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Describing Words — Lesson 52
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aglow
əˈɡloʊ
Glowing warmly and softly inside a glass jar — the sunset made the sky aglow.
The city was aglow with Christmas lights.
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agrarian
əˈɡreriən
Connected to farm life and planted soil — the agrarian reforms aimed to help small farmers.
The agrarian reforms aimed to help small farmers.
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agreeable
əˈɡriːəbl̩
Friendly, pleasing, and wonderful to be with — are you agreeable to the plan?
He's a very agreeable person to work with.
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agreeably
əˈɡriːəbli
Sharing cookies pleasantly and happily together — she agreed agreeably to his proposal.
She agreed agreeably to his proposal.
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agricultural
ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl
Using a tractor to work on fertile farmland — the region is known for its rich agricultural land.
The agricultural sector employs millions of people worldwide.
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aground
əˈɡraʊnd
Stuck on the sandy shore away from deep water — three ships were aground on the reef.
The fishing boat ran aground on a sandbank.
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aimless
ˈeɪmləs
Drifting gently in the breeze without a fixed path — he tired of his aimless life and decided to make a change.
After graduating, he felt aimless and didn't know what to do next.
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aimlessly
ˈeɪmləsli
Trotting happily around with no specific goal — the conversation drifted aimlessly from topic to topic.
He wandered aimlessly through the streets after losing his way.
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airborne
ˈɛrbɔːrn
Carried high and flying gently through the sky — airborne particles can spread diseases.
The plane became airborne after a short runway.
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airless
ˈɛrləs
Stuffy and having no fresh outdoor breeze — the basement was dark and airless.
The basement was dark and airless.
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airtight
ˈɛrtaɪt
Closed tight so that no air can get in — she presented an airtight argument that convinced everyone.
The food storage container is airtight to keep contents fresh.
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airy
ˈer.i
Open to soft fresh breezes and sunlight — she wore an airy summer dress.
The living room felt bright and airy.
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