extreme adjs (2)

Question 1

steady -> progressive, incremental, Gradual, moderate, Sequential

Question 2

good/moral/ethical: righteous /ˈraɪtʃəs/, virtuous /ˈvɜːrtʃuəs/, upstanding /ˌʌpˈstændɪŋ/, noble /ˈnəʊbl/

Question 3

bad/evil: wicked, sinister /ˈsɪn·ə·stər/, maleficent /məˈlef.ɪ.sənt/

Question 4

violent/cruel: fierce, aggressive, brutal /ˈbruːtl/, savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/, vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/

Question 5

Overstated: exaggerated, extravagant, inflated, amplified

Question 6

Persuasive: Eloquent /ˈeləkwənt/, well-spoken, articulate, expressive

Question 7

Durable (emphasizes strength and ability to withstand wear and tear. ), :indestructible /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/, solid, robust, hardy

Constant (emphasizes consistency and lack of change, refer to something that lasts over time)-> perpetual /pəˈpetʃuəl/, prolonged, eternal /ɪˈtɜːrnl/, persistent, everlasting, sustained, long-lasting, enduring

Question 8

Damaging -> Destructive, devastating /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/, ruinous /ˈruːɪnəs/

devastateD something /ˈdevəsteɪt/[T] to completely destroy a place or an area
The bomb devastated much of the old part of the city.

Answer 8

A

Question 9

Ancient -> age-old, timeless, vintage

Question 10

Expected -> anticipated, foreseen, presumed, projected, estimated

Question 11

Very small —> Petite /pəˈtiːt/, minuscle /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/, diminutive /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/, pocket-sized

Question 12

Very funny —> Hilarious, overjoyed, humorous, comical /ˈkɑː.mɪ.kəl/, amusing /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/, entertaining /ˌentəˈteɪnɪŋ/, witty

Question 13

Very quiet —> Hushed /hʌʃt/, silent, noiseless, mute, soundless, still

Question 14

Successful -> profitable ▪ commercial ▪ lucrative ▪ economic rewarding

Believable -> credible, reliable, convincing, plausible, conclusive, authoritative /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/

Answer 14

a

Question 15

Useful/helpful: fruitful, productive, beneficial, fertile /ˈfɜːtaɪl/

Question 16

Satisfying -> rewarding ▪ pleasing ▪ gratifying ▪ fulfilling

Question 17

Very rich —> Wealthy, affluent /ˈæfluənt/, prosperous /ˈprɒspərəs/, deep-pocketed /ˌdiːp ˈpɒkɪtɪd/, well-off, flush

Question 18

Enough -> adequate, sufficient, ample /ˈæmpl/, Abundant, plentiful

Question 19

Suitable -> appropriate, fitting, pertinent /ˈpɜːtɪnənt/, relevant, proper

Question 20

Fair -> equitable /ˈekwɪtəbl/, unbiased, impartial, objective, reasonable

Question 21

Real -> genuine, authentic, legit /ləˈdʒɪt/, valid

Question 22

Unfair -> biased, prejudiced /ˈpredʒədɪst/, discriminatory /dɪˈskrɪmɪnətəri/

Question 23

Right -> accurate, correct, valid, proper

Question 24

Wrong -> mistaken, misguided, false, faulty, erroneous /ɪˈrəʊniəs/

Question 25

Required/needed -> obligatory /əˈblɪɡətri/, compulsory, mandatory, prerequisite /ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt/ [emphasizes a requirement that must be met before something else can happen] , requisite /ˈrekwɪzɪt/ [emphasizes something that is necessary for achieving a particular goal or purpose.]

