'-ous' suffix on nouns
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dangerous |
Chlorine gas is very dangerous.
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poisonous |
Not all snake bites are poisonous.
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mountainous |
A large part of Austria is mountainous.
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joyous |
The birth of their baby was a joyous occasion.
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synonymous |
The naughty boy's name was synonymous with bad behaviour.
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hazardous |
He warned the hikers that it would be a hazardous climb.
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riotous |
The children were told off for their riotous behaviour.
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perilous |
Since the journey is perilous, be sure to bring a first-aid kit.
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momentous |
Their wedding will be a momentous occasion.
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scandalous |
The evil queen behaved in a scandalous way.
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