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Describing Words — Lesson 56

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anew

əˈnuː

In a new or different way — the city was rebuilt anew after the war.

She began her research anew after the failure of her first attempt.

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angelic

ˈændʒəlɪk

Like an angel — the child gave me an angelic smile.

She has an angelic voice that fills the concert hall.

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angrier

ˈæŋɡri.ɚ

The comparative form of 'angry' — my brother is angrier than I am.

She became angrier after waiting another hour.

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angriest

ˈæŋɡriəst

The superlative form of 'angry', meaning experiencing the highest degree of anger or fury — he was the angriest person in the room.

He was the angriest person in the room.

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angrily

ˈæŋɡrɪli

In an angry manner — she slammed the door angrily.

She slammed the door angrily.

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angular

ˈæŋɡjəlɚ

Having angles or corners — she has angular features and a thin face.

The building has an angular design with many corners.

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annoyingly

əˈnɔɪɪŋli

In a way that causes mild irritation or bother — the music was annoyingly loud.

He's annoyingly cheerful in the mornings.

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annually

ˈænjuəli

Once a year — we review our goals annually.

The conference takes place annually in London.

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anomalous

əˈnɑːmələs

Something that is anomalous deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected — his anomalous behaviour at the meeting surprised everyone.

The anomalous results suggested there was an error in the experiment.

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anon

əˈnɑːn

Soon or shortly; in a little while — I will return anon.

I will return anon.

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anonymously

əˈnɑːnɪməsli

In a way that does not reveal your name or identity — she donated the money anonymously to the charity.

She donated the money anonymously to the charity.

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answerable

ˈænsərəbl̩

Able to be answered, solved, or accounted for, like a puzzle with solutions — the question is easily answerable.

The question is easily answerable.

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