Describing words 12
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 |
|---|---|---|
| systematic | done carefully, following a plan or order | We need a systematic approach. |
| talented | having a natural ability to do something well | She is a talented painter. |
| talkative | liking to talk a lot | She is very talkative. |
| tasteless | with no flavour; also rude or ugly | The vegetables were tasteless. |
| tasty | having a good flavour | This pizza is very tasty. |
| technological | about technology | We live in a time of technological change. |
| temporary | lasting only for a short time | She has a temporary job. |
| tense | nervous and worried; also tight | I felt tense before the exam. |
| terrific | very good; also very great | You look terrific! |
| terrified | very afraid | I'm terrified of snakes. |
| thankful | grateful | I'm thankful for my friends. |
| thorough | careful and complete | The police did a thorough search. |
| threatening | showing that you may hurt someone | He sent her threatening messages. |
| thunderous | very loud | There was thunderous applause. |
| timely | happening at the right time | Thanks for your timely reply. |
| tiny | very small | They live in a tiny flat. |
| tiring | making you tired | It was a tiring day. |
| top | highest; also best | She lives on the top floor. |
| total | complete; whole | The total cost is 200 euros. |
| tragic | very sad | It was a tragic accident. |
| transitional | happening during a change from one state to another | This is a transitional period. |
| tremendous | very great | It was a tremendous success. |
| tropical | from or like the hot regions of the world | We grew tropical plants. |
| trustworthy | able to be trusted | She is honest and trustworthy. |
| typical | normal for a person, place or thing | This is a typical English breakfast. |
| unable | not able | I'm unable to come tomorrow. |
| unafraid | not afraid | She was unafraid of the dark. |
| unbelievable | very surprising; hard to believe | The view is unbelievable. |
| unclear | not easy to understand; not certain | The instructions are unclear. |
| uncontrollable | impossible to control | She had an uncontrollable urge to laugh. |
| underage | too young by law to do something | Underage drinking is illegal. |
| unemployed | without a job | He has been unemployed for a year. |
| unexpected | surprising | We had an unexpected visitor. |
| unfit | not healthy or strong; also not suitable | I'm so unfit! |
| unfortunate | unlucky | It was an unfortunate accident. |
| unfriendly | not friendly | The waiter was unfriendly. |
| unheard | not listened to; unheard of: never known before | That was unheard of in those days. |
| uninterested | not interested | He seemed uninterested in the game. |
| uninteresting | boring | It was an uninteresting talk. |