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Describing Words — Lesson 40

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talented

ˈtæləntɪd

Having a natural ability or skill — he is talented at painting and drawing.

She is a talented musician who plays violin beautifully.

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talkative

ˈtɔːkətɪv

Someone who talks a lot — my friend is very talkative and can chat for hours.

My friend is very talkative and can chat for hours.

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tasty

ˈteɪsti

Having a pleasant, flavorful taste — this soup is very tasty.

This soup is very tasty.

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tearful

ˈtɪrfəl

Feeling or expressing sorrow, typically with tears — he gave a tearful apology on television.

She became tearful when she heard the sad news.

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tedious

ˈtiːdiəs

Describes something that is boring, long, and tiresome, causing annoyance or — the meeting was tedious and lasted for three hours.

The meeting was tedious and lasted for three hours.

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thoughtful

ˈθɔtftəl

Showing consideration for the needs and feelings of other people — the essay shows a thoughtful analysis of the topic.

She was very thoughtful and brought me soup when I was sick.

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thoughtless

ˈθɔrtləs

Not thinking about the consequences of one's actions or about how one's — it was thoughtless of him to mention her past.

It was thoughtless of him to mention her past.

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thrifty

ˈθrɪfti

Careful with money and resources — a thrifty shopper knows how to save money.

She is very thrifty and always looks for the best deals.

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tiresome

ˈtaɪrsəm

Causing fatigue, boredom, or annoyance — he found the endless paperwork tiresome and boring.

The long drive through the mountains was quite tiresome.

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tolerant

ˈtɑːlərənt

Willing to accept behavior and opinions that are different from your own — she is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.

She is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.

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touchy

ˈtʌtʃi

Easily offended, irritated, or upset — he's touchy about his weight.

He's touchy about his weight.

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tricky

ˈtrɪki

Something that is difficult to deal with or understand, often requiring careful — he's a tricky person to negotiate with.

The exam was really tricky - I wasn't expecting those questions.

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