Obvious: easy to notice
A visible crack or a clear mistake can be obvious when people can readily see or understand it.
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Famous people and places
A singer or a village can be famous when many people know them; say what they are known for.
Read and practiseValuable things and useful ideas
A rare painting and helpful advice can both have value; describe money, usefulness and importance with this adjective.
Read and practiseSuitability for people and purposes
Hiking shoes and a meeting room must fit their purpose; describe what is right for a person or activity.
Read and practiseAwareness of a situation
A closed road or a new rule may already be known to someone; express awareness and how it develops.
Read and practiseFeeling upset and explaining why
A cancellation or an unexpected message can cause distress; describe the feeling and identify what caused it.
Read and practiseAccurate: correct information and measurements
A reliable measurement or account matches the facts; see how accurate describes that closeness and where it fits in a sentence.
Read and practiseAppropriate: suitability in context
Use appropriate to discuss whether language, timing or a format suits a particular audience or situation.
Read and practisePrecise: exact details and expressions
Precise describes exact measurements, clear instructions and carefully chosen words, as well as a particular moment.
Read and practiseRelevant: connected to the subject
A relevant detail connects to the matter at hand; context determines which information belongs in a discussion.
Read and practiseSpecific: clearly identified details
A specific date, question or reason points to an identifiable detail instead of a broad idea.
Read and practiseEffective: achieving a result
Use effective to describe a method or action that produces the intended result in a given context.
Read and practiseSignificant: importance and noticeable size
A major discovery or a noticeable increase can both be significant; explore the difference through examples and practice.
Read and practiseConsiderable amounts and degrees
A lengthy repair or a large saving can be described in terms of considerable size, quantity or degree.
Read and practiseFamiliar: known or recognizable
Use familiar with for what a person knows and familiar to for the person who recognizes something.
Read and practisePotential future possibilities
A possible delay or future sponsor may be described before it becomes certain; explore this adjective in context.
Read and practiseCrucial decisions and essentials
A decisive vote or an essential detail can determine an outcome; practise describing such importance in context.
Read and practiseReasonable: fair judgment and acceptable limits
A fair price, a sensible decision or an acceptable amount can all be described as reasonable in the right context.
Read and practiseWilling: ready to do something
A person who is willing is ready to act or agree; explore the patterns used to express that readiness.
Read and practiseReluctant: hesitation before acting
A difficult decision can leave someone hesitant or unwilling; see how reluctant describes that feeling and the action involved.
Read and practiseCapable: ability to act
A skilled guide or a machine with enough power can be described in terms of ability and competence.
Read and practiseExposure to harm and disadvantage
Frost, flooding and debt can expose people or things to harm; explore how this adjective names that risk.
Read and practiseSustainable: able to continue over time
A sustainable plan can last without exhausting the resources or support it depends on, from ecosystems to working routines.
Read and practisePersistent: continuing despite difficulty
A determined person keeps trying; a persistent problem or sound continues over time and can be difficult to stop.
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