Describing words 3
39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| conceivable | possible to imagine | It's conceivable that he is right. |
| concrete | real and specific, not imagined | We need concrete evidence. |
| consistent | always behaving or happening in the same way | She is a consistent player. |
| constant | happening all the time; also not changing | The baby needs constant care. |
| contemporary | modern; also living at the same time | I like contemporary art. |
| content | happy and satisfied | She seems content with her life. |
| contradictory | not agreeing; saying opposite things | We got contradictory advice. |
| conventional | traditional and ordinary | She has conventional ideas. |
| convinced | completely sure | I'm convinced he's lying. |
| cooperative | helpful and willing to work together | The staff were very cooperative. |
| corporal | about the body (corporal punishment: hitting as punishment) | Corporal punishment is banned in schools. |
| corporate | about a large company | She is a corporate lawyer. |
| corresponding | matching or connected | Sales rose compared with the corresponding period last year. |
| corrupt | dishonest, especially taking money to do wrong things | The corrupt official took bribes. |
| costly | expensive; also causing a lot of problems | It was a costly mistake. |
| countrywide | across the whole country | There was a countrywide strike. |
| cowardly | not brave | It was a cowardly attack. |
| cozy | warm and comfortable | It's a cozy little café. |
| creepy | strange and frightening | That old house is creepy. |
| criminal | about crime; also very wrong | He has a criminal record. |
| crucial | extremely important | This is a crucial decision. |
| daft | silly (British informal) | Don't be daft! |
| damn | used to show anger (rude) | The damn car won't start. |
| darling | dearly loved; also sweet | What a darling little house! |
| dated | old-fashioned | The kitchen looks dated. |
| de facto | existing in fact, even if not officially | He is the de facto leader. |
| decent | good enough; also honest and good | She earns a decent salary. |
| deceptive | making you believe something that is not true | Appearances can be deceptive. |
| decisive | able to make decisions quickly; also very important for the result | That was the decisive goal. |
| decorative | made to look nice | The plates are just decorative. |
| deep | going far down; also serious or strong | The lake is very deep. |
| deliberate | done on purpose | It was a deliberate attack. |
| demanding | needing a lot of time, effort or skill | It's a very demanding job. |
| dense | thick; with things close together | We walked through dense forest. |
| dental | about teeth | I have a dental appointment. |
| dependable | able to be trusted | She is a dependable worker. |
| descriptive | describing something | Write a descriptive essay. |
| desirable | wanted by many people | It's a desirable area to live in. |
| detailed | with many details | He gave a detailed description. |