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What does 'barely manageable' imply?
What does 'barely manageable' imply?
Which phrase indicates a strong emotional response?
Which phrase indicates a strong emotional response?
What does 'thoroughly investigated' mean?
What does 'thoroughly investigated' mean?
What is the meaning of 'vividly remember'?
What is the meaning of 'vividly remember'?
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Which option best describes 'highly respected'?
Which option best describes 'highly respected'?
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Which adjective-noun combination suggests something is almost impossible to endure?
Which adjective-noun combination suggests something is almost impossible to endure?
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What does 'strongly opposed' mean?
What does 'strongly opposed' mean?
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What does 'exceptionally talented' imply?
What does 'exceptionally talented' imply?
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What does 'narrowly avoided' mean?
What does 'narrowly avoided' mean?
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What does 'passionately support' imply?
What does 'passionately support' imply?
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What is meant by 'gravely ill'?
What is meant by 'gravely ill'?
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Which phrase best describes 'highly specialized'?
Which phrase best describes 'highly specialized'?
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What does 'tentatively agree' mean?
What does 'tentatively agree' mean?
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What does 'bitterly opposed' indicate?
What does 'bitterly opposed' indicate?
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The term 'rapidly growing' refers to what?
The term 'rapidly growing' refers to what?
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What does 'perfectly normal' convey?
What does 'perfectly normal' convey?
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Which phrase signifies extreme embarrassment?
Which phrase signifies extreme embarrassment?
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What does 'highly acclaimed' mean?
What does 'highly acclaimed' mean?
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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: Watched 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.
- 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, deep understanding.
- Absolutely certain: Fully confident, 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 rivalry.
- Rapidly growing: Expanding, increasing quickly.
- 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.
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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