All these adjectives end in ious.
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amphibious |
Frogs, toads and many lizards are amphibious.
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curious |
I was curious to see how many people turned up.
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delirious |
He was delirious with happiness.
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devious |
We came up with a devious plan.
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dubious |
The evidence in this case is dubious.
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furious |
He was furious when he found out the truth.
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harmonious |
The sound of their harmonious voices rang out.
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impervious |
She was impervious to his charms.
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melodious |
She spoke with a calm, melodious voice.
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notorious |
The bandit was notorious.
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oblivious |
He was oblivious to the plan.
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obvious |
There was an obvious attraction between the couple.
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precarious |
His position as CEO was a precarious one.
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previous |
I've met her on two previous occasions.
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rebellious |
The child had a rebellious nature.
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serious |
The judge said it was a very serious crime.
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studious |
He was a quiet and studious person.
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tedious |
The journey was tedious but the destination was worth it.
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various |
There were various amusements at the carnival.
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victorious |
The victorious team celebrated in style.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 29. Word ending: -ous
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