C1 Unit 22: Describing things 1
20 C1 words: trying, removed, notable, precision, crude, revealing… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| trying/ˈtraɪɪŋ/ adj | tryingdifficult and tiring to deal with | It was a trying day, with delays and many complaints.It was a trying day, with delays and many complaints. | |
| removed/riˈmuvd/ adj | removeddistant or separate from something | Her feelings seemed far removed from the busy world around her.Her feelings seemed far removed from the busy world around her. | |
| notable/ˈnoʊtəbəl/ adj | notableimportant or interesting enough to notice | The museum has several notable paintings from the 1800s.The museum has several notable paintings from the 1800s. | |
| precision/priˈsɪʒən/ n | precisionthe quality of being very exact | The surgeon worked with great precision.The surgeon worked with great precision. | |
| crude/krud/ adj | crudesimple and not carefully made | The crude map showed only the main roads and rivers.The crude map showed only the main roads and rivers. | |
| revealing/rɪˈvilɪŋ/ adj | revealinggiving new or surprising information | The interview was revealing and showed what the singer really thinks.The interview was revealing and showed what the singer really thinks. | |
| robust/roʊˈbʌst/ adj | robuststrong and not easily broken | A robust bike is best for rough mountain roads.A robust bike is best for rough mountain roads. | |
| immense/ˌɪˈmɛns/ adj | immenseextremely large | An immense crowd gathered outside the stadium.An immense crowd gathered outside the stadium. | |
| refreshing/rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/ adj | refreshingmaking you feel cooler or more energetic | A cold glass of lemonade is refreshing on a hot day.A cold glass of lemonade is refreshing on a hot day. | |
| simplicity/sɪmˈplɪsəti/ n | simplicitythe quality of being easy to understand | The simplicity of the design makes the phone easy to use.The simplicity of the design makes the phone easy to use. | |
| phenomenal/fəˈnɑmənəl/ adj | phenomenalextremely good or impressive | The team had a phenomenal season and won every match.The team had a phenomenal season and won every match. | |
| remotely/riˈmoʊtli/ adv | remotelyto the smallest degree; at all | I am not remotely interested in watching that film.I am not remotely interested in watching that film. | |
| marginal/ˈmɑrdʒənəl/ adj | marginalvery small | The new method brought only a marginal improvement.The new method brought only a marginal improvement. | |
| apt/æpt/ adj | aptsuitable or fitting | "Quiet storm" is an apt name for this calm yet powerful band."Quiet storm" is an apt name for this calm yet powerful band. | |
| purity/ˈpjʊrəti/ n | puritythe state of being clean and without other substances | The purity of the mountain water amazed the hikers.The purity of the mountain water amazed the hikers. | |
| durable/ˈdʊrəbəl/ n/adj | durablestrong and long-lasting | Ken bought durable boots that will last for many years.Ken bought durable boots that will last for many years. | |
| versatile/ˈvɝsətəl/ adj | versatileable to be used in many ways | Eggs are a versatile food that you can cook in many ways.Eggs are a versatile food that you can cook in many ways. | |
| immensely/ˌɪˈmɛnsli/ adv | immenselyextremely; very much | The children enjoyed the show immensely.The children enjoyed the show immensely. | |
| complementary/ˌkɑmpləˈmɛntri/ adj | complementarygoing well together and adding to each other | Blue and orange are complementary colours.Blue and orange are complementary colours. | |
| detrimental/ˌdɛtrəˈmɛntəl/ adj | detrimentalcausing harm | Too little sleep is detrimental to your health.Too little sleep is detrimental to your health. |