Describing words 5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| fallen | lying on the ground after falling | We walked over fallen leaves. |
| faraway | very far away | He dreams of faraway places. |
| fashionable | popular at a particular time | She wears fashionable clothes. |
| favorable | good; showing approval; also helping | The weather is favorable for sailing. |
| festive | happy and connected with a celebration | The town has a festive atmosphere at Christmas. |
| financial | about money | The company has financial problems. |
| firm | not soft; also strong and not changing | The bed is too firm. |
| first-floor | on the first floor | We rented a first-floor flat. |
| flash | expensive and showing off (informal British English) | He drives a flash car. |
| flat | smooth and level; also with no air (a tyre) | The land here is very flat. |
| fluent | able to speak a language easily and well | She is fluent in German. |
| fond | liking someone or something (fond of) | I'm very fond of my aunt. |
| foolish | silly; not sensible | It was foolish to drive so fast. |
| forbidden | not allowed | Smoking is forbidden here. |
| formal | serious and correct, used in official situations | Wear formal clothes to the wedding. |
| former | from an earlier time; past | He is a former teacher. |
| fortunate | lucky | I was fortunate to get the job. |
| frequent | happening often | There are frequent trains to London. |
| frozen | made into ice; also very cold | The lake is frozen. |
| frustrated | annoyed because you cannot do what you want | I get frustrated when my computer is slow. |
| full-time | for all of the normal working hours | She has a full-time job. |
| future | happening later | We met her future husband. |
| gay | attracted to people of the same sex | He is gay and lives with his partner. |
| general | about most people or things; also not detailed | This is a general rule. |
| generous | happy to give money, time or help | She is very generous with her time. |
| genetic | about genes | It is a genetic disease. |
| geographical | about geography | The map shows geographical features. |
| giant | very big | They live in a giant house. |
| gifted | having a natural talent | She is a gifted musician. |
| global | about the whole world | Climate change is a global problem. |
| glorious | very beautiful; also bringing great honour | It was a glorious day. |
| gorgeous | very beautiful or pleasant | What a gorgeous day! |
| graceful | moving in a smooth, beautiful way | She is a graceful dancer. |
| graphic | about drawing and design; also very clear and detailed | She works as a graphic designer. |
| guilty | having done something wrong; also feeling bad about it | I feel guilty about forgetting her birthday. |
| hand-held | small enough to hold in your hand | He plays a hand-held game console. |
| handy | useful; also near and easy to reach | This app is very handy. |
| hard-working | working with a lot of effort | She is a hard-working student. |
| hasty | done too quickly | Don't make a hasty decision. |