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Describing Words — Lesson 25

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convenient

kənˈviːnjənt

Easy to use, use, or reach — is this time convenient for you?

The hotel is in a convenient location near the subway.

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cruel

ˈkruːəl

Causing pain, suffering, or unhappiness to others — some people are cruel to animals.

The cruel king punished everyone who disagreed with him.

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cultural

ˈkʌltʃərəl

Relating to the ideas, beliefs, customs, and arts of a society or group of people — she is interested in cultural anthropology.

She is interested in cultural anthropology.

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delicate

ˈdelɪkət

Fine, fragile, or easily broken — be careful with those delicate flowers.

The delicate glass vase shattered when it fell.

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difficult

ˈdɪfɪkəlt

Needing a lot of effort, skill, or ability to do, understand, or deal with — this math problem is very difficult.

This math problem is very difficult.

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diligent

ˈdɪlɪdʒənt

Working hard and carefully — his diligent efforts finally paid off when he got promoted.

She is a diligent student who always completes her homework on time.

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diverse

daɪˈvɜrs

Including many different types of people or things — the city has a very diverse population.

The city has a very diverse population.

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dormant

ˈdɔrmənt

Not active, functioning, or developing at the present time — the volcano has been dormant for centuries.

The volcano has been dormant for centuries.

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dreadful

ˈdredfəl

Extremely bad — this is a dreadful mistake.

The weather was dreadful yesterday.

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efficient

ɪˈfɪʃənt

Working in a well-organized way to produce good results without wasting time — an efficient engine uses less fuel.

This new software is much more efficient than the old one.

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elegant

ˈɛləɡənt

Having a graceful, stylish, and refined appearance or manner — she writes with an elegant style.

She looked elegant in her black evening gown.

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eligible

ɪˈlɪdʒəbəl

Having the right to do something or to receive something because the necessary — are you eligible to work in this country?

All eligible voters must register before the election.

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