Describing words 2
37 English words (level C2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| calorific | containing a lot of calories | Cake is very calorific. |
| capacious | having a lot of space | She has a capacious handbag. |
| centralized | controlled from one central place | The country has a centralized government. |
| choreographical | about the planning of dance movements | The show has choreographical brilliance. |
| cloistered | protected from the outside world | She led a cloistered life. |
| cogent | clear, logical and convincing | She made a cogent argument. |
| cognitive | about thinking and learning | Sleep improves cognitive function. |
| colloquial | used in informal conversation | It's a colloquial expression. |
| commensurate | matching in size or level (commensurate with) | Salary will be commensurate with experience. |
| conciliatory | trying to end an argument | He made a conciliatory gesture. |
| confrontational | likely to cause arguments | He has a confrontational style. |
| constrained | limited; also not relaxed | We are constrained by time. |
| contemptuous | showing no respect | She gave him a contemptuous look. |
| contractual | part of a contract | It's a contractual obligation. |
| converse | opposite | The converse argument is also true. |
| cosmic | about the universe; also very large | The cosmic rays come from space. |
| counterproductive | having the opposite effect to what you want | Shouting is counterproductive. |
| crippling | causing great damage or difficulty | They have crippling debts. |
| cultish | like a cult; having very devoted followers | The film has a cultish following. |
| deficient | not having enough | Her diet is deficient in iron. |
| depraved | morally very bad | It was a depraved crime. |
| derelict | empty and in bad condition | They bought a derelict house. |
| derisive | showing unkind laughter | She gave a derisive laugh. |
| deviant | different from what is normal, often in a bad way | The study looks at deviant behaviour. |
| diffuse | spread over a large area; also not clear | The light was soft and diffuse. |
| disdainful | showing that you think something is not good enough | She gave a disdainful look. |
| disparaging | showing no respect | She made disparaging remarks. |
| egalitarian | believing all people are equal | It's an egalitarian society. |
| elated | extremely happy | She was elated by the news. |
| elephantine | very large and heavy | He moved with elephantine steps. |
| eminent | famous and respected | He is an eminent professor. |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time | Fame is ephemeral. |
| equable | calm and not easily upset; also (climate) not changing much | She has an equable temperament. |
| euphemistic | using polite words for unpleasant things | It's a euphemistic way of saying fired. |
| euphoric | extremely happy | The fans were euphoric. |
| exalted | having a very high rank or position | He holds an exalted position. |
| extant | still existing | It's the oldest extant copy of the book. |