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Study the word list: Non-statutory words: the suffix -ous

Word list: Non-statutory words: the suffix -ous

poisonous
Not all snake bites are poisonous.
dangerous
Chlorine gas is very dangerous.
mountainous
A large part of Austria is mountainous.
famous
The new building was to be designed by a famous architect.
various
There were various amusements at the carnival.
tremendous
There was a tremendous roar when the goal was scored.
enormous
Elephants are enormous.
jealous
She has a very jealous boyfriend.
humorous
He has a humorous sense of fun and likes a good laugh.
glamorous
The model made a glamorous entrance.
vigorous
Activism is the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
courageous
The soldiers were courageous in battle.
outrageous
His comments were outrageous.
serious
The judge said it was a very serious crime.
obvious
There was an obvious attraction between the couple.
curious
I was curious to see how many people turned up.
hideous
The hideous creatures are conjuring up another spell.
spontaneous
There was spontaneous applause when he spoke.
courteous
Maria always thought that George was very courteous.

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