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Describing words 6

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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EnglishMeaningExample
healinghelping to make someone healthyThe plant has healing powers.
heartedused in words describing someone's character (kind-hearted)She is a kind-hearted woman.
heartybig and good (a meal); also warm and friendlyWe had a hearty breakfast.
heavenlyvery pleasant; also about heavenThe cake tastes heavenly.
helplessnot able to look after or protect yourselfA newborn baby is helpless.
hiddennot easy to see or findThere is a hidden camera in the room.
historicimportant in historyThis is a historic moment.
historicalabout history or the pastI like historical novels.
holyconnected with God or religionJerusalem is a holy city.
homelesshaving no homeThe charity helps homeless people.
honesttelling the truth; not cheating or stealingPlease be honest with me.
hopefulbelieving something good will happenI'm hopeful we will win.
hopelesswithout hope; also very bad at somethingI'm hopeless at maths.
horriblevery unpleasantThe weather was horrible.
hugevery bigThey live in a huge house.
humidhot and wet (air)It's very humid today.
humorousfunnyShe wrote a humorous story.
hurtinjured; also upsetNobody was hurt in the accident.
imaginaryexisting only in the mindMy son has an imaginary friend.
immediatehappening now, without waitingWe need an immediate answer.
impressivemaking you admire itThe view is impressive.
impropernot correct or not suitableIt was improper use of the money.
inconvenientcausing problems; not at a good timeIs this an inconvenient time?
incorrectwrongYour answer is incorrect.
incrediblevery good; also hard to believeThe view was incredible.
independentnot controlled by others; also not needing helpShe is very independent.
indirectnot direct; not straightWe took an indirect route.
individualfor one person; also single and separateEach student gets individual help.
industrialabout factories and industryIt's an industrial city.
inevitablecertain to happen; impossible to avoidChange is inevitable.
informativegiving useful informationThe talk was very informative.
innermostmost private or secret; also furthest insideShe told me her innermost thoughts.
innocentnot guilty of a crime; also not knowing about bad thingsHe says he is innocent.
insanementally ill; also very stupid or crazyIt's insane to drive in this snow.
intensevery strongThe heat was intense.
intensivewith a lot of work in a short timeI took an intensive English course.
intermediateat a middle levelI'm in the intermediate class.
internalinside somethingHe has internal injuries.
involvedtaking part in somethingParents should be involved in school life.

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