A2 Unit 47: Describing things 2
18 A2 words: further, major, quite, clear, instead, especially… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| further/ˈfɝðɚ/ adj | furthermore; additional | We need further information before we can decide.We need further information before we can decide. | |
| major/ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ adj | majorvery important or large | Exercise is a major part of a healthy life.Exercise is a major part of a healthy life. | |
| quite/kwaɪt/ adv | quitefairly; to some degree | The film was quite good, but a little long.The film was quite good, but a little long. | |
| clear/klɪr/ adj | cleareasy to see through | The water in the lake is very clear.The water in the lake is very clear. | |
| instead/ˌɪnˈstɛd/ adv | insteadin place of something else | It was raining, so we stayed home instead.It was raining, so we stayed home instead. | |
| especially/əˈspɛʃli/ adv | especiallymore than others; particularly | I love fruit, especially oranges.I love fruit, especially oranges. | |
| similar/ˈsɪməlɚ/ adj | similaralmost the same | Anna and her sister have similar voices.Anna and her sister have similar voices. | |
| common/ˈkɑmən/ adj | commonfound often; usual | Smith is a common name in England.Smith is a common name in England. | |
| perfect/pɚˈfɛkt/ adj | perfectas good as it can be | The weather today is perfect for a picnic.The weather today is perfect for a picnic. | |
| private/ˈpraɪvət/ adj | privateonly for one person or group | This is a private beach, so you cannot swim here.This is a private beach, so you cannot swim here. | |
| original/ɚˈɪdʒənəl/ adj | originalthe first one, not a copy | The original painting is in the museum.The original painting is in the museum. | |
| exactly/ɪɡˈzæktli/ adv | exactlycompletely correct; just | It is exactly three o’clock now.It is exactly three o’clock now. | |
| round/raʊnd/ adv | roundin a circle around something | They sat round the table and talked.They sat round the table and talked. | |
| quality/ˈkwɑləti/ n | qualityhow good or bad something is | This shop sells clothes of very good quality.This shop sells clothes of very good quality. | |
| complete/kəmˈplit/ adj | completefinished; with nothing missing | The work is complete, and we can go home.The work is complete, and we can go home. | |
| perhaps/pɚˈhæps/ adv | perhapsmaybe | Perhaps we can meet again next week.Perhaps we can meet again next week. | |
| simple/ˈsɪmpəl/ adj | simpleeasy; not difficult | This recipe is simple, and it takes ten minutes.This recipe is simple, and it takes ten minutes. | |
| simply/ˈsɪmpli/ adv | simplyjust; in an easy way | Simply press the green button to start.Simply press the green button to start. |