a

absurd ·adjective

Definition: very silly Level: B2

a

accuracy ·noun

Definition: how correct or exact something is Level: B2

a

accurate ·adjective

Definition: correct, exact and without any mistakes Level: B2

a

addition ·noun (NUMBERS/AMOUNTS)

Definition: the process of adding numbers or amounts together in order to get a total Level: B2

a

additional ·adjective

Definition: extra Level: B2

a

adequate ·adjective (ENOUGH)

Definition: enough Level: B2

a

adequate ·adjective (GOOD ENOUGH)

Definition: good enough, but not very good Level: B2

a

adequately ·adverb

Definition: in an adequate way Level: B2

a

among ·preposition (IN THE MIDDLE)

Definition: in the middle of something Level: B2

a

appropriate ·adjective

Definition: suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion Level: B2

a

approximate ·adjective

Definition: not completely accurate but close Level: B2

a

artificial ·adjective (NOT NATURAL)

Definition: not natural, but made by people Level: B2

a

at ·preposition (AMOUNT)

Definition: used to show a price, temperature, rate, speed, etc. Level: B2

a

attached ·adjective (CONNECTED TO)

Definition: joined or connected to another thing Level: B2

b

bad ·adjective (NOT FRESH)

Definition: Bad food is not fresh and cannot be eaten. Level: B2

b

badly ·adverb (UNPLEASANT)

Definition: in an unpleasant way Level: B2

b

balanced ·adjective (FAIR)

Definition: considering all the facts in a fair way Level: B2

b

bar ·noun (BLOCK)

Definition: a substance that has been made into a solid, rectangular shape Level: B2

b

base ·noun (BOTTOM)

Definition: the bottom part of something, or the part something rests on Level: B2

b

beneath ·preposition (UNDER)

Definition: under something, or in a lower position than something Level: B2

b

beneficial ·adjective

Definition: helpful, useful or good Level: B2

b

beyond ·preposition (DISTANCE)

Definition: on the other side of something Level: B2

b

bizarre ·adjective

Definition: very strange and unusual Level: B2

b

block ·noun (PIECE)

Definition: a solid piece of hard material, usually in the shape of a square or rectangle Level: B2

b

bold ·adjective (EASY TO NOTICE)

Definition: strong in color or shape and therefore easy to notice Level: B2

b

breathtaking ·adjective

Definition: very beautiful or surprising Level: B2

b

brightly ·adverb

Definition: with a lot of strong color or light Level: B2

c

capacity ·noun (AMOUNT)

Definition: the largest amount or number that a container, building, etc. can hold Level: B2

c

characteristic ·noun

Definition: a typical or noticeable quality of someone or something Level: B2

c

circular ·adjective (SHAPE)

Definition: shaped like a circle Level: B2

c

curve ·noun

Definition: a line that bends around, like part of a circle Level: B2

d

decent ·adjective (SATISFACTORY)

Definition: of a satisfactory quality or level Level: B2

d

decorative ·adjective

Definition: made to look attractive Level: B2

d

deep ·adjective (SOUND)

Definition: A deep sound is low. Level: B2

d

degree ·noun (AMOUNT)

Definition: an amount or level of something Level: B2

d

delicate ·adjective (SOFT)

Definition: soft, light or gentle Level: B2

d

delicate ·adjective (EASY TO DAMAGE)

Definition: easy to damage or break Level: B2

d

delightful ·adjective

Definition: very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable Level: B2

d

dense ·adjective

Definition: thick and difficult to see through Level: B2

d

densely ·adverb

Definition: with a lot of things close together Level: B2

d

diamond ·noun (SHAPE)

Definition: a shape with four straight sides of equal length, forming two opposite angles which are wide and two which are narrow Level: B2

d

dimension ·noun (MEASUREMENT)

Definition: a measurement of the length, width, or height of something Level: B2

d

disk ·noun (SHAPE)

Definition: a flat, round shape or object Level: B2

d

distant ·adjective (FAR AWAY)

Definition: far away Level: B2

d

dreadful ·adjective

Definition: extremely bad or unpleasant Level: B2

d

drop ·verb (LOWER)

Definition: to move to a lower level, or cause something to move to a lower level Level: B2

d

drop ·noun (REDUCTION)

Definition: a reduction in the amount or level of something Level: B2

e

enough ·determiner (NEGATIVE COMMENT)

Definition: as much as or more than is wanted Level: B2

e

entire ·adjective

Definition: whole or complete, with nothing missing Level: B2

e

exceptional ·adjective (GOOD)

Definition: extremely good Level: B2

e

extensive ·adjective

Definition: large in amount or size Level: B2

e

extent ·noun (SIZE)

Definition: the size or importance of something Level: B2

e

extreme ·adjective (VERY LARGE)

Definition: very large in amount or degree Level: B2

f

faint ·adjective (SLIGHT)

Definition: slight and not easy to notice, smell, hear, etc. Level: B2

f

false ·adjective (NOT REAL)

Definition: not real, but made to look or seem real Level: B2

f

faulty ·adjective

Definition: not working correctly or not in perfect condition Level: B2

f

fierce ·adjective (STRONG)

