When you hear the /us/ sound on the end of an adjective it is spelled ous.
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adventurous |
My Scout leader is very adventurous.
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anonymous |
I wonder who sent this anonymous letter.
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disastrous |
The General's battle plan was disastrous.
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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 |
Vin Scully is a famous baseball commentator.
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generous |
Thank you for your generous donation.
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hazardous |
Travel to Mars could be very hazardous.
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jealous |
She has a very jealous boyfriend.
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joyous |
The birth of their baby was a joyous occasion.
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miraculous |
He has made a miraculous recovery.
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mischievous |
He is not malicious, just a little mischievous.
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momentous |
Their wedding will be a momentous occasion.
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mountainous |
A large part of Austria is mountainous.
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nervous |
It was really clear that he was terribly nervous.
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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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ravenous |
Let's eat soon, I'm really ravenous.
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ridiculous |
The way he was behaving was a little bit ridiculous.
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tremendous |
There was a tremendous roar when the goal was scored.
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