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Describing Words — Lesson 11

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fragile

ˈfrædʒəl

Delicate and easy to break or crack, like fine china or a fragile cup — she carried the fragile antique vase very carefully.

Be careful with that package – the contents are very fragile.

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fresh

frɛʃ

Crisp, juicy, and newly picked, like a shiny green apple with water drops — I need a fresh sheet of paper.

These strawberries are fresh from the garden.

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furious

ˈfjʊriəs

Extremely angry and roaring, like a wild shouting cartoon cat — he gave me a furious look and stormed off.

She was furious when she discovered the mistake.

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genuine

ˈdʒenjuɪn

Real and authentic natural material, like genuine handcrafted leather — this is a genuine leather bag.

This is a genuine leather bag.

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golden

ˈɡoʊldən

Having a warm shining yellow-gold color, like a golden retriever puppy — we watched the golden sunset from the beach.

She has long golden hair that shines in the sunlight.

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gorgeous

ˈɡɔːrdʒəs

Dazzlingly beautiful and magnificent, like a peacock spreading colorful feathers — he has a gorgeous smile.

She looked gorgeous in that red dress.

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grateful

ˈɡreɪtfəl

Feeling and showing thankful appreciation with a warm smile — I am so grateful for your help.

I am so grateful for your help.

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handsome

ˈhænsəm

Good-looking, attractive, and well-groomed, describing a smiling young man — he has a handsome face.

He is a very handsome man.

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happy

ˈhæp.i

Cheerful, joyful, and smiling brightly like a sunny cartoon face — she looks so happy!

They had a happy marriage .

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hard

hɑːɹd

Solid, firm, and unyielding to touch or push, like a heavy stone rock — she had a hard day at work.

This maths problem is very hard.

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harsh

hɑːrʃ

Stern, severe, and strict in expression with folded arms and a frown — she gave him a harsh criticism.

The winter weather was very harsh.

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hence

hɛns

A formal word meaning 'for this reason' or 'therefore', used to introduce a — the project was underfunded, hence the delays.

The evidence was conclusive; hence, the judge made her ruling.

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