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Describing Words — Lesson 31

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guilty

ˈɡɪlti
Feeling or showing that you have done something wrong or broken a rule — she had a guilty look on her face.
The jury found him guilty of theft.
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healthy

ˈhɛlθi
Full of strength, fresh vitality, and free from sickness — she eats healthy food every day.
She eats healthy food every day.
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helpful

ˈhelpfəl
Willing and ready to assist, support, and cooperate with others — thank you, that was helpful!
The teacher gave me helpful advice.
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helpless

ˈhelpləs
Unable to defend or take care of oneself without help — the helpless kitten was stuck in the tree.
The helpless kitten was stuck in the tree.
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hilarious

hɪˈlæriəs
Extremely funny and making people burst into laughter — the movie was absolutely hilarious.
The movie was absolutely hilarious.
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honorable

ˈɑːnərəbl
Deserving of deep respect, honest, and holding high moral integrity — she is an honorable woman who always keeps her promises.
She is an honorable woman who always keeps her promises.
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horrible

ˈhɔːrəbəl
Very shocking, dreadful, unpleasant, and causing fright — that was a horrible movie.
That was a horrible movie.
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humorous

ˈhjuːmərəs
Playful, comical, and causing amusement and smiles — the book is full of humorous anecdotes.
The comedian told a humorous story about her childhood.
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hurtful

ˈhɜrtfəl
Causing emotional pain, sorrow, or distress by mean words — her hurtful words made me cry.
Her hurtful words made me cry.
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ignorant

ˈɪɡnərənt
Lacking knowledge or information about a topic or direction — I'm ignorant when it comes to classical music.
He was completely ignorant of the new regulations.
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immediate

ɪˈmiːdiət
Happening right away without any delay — our immediate priority is safety.
The police arrived for immediate assistance.
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important

ɪmˈpɔːr.tənt
Having great value, worth, or serious significance — I think his career is more important to him than I am.
I think his career is more important to him than I am.
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