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secretive
She was very secretive about her plans for the weekend.
pure-hearted
She is a pure-hearted girl who always helps others in need.
humane
The organization works to promote humane treatment of all living beings.
forthright
She was forthright in her criticism of the project.
hypocrite
She called him a hypocrite for preaching about kindness while being rude to others.
harmless
The spider in the garden is harmless and won’t hurt anyone.
attentive
The teacher was very attentive to the students' questions during the lesson.
canny
She is a canny investor who always knows when to buy and sell.
dedicated
The teacher is dedicated to helping her students succeed.
equitable
The judge made an equitable decision that satisfied both parties.
decent
The restaurant serves decent food at a reasonable price.
judicious
The teacher made a judicious choice in selecting the best books for the students.
tender
She gave him a tender smile that made him feel warm inside.
joyful
The children were joyful when they saw the balloons at the party.
childish
His childish behavior annoyed everyone at the party.
willow
In spring, the willow buds start to bloom.
to hold
Can you hold my backpack while I tie my shoes?
keep
I keep my toys in the box.
to reduce
We need to reduce our waste to help the environment.
to reach
I need to reach the top shelf to get the book.
performed
She performed a beautiful song at the concert.
to encourage
My teacher always tries to encourage us to do our best in school.
to confuse
The instructions were so complicated that they confused everyone.
Guideline
The teacher gave us a guideline for writing our essays.
hint
She gave me a hint about the answer.
embarrasing
It was embarrassing when I tripped and fell in front of everyone.
whoever
Whoever finishes the homework first will get a prize.
to sign
Before you leave, please sign the guestbook.
to raise
I will raise my hand to ask a question.
A speeding ticket
origin
The origin of the river is in the mountains.
passes
The train passes through the tunnel every hour.
enable
The new software will enable users to edit photos easily.
ladder
I need a ladder to reach the roof.
medieval
The medieval castle stood tall on the hill, surrounded by a deep moat.
to take action
We need to take action to protect the environment.
to mess up
I really messed up my math test because I didn't study.
inarticulate
He was so inarticulate during the presentation that no one understood his point.
incapable
The dog was incapable of jumping over the high fence.
incoherent
His speech was incoherent and hard to follow.
informal
We had an informal meeting to discuss our plans for the weekend.
prune
I need to prune the rose bushes in my garden.
wiped
The child wiped the table after dinner.
wound
The soldier had a deep wound on his arm from the battle.
slime
She loves to make different types of slime with her friends.
dent
I accidentally made a dent in my car door.
swallow
I had to swallow quickly because the food was too hot.
spared
The children were spared from the heavy rain because they were inside the house.
released
The new movie was released last week.
bow
The archer pulled back the string of the bow before releasing the arrow.
wonder
I wonder what is inside that mysterious box.
arrow
The archer shot an arrow at the target.
iraccessible
The mountain was so steep that it felt iraccessible to the hikers.
irresistible
The chocolate cake was simply irresistible.
inhabitants
The inhabitants of the island have a unique culture.
hamlet
The quaint hamlet was surrounded by beautiful fields and forests.
vessel
The chef poured the soup into a large vessel for serving.
fjords
The fjords of Norway are famous for their breathtaking views and dramatic cliffs.
crane
The crane danced gracefully in the wetlands, searching for food.
woodpecker
The woodpecker was tapping on the tree trunk.
ostrich
The ostrich is the largest bird in the world.
pace
He walked at a slow pace to enjoy the scenery.
stride
She took a long stride to catch up with her friends.
acute
The patient is suffering from acute pain.
prone
The child is prone to getting sick during the winter.
exaggeration
His story was full of exaggeration.
pioneered
She pioneered a new method of teaching.
initiated
The teacher initiated a new reading program for the students.
gallop
The horse began to gallop across the open field.
lent
I lent my book to my friend last week.
witness
The witness saw the accident happen and reported it to the police.
miscellaneous
This box contains miscellaneous items.
numerous
There are numerous stars in the night sky.
combine
We will combine our efforts to finish the project on time.
be fitted with
The new car is fitted with advanced safety features.
plot
The plot of the movie was very exciting and kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
dubbed
He was dubbed the "King of Comedy" after his successful shows.
extras
The movie had many interesting extras, like behind-the-scenes footage.
supporting actors
The movie had a great cast, but the supporting actors really brought the story to life.
hilarious
The comedian told a hilarious joke that made everyone laugh.
amusing
The comedian told an amusing story that made everyone laugh.
catchy
The song has a catchy tune that everyone loves.
petrifying
The horror movie was so petrifying that I couldn't sleep at night.
insightful
Her insightful comments during the discussion helped everyone understand the topic better.
fast-moving
The fast-moving train arrived at the station ahead of schedule.
wacky
The wacky clown made everyone laugh with his silly tricks.
noon
The meeting is scheduled for noon.
dusk
The park looks beautiful at dusk.
dawn
The birds start singing at dawn, welcoming the new day.
stowaway
The ship's crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
chancellor
The chancellor announced new policies to improve education.
aliens
Many movies are made about aliens visiting Earth.
outlander
The festival welcomed outlanders to experience the local traditions.
newcomer
As a newcomer to the team, she was eager to learn from her colleagues.
fugitive
The police are searching for the fugitive who escaped from prison.
foreigner
Many foreigners visit our country every year.
freckles
She has cute freckles on her nose.
wrinkles
She has many wrinkles on her face.
dimples
She has adorable dimples that show when she smiles.
a blemish
She noticed a blemish on her face before the big event.
complexion
She has a fair complexion that glows in the sunlight.
scales
The fish had shiny scales that glimmered in the sunlight.
