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What does the term 'sluggish' imply in the context of economic recovery?
What does the term 'sluggish' imply in the context of economic recovery?
- Slow and ineffective movement (correct)
- Constant and predictable change
- Steady and balanced growth
- Exciting and rapid progress
How can 'spacious' best be described in an architectural context?
How can 'spacious' best be described in an architectural context?
- Designed for efficient energy use
- Promoting functionality and comfort (correct)
- Limited in available space
- Compact and minimalistic
What is the primary focus of 'innovative' strategies within healthcare?
What is the primary focus of 'innovative' strategies within healthcare?
- Preserving traditional methods of treatment
- Standardizing patient care practices
- Reducing costs of medical procedures
- Introducing new ideas and technologies (correct)
Which phrase best captures the meaning of 'perilous'?
Which phrase best captures the meaning of 'perilous'?
What does 'terrible' suggest about a situation or experience?
What does 'terrible' suggest about a situation or experience?
In what context does 'serene' best apply?
In what context does 'serene' best apply?
What does 'mesmerized' imply about a person's state of attention?
What does 'mesmerized' imply about a person's state of attention?
How would you define 'vibrant' in a social context?
How would you define 'vibrant' in a social context?
What is a synonym for 'frail' in the context of health?
What is a synonym for 'frail' in the context of health?
What does it mean for someone to have 'conservative' views?
What does it mean for someone to have 'conservative' views?
What does 'tedious' imply about a task?
What does 'tedious' imply about a task?
Which word best describes the noise created by machinery?
Which word best describes the noise created by machinery?
What does it mean to be 'apprehensive'?
What does it mean to be 'apprehensive'?
What does 'threatening' imply in a given situation?
What does 'threatening' imply in a given situation?
Which of the following phrases indicates an overloaded situation?
Which of the following phrases indicates an overloaded situation?
How would you characterize someone who is 'eager'?
How would you characterize someone who is 'eager'?
What does the term 'fortunate' primarily convey?
What does the term 'fortunate' primarily convey?
What is the best synonym for 'cautious'?
What is the best synonym for 'cautious'?
What does the term 'lavish' suggest about a lifestyle or event?
What does the term 'lavish' suggest about a lifestyle or event?
In what context is 'hilarious' used?
In what context is 'hilarious' used?
What does 'desolate' imply about a place or environment?
What does 'desolate' imply about a place or environment?
How is the term 'courteous' best exemplified?
How is the term 'courteous' best exemplified?
Which word conveys a sense of extreme hopelessness?
Which word conveys a sense of extreme hopelessness?
What does it mean to be 'courageous' in challenging situations?
What does it mean to be 'courageous' in challenging situations?
What is a synonym for 'thrilled' as used in the context of excitement?
What is a synonym for 'thrilled' as used in the context of excitement?
What does 'colossal' mean in this context?
What does 'colossal' mean in this context?
What does a 'considerate' person typically do?
What does a 'considerate' person typically do?
What is a synonym for 'relentless'?
What is a synonym for 'relentless'?
Which term best describes a situation involving a 'massive' increase in global temperatures?
Which term best describes a situation involving a 'massive' increase in global temperatures?
What does the term 'inadequate' imply?
What does the term 'inadequate' imply?
Which option best describes 'affectionate' relationships?
Which option best describes 'affectionate' relationships?
What does 'scorching' imply in the context of temperature?
What does 'scorching' imply in the context of temperature?
What does 'excellent' imply regarding quality?
What does 'excellent' imply regarding quality?
What is the meaning of 'pungent'?
What is the meaning of 'pungent'?
What is the best alternative to describe someone who is 'starving'?
What is the best alternative to describe someone who is 'starving'?
What does 'sorrowful' convey about a person’s feelings?
What does 'sorrowful' convey about a person’s feelings?
Which of these words relates most closely to being 'animated'?
Which of these words relates most closely to being 'animated'?
In the context provided, what is meant by 'crucial'?
In the context provided, what is meant by 'crucial'?
Which word best describes a 'timid' individual?
Which word best describes a 'timid' individual?
What term best describes a feeling of extreme fear?
What term best describes a feeling of extreme fear?
Which word represents a larger size than 'very large'?
Which word represents a larger size than 'very large'?
What does 'weightless' imply in relation to gravity?
What does 'weightless' imply in relation to gravity?
Which term is synonymous with 'painful'?
Which term is synonymous with 'painful'?
What does 'resilient' describe?
What does 'resilient' describe?
What does 'apprehensive' signify regarding feelings?
What does 'apprehensive' signify regarding feelings?
What does 'freezing' refer to in terms of temperature?
What does 'freezing' refer to in terms of temperature?
What does 'compelling' suggest about an argument?
What does 'compelling' suggest about an argument?
Which synonym best fits the term 'excruciating' as described?
Which synonym best fits the term 'excruciating' as described?
What does 'frequently' mean in relation to occurrence?
What does 'frequently' mean in relation to occurrence?
How can 'exceptional' be defined?
How can 'exceptional' be defined?
What term best describes someone who is 'destitute'?
What term best describes someone who is 'destitute'?
What does 'cautious' imply about a person's attitude?
What does 'cautious' imply about a person's attitude?
Which word represents a level of strength associated with 'mighty'?
Which word represents a level of strength associated with 'mighty'?
What is indicated by the term 'transparent' in policies?
What is indicated by the term 'transparent' in policies?
What does 'elaborate' typically refer to in an academic context?
What does 'elaborate' typically refer to in an academic context?
What does 'stunning' truly convey in terms of visual impact?
What does 'stunning' truly convey in terms of visual impact?
What feeling does 'heartbroken' evoke?
What feeling does 'heartbroken' evoke?
What does 'horrified' indicate in response to certain situations?
What does 'horrified' indicate in response to certain situations?
