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Describing Words — Lesson 30

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envious

ˈenviəs

Wishing you had what someone else has, feeling jealousy over another person treat — he gave her an envious look.

She was envious of her sister's success.

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expensive

ɪkˈspensɪv

Costing a lot of money, having a high price tag — the bag is too expensive for me.

This restaurant is very expensive.

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fabulous

ˈfæbjələs

Extraordinarily good, wonderful, and visually breathtaking — that's a fabulous idea!

She has a fabulous voice.

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fantastic

fænˈtæstɪk

Wonderfully imaginative, magical, and delightfully unusual — that was a fantastic meal!

That was a fantastic meal!

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fluent

ˈfluːənt

Gliding smoothly and effortlessly through water or speech — she is fluent in three languages.

She is fluent in three languages.

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foolish

ˈfuːlɪʃ

Acting without good sense or wisdom, doing something reckless or silly — don't be so foolish!

That was a foolish mistake.

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fortunate

ˈfɔːrtʃənət

Having unexpected good luck or favorable circumstances — she was fortunate to find such a good job.

She was fortunate to find such a good job.

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generous

ˈdʒenərəs

Happy to share food, gifts, and kindness freely with others — he left a generous tip for the waiter.

She was generous enough to donate half her salary to charity.

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glamorous

ˈɡlæmərəs

Especially attractive, sparkling, charming, and stylish — the glamorous actress walked the red carpet.

She looked glamorous in her red evening dress.

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glorious

ˈɡlɔriəs

Magnificent, splendid, and inspiring great admiration and wonder — she wore a glorious red dress to the gala.

The team achieved a glorious victory after years of training.

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graceful

ˈɡreɪsfəl

Moving in a smooth, gentle, elegant, and beautiful way — he made a graceful bow before leaving.

She moved with graceful ease across the stage.

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grim

ɡrɪm

Looking stern, serious, and deeply worried or cheerless — the future looks grim.

The future looks grim.

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