Describing words 5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| professional | doing something as a paid job; also skilled | He is a professional footballer. |
| progressive | supporting new ideas and change | It is a progressive school. |
| proper | real; correct or right | We need a proper meal. |
| purple | having a colour between red and blue | She has a purple bag. |
| quick | fast | Can I ask a quick question? |
| raw | not cooked | You can eat carrots raw. |
| recent | happening a short time ago | This is a recent photo. |
| regular | happening often or at the same times; also normal | Regular exercise is important. |
| relaxed | calm and not worried | She looks very relaxed. |
| remote | far away from towns | They live in a remote village. |
| retired | not working any more because of age | My parents are retired. |
| right-hand | on the right side | Take the right-hand lane. |
| romantic | about love | We had a romantic dinner. |
| royal | about a king or queen | We saw the royal palace. |
| safe | not in danger; not dangerous | Is it safe to swim here? |
| sandy | covered with sand | We found a sandy beach. |
| scientific | about science | This is a scientific fact. |
| senior | higher in rank; also older | She is a senior manager. |
| separate | not joined; different | We sleep in separate rooms. |
| significant | important or large enough to be noticed | There is a significant difference in price. |
| silly | not sensible; stupid in a funny way | Don't be silly! |
| silver | made of silver or having its colour | She wore a silver necklace. |
| similar | almost the same | Your bag is similar to mine. |
| simple | easy; not complicated | The question was very simple. |
| single | only one; also not married | Is she married or single? |
| singular | the form of a word for one person or thing | 'Child' is a singular noun. |
| sleepless | without sleep | I had a sleepless night. |
| sleepy | tired and wanting to sleep | The baby is sleepy. |
| slim | thin in a nice way | She is tall and slim. |
| smooth | flat and even, without lumps | The baby has smooth skin. |
| soft | not hard; also quiet and gentle | This pillow is very soft. |
| south | in or from the south | We stayed on the south coast. |
| specific | exact; about one particular thing | Can you be more specific? |
| split | broken or divided into parts | The class was split into two groups. |
| square | having four equal sides | We have a square table. |
| straight | not bent or curved | She has long straight hair. |
| sudden | happening quickly, without warning | There was a sudden noise. |
| suitable | right for a person or situation | This film is not suitable for children. |
| surprised | feeling surprise | I was surprised to see him. |
| surprising | unexpected | The result was surprising. |