Adjetives B2 Flashcards
Appalling
/əˈpɔː.lɪŋ/
-Very bad: appalling weather; The drive home was appalling.
-Shocking and very bad: appalling injuries; Prisoners were kept in the most appalling conditions.
Bewildered
/bɪˈwɪl·dərd/
Confused and uncertain:
He sat up in bed, bewildered, unsure of where he was.
Breezy
/briː.zi/
With wind that is quite strong but pleasant:
It was a breezy day, just right for sailing.
Bumpy
/ˈbʌm.pi/
Not smooth:
We drove along a narrow, bumpy road.
It might be a bumpy flight (= an uncomfortable and rough flight) because there’s a lot of air turbulence ahead.
clumsy
/ˈklʌm.zi/
1. A clumsy person often has accidents because they do not behave in a careful, controlled way:
That’s the third glass you’ve smashed this week - you’re so clumsy!
2. Awkward in movement or manner:
The first mobile phones were heavy and clumsy to use, but nowadays they are much easier to handle.
He gave a clumsy bow.
3. Not skilful in the way you deal with or express something:
Her clumsy handling of the situation only made it worse.
conscientious
/ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/
Putting a lot of effort into your work:
A conscientious student
crooked
/ˈkrʊk.ɪd/
Not forming a straight line, or having many bends:
You have to drive slowly on these crooked country roads.
His front teeth are crooked.
damp
/dæmp/
Slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable:
The grass is still damp.
This shirt still feels a bit damp.
It was a damp, misty morning.
deafening
/ˈdef.ən.ɪŋ/
Extremely loud:
The music was deafening.
drab
/dræb/
Boring, especially in appearance; having little colour and excitement:
She walked through the city centre with its drab, grey buildings and felt depressed.
I feel so drab in this grey uniform.
ear-splitting
/ˈɪəˌsplɪt.ɪŋ/ (also ear-piercing)
An ear-splitting sound is so loud or high that it hurts your ears:
an ear-splitting explosion
ear-piercing screams
eerie
/ˈɪə.ri/
Strange in a frightening and mysterious way:
She heard the eerie noise of the wind howling through the trees.
He had the eerie feeling that he had met this stranger before.
envious
/ˈen.vi.əs/
Wishing you had what another person has:
I’m very envious of your new coat - it’s beautiful.
faint
/feɪnt/
(=SLIGHT)
Not strong or clear; slight:
A faint sound/noise/smell
The lamp gave out a faint glow.
She gave me a faint smile of recognition.
flaky
/ˈfleɪ.ki/
(=IN SMALL PIECES)
Coming off easily in small, flat, thin pieces:
Dry, flaky skin
A flaky scalp
flinch
/flɪntʃ/
Verb: To make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear:
He didn’t even flinch when the nurse cleaned the wound.
frail
/freɪl/
Weak or unhealthy, or easily damaged, broken, or harmed:
A frail old lady
I last saw him just last week and thought how old and frail he looked.
The country’s frail economy
frantic
/ˈfræn.t̬ɪk/
(=VERY WORRIED/FRIGHTENED)
Almost out of control because of extreme emotion, such as worry:
Where on earth have you been? We’ve been frantic with worry.
gobsmacked
/ˈɡɒb.smækt/
So surprised that you cannot speak:
He was completely gobsmacked when he won the award.
groggy
/ˈɡrɒɡ.i/
Weak and unable to think clearly or walk correctly, usually because of tiredness or illness:
I felt a little bit groggy for a couple of days after the operation.
grubby
/ˈɡrʌb.i/
1. (informal) Dirty:
He was wearing some old shorts and a grubby T-shirt.
Don’t wipe your grubby hands on my clean towel!
2. (Disapproving) If you describe an activity or someone’s behaviour as grubby, you do not think that it is honest, fair, or acceptable:
She sees the business of making money as just grubby opportunism.
gullible
/ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/
Easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say:
There are any number of miracle cures on the market for people gullible enough to buy them.