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What does it mean to feel 'bitterly regret'?
What does it mean to feel 'bitterly regret'?
What does 'thoroughly trained' imply about the athletes?
What does 'thoroughly trained' imply about the athletes?
What best describes 'remarkably accurate' data?
What best describes 'remarkably accurate' data?
What does it mean for technology to be 'constantly evolving'?
What does it mean for technology to be 'constantly evolving'?
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What does it mean to 'tentatively agree' on something?
What does it mean to 'tentatively agree' on something?
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What does 'completely reliable' indicate regarding a car?
What does 'completely reliable' indicate regarding a car?
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What does it mean for instructions to be 'relatively simple'?
What does it mean for instructions to be 'relatively simple'?
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How would you describe an incident that is 'widely discussed'?
How would you describe an incident that is 'widely discussed'?
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What does it mean if someone is described as 'radically opposed'?
What does it mean if someone is described as 'radically opposed'?
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How would you define 'vividly painted' in terms of description?
How would you define 'vividly painted' in terms of description?
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What does it imply if a situation is described as 'perfectly normal'?
What does it imply if a situation is described as 'perfectly normal'?
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What does 'gravely ill' refer to?
What does 'gravely ill' refer to?
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How does one interpret 'heavily criticized'?
How does one interpret 'heavily criticized'?
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What does 'endlessly fascinating' imply?
What does 'endlessly fascinating' imply?
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What does it mean to be 'cautiously optimistic'?
What does it mean to be 'cautiously optimistic'?
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What does it signify if a project is 'partially completed'?
What does it signify if a project is 'partially completed'?
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What does it mean if a person is 'thoroughly confused'?
What does it mean if a person is 'thoroughly confused'?
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What does 'highly sought after' imply about an item?
What does 'highly sought after' imply about an item?
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What characterizes someone who is 'fully informed'?
What characterizes someone who is 'fully informed'?
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What is meant by 'widely celebrated'?
What is meant by 'widely celebrated'?
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What does 'bitterly opposed' imply?
What does 'bitterly opposed' imply?
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How is 'perfectly balanced' best described?
How is 'perfectly balanced' best described?
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What does it mean for a book to be 'highly acclaimed'?
What does it mean for a book to be 'highly acclaimed'?
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What does it mean for a tradition to be deeply rooted in a culture?
What does it mean for a tradition to be deeply rooted in a culture?
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What does it indicate if someone is profoundly aware of a situation?
What does it indicate if someone is profoundly aware of a situation?
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What does it mean to passionately defend something?
What does it mean to passionately defend something?
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What does it mean for something to be thoroughly investigated?
What does it mean for something to be thoroughly investigated?
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What is the meaning of being completely exhausted?
What is the meaning of being completely exhausted?
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What does it imply if a situation is utterly ridiculous?
What does it imply if a situation is utterly ridiculous?
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Which phrase best describes someone who is highly respected in their field?
Which phrase best describes someone who is highly respected in their field?
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What does it mean for an idea to be entirely different from another?
What does it mean for an idea to be entirely different from another?
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What does it indicate when stock prices are closely monitored?
What does it indicate when stock prices are closely monitored?
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What does it suggest if a person is deeply concerned about an issue?
What does it suggest if a person is deeply concerned about an issue?
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What does it mean if a performance leaves the audience profoundly moved?
What does it mean if a performance leaves the audience profoundly moved?
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What does it mean for a chance of success to be entirely possible?
What does it mean for a chance of success to be entirely possible?
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What does it mean if an accent is barely noticeable?
What does it mean if an accent is barely noticeable?
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What does it suggest when a suggestion is deemed utterly ridiculous?
What does it suggest when a suggestion is deemed utterly ridiculous?
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Study Notes
Adjective + Noun Combinations
- Perfectly reasonable: Entirely rational; fair.
- Surprisingly accurate: Unexpectedly precise; correct.
- Utterly devastated: Completely heartbroken; overwhelmed.
- Deeply rooted: Firmly established over time.
- Closely monitored: Watch something with careful attention.
- Barely manage: Almost not able to handle.
- Vividly remember: Clearly recall in great detail.
- Thoroughly enjoy: Completely enjoy with satisfaction.
- Entirely possible: Fully plausible; likely to happen.
- Remarkably improved: Greatly enhanced; better.
- Passionately defend: Defend with strong emotion; conviction.
- Widely recognized: Known and acknowledged by many.
- Entirely different: Completely unlike another.
- Profoundly aware: Highly conscious; understanding deeply.
- Absolutely certain: Fully confident; with no doubt.
- Utterly ridiculous: Completely absurd; unreasonable.
- Painfully obvious: Very clear; evident (often awkwardly so).
- Thoroughly investigated: Examined in detail; with close attention.
- Bitterly disappointed: Extremely unhappy; let down.
- Deeply concerned: Very worried; anxious.
