B2 Unit 137: Describing things 10
20 B2 words: ineffective, needless, novelty, soaked, trivial, formidable… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ineffective/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj | ineffectivenot producing the result wanted | The medicine was ineffective, so the doctor tried another one.The medicine was ineffective, so the doctor tried another one. | |
| needless/ˈnidləs/ adj | needlessnot necessary | It was needless to ask. We all knew the answer.It was needless to ask. We all knew the answer. | |
| novelty/ˈnɑvəlti/ n | noveltysomething new and unusual | Snow is still a novelty for the children from the south.Snow is still a novelty for the children from the south. | |
| soaked/soʊkt/ adj | soakedcompletely wet | We came home soaked after the sudden rain.We came home soaked after the sudden rain. | |
| trivial/ˈtrɪviəl/ adj | trivialnot important | Don’t worry about trivial mistakes in your first draft.Don’t worry about trivial mistakes in your first draft. | |
| formidable/ˈfɔrmədəbəl/ adj | formidableimpressive and a little frightening | Their team is a formidable opponent, and nobody expects to beat it.Their team is a formidable opponent, and nobody expects to beat it. | |
| hugely/ˈhjudʒli/ adv | hugelyextremely; very much | The film was hugely popular all over the world.The film was hugely popular all over the world. | |
| inaccurate/ˌɪˈnækjɚət/ adj | inaccuratenot correct | The map was inaccurate, so we got lost.The map was inaccurate, so we got lost. | |
| narrowly/ˈnɛroʊli/ adv | narrowlyby a very small amount | Maria narrowly missed the bus and had to wait for the next one.Maria narrowly missed the bus and had to wait for the next one. | |
| adequately/ˈædəkwətli/ adv | adequatelywell enough; in a satisfactory way | The students were adequately prepared for the exam.The students were adequately prepared for the exam. | |
| amazingly/əˈmeɪzɪŋli/ adv | amazinglyin a way that is very surprising | Anna sings amazingly well for a ten-year-old.Anna sings amazingly well for a ten-year-old. | |
| aggressively/əˈɡrɛsɪvli/ adv | aggressivelyin an angry and forceful way | The dog barked aggressively at the stranger.The dog barked aggressively at the stranger. | |
| funky/ˈfʌŋki/ adj | funkymodern, unusual and fun | Sam wears funky glasses with bright orange frames.Sam wears funky glasses with bright orange frames. | |
| peacefully/ˈpisfəli/ adv | peacefullyin a calm and quiet way | The children played peacefully in the garden.The children played peacefully in the garden. | |
| unavailable/ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/ adj | unavailablenot free to be met or used | The doctor is unavailable today, but she can see you tomorrow.The doctor is unavailable today, but she can see you tomorrow. | |
| dim/dɪm/ adj | dimnot bright; with little light | The room was dim, so Ken turned on the lamp.The room was dim, so Ken turned on the lamp. | |
| loosely/ˈlusli/ adv | looselyin a way that is not tight | Omar tied the scarf loosely around his neck.Omar tied the scarf loosely around his neck. | |
| unfamiliar/ˌʌnfəˈmɪljɚ/ adj | unfamiliarnot known or not seen before | Everything felt unfamiliar when Mia moved to the new city.Everything felt unfamiliar when Mia moved to the new city. | |
| exquisite/ˈɛkskwəzət/ adj | exquisiteextremely beautiful and delicate | She wore an exquisite necklace made of tiny pearls.She wore an exquisite necklace made of tiny pearls. | |
| rusty/ˈrʌsti/ adj | rustycovered with a brown layer from water and air | The rusty gate made a loud noise when Leo opened it.The rusty gate made a loud noise when Leo opened it. |