To horn
During the parade, the band members will horn to celebrate the occasion.
a masterpiece
This painting is considered a masterpiece of the Renaissance.
a genre
The movie is a genre of science fiction, which means it explores futuristic ideas.
An engraving
The artist created a beautiful engraving of a landscape.
a mural (a fresco)
The city commissioned a mural to celebrate its history.
An exhibit
The museum opened a new exhibit on ancient Egypt.
carving
The artist spent hours on the intricate wood carving.
moulding
The carpenter installed beautiful moulding around the windows to enhance the room's appearance.
embroidery
I love the beautiful embroidery on this dress.
marble
The statue was made of beautiful white marble.
plaster
I put a plaster on my cut to keep it clean.
wood
We went for a walk in the wood.
a canvas
The artist stretched the canvas tightly before starting to paint.
leisure
During the weekend, I like to spend my leisure hours with friends.
observant
She is very observant and notices everything around her.
overhear
I overheard them talking about the surprise party.
breakthrough
Scientists made a major breakthrough in cancer research.
origination
The origination of the project was inspired by community needs.
received
I received a letter from my friend yesterday.
highlighted
The teacher highlighted the important points in the lesson.
go off
The bomb went off in the city center.
overrated
The movie was so overrated; I expected it to be much better.
to shrink
The sweater will shrink if you wash it in hot water.
creek
The children played by the creek, skipping stones across the water.
loan
I need to apply for a loan to buy a new car.
to pretend
She likes to pretend she is a superhero when she plays with her friends.
to throw
She likes to throw the ball to her dog.
hood
He grew up in the hood and knows the neighborhood very well.
windshield
The windshield was cracked after the storm.
headlight
The headlight on my bike is broken, so I need to replace it.
make ends meet
After losing his job, he struggled to make ends meet.
stationery
I bought some beautiful stationery to write letters to my friends.
tedious
The homework was so tedious that I almost fell asleep while doing it.
inspired
She was inspired by the beauty of nature.
breeze
The breeze felt refreshing on a hot day.
intimate
They shared an intimate moment under the stars.
get rid of
I need to get rid of these old clothes that I never wear.
porch
The children played on the porch while their parents chatted inside.
coincidence
I ran into my old friend at the store; what a coincidence!
picky
My sister is very picky about what she eats.
clumsy
He is so clumsy that he often trips over his own feet.
gullible
She is so gullible that she believed the story about the talking dog.
sassy
She wore a sassy red dress that turned heads at the party.
grumpy
The grumpy old man yelled at the kids for playing too close to his yard.
flaky
The pastry was so flaky that it crumbled in my hands.
gross
The food was so gross that I couldn't eat it.
apparent
The apparent joy on her face showed how happy she was.
caddish
His caddish remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
blatant
His blatant disregard for the rules was shocking.
rough
The road was rough, making it hard to drive smoothly.
coarse
The fabric is too coarse for a comfortable shirt.
brute
The brute strength of the wrestler amazed everyone in the audience.
crude
The factory produces crude oil that is later refined into gasoline.
impassive
Despite the chaos around her, she remained impassive, showing no signs of worry.
demonstrable
The scientist provided demonstrable evidence to support her theory.
exucute
The team will execute the project plan next week.
implement
The school decided to implement a new reading program for students.
carry out
The teacher asked us to carry out the experiment carefully.
comply
The company must comply with safety regulations.
put to death
The king decided to put the traitor to death for his crimes.
choir
The choir practices every Wednesday evening.
endurance
The marathon runner showed incredible endurance during the race.
effort
She put a lot of effort into her school project.
determitation
With hard work and determination, he achieved his dream of becoming a doctor.
phenomenon
The Northern Lights are a beautiful natural phenomenon that attracts many tourists.
limb
The athlete injured his limb during the game.
to conduct
The teacher will conduct a science experiment in class.
to land
The plane will land in ten minutes.
to tie
I need to tie my shoes before I go outside.
to roll
The children love to roll the ball in the park.
perpetual
She felt a perpetual sense of happiness after receiving good news.
to question
I want to question the teacher about the homework.
to smear
She decided to smear the paint on the canvas with her fingers.
to turn out
The party turned out to be a lot of fun.
either
You can either go to the park or stay at home.
inactive
The computer was inactive for several hours before it went to sleep.
immodest
Her immodest dress drew a lot of attention at the party.
irregular
The irregular shape of the rock made it hard to stack.
disloyal
She felt betrayed when she discovered her disloyal friend had shared her secrets.
mandkind
Mankind has made great progress in technology over the last century.
to measure
Can you measure how much water is in the bottle?
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