A2 Unit 78: Describing things 5
18 A2 words: fantastic, soft, appropriate, split, basically, slowly… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| fantastic/fænˈtæstɪk/ adj | fantasticextremely good | The food at this restaurant is fantastic.The food at this restaurant is fantastic. | |
| soft/sɑft/ adj | softnot hard; nice to touch | This pillow is very soft.This pillow is very soft. | |
| appropriate/əˈproʊpriət/ adj | appropriateright for a situation | Jeans are not appropriate for a wedding.Jeans are not appropriate for a wedding. | |
| split/splɪt/ adj | splitdivided into parts | The class is split into two groups.The class is split into two groups. | |
| basically/ˈbeɪsɪkli/ adv | basicallyin the most important ways | Basically, this phone is the same as the old one.Basically, this phone is the same as the old one. | |
| slowly/ˈsloʊli/ adv | slowlyat a low speed | Please speak slowly, so I can understand.Please speak slowly, so I can understand. | |
| unfortunately/ənˈfɔrtʃənətli/ adv | unfortunatelysadly; used for bad news | Unfortunately, the shop is closed today.Unfortunately, the shop is closed today. | |
| perfectly/ˈpɝfəktli/ adv | perfectlyin the best possible way | Maria speaks English perfectly.Maria speaks English perfectly. | |
| mainly/ˈmeɪnli/ adv | mainlymostly | I mainly eat vegetables and rice.I mainly eat vegetables and rice. | |
| danger/ˈdeɪndʒɚ/ n | dangerthe chance that something bad will happen | Keep away from the danger zone.Keep away from the danger zone. | |
| empty/ˈɛmpti/ adj | emptywith nothing inside | The fridge is empty, so I’ll go shopping.The fridge is empty, so I’ll go shopping. | |
| unlike/ənˈlaɪk/ adj | unlikedifferent from | Unlike his brother, Omar loves sports.Unlike his brother, Omar loves sports. | |
| grace/ɡreɪs/ n | gracea smooth and beautiful way of moving | The dancer moved with grace.The dancer moved with grace. | |
| brilliant/ˈbrɪljənt/ adj | brilliantvery clever or very good | That is a brilliant idea!That is a brilliant idea! | |
| widely/ˈwaɪdli/ adv | widelyin many places or by many people | English is widely spoken around the world.English is widely spoken around the world. | |
| worldwide/ˈwɝlˈdwaɪd/ adv | worldwidein all parts of the world | The singer is famous worldwide.The singer is famous worldwide. | |
| hardly/ˈhɑrdli/ adv | hardlyalmost not | I can hardly hear you; the music is loud.I can hardly hear you; the music is loud. | |
| principal/ˈprɪnsəpəl/ adj | principalmost important | Her principal reason for moving is her job.Her principal reason for moving is her job. |