B1 Unit 127: Describing things 12
20 B1 words: definite, faint, abundant, heavenly, tightly, unusually… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| definite/ˈdɛfənət/ adj | definitefixed and certain | We have no definite plans for the weekend.We have no definite plans for the weekend. | |
| faint/feɪnt/ adj | faintweak and not easy to see or hear | I heard a faint noise from the kitchen.I heard a faint noise from the kitchen. | |
| abundant/əˈbʌndənt/ adj | abundantexisting in very large amounts | The island has abundant fresh water and fruit.The island has abundant fresh water and fruit. | |
| heavenly/ˈhɛvənli/ adj | heavenlyvery beautiful, like something from heaven | The choir sang with a heavenly voice.The choir sang with a heavenly voice. | |
| tightly/ˈtaɪtli/ adv | tightlyin a firm way; with a strong grip | Anna held her bag tightly on the busy train.Anna held her bag tightly on the busy train. | |
| unusually/əˈnjuˌʒuəli/ adv | unusuallymore than is normal | It was an unusually warm day for December.It was an unusually warm day for December. | |
| noticeable/ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/ adj | noticeableeasy to see or to notice | There has been a noticeable change in her English.There has been a noticeable change in her English. | |
| vivid/ˈvɪvəd/ adj | vividvery clear and detailed | Sam has a vivid memory of his first day at school.Sam has a vivid memory of his first day at school. | |
| worthwhile/ˈwɝθˈwaɪl/ adj | worthwhileuseful and important enough to spend time on | Learning to swim is worthwhile because it could save your life.Learning to swim is worthwhile because it could save your life. | |
| owing/ˈoʊɪŋ/ adj | owingbecause of (used with "to") | The match was cancelled owing to bad weather.The match was cancelled owing to bad weather. | |
| resemble/rɪˈzɛmbəl/ v | to resembleto look like or be similar to | Lucy closely resembles her mother.Lucy closely resembles her mother. | |
| abnormal/æbˈnɔrməl/ adj | abnormaldifferent from what is normal | The doctor found nothing abnormal in the test results.The doctor found nothing abnormal in the test results. | |
| downward/ˈdaʊnwɚd/ adj | downwardmoving or leading to a lower place | The graph shows a downward trend in prices.The graph shows a downward trend in prices. | |
| unexpectedly/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ adv | unexpectedlyin a way you did not expect | Leo arrived unexpectedly and surprised everyone.Leo arrived unexpectedly and surprised everyone. | |
| upward/ˈʌpwɚd/ adj | upwardmoving or leading to a higher place | Prices have been on an upward path all year.Prices have been on an upward path all year. | |
| wildly/ˈwaɪldli/ adv | wildlyin an uncontrolled and energetic way | The children ran wildly around the garden.The children ran wildly around the garden. | |
| disastrous/dɪˈzæstrəs/ adj | disastrouscausing great damage or harm | The storm was disastrous for the farmers.The storm was disastrous for the farmers. | |
| unpredictable/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/ adj | unpredictablechanging in a way that cannot be guessed | The weather here is unpredictable, so take an umbrella.The weather here is unpredictable, so take an umbrella. | |
| visually/ˈvɪʒwəli/ adv | visuallyin a way that relates to seeing | The film is visually beautiful, with bright colours.The film is visually beautiful, with bright colours. | |
| peculiar/pəˈkjuljɚ/ adj | peculiarstrange or unusual | The soup had a peculiar smell, so Anna did not eat it.The soup had a peculiar smell, so Anna did not eat it. |