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Describing Words — Lesson 32
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impressive
ɪmˈpresɪv
Evoking great admiration, wonder, and respect by being grand or splendid — that was an impressive performance!
The Eiffel Tower is an impressive sight.
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innovative
ˈɪnəveɪtɪv
Introducing new, smart ideas, high technology, and modern methods — he is an innovative thinker with many patents.
The company is known for its innovative approach to design.
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intelligent
ɪnˈtelədʒənt
Having good mental capacity, quick to learn, think, and solve puzzles — that was an intelligent decision to make.
She is a very intelligent student who always gets top marks.
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intricate
ˈɪntrɪkət
Having many delicate, complex, and interrelated parts or patterns — the plot of that novel is very intricate.
The intricate design of the building impressed everyone.
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invisible
ɪnˈvɪzəbəl
Impossible to see with the eyes, hidden from sight — the invisible man walked through the crowd.
The invisible man walked through the crowd.
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irrelevant
ɪˈreləvənt
Not connected to or appropriate for the current situation or setting — the judge ruled the evidence irrelevant to the case.
The judge ruled the evidence irrelevant to the case.
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irritable
ˈɪrɪtəbl̩
Easily annoyed, grumpy, or made angry very quickly — my boss is very irritable before meetings.
She became irritable when she didn't get enough sleep.
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jumpy
ˈdʒʌmpi
Nervous, alert, and easily startled or frightened by small sounds — she felt jumpy before the exam.
The dog is jumpy around strangers.
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knowledgeable
ˈnɑːlɪdʒəbl
Possessing a large amount of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding — she is very knowledgeable about history.
She is very knowledgeable about history.
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legendary
ˈledʒənˌderi
Celebrated, famous, and renowned like a grand figure in legends — the legendary hero saved the kingdom.
The legendary hero saved the kingdom.
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lengthy
ˈlɛŋθi
Being very long in physical distance or extent — the lengthy report took days to read.
The meeting was quite lengthy and lasted three hours.
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lenient
ˈliːniənt
Gentle, forgiving, kind, and not strict or harsh when someone makes a mistake — we need a more lenient approach to this problem.
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted late assignments.
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