- Highly suspicious: Very doubtful; suspecting wrongdoing.
- Barely tolerable: Almost intolerable; too much to endure.
- Heavily guarded: Protected with significant security.
- Profoundly moved: Deeply affected emotionally.
- Exceptionally talented: Having outstanding; rare skill.
- Partially correct: Partly accurate; true.
- Completely ruin: Totally destroy; make unusable.
- Deeply embedded: Firmly implanted; ingrained.
- Substantially different: Quite unlike; varied from the original.
- Absolutely essential: Completely necessary; required.
- Remarkably calm: Unusually relaxed; composed.
- Strongly opposed: Firmly against; not in favor.
- Thoroughly prepared: Fully ready; equipped.
- Barely noticeable: Hardly seen; detected.
- Highly respected: Greatly admired; esteemed.
- Completely exhausted: Totally drained; tired.
- Openly acknowledged: Admitted without concealment.
- Perfectly safe: Entirely secure; harmless.
- Highly trained: Skilled through extensive practice; education.
- Strictly prohibited: Completely forbidden; disallowed.
- Widely known: Recognized or familiar to many.
- Easily understandable: Simple to grasp; comprehend.
- Rarely seen: Seldom observed; witnessed.
- Totally unexpected: Completely unforeseen; surprising.
- Exceptionally hardworking: Extremely diligent; committed.
- Completely independent: Totally self-sufficient; freestanding.
- Vividly painted: Described or depicted in great detail.
- Heavily criticized: Received strong disapproval.
- Narrowly avoided: Just missed; averted.
- Widely celebrated: Honored; praised by many.
- Passionately support: Strongly endorse with enthusiasm.
- Highly acclaimed: Praised; appreciated by many.
- Perfectly normal: Entirely ordinary; usual.
- Gravely ill: Seriously or critically unwell.
- Fiercely competitive: Extremely ambitious; intense in rivalry.
- Rapidly growing: Expanding; increasing at a quick pace.
- Carefully consider: Think through with close attention.
- Deeply humiliated: Extremely embarrassed; ashamed.
- Barely breathing: Breathing with extreme difficulty.
- Endlessly fascinating: Intriguing; captivating without end.
- Completely lost: Entirely disoriented; without direction.
- Highly specialized: Requiring specific advanced knowledge.
- Heavily influenced: Strongly affected by something.
- Bitterly opposed: Strongly against; resistant.
- Cautiously optimistic: Hopeful but with some reservation.
- Wildly successful: Extremely prosperous; effective.
- Perfectly balanced: Equally proportioned; stable.
- Rarely available: Hard to access; find.
- Categorically deny: Deny in a definite; absolute way.
- Painfully realistic: Very lifelike; close to reality (often harsh).
- Partially completed: Only partially finished.
- Utterly useless: Of no value; effectiveness.
- Barely audible: Almost unable to be heard.
- Perfectly clear: Completely understandable; transparent.
- Utterly defeated: Totally overcome; beaten.
- Thoroughly confused: Completely unable to understand.
- Passionately believed: Deeply and fervently held to be true.
- Extremely unusual: Very rare; out of the ordinary.
- Perfectly matched: Ideally suited or paired.
- Fully informed: Aware of all necessary information.
- Badly hurt: Seriously injured; harmed.
- Thoroughly enjoyable: Completely fun and pleasant.
- Heavily armed: Equipped with extensive weapons.
- Slightly annoyed: A bit irritated; frustrated.
- Eagerly awaited: Looked forward to with anticipation.
- Highly sought after: Desirable and in demand.
- Bitterly regret: Feel deep sorrow for an action; decision.
- Heavily promoted: Actively advertised; encouraged.
- Fully functional: Completely operational; working.
- Thoroughly trained: Taught or practiced extensively.
- Relatively simple: Fairly easy; uncomplicated.
- Widely discussed: Talked about by many people.
- Perfectly comfortable: Completely at ease.
- Thoroughly tested: Extensively checked for functionality.
- Barely standing: Close to collapsing; exhausted.
- Remarkably accurate: Surprisingly correct; true.
- Completely reliable: Fully dependable; trustworthy.
- Constantly evolving: Continuously changing; developing.
- Tentatively agree: Agree on a trial basis; with hesitation.
- Profoundly grateful: Extremely appreciative; thankful.
- Heavily influenced: Strongly affected by something.
Adverb + Verb Combinations
- Carefully consider: Think through with close attention.
- Thoroughly enjoy: Completely enjoy with satisfaction.
- Thoroughly investigated: Examined in detail with close attention.
- Thoroughly prepared: Fully ready and equipped.
- Thoroughly tested: Extensively checked for functionality.
- Thoroughly confused: Completely unable to understand.
- Thoroughly enjoyable: Completely fun and pleasant.
- Passionately support: Strongly endorse with enthusiasm.
- Painfully realistic: Very lifelike; close to reality; often harsh.
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