# Describing Things Advanced

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- CEFR: C1 (Advanced)
- Theme: Synonyms & Antonyms
- Words: 20
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Vocabulary for describing people and places with precision — meticulous, affable, opulent and dilapidated — contrasting a tenacious, resilient character with…

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## Word list

* **meticulous** /məˈtɪkjələs/: Another word for careful — checking every small detail before moving on. — “The auditor was **meticulous**, checking every receipt twice.”
* **assertive** /əˈsɜrtɪv/: Another word for confident — saying clearly what you want without being rude. — “You need to be more **assertive** in meetings if you want your ideas heard.”
* **tenacious** /təˈneɪʃəs/: Another word for determined — refusing to give up even when things get difficult. — “Despite countless setbacks, she remained **tenacious** in pursuing her goal.”
* **unassuming** /ˌʌnəˈsumɪŋ/: The opposite of arrogant — modest and not wanting attention for your achievements. — “For someone so successful, he's remarkably **unassuming** about his achievements.”
* **insular** /ˈɪnsələr/: The opposite of outgoing — keeping to your own small group and avoiding new people. — “Living on the remote island for years made him quite **insular**.”
* **affable** /ˈæfəbəl/: Another word for friendly — warm and easy to get along with. — “The hotel manager was **affable** and eager to help every guest.”
* **obstinate** /ˈɑbstənət/: Another word for stubborn — refusing to change your mind or plans. — “He stayed **obstinate**, ignoring everyone's advice about the risky investment.”
* **resilient** /rɪˈzɪljənt/: Another word for strong — able to recover quickly after difficult experiences. — “Children can be remarkably **resilient** after losing someone close to them.”
* **reticent** /ˈrɛtɪsənt/: The opposite of talkative — quiet about your own thoughts and feelings. — “He grew **reticent** whenever the conversation turned to his childhood.”
* **insolent** /ˈɪnsələnt/: The opposite of polite — deliberately rude and disrespectful to someone in authority. — “The teacher sent him out for being **insolent** in class.”
* **dilapidated** /dəˈlæpəˌdeɪtɪd/: Another word for old — a building falling apart from years of neglect. — “They bought the **dilapidated** farmhouse for almost nothing.”
* **immaculate** /ˌɪˈmækjulɪt/: The opposite of dirty — spotlessly clean and perfectly tidy. — “Her kitchen was always **immaculate**, not a dish out of place.”
* **picturesque** /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/: Another word for beautiful — a view or village that looks almost like a painting. — “We stopped to photograph the **picturesque** harbour at sunset.”
* **bustling** /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/: Another word for crowded — full of people, noise and movement, like a busy market. — “The night market was **bustling** with vendors and the smell of street food.”
* **austere** /ɔˈstɪr/: The formal word for plain and without decoration, used about a room or building. — “The monastery's **austere** interior held nothing but a bed and a chair.”
* **opulent** /ˈɑpjələnt/: The formal word for luxurious and expensive-looking, used about grand buildings and interiors. — “The hotel lobby was **opulent**, all marble floors and gold trim.”
* **idyllic** /aɪˈdɪlɪk/: Another word for peaceful — a place so beautiful it feels almost too perfect to be real. — “They spent the summer in an **idyllic** village beside the lake.”
* **pristine** /ˈprɪstin/: The opposite of filthy — perfectly clean, as if brand new. — “The cleaners left the kitchen **pristine** before the guests arrived.”
* **nondescript** /ˈnɑndɪˈskrɪpt/: The opposite of striking — so ordinary it's hard to remember or describe. — “The suspect was last seen wearing **nondescript** grey clothing.”
* **quaint** /kweɪnt/: The opposite of modern — old-fashioned in a way that feels charming rather than outdated. — “We stayed in a **quaint** cottage with a thatched roof.”

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