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Describing Words — Lesson 54

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alphabetically

ˌælfəˈbetɪkli

Standing in order from ant to bear to cat — please list all the names alphabetically.

Please list all the names alphabetically.

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alphanumeric

ˌælfəˈnjuːmərɪk

Having both letters and numbers on the keypad — alphanumeric codes are commonly used in product identification.

The password must be alphanumeric and contain at least 8 characters.

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alternately

ɑːlˈtɜːrnətli

Arranged taking turns by cat then dog — the lights flashed alternately in red and green.

The lights flashed alternately in red and green.

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amateurish

ˌæməˈtʃʊrɪʃ

Clumsily decorated and not professionally made — his amateurish attempt at cooking dinner ended in disaster.

The report looked amateurish with all those typos and formatting errors.

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ambidextrous

ˌæmbɪˈdɛkstrəs

Able to draw with both left and right hands — she was ambidextrous, which gave her an advantage in several sports.

Most people are right-handed, but being ambidextrous means you can use both hands equally well.

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ambient

ˈæmbiənt

Warm, gentle surrounding sunlight in the room — the restaurant had a warm ambient lighting that made it feel very cozy.

The ambient temperature was too high for the equipment to function properly.

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amenable

əˈnɛməbəl

Happy to listen and willing to cooperate — she was amenable to the plan.

She was amenable to the plan.

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amiable

ˈeɪmiəbəl

Kind, pleasant, and easy to get along with — we spent an amiable evening chatting by the fire.

She has an amiable personality that makes everyone feel welcome.

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amicable

ˈæmɪkəbəl

Peaceful and getting along well together — the couple reached an amicable divorce settlement.

The couple reached an amicable divorce settlement.

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amiss

əˈmɪs

Something is wrong or missing on the bicycle — nothing is amiss here.

Something seems amiss with the engine.

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amok

əˈmʌk

Running around wildly and making a playful mess — he was amok with anger.

The dog ran amok through the street.

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amorous

ˈæmərəs

Loving, romantic, and affectionate together — the couple shared an amorous embrace.

He sent her an amorous glance across the table.

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