Describing words 15
33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| untrimmed | not cut short or made tidy | His beard was untrimmed. |
| unwilling | not wanting to do something | He was unwilling to help. |
| unwise | not sensible | It would be unwise to go alone. |
| unworldly | not knowing much about life; also spiritual | She is shy and unworldly. |
| upright | standing straight; also honest | Keep the bottle upright. |
| urban | about towns and cities | Most people live in urban areas. |
| vacant | empty; not used | Is this seat vacant? |
| valid | legally acceptable; also reasonable | Is your passport valid? |
| varied | of many different types | She has varied interests. |
| verbal | spoken, not written; also about words | We had a verbal agreement. |
| very | exact; used for emphasis | That's the very book I wanted. |
| vigorous | strong and full of energy | Do vigorous exercise three times a week. |
| vital | very important; necessary | Water is vital for life. |
| waterproof | not letting water in | I need a waterproof jacket. |
| wealthy | rich | He comes from a wealthy family. |
| wearisome | making you tired or bored | It was a wearisome journey. |
| weary | very tired | She felt weary after work. |
| well-balanced | with the right amounts of different things; also calm and sensible | Eat a well-balanced diet. |
| well-built | big and strong; also solidly made | He is a tall, well-built man. |
| well-organized | planned well | The event was well-organized. |
| well-paid | earning a lot of money | She has a well-paid job. |
| western | in or from the west | He lives in western Canada. |
| willing | happy to do something | Are you willing to help? |
| winding | with many bends | We drove along a winding road. |
| witty | clever and funny | He gave a witty speech. |
| wondrous | wonderful (literary) | It was a wondrous sight. |
| worldly | about the physical world, not spiritual; also experienced in life | He gave away all his worldly goods. |
| worldwide | all over the world | The film was a worldwide success. |
| wornout | very tired; also too old to use | I feel completely wornout. |
| worrying | causing worry | The news is worrying. |
| worthless | having no value | The old coins are worthless. |
| youthful | young or looking young | She has a youthful face. |
| yummy | tasting very good (informal) | This cake is yummy! |