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Describing Words — Lesson 34
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nervous
ˈnɜːrvəs
Feeling worried, anxious, and uneasy about what might happen — don't be nervous, you'll do great!
I'm nervous about my exam tomorrow.
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noisy
ˈnɔɪzi
Making or characterized by very loud, clamorous sounds — we moved away from the noisy traffic.
The noisy children made it hard to concentrate.
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obese
oʊˈbiːs
Extremely fat, having excessive body weight — the doctor warned her that she was becoming obese.
Obese patients are at higher risk for heart disease.
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obnoxious
əbˈnɑːkʃəs
Extremely unpleasant, rude, and annoying to others — the smell from the factory is absolutely obnoxious.
He was being obnoxious at the party and everyone asked him to leave.
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outstanding
ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ
Exceptionally good, standing out clearly above the rest — the payment is still outstanding.
She did an outstanding job on the presentation.
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outrageous
aʊtˈreɪdʒəs
Wildly shocking, unacceptable, bold, and causing amazement — she wore an outrageous pink hat to the party.
The price of the ticket is absolutely outrageous.
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painful
ˈpeɪnfəl
Causing or suffering from physical ache or hurt — the wound is still painful.
This headache is very painful.
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panicky
ˈpænɪki
Feeling sudden uncontrollable fear or hysteria — he tends to get panicky before exams.
Don't get panicky - everything will be fine.
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passionate
ˈpæʃənət
Showing or driven by intense enthusiasm, love, and emotion — she is passionate about environmental issues.
She is passionate about environmental issues.
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peaceful
ˈpiːsfəl
Calm, tranquil, quiet, and free from any disturbance — she had a peaceful sleep.
The village is very peaceful at night.
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peculiar
pɪˈkjuːliər
Strange, unusual, odd, or out of the ordinary — he has a peculiar way of speaking.
There's a peculiar smell coming from the kitchen.
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philosophical
ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkəl
Calmly thoughtful, contemplative, and seeking deep wisdom about life — the essay explores several philosophical concepts.
He took a philosophical approach to dealing with the failure.
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