Qualities 1
36 English words (level B2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| accessibility | how easy it is to reach, enter or use something | The building has good accessibility for wheelchairs. |
| altitude | height above sea level | The plane is flying at a high altitude. |
| arch | a curved structure over an opening | We walked through a stone arch. |
| aspiration | a strong hope to achieve something | She has aspirations to be a doctor. |
| attractiveness | being attractive | The attractiveness of the city brings tourists. |
| availability | being available | Check the availability of rooms. |
| bend | a curve in a road or river | Drive slowly on the bend. |
| bounce | a jump back after hitting a surface; also energy | Catch the ball on the first bounce. |
| bravery | being brave | He got a medal for bravery. |
| capability | the ability to do something | The phone has video capability. |
| cheerfulness | being happy and positive | Her cheerfulness is infectious. |
| clearness | being clear | I liked the clearness of her explanation. |
| competence | the ability to do something well | Nobody doubts her competence. |
| complexion | the colour and look of the skin on your face | She has a pale complexion. |
| complexity | being complicated | The complexity of the problem surprised us. |
| conjunction | a word like 'and' or 'but' that joins parts of a sentence | 'Because' is a conjunction. |
| coral | a hard pink or white material formed by small sea animals | We saw beautiful coral when diving. |
| correctness | being correct | Check the correctness of your answers. |
| corruption | dishonest behaviour by people in power | The government is fighting corruption. |
| crease | a line in cloth or paper where it has been folded | Iron out the creases. |
| cube | a solid shape with six equal square sides | Add an ice cube to my drink. |
| curl | a piece of hair in a round shape | She has beautiful curls. |
| dash | a quick run; also a short line (–) in writing | We made a dash for the bus. |
| dedication | giving a lot of time and effort to something | She works with great dedication. |
| deficit | the amount by which money spent is more than money received | The country has a budget deficit. |
| delicacy | special, rare food; also being delicate | Snails are a delicacy in France. |
| dignity | being calm and respected; also self-respect | She faced death with dignity. |
| dimension | a measurement like length or width; also an aspect | What are the dimensions of the room? |
| disguise | clothes or things that hide who you are | He wore a disguise. |
| dishonesty | not being honest | He was fired for dishonesty. |
| disposal | getting rid of something; at your disposal: available for you to use | The car is at your disposal. |
| disposition | a person's usual character | She has a cheerful disposition. |
| droop | hanging down because of weakness | There was a droop in the flowers. |
| ease | with ease: easily; also being relaxed | She passed the test with ease. |
| effectiveness | how well something works | We tested the effectiveness of the drug. |
| elegance | being stylish and attractive | She dresses with elegance. |