Everyday Descriptive Words Flashcards with Pictures
- Level 2 · Intermediate
- English
- 12 cards
Learn Everyday Descriptive Words with 12 free flashcards (level 2): meanings, example sentences, pictures and audio pronunciation. Includes tactful, sluggish, scarce, reluctant and more.
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Careful not to offend or upset others.
“Tactful as ever, Maya praised the cake before gently suggesting it might need less salt next time.”
Moving or responding more slowly than usual.
“My laptop was sluggish this morning; even opening a single document took nearly a minute.”
Available only in small amounts.
“After months without rain, fresh vegetables were scarce, and shoppers queued for the few that reached the market.”
Unwilling or hesitant to do something.
“Amir was reluctant to speak; he kept looking at the floor when the teacher called on him.”
Attractively old-fashioned or unusual.
“We stayed in a quaint cottage with a thatched roof, tiny windows, and a garden full of roses.”
Causing discomfort or embarrassment.
“An awkward silence followed when Ben asked about her husband, not knowing they had divorced.”
Dark or poorly lit.
“The curtains were closed and the only lamp had broken, so it was hard to read in the gloomy room.”
Rich and generous in amount or style.
“At the lavish wedding, guests dined on lobster beneath chandeliers and took home expensive gifts.”
Dull and likely to make people feel unhappy.
“After another dreary day of gray skies and endless paperwork, Lena went home wishing for a change.”
Strongly built and not easily damaged.
“The sturdy wooden table survived the move without a scratch, even after the movers accidentally dropped it.”
Slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way.
“After hanging outside in the drizzle, my jacket was still damp and uncomfortable to wear.”
Dark or cloudy and difficult to see through.
“The pond was so murky that we couldn't see the fish beneath the surface.”
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