Describing words 7
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 |
|---|---|---|
| irregular | not regular; also not following the normal grammar rules | 'Go' is an irregular verb. |
| jealous | unhappy because someone has something you want, or you fear losing someone | She is jealous of her sister. |
| joint | shared by two or more people | We have a joint bank account. |
| juicy | full of juice | These oranges are very juicy. |
| lasting | continuing for a long time | They formed a lasting friendship. |
| lawful | allowed by law | It is lawful to fish here with a licence. |
| leading | most important or successful | He is a leading expert in the field. |
| lean | thin and healthy; also (meat) with little fat | Buy lean meat. |
| legal | allowed by law; also about the law | Is it legal to drive at seventeen? |
| level | flat; also at the same height | The table is not level. |
| lifelong | lasting all your life | They are lifelong friends. |
| limited | small in amount or number | We have limited time. |
| liquid | in the form of a liquid | Use liquid soap. |
| literary | about literature | She works for a literary magazine. |
| live | happening now, not recorded; also living | We watched the live broadcast. |
| loud | making a lot of noise | The music is too loud. |
| loyal | always supporting someone or something | Dogs are loyal animals. |
| magical | having magic powers; also very special and exciting | It was a magical evening. |
| magnificent | very beautiful or impressive | The view from the top is magnificent. |
| main | most important | This is the main entrance. |
| male | being a man, boy, or the sex that cannot have babies | Most of the workers are male. |
| marine | about the sea | She studies marine biology. |
| marked | very clear and noticeable | There is a marked difference between them. |
| mass | involving a very large number of people | There was a mass protest in the city. |
| massive | very large | They live in a massive house. |
| maximum | the largest possible | The maximum speed is 120 km/h. |
| meaningful | important and having a purpose | She wants a meaningful job. |
| mechanical | about machines; also done without thinking | The car has a mechanical problem. |
| medium | in the middle; not large or small | I'd like a medium coffee. |
| memorable | worth remembering; easy to remember | It was a memorable trip. |
| mental | about the mind | Exercise is good for your mental health. |
| mere | only; used to show something is small or not important | It costs a mere five euros. |
| messy | dirty or untidy | The kitchen is messy. |
| middle-aged | between about 45 and 65 years old | A middle-aged man answered the door. |
| mild | not strong or severe; also (weather) not too cold | We had a mild winter. |
| minimum | the smallest possible | The minimum age is 18. |
| minor | small; not important or serious | It's only a minor problem. |
| miserable | very unhappy; also very unpleasant | I feel miserable today. |
| misty | with light fog | It was a cold, misty morning. |