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Describing Words — Lesson 13

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intense

ɪnˈtɛns

Extremely strong and powerful, like the blazing intense rays of the summer sun — she has an intense personality.

The heat today is really intense.

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internal

ɪnˈtɜːrnəl

Located inside an object, like the core, flesh, and seeds inside an apple — the report focuses on internal company policies.

The report focuses on internal company policies.

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jealous

ˈdʒɛləs

Feeling or showing envy of someone because of their advantages, possessions, or qualities — she was jealous of her sister's new job.

She was jealous of her sister's new job.

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jewish

ˈdʒuːɪʃ

Relating to the religion, culture, or people of Judaism — she is proud of her Jewish heritage.

She married a Jewish man and converted to his faith.

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late

leɪt

Behind schedule and running fast to catch the school bus before it drives away — it was late at night.

It was late at night .

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later

ˈleɪtər

At a time in the future — I'll see you later.

I'll see you later.

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lazy

ˈleɪ.zi

Not willing to work or make effort — the lazy cat slept all day.

He is too lazy to walk to the shop.

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legal

ˈliːɡəl

Relating to the law or a system of rules that governs behavior and is enforced — is this action legal?

Is this action legal?

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less

lɛs

A smaller amount or quantity, shown by a bowl containing fewer colorful cereal rings — try to use less sugar.

I have less time than before.

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likely

ˈlaɪkli

Very probable to happen, seeing dark storm clouds making rain almost certain — it's likely to rain later this afternoon.

It's likely to rain later this afternoon.

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literary

ˈlɪtərˌɛri

Relating to literature or written works, especially those with artistic or — she has a literary style of writing.

She has a literary style of writing.

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lonely

ˈloʊnli

Feeling sad because you are alone or without friends — I feel lonely when I'm by myself.

I feel lonely when I'm by myself.

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