English "Adjectives" | C1 Vocabulary

distinctive

Adjective

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possessing a quality that is noticeable and different

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

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Her distinctive laugh could be heard from across the room, making her easily recognizable in a crowd.

The building's distinctive architecture, with its curved façade and glass walls, made it a landmark in the city.

dual

Adjective

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having or consisting of two aspects, parts, functions, etc.

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

exceptional

Adjective

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significantly better or greater than what is typical or expected

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

excess

Adjective

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much more than the desirable or required amount

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

exclusive

Adjective

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limited to a particular person, group, or purpose

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

explicit

Adjective

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expressed very clearly, leaving no doubt or confusion

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

implicit

generic

Adjective

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relating to or suitable for a whole group or class of things rather than a specific one

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

inadequate

Adjective

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not having the required amount or quality

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

adequate

inherent

Adjective

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inseparable essential part or quality of someone or something that is in their nature

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

insufficient

Adjective

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not enough in degree or amount

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

sufficient

integral

Adjective

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considered a necessary and important part of something

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

intermediate

Adjective

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having a position or stage between two extremes, often serving as a transition or middle ground

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

terminal

lesser

Adjective

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not as great or important as something or someone else

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

greater

magical

Adjective

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related to or practicing magic

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

magnetic

Adjective

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(physics) possessing the attribute of attracting metal objects such as iron or steel

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

antimagnetic

mere

Adjective

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used to emphasize that something is nothing more than what is explicitly stated

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

peculiar

Adjective

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not considered usual or normal

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

respective

Adjective

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related or belonging separately to each of the things or people mentioned

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

scattered

Adjective

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happening at irregular intervals or spread far apart over various locations

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

selective

Adjective

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(of a person) careful in choosing

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

serial

Adjective

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occurring regularly one after another

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

sheer

Adjective

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emphasizing the intensity or pureness of a particular quality or emotion

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

sole

Adjective

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existing without any others of the same type

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

specialized

Adjective

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made or designed for a specific function

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

unspecialized

stark

Adjective

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completely bare or extreme, without any embellishment or disguise

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

comparable

Adjective

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having similarities that justify making a comparison

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

incomparable

corresponding

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connected with or similar to something that has just been stated

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

supreme

Adjective

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having the highest position or rank

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

terminal

Adjective

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(of an illness) having no cure and gradually leading to death

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

timely

Adverb

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in a manner that is well-timed

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

tremendous

Adjective

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exceptionally grand in physical dimensions

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

troubled

Adjective

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(of a person) feeling anxious or worried

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

untroubled

underlying

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hidden or not immediately obvious, often suggesting a deeper meaning

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

unprecedented

Adjective

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never having existed or happened before

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

precedented

upcoming

Adjective

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about to come to pass

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

vague

Adjective

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not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

varied

Adjective

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including or consisting of many different types

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

unvaried

vulnerable

Adjective

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easily hurt, often due to weakness or lack of protection

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

worthwhile

Adjective

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deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

topnotch

Adjective

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having the highest standard or quality

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

decadent

Adjective

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connected with a decline in moral standards

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

homely

Adjective

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comfortable and cozy in a way that gives a sense of being at home

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

versatile

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(of a person) capable of effectively and skillfully performing a wide range of tasks or activities

characteristic representative typical unmistakable

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