B2 Unit 88: Describing things 4
20 B2 words: precisely, striking, practically, balanced, well-balanced, preliminary… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| precisely/prɪˈsaɪsli/ adv | preciselyexactly, with no mistake | The train arrived at precisely nine o’clock.The train arrived at precisely nine o’clock. | |
| striking/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ adj | strikingattractive and easy to notice | She has striking blue eyes that everyone notices.She has striking blue eyes that everyone notices. | |
| practically/ˈpræktɪkli/ adv | practicallyalmost; nearly | The test was practically impossible, so nobody finished it.The test was practically impossible, so nobody finished it. | |
| balanced/ˈbælənst/ adj | balancedhaving the right mix of different parts | Maria eats a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables.Maria eats a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables. | |
| well-balanced/wɛl ˈbælənst/ adj | well-balancedhaving a good mix of different parts | Omar eats a well-balanced breakfast with fruit and eggs.Omar eats a well-balanced breakfast with fruit and eggs. | |
| preliminary/prɪˈlɪməˌnɛri/ adj | preliminarycoming first; early and not final | Preliminary results show that the new medicine works well.Preliminary results show that the new medicine works well. | |
| strictly/ˈstrɪktli/ adv | strictlyin a firm way; completely | Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building. | |
| swift/swɪft/ adj | swiftfast and quick | The swift river carried the small boat away.The swift river carried the small boat away. | |
| corresponding/ˌkɔrəˈspɑndɪŋ/ adj | correspondingmatching or related to something | Match each word with the corresponding picture.Match each word with the corresponding picture. | |
| demanding/dɪˈmændɪŋ/ adj | demandingneeding a lot of effort or skill | Maria has a demanding job with long hours and tight deadlines.Maria has a demanding job with long hours and tight deadlines. | |
| flexible/ˈflɛksəbəl/ adj | flexibleable to change easily | My boss offers flexible working hours, so I can start late.My boss offers flexible working hours, so I can start late. | |
| excessive/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ adj | excessivemuch more than is needed or normal | Excessive noise at night can make it hard to sleep.Excessive noise at night can make it hard to sleep. | |
| genuinely/ˈdʒɛnjəwənli/ adv | genuinelytruly; in a real way | Ali was genuinely happy to see his old friends again.Ali was genuinely happy to see his old friends again. | |
| mighty/ˈmaɪti/ adj | mightyvery strong and powerful | A mighty river flows through the middle of the valley.A mighty river flows through the middle of the valley. | |
| technically/ˈtɛknɪkəli/ adv | technicallyaccording to the exact rules or facts | Technically, the shop is closed, but they let us in.Technically, the shop is closed, but they let us in. | |
| unlimited/ənˈlɪmətɪd/ adj | unlimitedwithout any limit | This hotel offers unlimited coffee at breakfast.This hotel offers unlimited coffee at breakfast. | |
| invisible/ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/ adj | invisibleimpossible to see | Glass can be almost invisible when it is very clean.Glass can be almost invisible when it is very clean. | |
| thoroughly/ˈθɝoʊli/ adv | thoroughlycompletely and with great care | Anna thoroughly cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.Anna thoroughly cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived. | |
| beneficial/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ adj | beneficialgood for you; helpful | Regular exercise is beneficial for your heart and mind.Regular exercise is beneficial for your heart and mind. | |
| fabulous/ˈfæbjələs/ adj | fabulousextremely good; wonderful | We had a fabulous holiday by the sea last year.We had a fabulous holiday by the sea last year. |