▸ Specimen Drawer
Describing Words — Lesson 60
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architectural
ˌɑːrkɪˈtektʃərəl
Relating to architecture or the design and construction of buildings — the building has an impressive architectural design.
The building has an impressive architectural design.
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ardent
ˈɑrdənt
Having or showing a strong enthusiasm or passion for something — she has an ardent desire to succeed.
She is an ardent supporter of the team.
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ardently
ˈɑːrdəntli
In a passionate and enthusiastic manner — he ardently believed in the cause.
She ardently supported the campaign.
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arduous
ˈɑːrdjuəs
Requiring great effort or exertion — it was an arduous journey through the mountains.
The arduous climb to the summit took eight hours.
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arduously
ˈɑːrdjuəsli
In a way that involves great difficulty, effort, or labor — she climbed arduously up the steep mountain path.
The team worked arduously to finish the project before the deadline.
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argumentative
ˌɑːrɡjəˈmentətɪv
Tending to argue or dispute — the debate became too argumentative and lost its focus.
My brother is very argumentative and always wants to have the last word.
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arid
ˈærɪd
Very dry, with little or no rain — the climate in the Sahara is extremely arid.
The climate in the Sahara is extremely arid.
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aristocratic
ˌærɪstəˈkrætɪk
Relating to or characteristic of the aristocracy, typically implying noble — she has an aristocratic manner of speaking.
She has an aristocratic manner of speaking.
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arithmetical
ˌærɪθˈmɛtɪkəl
Relating to arithmetic or the branch of mathematics dealing with numbers — the student struggled with arithmetical calculations.
Arithmetical operations form the foundation of mathematics.
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