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Describing Words — Lesson 10

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everyday

ˈɛv.riː.deɪ

Used or seen every day; ordinary — the backpack and sneakers are everyday school items.

These shoes are for everyday wear.

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evident

ˈɛvɪdənt

Clear and easily seen — the muddy paw prints make it evident who jumped in the plant pot.

It was evident that she was upset.

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excellent

ˈeksələnt

Extremely good and of high quality — the smiling girl earned an excellent grade.

This is an excellent restaurant.

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extinct

ɪkˈstɪŋkt

No longer existing — the dinosaur skeleton represents a giant reptile that is extinct.

The dinosaur is an extinct species that lived millions of years ago.

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fairly

ˈferli

In a fair and just way — the mother divides the cookies fairly between her children.

The test was fairly easy, so most students passed.

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false

fɑːls

Not real or untrue — the smiling mask is a false expression hiding her frown.

She was wearing false eyelashes for the photo shoot .

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famous

ˈfeɪ.məs

Known about by many people — the majestic lion on the rock is a famous safari attraction.

Marie Curie is famous for her contribution to science .

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fierce

fɪrs

Wild, powerful, and aggressive — the cartoon lion roars with a fierce grin.

The fierce dog protected the house from strangers.

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fiscal

ˈfɪskəl

Relating to financial matters or budgets — the owl calculates fiscal accounts and savings.

The government announced new fiscal policies to reduce the national debt.

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fond

fɑːnd

Having a great liking or affection — the little boy is deeply fond of his puppy.

She is fond of her younger brother.

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foreign

ˈfɔːrən

Coming from another country — the colorful tropical parrot is foreign to the local sparrows.

Do you speak any foreign languages?

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forever

fɔːrˈevər

For all future time; eternally — the ancient tortoise wanders the valley as if living forever.

I will love you forever.

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