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Describing Words — Lesson 5

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briefly

ˈbriːfli

For a short time — the butterfly rests briefly on the pink flower petal.

She spoke briefly about her experience.

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wooden

ˈwʊdən

Made of wood — the toy rocking horse is completely wooden.

The wooden table is very sturdy.

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capable

ˈkeɪpəbl̩

Having the ability and skill — the boy is capable of building a tall tower.

She is a capable manager who handles all problems efficiently.

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harmful

ˈhɑːrmfəl

Causing damage or illness — the red spotted mushroom is poisonous and harmful.

Smoking is harmful to your health.

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useful

ˈjuːs.fəl

Helpful for doing something — the yellow umbrella is useful during a rainy day.

A good knife is probably one of the most useful things you can have in a kitchen .

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distant

ˈdɪstənt

Far away in space — the boy looks out at the distant lighthouse across the sea.

The distant mountains were covered in snow.

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abroad

əˈbrɔːd

In or to a foreign country — the girl travels abroad exploring historic streets.

She studied abroad for a year in France.

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actual

ˈæktʃuəl

Real and existing in fact — the boy hugs an actual real cat in front of a painted lion.

What was his actual reason for leaving?

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afraid

əˈfreɪd

Feeling fear — the boy is afraid of the lightning storm outside his window.

I'm afraid of spiders.

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aggressive

əˈɡresɪv

Ready to attack or charge — the goat charges in an aggressive manner across the field.

He became aggressive when he was drunk.

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ago

əˈɡoʊ

In the past before now — the girl remembers blowing out her candles some time ago.

She left two hours ago.

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ahead

əˈhɛd

In front of others — the playful fox runs along the trail ahead of the puppy.

Go straight and you'll see the museum ahead.

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