extreme adjs (2) Flashcards
steady -> progressive, incremental, Gradual, moderate, Sequential
good/moral/ethical: righteous /ˈraɪtʃəs/, virtuous /ˈvɜːrtʃuəs/, upstanding /ˌʌpˈstændɪŋ/, noble /ˈnəʊbl/
bad/evil: wicked, sinister /ˈsɪn·ə·stər/, maleficent /məˈlef.ɪ.sənt/
violent/cruel: fierce, aggressive, brutal /ˈbruːtl/, savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/, vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/
Overstated: exaggerated, extravagant, inflated, amplified
Persuasive: Eloquent /ˈeləkwənt/, well-spoken, articulate, expressive
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
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.
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Ancient -> age-old, timeless, vintage
Expected -> anticipated, foreseen, presumed, projected, estimated
Very small —> Petite /pəˈtiːt/, minuscle /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/, diminutive /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/, pocket-sized
Very funny —> Hilarious, overjoyed, humorous, comical /ˈkɑː.mɪ.kəl/, amusing /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/, entertaining /ˌentəˈteɪnɪŋ/, witty
Very quiet —> Hushed /hʌʃt/, silent, noiseless, mute, soundless, still
Successful -> profitable ▪ commercial ▪ lucrative ▪ economic rewarding
Believable -> credible, reliable, convincing, plausible, conclusive, authoritative /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
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Useful/helpful: fruitful, productive, beneficial, fertile /ˈfɜːtaɪl/
Satisfying -> rewarding ▪ pleasing ▪ gratifying ▪ fulfilling
Very rich —> Wealthy, affluent /ˈæfluənt/, prosperous /ˈprɒspərəs/, deep-pocketed /ˌdiːp ˈpɒkɪtɪd/, well-off, flush
Enough -> adequate, sufficient, ample /ˈæmpl/, Abundant, plentiful
Suitable -> appropriate, fitting, pertinent /ˈpɜːtɪnənt/, relevant, proper
Fair -> equitable /ˈekwɪtəbl/, unbiased, impartial, objective, reasonable
Real -> genuine, authentic, legit /ləˈdʒɪt/, valid
Unfair -> biased, prejudiced /ˈpredʒədɪst/, discriminatory /dɪˈskrɪmɪnətəri/
Right -> accurate, correct, valid, proper
Wrong -> mistaken, misguided, false, faulty, erroneous /ɪˈrəʊniəs/
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.]
Optional -> voluntary /ˈvɒləntri/, elective /ɪˈlektɪv/, discretionary /dɪˈskreʃənəri/
Very expensive —> Costly, opulent /ˈɑːpjələnt/, lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/, extravagant /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/, luxurious /lʌɡˈʒʊriəs/, sumptuous /ˈsʌmptʃuəs/, overpriced /ˌəʊvəˈpraɪst/, Deluxe, fancy
Very admired/respected -> esteemed /ɪˈstim/, distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/, prestigious /preˈstɪdʒəs/, glorious, prominent, illustrious /ɪˈlʌstriəs/
Famous: famed, renowned /rɪˈnaʊnd/, celebrated, well-known, noted
Infamous -> notorious, disgraced, scandalous /ˈskændələs/, outrageous /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/
Very clear —> Obvious, conspicuous, eye-catching, noticeable, marked
Unclear -> undetermined, vague /veɪɡ/, ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/, obscure /əbˈskjʊr/, indistinct
/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/, hazy /ˈheɪzi/
Detailed: Comprehensive , exhaustive, holistic, in-depth, encyclopedic /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/
Possible: feasible, plausible /ˈplɔːzəbl/, conceivable, attainable
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.
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[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.
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Awake -> alert, watchful, observant, vigilant /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/: A pilot must remain vigilant at all times.
Now/Current: modern, contemporary /kənˈtemprəri/, ongoing, real-time, instant
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.”)
Modern: innovative, disruptive, cutting/leading-edge, state-of-the-art, Pioneering, trailblazing, Groundbreaking, revolutionary
Similar -> identical, comparable, parallel /ˈper.ə.lel/, related, allied
Proud (feeling more important than other people:): Arrogant, haughty /ˈhɑː.t̬i/, , imperious /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/,
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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.
Extra: additional, supplementary /ˌsʌplɪˈmentri/, complementary /ˌkɒmplɪˈmentri/
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