Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Qualities & Physical Descriptions

Learn KET vocabulary for qualities and physical descriptions, including size, shape, age, height, color, condition, and common ways of describing people or things.

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dirty

[Adjective]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: He had a dirty face after playing in the mud.

clean

[Adjective]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: He washed his hands to keep them clean.

expensive

[Adjective]

having a high price

Ex: He bought an expensive watch as a gift for his father.

cheap

[Adjective]

having a low price

Ex: He found a cheap flight deal for his vacation.

light

[Adjective]

(of color) having less intensity, often because of a small amount of pigment

Ex: She prefers to wear light colors in the summer to stay cool.

dark

[Adjective]

(of a color) having a deep or intense hue

Ex: She wore a dark blue dress to the event.

large

[Adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: The elephant was large, towering over the other animals in the savanna.

ugly

[Adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: Don't be so mean, calling someone ugly is not nice.

silly

[Adjective]

showing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way

Ex: She acted silly during the meeting, making everyone laugh.

brilliant

[Adjective]

extremely clever, talented, or impressive

Ex: He's a brilliant coach who always gets the best out of his team.

awful

[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

Ex: He was in an awful mood because he lost his wallet.

serious

[Adjective]

needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

Ex: The doctor said the injury was serious and needed immediate surgery.

dull

[Adjective]

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

Ex: The dull presentation failed to engage the audience.

lazy

[Adjective]

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

Ex: Her room was always messy because she was too lazy to tidy up after herself.

golden

[Adjective]

having a bright yellow color like the metal gold

Ex: Her hair had a natural shine, like strands of golden silk.

gray

[Adjective]

having a color between white and black, like most koalas or dolphins

Ex: My grandmother's hair is gray.

pale

[Adjective]

light in color or shade

Ex: The artist painted the landscape with pale green meadows and distant mountains.

purple

[Adjective]

having the color of most ripe eggplants

Ex: I carefully peeled the purple eggplant to cook it for dinner.

silver

[Adjective]

having a shiny, grayish-white color or the color of the metal silver

Ex: She wore a stunning silver dress to the party.

amazing

[Adjective]

having an exceptionally high quality

Ex: He's an amazing artist who can draw incredibly lifelike portraits.

awesome

[Adjective]

extremely good and amazing

Ex: He did an awesome presentation for his final project.

horrible

[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant or bad

Ex: Her horrible headache prevented her from concentrating on her work.

interesting

[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper.

terrible

[Adjective]

extremely bad or unpleasant

Ex: The terrible storm caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

friendly

[Adjective]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

Ex: Despite his fame, he is a friendly and approachable person.

brave

[Adjective]

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

Ex: Despite the danger, he remained brave and rescued the injured hiker from the mountain.

busy

[Adjective]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

Ex: As a student, Jenny is always busy with assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities.

clear

[Adjective]

easy to understand

Ex: His instructions were clear, allowing everyone to follow them without confusion.

cool

[Adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

Ex: She appreciated the cool interior of the museum on the hot day.

different

[Adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: He had a different perspective on the movie.

difficult

[Adjective]

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Ex: Solving complex mathematical equations can be difficult without a strong understanding of mathematical principles.

excellent

[Adjective]

very good in quality or other traits

Ex: He made an excellent point about the importance of recycling.

heavy

[Adjective]

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

Ex: He felt the weight of the heavy burden on his shoulders.

high

[Adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The high mountain peaks were covered in snow.

important

[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources.

modern

[Adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: Advances in modern medicine have greatly improved life expectancy.

nice

[Adjective]

providing pleasure and enjoyment

Ex: The restaurant served a nice meal with fresh ingredients.

pretty

[Adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

Ex: She looked pretty in her simple, elegant outfit.

real

[Adjective]

having actual existence and not imaginary

Ex: The real world is often different from dreams and fantasies.

soft

[Adjective]

gentle to the touch

Ex: He wore a soft woolen scarf around his neck to stay warm.

special

[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart.

strange

[Adjective]

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

Ex: He has a strange habit of talking to himself when he's working.

strong

[Adjective]

able to withstand physical stress or pressure due to its solid construction

Ex: The strong steel beams were crucial in supporting the skyscraper's towering structure.

sure

[Adjective]

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

Ex: Being sure of his memory, he recited the poem flawlessly in front of the audience.

useful

[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: The first aid kit is packed with supplies, making it incredibly useful in emergencies.

wrong

[Adjective]

not based on facts or the truth

Ex: He followed the wrong directions and got lost.

Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
Transport & Vehicle Parts	Adverbs of Manner & Speed	Work & Job Concepts	Communication
Qualities & Physical Descriptions	Feelings & Emotions	Time & Sequence	Units of Measurement
Body Parts & Organs	Money & Personal Finance	Shopping	Texts & Documents

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