Adjectives 3

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If you describe a guarantee or plan as ..., you are emphasizing that it has been carefully put together, and that you think it is absolutely certain to work or be successful.
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ironclad
... ironclad guarantees of safe passage
An... illness is one that becomes severe very quickly but does not last very long. Opposite of chronic.
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acute
If a person's or animal's sight, hearing, or sense of smell is..., it is sensitive and powerful.
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acute
In the dark my sense of hearing becomes so acute.
crude or earthy, indecent, has origins in the farm terms
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barnyard
His barnyard humor made us all blush
You use ... with nouns to emphasize that something is exactly the right one or exactly the same one.
emphasis
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very
1. Everybody says he is the very man for the case 2.'Most secret', he called it. Those were his very words.
You use ... with certain nouns in order to specify an extreme position or extreme point in time.
emphasis
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very
... the Tuileries, in the very heart of Paris
You use ... to give emphasis to a superlative adjective or adverb. For example, if you say that something is the ... best, you are emphasizing that it is the best.
emphasis
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very
I am feeling in the very best of spirits.
You use ... to give emphasis to an adjective that is not usually graded, when you want to say that a quality is very obvious.
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very
1. Janet looked very pregnant. 2. If you think I'm happy with what's left, you're very wrong.
You use ... with nouns to emphasize the importance or seriousness of what you are saying
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very
1. At one stage, his very life was in danger. 2. This act undermines the very basis of our democracy. 3. History is taking place before your very eyes
If you describe something as..., you are criticizing it because it is very old or old-fashioned.
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antiquated
Many factories are so antiquated they are not worth saving
If you describe a feeling such as happiness or relief as..., you are emphasizing that it is a strong feeling and no other feeling is involved.
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unalloyed
Social media seems to me generally a force for good. But no good is unalloyed
Things that are... are of many different kinds.
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manifold
The difficulties are manifold.
If you become ... in a fight or an argument, you become deeply involved in it.
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embroiled
If you become... with a person, you become involved in a relationship with them that causes you problems.
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embroiled
As Smith became embroiled with his new lover, the marriage was called off.
If you describe someone as ..., you mean that they are not easily annoyed, worried, or upset, and you think this is a good quality.
approved
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easy-going
He was easy-going and good-natured
... means large in size, weight, or amount.
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hefty
If he is found guilty he faces a hefty fine
If something is ..., there is something wrong with it and it does not work properly.
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defective
1. Her sight was becoming defective. 2. Retailers can return defective merchandise.
If the sea or the weather at sea is ..., the weather is windy or stormy and there are very big waves.
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rough
A fishing vessel and a cargo ship collided in rough seas.
If part of your body is ..., it is sensitive and painful when it is touched.
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tender
My tummy felt very tender.
If you make a... effort to do something, you try very hard to do it.
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concerted
He made a concerted effort to win me away from my steady, sweet but boring boyfriend
A... action is done by several people or groups working together.
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concerted
Martin Parry, author of the report, says it's time for concerted action by world leaders.
If you describe something or someone as ..., you disapprove of them because you think they are not respectable and are rather disgusting.
informal, disapproval
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sleazy
a sleazy lawyer
If you describe a place as ..., you dislike it because it looks dirty and badly cared for, and not respectable.
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sleazy
a sleazy nightclub
Something that is ... is unpleasant or dangerous and develops gradually without being noticed.
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insidious
The changes are insidious, and will not produce a noticeable effect for 15 to 20 years.
You can use... to describe something that contains flowers or is made of flowers.
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floral
... chemical substances are very powerful and can dissolve other substances.
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caustic
If you tell someone they are ..., you are saying, often in a humorous way, that they have faults which will never change
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incorrigible
They are incorrigible optimists
full of wrath; raging or furious
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wrathful
If you are ... of someone, you want something that they have
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envious
Do I sound envious? I pity them, actually
If something is ..., it is recent or new, and vague or not yet properly developed.
formal
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inchoate
... the inchoate mood of dissatisfaction with all politicians.
If you describe a woman as..., you are politely saying that she is small and slim.
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petite
Something or someone that is ... is fashionable and sophisticated.
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chic
Her gown was very French and very chic.