Definition: very strong or powerful Level: B2

f

fine ·adjective (EXCELLENT)

Definition: excellent or much better than average Level: B2

f

fine ·adverb

Definition: very well or without any problems Level: B2

f

firm ·adjective (NOT SOFT)

Definition: not soft, but not completely hard Level: B2

f

flat ·adverb

Definition: in a level position, often against another surface Level: B2

f

from ·preposition (POSITION)

Definition: used to show the position of something in comparison with other things, or the point of view of someone when considering a matter or problem Level: B2

g

genuine ·adjective (REAL)

Definition: If something is genuine, it is really what it seems to be. Level: B2

g

grade ·noun (LEVEL)

Definition: a level of quality, size, importance, etc. Level: B2

g

growing ·adjective

Definition: increasing in size or quantity Level: B2

h

half ·noun (A LOT)

Definition: a lot Level: B2

h

harmful ·adjective

Definition: causing harm Level: B2

h

harmless ·adjective

Definition: not able or not likely to cause harm Level: B2

h

high ·adjective (IMPORTANT)

Definition: important, powerful, or at the top level of something Level: B2

i

ideal ·adjective

Definition: perfect, or the best possible Level: B2

i

impressive ·adjective

Definition: Someone or something that is impressive makes you admire and respect them. Level: B2

i

inaccurate ·adjective

Definition: not correct or exact Level: B2

i

inconvenient ·adjective

Definition: involving or causing difficulty, such as unexpected changes or effort Level: B2

i

increase ·noun (RISE)

Definition: a rise in the amount or size of something Level: B2

i

inner ·adjective (LOCATION)

Definition: on the inside or near the middle of something Level: B2

i

inside ·adjective (UNDER SURFACE)

Definition: in or on the part of something under its surface Level: B2

i

inside ·noun (INNER PART)

Definition: the inner part, space or side of something Level: B2

i

irregular ·adjective (SHAPE)

Definition: not smooth or straight, or having parts that are different sizes Level: B2

k

key ·adjective (IMPORTANT)

Definition: very important in influencing or achieving something Level: B2

l

least ·determiner

Definition: the smallest amount Level: B2

l

level ·noun (HEIGHT)

Definition: the height of something Level: B2

l

level ·noun (AMOUNT)

Definition: the amount or number of something Level: B2

l

level ·adjective

Definition: flat or horizontal Level: B2

l

load ·noun (AMOUNT CARRIED)

Definition: something that is carried, often by a vehicle Level: B2

l

lovely ·adjective (ENJOYABLE)

Definition: pleasant or enjoyable Level: B2

l

lovely ·adjective (BEAUTIFUL)

Definition: attractive and beautiful Level: B2

l

low ·adjective (BAD QUALITY)

Definition: of bad quality, especially when referring to something that is not as good as it should be Level: B2

m

majority ·noun

Definition: more than half of a group of people or things Level: B2

m

massive ·adjective

Definition: very large in size, amount or number Level: B2

m

measure ·verb (FIND SIZE)

Definition: to discover the exact size or amount of something, or to be of a particular size Level: B2

m

measurement ·noun (SIZE)

Definition: the exact size, shape, degree or strength of something which you discover by measuring it Level: B2

m

medieval ·adjective

Definition: relating to the period in Europe between about AD 500 and AD 1500 Level: B2

m

mere ·adjective

Definition: used to emphasize that something is not large or important Level: B2

m

merely ·adverb (NOTHING MORE)

Definition: used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more Level: B2

m

middle ·adjective (CENTRAL)

Definition: in a central position Level: B2

m

minority ·noun (LESS THAN HALF)

Definition: less than half of a group of people or things Level: B2

m

modest ·adjective (NOT LARGE)

Definition: not large in size or amount, or not expensive or important Level: B2

n

neat ·adjective (VERY GOOD)

Definition: very good, fun, nice, or interesting Level: B2

n

negative ·adjective (BAD)

Definition: A negative effect is bad and causes damage to something. Level: B2

n

negatively ·adverb

Definition: with a bad effect Level: B2

n

nicely ·adverb (WELL)

Definition: well Level: B2

o

outer ·adjective

Definition: on the edge or surface of something Level: B2

o

outside ·adjective (NOT IN BUILDING)

Definition: not in a building Level: B2

o

outstanding ·adjective

Definition: excellent and much better than most Level: B2

o

oval ·adjective

Definition: in the shape of an egg or a slightly flat circle Level: B2

p

percentage ·noun

Definition: an amount of something, often expressed as a number out of 100 Level: B2

p

pint ·noun

Definition: a measure for liquid equal to half of a quart, or about half a liter Level: B2

p

poor ·adjective (BAD)

Definition: of very low quality Level: B2

p

pound ·noun

Definition: a unit for measuring weight Level: B2

p

precise ·adjective (EXACT)

Definition: exact and accurate Level: B2

p

precisely ·adverb (EXACT)

Definition: exactly Level: B2

q

quantity ·noun (LARGE AMOUNT)

