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Describing Words — Lesson 47

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absently

ˈæbsəntli

Thinking of something else while doing a task — she stared absently out the window during the meeting.

She stared absently out the window during the meeting.

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absorbable

əbˈzɔrbəbl

Able to soak up liquid like a sponge — some vitamins are more absorbable than others.

This medication is easily absorbable into the bloodstream.

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abstruse

æbˈstruːs

Very hard to understand or figure out — she struggled with the abstruse philosophical text.

The professor's abstruse theory left most students confused.

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abundant

əˈbʌndənt

Existing in very large amounts or numbers — the region has abundant natural resources.

The region has abundant natural resources.

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abusive

əˈbjuːsɪv

Shouting mean words or treating others badly — the boss was known for being abusive to his employees.

His abusive language made everyone uncomfortable at the meeting.

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abysmal

əˈbɪzməl

Deep down in the vast blue ocean — his abysmal behavior at the meeting surprised everyone.

The company's quarterly results were abysmal, far below expectations.

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acceptably

əkˈseptəbli

Done fairly well and good enough — the conditions were acceptably clean.

The food was acceptably good given the price.

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accessible

əkˈsesəbl̩

Easy to reach, grab, or get to — this park is accessible to all visitors.

The museum is wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.

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accidentally

ˌæksɪˈdentəli

Happening by chance without meaning to — I accidentally deleted the file.

I accidentally deleted the file.

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accordingly

əˈkɔːrdɪŋli

Dressing or acting suitably for the situation — each applicant was assessed and ranked accordingly.

The weather was bad, and we adjusted our plans accordingly.

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accountable

əˈkaʊntəbl

Taking responsibility for ones own actions — public officials must be accountable to voters.

The manager is accountable for all team decisions.

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accurate

ˈækjərət

Exact, correct, and very precise — scientists need accurate data for their research.

The report contains accurate information about the company.

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