Describing words 10
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 |
|---|---|---|
| rapid | very fast | There was a rapid increase in prices. |
| rare | not common; also (meat) cooked a short time | This bird is very rare. |
| rational | based on reason; sensible | There must be a rational explanation. |
| realistic | practical and sensible; also like real life | Set realistic goals. |
| reasonable | fair and sensible; also not too expensive | The prices are reasonable. |
| recycled | made from used materials | This bag is made of recycled plastic. |
| regional | about a particular region | She speaks with a regional accent. |
| relative | compared with something else | They live in relative comfort. |
| relaxing | making you feel calm | It was a relaxing holiday. |
| reliable | that you can trust | My car is very reliable. |
| religious | about religion; also believing strongly in a religion | She is very religious. |
| remarkable | unusual and surprising | She made a remarkable recovery. |
| resident | living in a place | The hotel has a resident doctor. |
| residential | with houses, not offices or factories | It's a quiet residential area. |
| respectable | considered good and acceptable by society | He comes from a respectable family. |
| responsible | having a duty to deal with something; also causing something | Who is responsible for this mess? |
| ridiculous | very silly or unreasonable | That's a ridiculous idea. |
| ripe | ready to eat (fruit) | These bananas are ripe. |
| rolling | (land) with gentle hills | We drove through rolling hills. |
| rotten | bad and not fresh; also very bad (informal) | The apples are rotten. |
| rough | not smooth; also not exact; also violent | The sea was rough. |
| round | shaped like a circle or ball | We have a round table. |
| sacred | holy; connected with religion | This is a sacred place. |
| satisfied | pleased because you got what you wanted | Are you satisfied with the result? |
| scared | afraid | I'm scared of spiders. |
| scary | making you afraid | It was a scary film. |
| scenic | with beautiful views | We took the scenic route. |
| second-hand | owned by someone before; not new | I bought a second-hand car. |
| secret | known only by a few people | They have a secret plan. |
| secure | safe; also confident and not worried | Keep your passport in a secure place. |
| select | for only a few special people; of high quality | Only a select group was invited. |
| self-service | where you get things yourself and then pay | It's a self-service restaurant. |
| selfish | thinking only about yourself | Don't be so selfish! |
| serious | important or bad; also not joking | It's a serious problem. |
| severe | very bad or serious | He has a severe headache. |
| shadowy | dark and full of shadows; also secret | A shadowy figure stood in the doorway. |
| shallow | not deep | The water is shallow here. |
| shameful | very bad and wrong | His behaviour was shameful. |
| sharp | having a thin edge that cuts; also sudden and big | Be careful, the knife is sharp. |