Describing words 1
39 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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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| able | having the skill or chance to do something (be able to) | Will you be able to come tomorrow? |
| abnormal | not normal, often in a worrying way | The test showed abnormal results. |
| above | mentioned earlier in the same text | Please send your answer to the above address. |
| absent | not present in a place where you should be | Three students are absent today. |
| absolute | complete; total | The party was an absolute disaster. |
| abstract | about ideas, not real things; also art that does not show things as they look | Love is an abstract idea. |
| abundant | existing in large amounts | Fish are abundant in this lake. |
| academic | about schools, universities and studying | She has an excellent academic record. |
| accessible | easy to reach, enter or use | The building is accessible by wheelchair. |
| accidental | happening by chance, not planned | The fire was accidental. |
| accurate | correct and exact | This clock is very accurate. |
| active | always busy doing things; also moving a lot | My grandmother is still very active. |
| adorable | very sweet and easy to love | What an adorable puppy! |
| adverbial | used like an adverb | 'In the morning' is an adverbial phrase. |
| aggressive | angry and ready to attack or fight | The dog became aggressive. |
| agricultural | about farming | This is an agricultural region. |
| alcoholic | containing alcohol | Beer is an alcoholic drink. |
| alike | similar | The two brothers look alike. |
| allergic | becoming ill when you eat or touch a certain thing | I'm allergic to cats. |
| alternative | that can be used instead of something else | We need an alternative plan. |
| amazed | very surprised | I was amazed by the view. |
| amazing | very surprising and good | The concert was amazing. |
| ambitious | wanting very much to be successful | She is very ambitious. |
| amusing | funny | He told an amusing story. |
| animated | full of energy; also made as a cartoon | We watched an animated film. |
| annoyed | a little angry | I was annoyed when the bus was late. |
| annual | happening once a year | The annual meeting is in June. |
| anti | against something (informal) | He's very anti the new plan. |
| apparent | easy to see or understand; also seeming true | It was apparent that she was tired. |
| artistic | good at art; also about art | Her son is very artistic. |
| ashamed | feeling bad about something you did | I'm ashamed of what I said. |
| athletic | strong, fit and good at sports | He is tall and athletic. |
| Atlantic | about the Atlantic Ocean | They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. |
| atomic | about atoms or nuclear energy | The atomic bomb changed history. |
| auxiliary | giving extra help or support | 'Have' can be an auxiliary verb. |
| available | free to use, buy or meet | Are there any rooms available? |
| aware | knowing about something | Are you aware of the problem? |
| awesome | very good (informal); also very impressive | That was an awesome game! |
| awkward | uncomfortable or embarrassing; also difficult to use | There was an awkward silence. |