Describing words 13
38 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 |
|---|---|---|
| unique | the only one of its kind; also very special | Everyone's fingerprints are unique. |
| unlikely | not likely to happen | It's unlikely to rain. |
| unlucky | having bad luck | Some people think 13 is unlucky. |
| unpredictable | impossible to know what will happen | The weather is unpredictable. |
| unrelated | not connected | The two events are unrelated. |
| untidy | not tidy; messy | His room is very untidy. |
| unwanted | not wanted | Delete unwanted emails. |
| unwell | ill | I feel unwell. |
| up-to-date | modern; also with the latest information | Keep your software up-to-date. |
| uplifted | feeling happier and more hopeful | I felt uplifted after the concert. |
| upper | higher | The bedrooms are on the upper floor. |
| upstairs | on a higher floor | There's an upstairs bathroom. |
| upward | moving or going up | There's an upward trend in prices. |
| urgent | needing action immediately | It's urgent. Call me back. |
| useless | not useful; also very bad at something | This knife is useless. |
| vague | not clear or exact | He gave a vague answer. |
| vain | too proud of your looks; in vain: without success | He is very vain about his hair. |
| valuable | worth a lot of money; also very useful | This ring is very valuable. |
| various | several different | We visited various places. |
| vast | very large | Russia is a vast country. |
| vegetarian | without meat or fish | Do you have vegetarian food? |
| virtual | on a computer, not real; also almost | We had a virtual meeting. |
| visible | able to be seen | The mountains are visible from here. |
| visual | about seeing | The film has amazing visual effects. |
| vivid | very bright; also very clear in your mind | I have vivid memories of that day. |
| waste | not wanted or used; also (land) empty | Put waste paper in the bin. |
| wasteful | using more than is needed | It's wasteful to throw away food. |
| weird | very strange | That's a weird noise. |
| welcome | wanted and pleasant; also allowed | You're welcome to stay. |
| well-dressed | wearing nice clothes | He is always well-dressed. |
| widespread | happening in many places or among many people | The storm caused widespread damage. |
| wizard | excellent (old-fashioned British informal) | What a wizard idea! |
| working | having a job; also about work | She is a working mother. |
| worn | old and damaged from use | The carpet is worn. |
| worth | having a value; also good enough to do | The museum is worth a visit. |
| worthwhile | worth the time or effort | Volunteering is a worthwhile activity. |
| worthy | deserving respect or support | It's a worthy cause. |
| written | on paper, not spoken | We have a written exam tomorrow. |