Question 26

Optional -> voluntary /ˈvɒləntri/, elective /ɪˈlektɪv/, discretionary /dɪˈskreʃənəri/

Question 27

Very expensive —> Costly, opulent /ˈɑːpjələnt/, lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/, extravagant /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/, luxurious /lʌɡˈʒʊriəs/, sumptuous /ˈsʌmptʃuəs/, overpriced /ˌəʊvəˈpraɪst/, Deluxe, fancy

Question 28

Very admired/respected -> esteemed /ɪˈstim/, distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/, prestigious /preˈstɪdʒəs/, glorious, prominent, illustrious /ɪˈlʌstriəs/

Question 29

Famous: famed, renowned /rɪˈnaʊnd/, celebrated, well-known, noted

Question 30

Infamous -> notorious, disgraced, scandalous /ˈskændələs/, outrageous /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

Question 31

Very clear —> Obvious, conspicuous, eye-catching, noticeable, marked

Question 32

Unclear -> undetermined, vague /veɪɡ/, ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/, obscure /əbˈskjʊr/, indistinct
/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/, hazy /ˈheɪzi/

Question 33

Detailed: Comprehensive , exhaustive, holistic, in-depth, encyclopedic /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

Question 34

Possible: feasible, plausible /ˈplɔːzəbl/, conceivable, attainable

Question 35

Understandable (emphasizes the CLARITY and ease of understanding of something.): comprehensible, coherent, intelligible /ɪnˈtelɪdʒəbl/, apprehensible /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/, assimilable /əˈsɪm.ə.lə.bəl/ , accessible /əkˈsesəbl/, lucid /ˈluːsɪd/

Perceptive (emphasizes the ABILITY to notice and understand details): insightful, observant /əbˈzɜːrvənt/ ,sharp-eyed /ˌʃɑːrp ˈaɪd/, intuitive

Perceptible: SYN noticeable, observable: refers to sth that can be perceived or detected by the senses: the sound of the music was barely perceptible over the noise of the crowd

perspective is sometimes confused with prospective
- [adj] prospective: a prospective customer/buyer/candidate, etc.:someone who might become a customer, buyer, etc.
-[n] perspective:
1/ [C] SYN viewpoint
perspective on: The book deals with a woman’s perspective on revolutionary change.
from a historical/international/financial etc perspective: The problem needs to be looked at from a historical perspective.
from the perspective of someone/something: From the perspective of anyone with children, it looks rather irrelevant.
2/[U]
[uncountable] the ability to think about problems and decisions in a reasonable way without making them seem worse or more important than they really are
2.a/ She was aware that she was losing all sense of perspective.
2.b/get/keep something in perspective: to think about a situation or problem in a wise and reasonable way:
You must keep things in perspective - the overall situation isn’t really that bad.
2.c/put something in(to) perspective: to compare something to other things so that it can be accurately and fairly judged:
Total investments for this year reached $53 million, and, to put this into perspective, investments this year were double those made in 2013.

Answer 35

A

Question 36

Awake -> alert, watchful, observant, vigilant /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/: A pilot must remain vigilant at all times.

Question 37

Now/Current: modern, contemporary /kənˈtemprəri/, ongoing, real-time, instant

Question 38

Common/main/major: universal, prevalent, widespread, conventional, predominant, dominant, prevailing, mainstream, principal

In summary, “predominant” describes something that is most prevalent or widespread (“In the United States, English is the predominant language.”), while “dominant” describes something that is most powerful or highest in rank or status. (“Lions are the dominant predators in the savannah ecosystem.”)

Question 39

Modern: innovative, disruptive, cutting/leading-edge, state-of-the-art, Pioneering, trailblazing, Groundbreaking, revolutionary

Question 40

Similar -> identical, comparable, parallel /ˈper.ə.lel/, related, allied

Question 41

Proud (feeling more important than other people:): Arrogant, haughty /ˈhɑː.t̬i/, , imperious /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/,

Answer 41

a

Question 42

Basic: underlying, fundamental, foundational, elemental /ˌelɪˈmentl/, cardinal /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/, elementary, skeletal

Elemental Vs. elementary
In summary, “elemental” pertains to the basic elements of nature or chemistry, while “elementary” pertains to basic principles or concepts, particularly in education.
The elemental forces of wind and water shaped the coastline over millions of years.
The teacher explained the elementary principles of grammar to the class.

Question 43

Extra: additional, supplementary /ˌsʌplɪˈmentri/, complementary /ˌkɒmplɪˈmentri/

Answer 43

a