B1 Unit 130: Describing things 15
8 B1 words: rudely, uninteresting, hurriedly, thunderous, glint, untidy… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| rudely/ˈrudli/ adv | rudelyin a way that is not polite | He spoke rudely to the waiter, and everyone noticed.He spoke rudely to the waiter, and everyone noticed. | |
| uninteresting/əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/ adj | uninterestingnot interesting | The lecture was uninteresting, so many students left.The lecture was uninteresting, so many students left. | |
| hurriedly/ˈhɝidli/ adv | hurriedlyin a fast way because of lack of time | Omar hurriedly packed his bag and ran to the station.Omar hurriedly packed his bag and ran to the station. | |
| thunderous/ˈθʌndɚəs/ adj | thunderousextremely loud, like thunder | The singer received thunderous applause from the crowd.The singer received thunderous applause from the crowd. | |
| glint/ɡlɪnt/ n | glinta small flash of light | There was a glint of excitement in his eyes.There was a glint of excitement in his eyes. | |
| untidy/ənˈtaɪdi/ adj | untidynot neat or in order | Her room is always untidy, with clothes on the floor.Her room is always untidy, with clothes on the floor. | |
| feverishly/ˈfɛvɚˌɪʃli/ adv | feverishlyin a fast and nervous way | Mia worked feverishly to finish the project on time.Mia worked feverishly to finish the project on time. | |
| noisily/ˈnɔɪzəli/ adv | noisilyin a loud way | The children ran noisily down the stairs.The children ran noisily down the stairs. |