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adventurous |
My Scout leader is very adventurous.
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dangerous |
Chlorine gas is very dangerous.
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enormous |
Elephants are enormous.
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fabulous |
Have a fabulous time at the party.
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famous |
The new building was to be designed by a famous architect.
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generous |
Thank you for your generous donation.
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humorous |
He has a humorous sense of fun and likes a good laugh.
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jealous |
She has a very jealous boyfriend.
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marvellous
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We had a marvellous time on holiday.
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nervous |
If someone is edgy, they are nervous.
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poisonous |
Not all snake bites are poisonous.
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ridiculous |
The way he was behaving was a little bit ridiculous.
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serious |
The judge said it was a very serious crime.
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vigorous |
Activism is the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
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prosperous |
The film star is marrying a prosperous banker.
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