Describing words 8
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 |
|---|---|---|
| irrational | not based on reason | She has an irrational fear of birds. |
| irresistible | too attractive to refuse | The cake was irresistible. |
| irresponsible | not thinking about the results of your actions | It was irresponsible to leave the child alone. |
| irritated | annoyed | She was irritated by the noise. |
| irritating | annoying | He has an irritating laugh. |
| keen | very interested or eager; also sharp | She is keen on tennis. |
| known | known about by people | He is a known criminal. |
| lame | not able to walk well; also weak and not convincing | That's a lame excuse. |
| last-minute | done or happening just before it is too late | We booked a last-minute holiday. |
| later | happening after | We'll discuss it at a later date. |
| latter | nearer the end; also the second of two | In the latter part of the year, sales rose. |
| legendary | very famous; also from a legend | She is a legendary singer. |
| legislative | about making laws | Parliament has legislative power. |
| legitimate | legal; also fair and reasonable | That's a legitimate question. |
| lengthy | very long | It was a lengthy meeting. |
| liberal | accepting different opinions and behaviour; also generous | She has liberal views. |
| lifeless | dead; also without energy | The town looked lifeless. |
| literal | having the basic meaning of a word | What is the literal meaning? |
| long-distance | between places far apart | They have a long-distance relationship. |
| long-term | lasting a long time | We need a long-term solution. |
| lousy | very bad (informal) | The weather was lousy. |
| lucrative | making a lot of money | It's a lucrative business. |
| lush | with many healthy green plants | The valley is lush and green. |
| luxurious | very comfortable and expensive | They stayed in a luxurious hotel. |
| manual | done with the hands; also not automatic | He does manual work. |
| mathematical | about mathematics | She has great mathematical skills. |
| mature | behaving like an adult; also fully grown | He is very mature for his age. |
| medieval | from the Middle Ages (about 500–1500) | We visited a medieval castle. |
| mediocre | not very good | The food was mediocre. |
| metric | using metres, kilos and litres | Most countries use the metric system. |
| microscopic | extremely small | Bacteria are microscopic. |
| mighty | very powerful | The mighty river flows to the sea. |
| miniature | very small | They have a miniature dog. |
| misleading | giving a wrong idea | The advert was misleading. |
| mistrustful | not trusting | She is mistrustful of strangers. |
| mock | not real; for practice | We have a mock exam next week. |
| modest | not talking much about your success; also not large | She is very modest. |
| momentary | lasting a very short time | There was a momentary silence. |
| moody | often changing mood; often unhappy | Teenagers can be moody. |