C1 Unit 51: Describing things 4
20 C1 words: raunchy, showy, engrossing, crudely, fabulously, refreshingly… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| raunchy/ˈrɔntʃi/ adj | raunchyrude in a funny way, about adult topics | The comedian told some raunchy jokes that were not suitable for children.The comedian told some raunchy jokes that were not suitable for children. | |
| showy/ˈʃoʊi/ adj | showyattractive in a way that draws attention | Omar drives a showy red car that everyone notices.Omar drives a showy red car that everyone notices. | |
| engrossing/ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/ adj | engrossingholding all your attention | It was an engrossing book, and Ken read it all night.It was an engrossing book, and Ken read it all night. | |
| crudely/ˈkrudli/ adv | crudelyin a rough and simple way | The toy was crudely made from old boxes and string.The toy was crudely made from old boxes and string. | |
| fabulously/ˈfæbjuləsli/ adv | fabulouslyextremely; in a wonderful way | The cake was fabulously rich and everyone asked for more.The cake was fabulously rich and everyone asked for more. | |
| refreshingly/riˈfrɛʃɪŋli/ adv | refreshinglyin a pleasantly different and welcome way | The new teacher was refreshingly honest about her own mistakes.The new teacher was refreshingly honest about her own mistakes. | |
| unmanageable/ənˈmænɪdʒəbəl/ adj | unmanageabletoo difficult or large to deal with | The workload became unmanageable once three colleagues left the company.The workload became unmanageable once three colleagues left the company. | |
| dutifully/ˈdutifəli/ adv | dutifullyin a way showing a sense of duty | Sam dutifully visited his grandmother every Sunday afternoon.Sam dutifully visited his grandmother every Sunday afternoon. | |
| zany/ˈzeɪni/ adj | zanyfunny in a strange, crazy way | The cartoon has a zany cast of characters who do silly things.The cartoon has a zany cast of characters who do silly things. | |
| aimless/ˈeɪmləs/ adj | aimlesswithout a clear purpose or direction | Their aimless walk through the park ended at a small cafe.Their aimless walk through the park ended at a small cafe. | |
| nondescript/ˈnɑndɪˈskrɪpt/ adj | nondescriptordinary and without any special features | He wore a nondescript grey coat that nobody remembered.He wore a nondescript grey coat that nobody remembered. | |
| amply/ˈæmpli/ adv | amplymore than enough; fully | The garden was amply large for the children to play football.The garden was amply large for the children to play football. | |
| phenomenally/fəˈnɑmənəli/ adv | phenomenallyto an extraordinary degree | The festival has been phenomenally successful, with thousands of visitors every day.The festival has been phenomenally successful, with thousands of visitors every day. | |
| ceaseless/ˈsislɪs/ adj | ceaselesscontinuing without stopping | The ceaseless noise from the road kept Tom awake all night.The ceaseless noise from the road kept Tom awake all night. | |
| credibly/ˈkrɛdəbli/ adv | crediblyin a way that can be believed | The witness credibly described what he saw on the night of the storm.The witness credibly described what he saw on the night of the storm. | |
| inexhaustible/ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔstəbəl/ adj | inexhaustibleimpossible to use up completely | Children seem to have an inexhaustible supply of energy.Children seem to have an inexhaustible supply of energy. | |
| torturous/ˈtɔrˌtʃuəs/ adj | torturousvery painful, long and difficult | The hike up the hill was a torturous climb in the heat.The hike up the hill was a torturous climb in the heat. | |
| unassisted/ˌʌnəˈsɪstɪd/ adj | unassisteddone without help | The little boy took his first unassisted steps across the kitchen.The little boy took his first unassisted steps across the kitchen. | |
| beguiling/bɪˈɡaɪlɪŋ/ adj | beguilingcharming and attractive in a tricky way | The beguiling smile of the actress charmed the entire audience.The beguiling smile of the actress charmed the entire audience. | |
| uninspiring/ənɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/ adj | uninspiringdull and not interesting or exciting | The food at the cafe was cold and uninspiring.The food at the cafe was cold and uninspiring. |