B1 Unit 126: Describing things 11
20 B1 words: beautifully, enjoyable, terribly, relaxing, terrific, destructive… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| beautifully/ˈbjutəfli/ adv | beautifullyin a lovely way | Maria sings beautifully at every concert.Maria sings beautifully at every concert. | |
| enjoyable/ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪəbəl/ adj | enjoyablegiving pleasure | We had an enjoyable evening with our neighbours.We had an enjoyable evening with our neighbours. | |
| terribly/ˈtɛrəbli/ adv | terriblyvery; extremely | I am terribly sorry for the mistake.I am terribly sorry for the mistake. | |
| relaxing/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ adj | relaxingmaking you calm and rested | After work, a hot bath is very relaxing.After work, a hot bath is very relaxing. | |
| terrific/tɚˈɪfɪk/ adj | terrificexcellent | We had a terrific time at the beach.We had a terrific time at the beach. | |
| destructive/dɪˈstrʌktɪv/ adj | destructivecausing damage | Too much sun can be destructive for plants.Too much sun can be destructive for plants. | |
| foolish/ˈfulɪʃ/ adj | foolishnot sensible | It was foolish to go out without a coat.It was foolish to go out without a coat. | |
| positively/ˈpɑzətɪvli/ adv | positivelyin a good or helpful way | The audience reacted positively to the new song.The audience reacted positively to the new song. | |
| shiny/ˈʃaɪni/ adj | shinybright and reflecting light | The new coin is bright and shiny.The new coin is bright and shiny. | |
| extensively/ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/ adv | extensivelyin great detail or at length | This author has written extensively about travel.This author has written extensively about travel. | |
| vague/veɪɡ/ adj | vaguenot clear or exact | The directions were vague, so we got lost.The directions were vague, so we got lost. | |
| devastating/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/ adj | devastatingcausing great damage | The storm was devastating for the small town.The storm was devastating for the small town. | |
| favorable/ˈfeɪvɚəbəl/ adj | favorablegood for a particular purpose | The weather is favorable for sailing today.The weather is favorable for sailing today. | |
| spiral/ˈspaɪrəl/ adj | spiralwinding around a central point | A spiral staircase led to the tower.A spiral staircase led to the tower. | |
| steadily/ˈstɛdəli/ adv | steadilyat a regular, gradual pace | Prices have risen steadily over the last year.Prices have risen steadily over the last year. | |
| accidental/ˌæksəˈdɛntəl/ adj | accidentalhappening by chance | The broken window was an accidental result of the game.The broken window was an accidental result of the game. | |
| intentionally/ˌɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ adv | intentionallyon purpose | Sam intentionally left the window open.Sam intentionally left the window open. | |
| primitive/ˈprɪmətɪv/ adj | primitivevery simple, from an early time | Early people used primitive tools made of stone.Early people used primitive tools made of stone. | |
| sticky/ˈstɪki/ adj | stickycovered with something that clings | My hands are sticky from the honey.My hands are sticky from the honey. | |
| unrelated/ˌʌnrɪˈleɪtɪd/ adj | unrelatednot connected | The two events are unrelated.The two events are unrelated. |