This week on The Missing Workbook

1 new learner 12 reviews

Word

English Vocabulary

Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2, plus C2+ for rare words beyond the CEFR scale) — A1 is the friendliest place to start — and browse its words grouped by topic: travel, food, the body, emotions, and more. Each word shows its meaning, example sentences, and US/UK pronunciation.

Choose your level

All 27,899 words

C2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.

8073 words

Describing Qualities

8073 words

/ˈfraɪtfəl/ causing fear or horror; dreadful or extreme Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɡæʃ/ a long deep cut or wound; to inflict such a cut Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡrivəs/ causing great suffering, harm, or sorrow; very serious Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪnˈæktɪv/ not active, working, or in operation Meaning Off Sound Off

incessantly C2+

/ɪnˈsɛsəntli/ without interruption; continuously Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ limitless or endless in space, extent, or magnitude Meaning Off Sound Off

insignificant C2+

/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ too small or unimportant to be worth consideration Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmɪdlɪŋ/ of medium quality, size, or rank; mediocre Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈprɪstin/ in original, unspoiled condition; spotlessly clean Meaning Off Sound Off

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ able to withstand or opposing the effect of something Meaning Off Sound Off

anachronistic C2+

/əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/ belonging to a period other than the one portrayed; out of its time Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɑrˈkeɪɪk/ belonging to an earlier period; old-fashioned or no longer in use Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbeɪlfəl/ menacing or threatening harm; full of malign influence Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbɑrbərəs/ savagely cruel; uncivilized or coarse Meaning Off Sound Off

/blaɪð/ cheerfully carefree, often heedless of consequences Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbʌstɪd/ broken, ruined, or caught in wrongdoing Meaning Off Sound Off

categorical C2+

/ˌkætəˈɡɔrɪkəl/ unconditional and absolute; admitting no exception Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkæθəlɪk/ broad in sympathies, tastes, or interests; universal Meaning Off Sound Off

/kəmˈpɑzɪt/ made up of distinct parts; a thing formed from several elements Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkɜrsəri/ hasty and superficial, lacking thoroughness Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdɛrɪŋ/ boldly adventurous; willingness to take risks Meaning Off Sound Off

disagreeable C2+

/ˌdɪsəˈɡriəbəl/ unpleasant or bad-tempered Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪˈskrit/ careful and prudent, especially to avoid causing offence Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪˈskrɛpənt/ differing or inconsistent; not in agreement Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪˈskrit/ individually separate and distinct Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɪri/ strange and frightening in a mysterious way Meaning Off Sound Off

excessively C2+

/ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/ to a degree greater than what is normal or proper Meaning Off Sound Off

extravagant C2+

/ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/ lacking restraint in spending or excess; immoderate Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌhɛnsˈfɔrθ/ from this time on; from now onward Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪˈnɛpt/ lacking skill or competence; awkwardly unsuitable Meaning Off Sound Off

/mut/ open to debate or of no practical relevance; to raise for discussion Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈoʊʃiˌoʊs/ serving no practical purpose; futile or idle Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈrɛkwɪzɪt/ required or necessary; a thing that is essential Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈrɪdʒɪd/ unable to bend; strict, inflexible, or unyielding Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈsɪŋɡli/ one at a time; individually or separately Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈspidi/ done or moving with great speed; prompt Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈbeɪənt/ temporarily suspended or in a state of latency Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈlʊrɪŋ/ powerfully and mysteriously attractive or tempting Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈæpəzɪt/ strikingly appropriate or pertinent Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbeɪnfəl/ causing harm, ruin, or destruction; poisonous or pernicious Meaning Off Sound Off

blameworthy C2+

/ˈbleɪmˌwɝði/ deserving of blame or censure Meaning Off Sound Off

/brɪsk/ quick and energetic; pleasantly cool and invigorating Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtʃɛri/ cautious or wary; sparing in giving or spending Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtʃiːzi/ cheaply sentimental or tacky; resembling cheese Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkɑbˌwɛbi/ covered with or resembling cobwebs; gossamer and flimsy Meaning Off Sound Off

