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Describing Words — Lesson 49

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adaptable

əˈdæptəbəl

Able to change color and blend into surroundings — she is very adaptable and thrives in new environments.

She is very adaptable and thrives in new environments.

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addictive

əˈdɪktɪv

So fun that it is hard to stop playing — chocolate can be very addictive for some people.

Chocolate can be very addictive for some people.

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additional

əˈdɪʃənəl

One more added on top of the others — the additional cost is $50.

Do you have any additional questions?

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additionally

əˈdɪʃənəli

Also adding extra fruit into the bowl — I enjoy swimming, and additionally, I love hiking.

I enjoy swimming, and additionally, I love hiking.

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addressable

əˈdresəbl

Having clear names and places to deliver to — every device on the network is addressable.

Every device on the network is addressable.

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adequate

ˈædɪkwət

Good enough to keep dry in the rain — the food was adequate but nothing special.

The hotel room was adequate for our short stay.

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adequately

ˈædɪkwətli

Giving just the right amount of water needed — the funds were not adequately managed.

The room was adequately heated for the guests.

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adipose

ˈædəpoʊs

The soft fatty layer under the skin — the study examined how adipose cells store and release energy.

Adipose tissue is found beneath the skin and around internal organs.

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adjacent

əˈdʒeɪsənt

Sitting right next to each other side by side — the adjacent room is very quiet.

The adjacent room is very quiet.

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adjustable

əˈdʒʌstəbəl

Able to move up or down to fit — she wore an adjustable belt.

The chair has an adjustable height.

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administrative

ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv

Organizing files and paperwork in an office — he has excellent administrative skills.

She handles all administrative duties in the office.

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admirable

ˈædmərəbəl

Kind, thoughtful, and worthy of praise — his admirable work ethic inspired the whole team.

She showed admirable courage in a difficult situation.

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