Describing words 7
34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| tranquil | calm and peaceful | The lake was tranquil. |
| transatlantic | crossing the Atlantic Ocean | We took a transatlantic flight. |
| traumatic | very upsetting | It was a traumatic experience. |
| trying | difficult and annoying | It's been a trying day. |
| unassisted | without help | She can now walk unassisted. |
| unconventional | not following usual ways | He has unconventional ideas. |
| unconvincing | not believable | His excuse was unconvincing. |
| undaunted | not afraid or discouraged | Undaunted, she tried again. |
| unenviable | difficult and unpleasant | He has the unenviable task of telling her. |
| uneventful | with nothing interesting happening | The flight was uneventful. |
| uninspiring | not exciting or interesting | The speech was uninspiring. |
| unmanageable | too difficult to control | My hair is unmanageable. |
| unmanned | without people on board or working there | They launched an unmanned spacecraft. |
| unmusical | not good at music; also unpleasant to hear | He is completely unmusical. |
| unoccupied | empty; not being used | The house has been unoccupied for years. |
| unscathing | not severe or harsh (rare; compare 'scathing') | The critic gave an unscathing review. |
| unsettling | making you feel nervous | It was an unsettling experience. |
| unsustainable | not able to continue, often because it harms the environment | This level of spending is unsustainable. |
| untangled | not twisted together | Keep the cables untangled. |
| unwavering | firm and not changing | She has unwavering support from her family. |
| versatile | having many uses or skills | She is a versatile actress. |
| vertical | going straight up and down | Draw a vertical line. |
| vicious | violent and cruel | It was a vicious attack. |
| victorious | having won | The victorious team celebrated. |
| violet | bluish-purple | She has violet eyes. |
| voluntary | done by choice; also done without pay | She does voluntary work. |
| voracious | eating a lot; also very eager | He is a voracious reader. |
| wary | careful because of possible danger | Be wary of strangers. |
| wicked | very bad and evil; also very good (informal) | The wicked witch cast a spell. |
| withdrawn | quiet and not wanting to talk to people | He became withdrawn after the accident. |
| wizened | old and wrinkled | A wizened old man sat on the bench. |
| wooded | covered with trees | They live in a wooded area. |
| wry | showing amusement in a dry or slightly ironic way | She gave a wry smile. |
| zany | funny in a crazy way | He has a zany sense of humour. |