B2 Unit 147: Describing things 15
20 B2 words: graphically, ungodly, indescribable, burdensome, skillfully, steely… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| graphically/ˈɡræfɪkli/ adv | graphicallyin a very clear and detailed way | The report graphically described the long storm.The report graphically described the long storm. | |
| ungodly/ənˈɡɔdli/ adj | ungodlyvery unreasonable, especially early | Why are we up at this ungodly hour?Why are we up at this ungodly hour? | |
| indescribable/ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/ adj | indescribabletoo great to put into words | The beauty of the mountain was indescribable.The beauty of the mountain was indescribable. | |
| burdensome/ˈbɝdənsəm/ adj | burdensomeheavy or difficult to carry | The heavy backpack was burdensome on the long hike.The heavy backpack was burdensome on the long hike. | |
| skillfully/ˈskɪlfəli/ adv | skillfullyin a clever and expert way | Ken skillfully repaired the old watch.Ken skillfully repaired the old watch. | |
| steely/ˈstili/ adj | steelyhard and cold like steel | She gave him a steely look and refused to move.She gave him a steely look and refused to move. | |
| firmness/ˈfɝmnəs/ n | firmnessthe quality of being hard or not soft | The firmness of the mattress helps with back pain.The firmness of the mattress helps with back pain. | |
| ageless/ˈeɪdʒləs/ adj | agelessnever seeming to grow old | The actress has an ageless beauty that people still admire.The actress has an ageless beauty that people still admire. | |
| bothersome/ˈbɑðɚsəm/ adj | bothersomeannoying and causing small problems | The loud neighbour’s music was bothersome, so Leo closed his window.The loud neighbour’s music was bothersome, so Leo closed his window. | |
| solidity/səˈlɪdəti/ n | soliditythe quality of being strong and firm | The solidity of the old stone bridge impressed all the visitors.The solidity of the old stone bridge impressed all the visitors. | |
| thickly/ˈθɪkli/ adv | thicklyin a dense or heavy way | Snow fell thickly on the roofs all night.Snow fell thickly on the roofs all night. | |
| unmistakably/ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/ adv | unmistakablyin a way that is very clear and certain | The voice on the radio was unmistakably her grandmother’s.The voice on the radio was unmistakably her grandmother’s. | |
| uncharacteristic/ˌʌnˌkɛrɪktɚˈɪstɪk/ adj | uncharacteristicnot typical of a person | It was uncharacteristic of Sam to be late, so we worried.It was uncharacteristic of Sam to be late, so we worried. | |
| flexibly/ˈflɛksəbli/ adv | flexiblyin a way that can change easily | Our team can work flexibly, so you choose your own hours.Our team can work flexibly, so you choose your own hours. | |
| unimaginably adv | unimaginablyin a way that is difficult to imagine | The universe is unimaginably big compared to our small planet.The universe is unimaginably big compared to our small planet. | |
| clearness/ˈklɪrnəs/ n | clearnessthe quality of being easy to see through | The clearness of the lake water allowed us to see the fish.The clearness of the lake water allowed us to see the fish. | |
| untalented adj | untalentedwithout natural skill | The coach said no player is untalented if they work hard.The coach said no player is untalented if they work hard. | |
| exactness n | exactnessthe quality of being completely correct | The exactness of her measurements impressed the engineers.The exactness of her measurements impressed the engineers. | |
| wearisome/ˈwɪrisəm/ adj | wearisometiring and boring | The long drive through the desert was wearisome.The long drive through the desert was wearisome. | |
| invitingly adv | invitinglyin a way that makes you want to come | The fire burned invitingly in the living room.The fire burned invitingly in the living room. |