Describing words 2
38 English words (level C1) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| compliant | following rules; also too willing to obey | The software is compliant with the new rules. |
| complimentary | praising; also free | The hotel offers complimentary breakfast. |
| compromised | weakened or put in danger | Your account may be compromised. |
| conditional | depending on something else | The offer is conditional on good references. |
| conscientious | careful and hard-working | She is a conscientious student. |
| contested | argued about; also competed for | It was a hotly contested election. |
| contextual | about the context | Use contextual clues to guess the meaning. |
| convoluted | very complicated | The plot is very convoluted. |
| cost-effective | giving good results for the money spent | Solar power is cost-effective. |
| coupled | joined; coupled with: together with | Rain, coupled with wind, made it cold. |
| creamy | thick and smooth like cream | The soup is rich and creamy. |
| credible | able to be believed | She is a credible witness. |
| crude | simple and not well made; also rude; also (oil) not processed | They built a crude shelter. |
| customary | usual; traditional | It is customary to tip waiters. |
| cynical | believing people are selfish and dishonest | She is cynical about politicians. |
| daunting | making you feel less confident; frightening | It's a daunting challenge. |
| degrading | making someone lose respect | It was a degrading experience. |
| demographic | about the population | There are big demographic changes. |
| detestable | very unpleasant | It was a detestable act. |
| detrimental | harmful | Smoking is detrimental to health. |
| dismal | sad and gloomy; also very bad | The team's performance was dismal. |
| disquieting | making you worried | There were disquieting signs. |
| divergent | different | They have divergent views. |
| docile | quiet and easy to control | The horse is very docile. |
| dominant | most powerful or important | He has a dominant personality. |
| durable | lasting a long time | These boots are very durable. |
| dutiful | doing what is expected of you | She is a dutiful daughter. |
| eccentric | strange in a harmless way | He is an eccentric old man. |
| eclectic | including many different styles | He has eclectic taste in music. |
| effortless | seeming to need no effort | She made it look effortless. |
| elaborate | detailed and complicated | They made elaborate plans. |
| elastic | able to stretch and return to its shape | The band is elastic. |
| elusive | difficult to find, catch or achieve | The answer remains elusive. |
| engrossing | very interesting | It's an engrossing story. |
| enterprising | having new ideas and energy | She is an enterprising young woman. |
| ethical | about what is morally right | It's an ethical question. |
| exhilarating | very exciting | Skiing is exhilarating. |
| explanatory | explaining something | Read the explanatory notes. |