B2 Unit 48: Describing things 2
20 B2 words: fixed, remaining, improved, tight, somewhat, constant… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| fixed/fɪkst/ adj | fixednot able to change | The price is fixed, so you cannot bargain.The price is fixed, so you cannot bargain. | |
| remaining/rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ adj | remainingstill left after others have gone | Only a few tickets are remaining.Only a few tickets are remaining. | |
| improved/ˌɪmˈpruvd/ adj | improvedbetter than before | The improved version of the app runs much faster.The improved version of the app runs much faster. | |
| tight/taɪt/ adv | tightfirmly, closely | Hold the rope tight and don’t let go.Hold the rope tight and don’t let go. | |
| somewhat/ˈsʌmˈwʌt/ adv | somewhatto a certain degree | The film was somewhat longer than I expected.The film was somewhat longer than I expected. | |
| constant/ˈkɑnstənt/ adj | constanthappening all the time without stopping | The constant noise from the road kept us awake.The constant noise from the road kept us awake. | |
| quit/kwɪt/ adj | quitfree of something, rid of it | Are you quit of the old problem yet?Are you quit of the old problem yet? | |
| worldwide/ˈwɝlˈdwaɪd/ adj | worldwideexisting or happening all over the world | The singer has a worldwide fan club.The singer has a worldwide fan club. | |
| ultimate/ˈʌltəmət/ adj | ultimatefinal or most important | Winning the cup is the ultimate goal for our team.Winning the cup is the ultimate goal for our team. | |
| attached/əˈtætʃt/ adj | attachedjoined to something else, as in an email | Please read the attached file for more details.Please read the attached file for more details. | |
| external/ɪkˈstɝnəl/ adj | externalon the outside of something | The external walls of the house are painted white.The external walls of the house are painted white. | |
| detailed/dɪˈteɪld/ adj | detailedincluding many small facts | Please give me a detailed description of the problem.Please give me a detailed description of the problem. | |
| well-organized/wɛl ˈɔrɡəˌnaɪzd/ adj | well-organizedarranged in a clear and tidy way | Her well-organized desk makes finding things easy.Her well-organized desk makes finding things easy. | |
| effectively/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ adv | effectivelyin a way that gives good results | The new system works effectively and saves time.The new system works effectively and saves time. | |
| extensive/ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/ adj | extensivelarge in size or amount | The hotel has extensive gardens by the river.The hotel has extensive gardens by the river. | |
| universal/ˌjunəˈvɝsəl/ adj | universaltrue or relevant for everyone | Education is a universal right for all children.Education is a universal right for all children. | |
| consistent/kənˈsɪstənt/ adj | consistentalways at the same level | Her marks have been consistent all year.Her marks have been consistent all year. | |
| regardless/rəˈɡɑrdləs/ adv | regardlesswithout being affected by something | Regardless of the weather, we will play on Sunday.Regardless of the weather, we will play on Sunday. | |
| gross/ɡroʊs/ adj | grosstotal before anything is taken away | The salary shown is the gross amount before tax.The salary shown is the gross amount before tax. | |
| rear/rɪr/ adj | rearat the back of something | The car has a rear window with a sun cover.The car has a rear window with a sun cover. |