Qualities 3
34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| polish | a substance that makes things shiny | She bought shoe polish. |
| politeness | being polite | He was impressed by her politeness. |
| popularity | being liked by many people | The game's popularity is growing. |
| pose | a way of standing or sitting for a photo or painting | Hold that pose! |
| practicality | how practical something is | I chose the shoes for practicality. |
| privilege | a special right or advantage | It's a privilege to meet you. |
| proximity | nearness | The hotel's proximity to the beach is great. |
| punctuality | being on time | Punctuality is important at work. |
| qualification | an exam passed or course finished; also a skill needed for a job | What qualifications do you have? |
| righteousness | being morally right | He believed in his own righteousness. |
| rim | the edge of something round | The cup has a gold rim. |
| sag | a part that bends down because of weight | There's a sag in the middle of the bed. |
| scarlet | a bright red colour | She wore scarlet. |
| scholasticism | a medieval way of thinking that used logic to explain religion | He studies medieval scholasticism. |
| sector | a part of the economy or an area | She works in the public sector. |
| shortness | being short | He suffers from shortness of breath. |
| softness | being soft | I love the softness of this blanket. |
| solidity | being solid and strong | The solidity of the building impressed us. |
| specialty | a dish a restaurant or place is famous for; also an area of special knowledge | Pizza is the specialty here. |
| stability | being steady and not changing | The country needs stability. |
| stain | a dirty mark that is hard to remove | There's a coffee stain on my shirt. |
| tenderness | gentleness and love; also pain when touched | He spoke with tenderness. |
| thickness | how thick something is | Measure the thickness of the wall. |
| timeliness | happening at the right time | We value the timeliness of your reply. |
| timing | choosing the right moment | Good timing! |
| trait | a quality of someone's character | Kindness is her best trait. |
| triangle | a shape with three sides | Draw a triangle. |
| truthfulness | being honest | I don't doubt his truthfulness. |
| unusualness | being unusual | The unusualness of the design attracted attention. |
| upbringing | the way you were raised as a child | She had a strict upbringing. |
| vigor | strength and energy | He worked with great vigor. |
| virtue | a good quality; also moral goodness | Patience is a virtue. |
| width | how wide something is | Measure the width of the window. |
| worse | something more bad | Things changed for the worse. |