If you describe clothes, especially men's clothes, as..., you mean that they are smart and neat.
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natty
Cliff was a natty dresser.
A... person is respectable and well-mannered, and comes or seems to come from a high social class.
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genteel
... two elderly ladies with genteel manners and voices.
1. If you describe someone as ... (1), you mean that they talk a great deal, especially about unimportant things.2. If you describe someone as ... (2), you mean that they talk a lot.
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1. garrulous 2. loquacious
The shop assistant was clearly a garrulous woman who enjoyed chattering to her customers.
If you are ..., you are very determined and do not give up easily.
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tenacious
She is very tenacious and will work hard and long to achieve objectives.
Someone who is... is pleasant and friendly.
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affable
Mr Brooke is an extremely affable and approachable man.
If you say that someone is ..., you mean that they are easily influenced or controlled by other people.
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malleable
She was young enough to be malleable.
A person or animal that is... is quiet, not aggressive, and easily controlled.
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docile 🇺🇸
They wanted a low-cost, docile workforce
A... animal or bird is one that is not afraid of humans.
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tame
The deer never became tame; they would run away if you approached them
If you say that something or someone is..., you are criticizing them for being weak and uninteresting, rather than forceful or shocking
disapproval
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tame
Some of today's political demonstrations look rather tame.
The ... of something such as a building or vehicle is the back part of it.
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rear
1. He settled back in the rear of the taxi. 2... a stairway in the rear of the building.
slow in understanding; obtuse, unintelligent
disapproval about somebody
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opaque
not brave and easily frightened
disapproval about somebody
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yellow-bellied
They called him "a yellow-bellied wimp" and "a coward".
sexually unrestrained or having many casual sexual relationships (typically used of a woman
DATED!
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wanton
"her cheeks burned as she recalled how forward she had been, how wanton"
A ... picture, image, or sound is unclear and hard to see or hear.
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fuzzy
We have a fuzzy picture of what lies at the center of a black hole.
no longer owing or being owed something
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straight
Well, I think we are straight.
Someone who is... has the ability to achieve things in a clever way, often by deceiving other people
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cunning
A cunning worker is a real asset.
... things or places look old and in bad condition.
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shabby
He was ashamed of his shabby suit.
If you describe something as ..., you mean that it is strange and difficult to explain.
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uncanny
... proudly holding his new baby, who bears an uncanny resemblance to him.
A ... soldier or sportsman is highly trained and very skilful.
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crack
... a crack undercover police officer.
A ... event or situation is very serious, important, and worrying.
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grave
If you describe someone as ..., you mean that they are bad-tempered, difficult, and often do things that are mean. 🇺🇸
informal
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ornery 🇺🇸
The old lady was still being ornery, but at least she had consented to this visit.
Something that is ... to a situation or idea is connected with it in an important way.
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germane
Fenton was a good listener, and his questions were germane
If someone, especially a woman, is described as ..., they find it difficult to become sexually aroused...... is often used to show disapproval
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frigid
If you say that something or someone is ..., you mean you think they are horrible and disgusting.
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revolting
This bitch is revolting.
If you say that you are..., you mean that you are very hungry.
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starving
Apart from anything else I was starving.
A ... object is weak because it is made of a weak material, or is badly made.
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flimsy
... flimsily constructed houses.
A ... young person has very little experience or knowledge of the way they should behave as an adult.
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callow
... a callow youth
A ... person or action is very cruel and shows no concern for other people or their feelings.
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callous
... his callous disregard for human life
If a person or a part of their body is ..., they are suffering from frostbite
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frostbitten
too expensive to be afforded by the average person.
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unaffordable
medical care has become unaffordable
If a ticket or other document is ..., it can be used and will be accepted by people in authority.
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valid
For foreign holidays you will need a valid passport.
If you describe a person or their remarks or thoughts as..., you think that they are good at noticing or realizing things, especially things that are not obvious.
approval
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perceptive
He was one of the most perceptive U.S. political commentators
Someone who is... is quiet and shows no wish for attention or admiration
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unassuming
He was shy and unassuming and not at all how you expect an actor to be.
(of a person) relentlessly compelled by the need to accomplish a goal; very hard-working and ambitious
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driven
From what you've told me about Scott, he's become a driven man.

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