Describing words 3
40 English words (level A2) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| given | already decided or known | Finish the task in the given time. |
| golden | made of gold or having the colour of gold | She has golden hair. |
| good-looking | attractive; nice to look at | He is a good-looking man. |
| grateful | feeling thankful | I'm very grateful for your help. |
| greedy | wanting more food or money than you need | Don't be greedy. Leave some for others. |
| grilled | cooked over or under strong heat | I had grilled fish. |
| handicapped | having a physical or mental disability (now often thought offensive) | The building has parking for handicapped drivers. |
| harmful | causing damage or hurt | Too much sun is harmful. |
| helpful | giving help; useful | The staff were very helpful. |
| human | about people | The human body is amazing. |
| ill | sick; not well | She is ill in bed. |
| illegal | against the law | It is illegal to park here. |
| impatient | not wanting to wait | Don't be so impatient! |
| impossible | not able to happen or be done | It's impossible to finish today. |
| indoor | inside a building | The hotel has an indoor pool. |
| inexpensive | not costing much money | We found an inexpensive hotel. |
| inner | inside; near the centre | They live in the inner city. |
| instant | happening immediately; also quick to make | I only have instant coffee. |
| intelligent | clever; able to learn and understand quickly | She is a very intelligent girl. |
| international | between or involving many countries | This is an international school. |
| junior | younger; also lower in rank | He is a junior doctor. |
| kind | nice and helpful to others | She is very kind to animals. |
| kindly | kind and friendly | He was a kindly old man. |
| latest | the newest or most recent | Have you heard the latest news? |
| left-hand | on the left side | It's in the left-hand drawer. |
| likely | probably going to happen | It's likely to rain tomorrow. |
| lively | full of energy and activity | It's a lively city. |
| local | in or about the area near you | I shop at the local market. |
| logical | sensible; following clear reasons | That's a logical answer. |
| loose | not tight; not fixed well | These trousers are loose. |
| lost | not knowing where you are; also not able to be found | We got lost in the city. |
| low | not high | The prices are very low. |
| lyric | expressing personal feelings, often like a song | She writes lyric poems. |
| mad | very angry; also crazy | My mum was mad at me. |
| magic | having special powers | The witch has a magic stick. |
| major | very important or big | It was a major problem. |
| married | having a husband or wife | Are you married? |
| marvelous | very good; wonderful | We had a marvelous time. |
| mean | unkind; also not wanting to spend money | Don't be mean to your brother. |
| medical | about medicine and health | He needs medical help. |