When you hear the /us/ sound on the end of an adjective it is spelled ous.
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adventurous |
I'm trying to be more adventurous with my cooking.
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anonymous |
I wonder who sent this anonymous letter.
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disastrous |
My first attempt at baking was disastrous.
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enormous |
Elephants are enormous.
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fabulous |
Spotted dresses look fabulous in the summer.
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famous |
The new building was to be designed by a famous architect.
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generous |
The charity received a generous donation.
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hazardous |
He warned the hikers that it would be a hazardous climb.
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jealous |
She has a very jealous boyfriend.
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miraculous |
He has made a miraculous recovery.
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mischievous |
Puck is a mischievous fairy.
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mountainous |
A large part of Austria is mountainous.
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nervous |
I am nervous about the test.
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numerous |
He has had numerous offers of employment.
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prosperous |
The film star is marrying a prosperous banker.
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ridiculous |
She thought his idea was ridiculous.
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tremendous |
The thunder made a tremendous noise.
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