, rather than just watch or listen.
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wholeheartedly
B2
/ˌhoʊlˈhɑːr.t̬ɪd.li/
with complete sincerity, enthusiasm, or commitment; without reservation
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uninhabited
B2
/ˌʌn.ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tɪd/
Not having a term.
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realistically
B2
/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/
in a realistic manner
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inaccessible
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/ˌɪnəkˈsɛsɪbl̩/
Not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient.
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picturesque
B2
/ˌpɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛsk/
Very pretty and charming, especially in an old-fashioned way; like something in a painting.
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leisurely
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/ˈliʒɚli/
Done in a relaxed, unhurried way.
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unjustly
B2
/ʌnˈd͡ʒʌstli/
In a way that is not fair or right.
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awkwardly
B2
/ˈɔkwɝdli/
in an awkward manner
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lemur
B2
/ˈliːmɚ/
a primate native to Madagascar and nearby islands, typically with large eyes, a pointed face, and a long tail
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advisable
B2
/ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
Worthy of being recommended; desirable.
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regrettably
B2
/rɪˈgrɛtəbli/
Used to say that something is unfortunate and makes you sorry.
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unsuitable
B2
/ʌnˈsuːtəbəl/
Not right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation
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impractical
B2
/ɪmˈpɹæktɪkəl/
Not sensible or realistic to do or use in real life.
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subatomic
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/ˌsʌbəˈtɑːmɪk/
of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom
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alphabetical
B2
/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
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peripheral
B2
/pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/
situated near the edge or outer part of something
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disorganized
B2
/dɪˈsɔrgəˌnaɪzd/
Not arranged or planned in a clear, ordered way; messy and confused.
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twentieth
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/ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/
coming next after the nineteenth in position
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richness
B2
/ˈɹɪt͡ʃnəs/
a strong deep vividness of hue
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invariably
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/ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bli/
Every time, without exception; always.
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splendidly
B2
/ˈsplɛndədli/
extremely well
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unmistakable
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/ˌənmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
So clear or distinctive that it cannot be mistaken for anything else.
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vigorously
B2
/ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/
With great energy, force, or determination.
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culturally
B2
/ˈkʌltʃɝəˌliː/
In a way that relates to the culture of a society or group.
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frantically
B2
/ˈfɹæn.tɪk.li/
In a hurried, anxious, and uncontrolled way.
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filial
B2
/ˈfi.li.əl/
Relating to or suitable for a son or daughter, especially in their duty toward parents.
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affectionately
B2
/əˈfɛkʃənətli/
In a loving or fond way.
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nominal
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/ˈnɑ.mɪ.nl̩/
existing in name only, not in reality or full force
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downwards
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/ˈdaʊnwɚdz/
Towards a lower place or position.
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electronically
B2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk.li/
Using computers, the internet, or other electronic equipment.
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grossly
B2
/ˈɡɹoʊsli/
Greatly; to a large degree, especially one large enough to be frankly appreciable.
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fatherly
B2
/ˈfɑðɚli/
showing the kindness, protectiveness, guidance, or concern associated with a good father
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inaugural
B2
/ɪˈnɔɡjərəl/
marking the beginning or first occurrence of an activity, series, or institution
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wornout
B2
/ˈwɔɹnˌaʊt/
Used so much that it is no longer good enough to use.
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worn-out
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/ˈwɔɹnˌaʊt/
damaged or made useless by long or heavy use
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indescribable
B2
/ɪndɪˈskɹaɪbəbl̩/
So great or extreme that it cannot be described in words.
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lifelike
B2
/ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/
closely resembling a real living person, animal, scene, or event
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unselfish
B2
Caring more about others than about yourself
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adequately
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/ˈædəkwɪtli/
enough or well enough for a particular purpose
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