/kənˈsiːtɪd/ excessively proud of oneself; vain Meaning Off Sound Off

conspicuous C2+

/kənˈspɪkjuəs/ clearly visible or attracting notice; striking Meaning Off Sound Off

continently C2+

/ˈkɑntɪnəntli/ in a self-restrained manner; with moderation or abstinence Meaning Off Sound Off

counterfeit C2+

/ˈkaʊntɚfɪt/ made in imitation to deceive; a forgery Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdeɪnti/ delicately small and pretty; fastidious; (noun) a choice morsel Meaning Off Sound Off

efficacious C2+

/ˌɛfɪˈkeɪʃəs/ effective in producing a desired result Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪˈkwænɪməs/ composed and even-tempered, especially under stress Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɛkwɪtəbəl/ fair and impartial; just in dealing with all parties Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfliːtɪŋ/ lasting only a very short time; passing swiftly Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfɔrˌɡɔn/ already settled or decided in advance; previous Meaning Off Sound Off

/heɪl/ strong and healthy, especially in old age; (verb) to haul or compel to go Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌhɪrəˈmʌŋ/ among these things or persons; in this company (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌɪməˈtʊr/ not fully developed; childish in behavior Meaning Off Sound Off

incomprehensible C2+

/ɪnˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnsəbəl/ impossible to understand Meaning Off Sound Off

/miːk/ quiet, gentle, and submissive Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈnoʊtˌwɝði/ deserving attention because of being remarkable or significant Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/ violently active or intense; furious Meaning Off Sound Off

/rɪˈpɛlənt/ causing disgust or aversion; a substance that drives something away Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈsævɪdʒ/ fierce, violent, or uncontrolled; (verb) to attack ferociously Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈslɛndɚ/ gracefully thin; slight or scanty in amount Meaning Off Sound Off

/æbˈstruːs/ difficult to understand; obscure and recondite Meaning Off Sound Off

accordantly C2+

/əˈkɔrdəntli/ in agreement or conformity; correspondingly (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/ showing no interest, enthusiasm, or concern Meaning Off Sound Off

/əˈtroʊʃəs/ horrifyingly wicked; of very poor quality Meaning Off Sound Off

/aɪ/ yes; an affirmative vote or answer Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbɑrmi/ crazy or foolish (chiefly British); frothy with yeast Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbiːɪŋləs/ lacking being or existence; without substance (rare) Meaning Off Sound Off

/bɚˈzɝk/ out of control with anger or excitement; frenzied Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbleɪtənt/ completely obvious and shameless; offensively conspicuous Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbaʊəlləs/ lacking compassion or pity; without bowels of mercy (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off

/broʊk/ having no money; (verb) past tense of break Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/ liable to change; able to be altered or varied Meaning Off Sound Off

commendable C2+

/kəˈmɛndəbəl/ deserving praise or approval Meaning Off Sound Off

conformably C2+

/kənˈfɔrməbli/ in a manner that conforms or is in agreement Meaning Off Sound Off

consequential C2+

/ˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ following as a result or important in effect Meaning Off Sound Off

/kənˈtɪndʒənt/ dependent on circumstances not yet certain Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪˈmjʊr/ reserved, modest, and shy Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdɪndʒi/ gloomy and shabby, often from dirt or grime Meaning Off Sound Off

disinterested C2+

/dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/ free of bias or self-interest; impartial Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdaʊnraɪt/ thoroughly or utterly; plainly so Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɛldɚ/ older, or a senior and respected member of a group Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪkˈsprɛsli/ in a clear and explicit manner; specifically Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfeɪtfəl/ having far-reaching, often disastrous consequences Meaning Off Sound Off

/fɛl/ fierce, cruel, or deadly; (also) to cut down Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfʌsi/ hard to please or overly concerned with detail Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈfjutəl/ incapable of producing any useful result; pointless Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡizən/ rare, scarce, or extraordinary Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk/ relating to old people and their health care Meaning Off Sound Off

henceforward C2+

/hɛnsˈfɔrwɚd/ from this time on; henceforth Meaning Off Sound Off

henceforwards C2+

/hɛnsˈfɔrwɚdz/ from this time on; henceforth Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈhɪrəˌbaʊt/ in this general area; near this place Meaning Off Sound Off

Load more words