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Describing Words — Lesson 46
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woozy
ˈwuːzi
Feeling dizzy and unsteady — I felt woozy after skipping breakfast.
I felt woozy after skipping breakfast.
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worldly
ˈwɜːrldli
Experienced in travel and worldly culture — he had a worldly perspective on life.
She was a worldly woman who had traveled extensively.
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worthless
ˈwɜrθləs
Broken and having no use or value — the ticket turned out to be worthless.
This old furniture is worthless and should be thrown away.
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youthful
ˈjuːθfəl
Full of young and playful energy — he has a youthful outlook on life.
She maintains a youthful appearance despite her age.
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ablaze
əˈbleɪz
Burning brightly with hot fire and energy — her eyes were ablaze with anger.
The building was ablaze after the lightning strike.
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abler
ˈeɪ.blɚ
Having more skill and ability to fix things — she is abler than her brother at languages.
She is abler than her brother at languages.
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ablest
ˈeɪbəlst
Having the highest skill and cleverness — she is the ablest student in the class.
She is the ablest student in the class.
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abloom
əˈbluːm
Covered in blooming colorful flowers — in spring, the entire valley lies abloom.
The garden was abloom with colorful roses.
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abnormal
æbˈnɔːrməl
Different from what is usual or expected — it's abnormal for it to snow in April here.
The doctor said the test results were abnormal.
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abominable
əˈbɑːmɪnəbəl
Very unpleasant, bad, and distasteful — she called his behavior abominable.
The working conditions in that factory were absolutely abominable.
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abreast
əˈbrɛst
Side by side keeping up together — we need to stay abreast of market trends.
She makes sure to stay abreast of all the latest news.
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abrupt
əˈbrʌpt
Sudden and sharp without warning — the car came to an abrupt stop.
The car came to an abrupt stop.
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