Definition: a lot of something Level: B2

r

rectangular ·adjective

Definition: shaped like a rectangle, with four sides and four 90° angles Level: B2

r

remarkable ·adjective

Definition: very unusual or noticeable in a way that you admire Level: B2

r

ring ·noun (CIRCLE)

Definition: something that is the shape of a circle Level: B2

r

roll ·noun (TUBE)

Definition: a piece of plastic, paper, cloth, etc. that is rolled into the shape of a tube Level: B2

r

roughly ·adverb (NOT EXACTLY)

Definition: approximately Level: B2

s

sample ·noun (SMALL AMOUNT)

Definition: a small amount of something that shows you what it is like Level: B2

s

satisfactory ·adjective

Definition: good enough Level: B2

s

scale ·noun (COMPARISON)

Definition: how the size of things on a map, model, etc. relates to the same things in real life Level: B2

s

severe ·adjective (BAD)

Definition: extremely bad Level: B2

s

sexy ·adjective

Definition: attractive or exciting in a sexual way Level: B2

s

shade ·noun (COLOR)

Definition: a color, especially when referring to how dark or light it is Level: B2

s

shallow ·adjective (NOT DEEP)

Definition: not deep Level: B2

s

shortage ·noun

Definition: when there is not enough of something Level: B2

s

single ·adjective (ONE)

Definition: only one Level: B2

s

softness ·noun

Definition: the quality of being soft Level: B2

s

solid ·adjective (HARD)

Definition: hard and firm, without holes or spaces Level: B2

s

solid ·adjective (STRONG)

Definition: strong and not easily broken or damaged Level: B2

s

some ·determiner (LARGE AMOUNT)

Definition: a large amount or number of something Level: B2

s

standard ·adjective

Definition: usual rather than special, especially when thought of as being correct or acceptable Level: B2

s

stiff ·adjective (DIFFICULT TO MOVE)

Definition: not easy to move Level: B2

s

stiff ·adjective (HARD)

Definition: hard and difficult to bend Level: B2

s

straight ·adjective (LEVEL)

Definition: in a position that is level or vertical Level: B2

s

strong ·adjective (GOOD QUALITY)

Definition: of a good quality or level and likely to be successful or effective Level: B2

s

stunning ·adjective

Definition: very beautiful or attractive Level: B2

s

substantial ·adjective

Definition: large in amount Level: B2

s

sufficient ·adjective

Definition: as much as is necessary Level: B2

s

superb ·adjective

Definition: excellent Level: B2

t

that ·adverb

Definition: used when describing the size, amount, or state of something or someone Level: B2

t

thick ·adjective (SMOKE, ETC.)

Definition: difficult to see through Level: B2

t

thrilling ·adjective

Definition: very exciting Level: B2

t

tight ·adjective (FIRM)

Definition: firm and difficult to move Level: B2

t

together ·adverb (CONNECTED)

Definition: used to say that two or more things are joined to each other, mixed with each other, etc. Level: B2

t

ton ·noun (WEIGHT)

Definition: a unit for measuring weight, equal to 907 kilograms Level: B2

t

transparent ·adjective

Definition: If a substance or object is transparent, you can see through it very clearly. Level: B2

t

tremendous ·adjective (GOOD)

Definition: extremely good Level: B2

t

tremendous ·adjective (LARGE)

Definition: very large, great, strong, etc. Level: B2

t

triangle ·noun

Definition: a flat shape with three straight sides Level: B2

t

trivial ·adjective

Definition: small and not important Level: B2

t

twisted ·adjective (BENT)

Definition: bent so that the original shape is changed or destroyed Level: B2

u

unacceptable ·adjective

Definition: too bad to be allowed to continue Level: B2

u

underneath ·adverb

Definition: under or below Level: B2

u

unfashionable ·adjective

Definition: not fashionable or popular at a particular time Level: B2

u

unfit ·adjective

Definition: not good enough or not having the qualities needed or expected for something Level: B2

u

unlimited ·adjective

Definition: without any limits Level: B2

u

unsatisfactory ·adjective

Definition: not good enough Level: B2

u

upon ·preposition (ON)

Definition: on Level: B2

u

upright ·adjective

Definition: straight up or vertical Level: B2

u

upside down ·adverb

Definition: having the part that is usually at the top turned to be at the bottom Level: B2

v

vast ·adjective

Definition: extremely big Level: B2

v

vivid ·adjective (COLORS)

Definition: A vivid color is very bright. Level: B2

v

volume ·noun (AMOUNT)

Definition: the number or amount of something, especially when it is large Level: B2

w

weak ·adjective (LIKELY TO BREAK)

Definition: not able to support heavy things Level: B2

w

weight ·noun (HEAVINESS)

Definition: the quality of being heavy Level: B2

w

widen ·verb (MAKE WIDER)

Definition: to become wider, or to make something wider Level: B2

w

width ·noun

Definition: the distance across something from one side to the other Level: B2

w

winding ·adjective

Definition: describes a path, road, river, etc. that repeatedly turns in different directions Level: B2

w

within ·preposition (LIMIT)

Definition: not outside the limits of something Level: B2