Describing quality – English vocabulary
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33 English words with meanings: akin, be made for, coherent, comparable, comparative… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…
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- akin /ə'kɪn/ (adjective) — similar in nature or character
Example:Her idea is akin to mine.
Synonyms: similar, comparable, like - be made for /bi meɪd fɔ:r/ (phrase) — to be exactly right for someone or something
Example:This job is made for you.
Synonyms: perfect for, suit, fit - coherent /koʊ'hɪrənt/ (adjective) — clear and logically connected
Example:Her explanation was clear and coherent.
Synonyms: logical, consistent, clear - comparable /'kɑ:mpərəbəl/ (adjective) — able to be compared because of similar features
Example:The two products are comparable in price.
Synonyms: similar, equivalent, matchable - comparative /kəm'pærətɪv/ (adjective) — showing how two things are different
Example:The comparative results were better this year.
Synonyms: relative, measured, comparative - disposable /dɪ'spoʊzəbəl/ (adjective) — meant to be thrown away after use
Example:We used disposable cups at the picnic.
Synonyms: single-use, throwaway - dissimilar /dɪ'sɪmələr/ (adjective) — not alike in form, nature, or quality
Example:The two styles are dissimilar.
Synonyms: different, unlike, distinct - distinct /dɪ'stɪŋkt/ (adjective) — clearly separate from others
Example:The mountain has a distinct shape.
Synonyms: clear, separate, definite - distinctive /dɪ'stɪŋktɪv/ (adjective) — easy to notice because it has special features
Example:She has a distinctive voice.
Synonyms: unique, characteristic, recognizable - diverse /daɪ'vɜ:rs/ (adjective) — including many different kinds of people or things
Example:The city has a diverse population.
Synonyms: varied, mixed, mixed-heritage - ergonomically designed /,ɜ:rɡə'nɑ:mɪkli dɪ'zaɪnd/ (adjective) — Made to be comfortable and easy to use for the body.
Example:The chair is ergonomically designed for long hours of work.
Synonyms: comfortably designed, user-friendly, body-friendly - exotic /ɪɡ'zɑ:tɪk/ (adjective) — unusual and exciting because it comes from far away
Example:They bought exotic fruit at the market.
Synonyms: unusual, foreign, tropical - exquisite /ɪk'skwɪzɪt/ (adjective) — very beautiful and made with great skill
Example:The dress was exquisite and elegant.
Synonyms: beautiful, delicate, finely made - fair (adj. and n.) /flæt/ (adjective) — level and even, with no raised or curved parts
Example:The table has a flat surface.
Synonyms: level, even, smooth - features /'fi:tʃərz/ (noun) — important parts or qualities that something has
Example:The main features of the phone are easy to use.
Synonyms: characteristics, traits, qualities - flimsy /'flɪmzi/ (adjective) — weak and easily broken or damaged
Example:The box was made of flimsy cardboard.
Synonyms: weak, fragile, frail - have an eye for /hæv ən aɪ fər/ (phrase) — to be good at noticing beauty or quality
Example:She has an eye for good design.
Synonyms: be good at spotting, have a talent for, notice quality - immaculate /ɪ'mækjələt/ (adjective) — Very clean and neat, with no dirt or marks.
Example:Her desk was immaculate.
Synonyms: spotless, neat - imperfect /ɪm'pɜ:rfɪkt/ (adjective) — not complete or not fully correct
Example:The plan was imperfect but workable.
Synonyms: flawed, incomplete, faulty - impervious /ɪm'pɜ:rviəs/ (adjective) — not able to be affected or passed through
Example:This coat is impervious to rain.
Synonyms: unaffected, resistant - inappropriate /,ɪnə'proʊpriət/ (adjective) — not suitable for the situation
Example:That comment was inappropriate for the meeting.
Synonyms: unsuitable, unfit, improper - indistinguishable /,ɪndɪ'stɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/ (adjective) — so similar that you cannot tell one from the other
Example:The two samples were indistinguishable.
Synonyms: identical, undifferentiable, alike - mot juste /,moʊ ʒʊst/ (phrase) — the exact word or phrase that fits a thought perfectly
Example:She found the mot juste for the poem.
Synonyms: exact word, perfect phrase, right expression - overpriced /,oʊvər'praɪst/ (adjective) — costing too much money
Example:That jacket is overpriced.
Synonyms: too expensive, costly, overvalued - ponderous /'pɑ:ndərəs/ (adjective) — slow and heavy in movement, sound, or style
Example:The old machine made a ponderous noise.
Synonyms: heavy, slow - stand out in the crowd (phrase) — to be very easy to notice because it is different
Example:Her bright jacket helps her stand out in the crowd.
Synonyms: be noticeable, stand apart, catch the eye - succinct /sək'sɪŋkt/ (adjective) — short and clear, using only a few words
Example:Her explanation was succinct and clear.
Synonyms: brief, concise, terse - superficial /,su:pər'fɪʃəl/ (adjective) — lacking depth, care, or serious thought
Example:The report was superficial and missed the main issue.
Synonyms: shallow, surface-level, cursory - terse /tɜ:rs/ (adjective) — using very few words
Example:Her reply was terse and to the point.
Synonyms: brief, concise, succinct - unconvincing /,ʌn.kən'vɪn.sɪŋ/ (adjective) — not seeming true, real, or believable
Example:His excuse sounded unconvincing.
Synonyms: implausible, unbelievable, unpersuasive
…and 3 more words in this set.
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