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Describing Words — Lesson 20

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together

təˈɡeðər

In the same place, at the same time, or with each other — let's go to the movies together.

Let's go to the movies together.

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tragic

ˈtɹædʒɪk

Causing or involving great sadness, suffering, or disaster, especially in a — it was a tragic accident that claimed several lives.

It was a tragic accident that claimed several lives.

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twice

twaɪs

Two times, like watering a potted plant twice so it receives plenty of fresh water — I've been to Paris twice.

I've been to Paris twice.

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typical

ˈtɪpɪkəl

Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type, group, or category — it's typical of her to be late.

This is a typical example of the problem.

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ugly

ˈʌɡli

Unpleasant to look at — she thought she was ugly.

She thought she was ugly.

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unable

ʌnˈeɪbəl

Not having the ability, strength, or means to do something — he seems unable to make a decision.

I am unable to attend the meeting tomorrow.

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unfair

ʌnˈfeɹ

Not fair or just — that's completely unfair!

That's completely unfair!

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unique

juːˈnik

Being the only one of its kind — this design is truly unique.

Each person's fingerprint is unique.

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unlike

ʌnˈlaɪk

Used to indicate a difference or contrast between two people or things — unlike his sister, he enjoys reading.

Unlike his sister, he enjoys reading.

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unusual

ʌnˈjuːʒuəl

Not usual, common, or ordinary — that's an unusual color for a car.

That's an unusual color for a car.

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urban

ˈɜrbən

Relating to a busy city with tall skyscrapers, paved streets, and yellow taxi cabs — she prefers urban life to rural life.

Urban areas are often more crowded than rural ones.

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usual

ˈjuːʒuəl

Ordinary or normal — as usual, he was late.

This is the usual way we do things.

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