B1 Unit 89: Describing things 4
20 B1 words: giant, minor, opposite, tiny, typically, capable… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| giant/ˈdʒaɪənt/ adj | giantextremely large | A giant tree stands in the middle of the park.A giant tree stands in the middle of the park. | |
| minor/ˈmaɪnɚ/ adj | minorsmall and not important | It is only a minor problem, so don’t worry.It is only a minor problem, so don’t worry. | |
| opposite/ˈɑpəzət/ n/adv | oppositecompletely different in meaning | Hot is the opposite of cold.Hot is the opposite of cold. | |
| tiny/ˈtaɪni/ adj | tinyextremely small | The baby has tiny hands.The baby has tiny hands. | |
| typically/ˈtɪpɪkli/ adv | typicallyusually; in the normal way | People typically eat dinner at seven here.People typically eat dinner at seven here. | |
| capable/ˈkeɪpəbəl/ adj | capablehaving the ability to do something | Sam is capable of finishing the work alone.Sam is capable of finishing the work alone. | |
| essential/ɛˈsɛnʃəl/ adj | essentialabsolutely necessary | Water is essential for life.Water is essential for life. | |
| largely/ˈlɑrdʒli/ adv | largelymostly; to a great degree | The festival was largely a success.The festival was largely a success. | |
| unable/əˈneɪbəl/ adj | unablenot able to do something | Leo was unable to come to the party.Leo was unable to come to the party. | |
| extreme/ɛkˈstrim/ adj | extremevery great or severe | The weather was extreme, with very strong winds.The weather was extreme, with very strong winds. | |
| reasonable/ˈrizənəbəl/ adj | reasonablefair and not too expensive | The price of the room is very reasonable.The price of the room is very reasonable. | |
| typical/ˈtɪpəkəl/ adj | typicalshowing the usual qualities of a group | A typical English breakfast includes eggs and bacon.A typical English breakfast includes eggs and bacon. | |
| accurate/ˈækjɚət/ adj | accurateexactly correct | The map is accurate and easy to read.The map is accurate and easy to read. | |
| permanent/ˈpɝmənənt/ adj | permanentlasting forever or for a long time | Tom has a permanent job at the bank.Tom has a permanent job at the bank. | |
| severe/səˈvɪr/ adj | severevery bad or serious | A severe storm closed the airport yesterday.A severe storm closed the airport yesterday. | |
| absolute/ˈæbsəˌlut/ adj | absolutecomplete and total | Anna has absolute trust in her best friend.Anna has absolute trust in her best friend. | |
| broad/brɔd/ adj | broadwide | The river is broad and slow near the town.The river is broad and slow near the town. | |
| closely/ˈkloʊsli/ adv | closelywith great attention | Please listen closely to the instructions.Please listen closely to the instructions. | |
| loud/laʊd/ adj/adv | loudmaking a lot of noise | The music is too loud, so I can’t sleep.The music is too loud, so I can’t sleep. |