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Qualities 2

27 English words (level B1) 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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EnglishMeaningExample
gapan empty space between two things; also a differenceThere is a gap in the fence.
heighthow tall or high something isWhat is your height?
honestybeing honestI value honesty in a friend.
humanityall people; also kindnessThis is a crime against humanity.
identitywho someone isThe police know the identity of the thief.
justicefair treatment; also the legal systemThey want justice for the victims.
kindnessbeing kindThank you for your kindness.
lengthhow long something isThe length of the room is five metres.
likenessbeing similar in appearanceThere is a strong likeness between the sisters.
limitthe most or least that is possible or allowedThe speed limit is 50.
loyaltybeing loyalI value your loyalty.
luxurysomething expensive and pleasant that you do not really needThey stayed in a luxury hotel.
majoritymore than half of a groupThe majority of students passed.
patiencebeing able to wait calmlyTeaching children needs a lot of patience.
pietybeing very religiousThe monk was known for his piety.
privacybeing alone without people watching; also keeping your information privateI need some privacy.
probabilityhow likely something isThe probability of rain is high.
reservean amount kept for later; also an area where animals are protectedWe keep some money in reserve.
saucera small plate under a cupPut the cup on the saucer.
scopethe range of a subject; also the chance to do somethingThat's beyond the scope of this course.
shortagenot having enough of somethingThere is a water shortage.
significanceimportance; also meaningThe day has great significance for them.
similaritythe way things are alikeThere are many similarities between them.
sparklesmall flashes of light; also energy and livelinessThere was a sparkle in her eyes.
sportsmanshipfair and polite behaviour in sportThey won a prize for good sportsmanship.
uncertaintynot being sureThere is uncertainty about the future.
willingnessbeing ready to do somethingShe showed a willingness to learn.

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