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Describing Words — Lesson 37

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salty

ˈsɔlti

Tasting like or containing salt, like crunchy potato chips seasoned with fine salt — ocean water is salty.

This soup is too salty.

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sane

seɪn

Mentally healthy, calm, and sensible, showing sound mind and balanced emotions — the doctors declared him sane.

He seems sane enough to make his own decisions.

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scary

ˈsker.i

Frightening and causing fear, like a giant creepy hairy spider in dark woods — the movie was really scary.

The movie was really scary.

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selfish

ˈsɛlfɪʃ

Caring only about oneself and refusing to share toys or things with others — it was selfish of her to eat all the cookies without asking.

He is very selfish and never shares his toys with his brother.

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sensible

ˈsɛnsəbəl

Showing good judgment or reason — that's a very sensible decision.

That's a very sensible decision.

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shameless

ˈʃeɪmləs

Having or showing no shame — the politician told a shameless lie.

He made a shameless attempt to get attention.

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shiny

ˈʃaɪni

Having a smooth, bright surface that reflects light — the shiny car caught my attention as it drove past.

The shiny car caught my attention as it drove past.

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significant

sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

Important or notable enough to have an effect or be noticed — she made a significant contribution to the project.

This is a significant discovery for the scientific community.

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sincere

sɪnˈsɪr

Honest and truthful — I appreciate your sincere compliments.

She gave a sincere apology for her mistake.

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skilled

skɪld

Having the training, knowledge, and experience needed to do something well — he is skilled at fixing computers.

She is a skilled surgeon with many years of experience.

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sleepy

ˈsliːpi

Tired and ready for sleep, like a cute ginger kitten yawning happily in its cozy bed — I'm feeling sleepy tonight.

I'm feeling sleepy tonight.

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smelly

ˈsmɛli

Having or producing a strong and unpleasant smell — why does this room smell so smelly?

The socks in the gym bag are really smelly.

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