What does 'grave' refer to regarding seriousness?
What does 'grave' refer to regarding seriousness?
What does 'keen' signify in terms of interest or perception?
What does 'keen' signify in terms of interest or perception?
Which term describes something that is 'ephemeral'?
Which term describes something that is 'ephemeral'?
What does the term 'sluggish' primarily describe?
What does the term 'sluggish' primarily describe?
Which word best describes a system that can handle significant data without crashing?
Which word best describes a system that can handle significant data without crashing?
What does the term 'idiotic' imply about a decision?
What does the term 'idiotic' imply about a decision?
What does 'towering' suggest when describing something physical?
What does 'towering' suggest when describing something physical?
In what context would something be considered 'delicious'?
In what context would something be considered 'delicious'?
What characterizes something that is described as 'fragile'?
What characterizes something that is described as 'fragile'?
What does 'extensive' imply when discussing damage or reforms?
What does 'extensive' imply when discussing damage or reforms?
How are cultural traditions viewed when deemed 'valuable'?
How are cultural traditions viewed when deemed 'valuable'?
What qualities are suggested by the term 'tranquil'?
What qualities are suggested by the term 'tranquil'?
What does 'chaotic' imply about a situation?
What does 'chaotic' imply about a situation?
Which word describes an intense aversion or disgust?
Which word describes an intense aversion or disgust?
What does 'miserable' convey about a person's feelings?
What does 'miserable' convey about a person's feelings?
What kind of insights does 'fascinating' convey regarding a topic?
What kind of insights does 'fascinating' convey regarding a topic?
Which term would best describe light that is bright and radiant?
Which term would best describe light that is bright and radiant?
What does the term 'ubiquitous' best describe?
What does the term 'ubiquitous' best describe?
Which word best replaces 'very simple' in the context of communication?
Which word best replaces 'very simple' in the context of communication?
What does 'very unusual' imply?
What does 'very unusual' imply?
How can 'very energetic' be described in another way?
How can 'very energetic' be described in another way?
Which phrase is synonymous with 'very long'?
Which phrase is synonymous with 'very long'?
What does 'very fragile' indicate?
What does 'very fragile' indicate?
What does 'very strong' mean in this context?
What does 'very strong' mean in this context?
How is 'very accurate' best described?
How is 'very accurate' best described?
What is meant by 'very realistic'?
What is meant by 'very realistic'?
Which term is synonymous with 'very detailed'?
Which term is synonymous with 'very detailed'?
What does 'very difficult' suggest about a task?
What does 'very difficult' suggest about a task?
How could 'very beautiful' be more effectively expressed?
How could 'very beautiful' be more effectively expressed?
What does 'very old' most accurately describe?
What does 'very old' most accurately describe?
Which word represents a meaning similar to 'very smart'?
Which word represents a meaning similar to 'very smart'?
How is 'very fluent' best characterized?
How is 'very fluent' best characterized?
What does the term 'ephemeral' imply about a sunset?
What does the term 'ephemeral' imply about a sunset?
How does an easygoing personality affect one's ability to face challenges?
How does an easygoing personality affect one's ability to face challenges?
In what context is 'unique' used in the passage?
In what context is 'unique' used in the passage?
What does 'sagacious' mean in relation to decision-making?
What does 'sagacious' mean in relation to decision-making?
What effect does arrogance typically have in a team setting?
What effect does arrogance typically have in a team setting?
What is implied by a 'swift' response?
What is implied by a 'swift' response?
How is the adjective 'enormous' used to describe size?
How is the adjective 'enormous' used to describe size?
What does 'exorbitant' refer to in terms of pricing?
What does 'exorbitant' refer to in terms of pricing?
Which best describes the word 'amiable'?
Which best describes the word 'amiable'?
What does 'difficult' imply about a task?
What does 'difficult' imply about a task?
Which statement best describes 'indolent' behavior?
Which statement best describes 'indolent' behavior?
What does 'tiny' suggest when describing an improvement?
What does 'tiny' suggest when describing an improvement?
What characteristic is associated with a 'wealthy' individual?
What characteristic is associated with a 'wealthy' individual?
How is a 'timid' person often perceived in some cultures?
How is a 'timid' person often perceived in some cultures?
Flashcards
Ubiquitous
Ubiquitous
Something found in many places or contexts.
Straightforward
Straightforward
Simple and easy to understand.
Fortunate
Fortunate
Having good luck, fortunate.
Unusual
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Frail
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Dynamic
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Deafening
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Lengthy
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Threatening
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Exquisite
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Fragile
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Formidable
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Overloaded
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Cautious
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Accurate
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Realistic
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Perplexed
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Despondent
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Meticulous
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Difficult
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Courageous
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Thrilled
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Exquisite
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Relentless
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Antiquated
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Affectionate
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Intelligent
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Excellent
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Lively
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Petrified
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Spacious
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Sluggish
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Precious
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Innovative
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Perilous
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Furious
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Terrible
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Serene
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Mesmerized
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Vibrant
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Conventional
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Tedious
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Apprehensive
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Keen
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Robust
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Idiotic
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Towering
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Delicious
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Exhausted
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Extensive
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Valuable
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Tranquil
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Chaotic
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Acute
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Repulsive
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Content
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Interesting
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Radiant
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Miserable
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Hilarious
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Colossal
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Considerate
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Inadequate
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Pungent
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Sorrowful
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Timid
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Resilient
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Freezing
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Exceptional
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Transparent
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Elaborate
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Massive
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Scorching
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Starving
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Crucial
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Gigantic
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Weightless
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Excruciating
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Destitute
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Mighty
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Stunning
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Heartbroken
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Horrified
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Grave
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Ephemeral
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Easygoing
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Unique
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Desolate
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Arrogant
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Swift
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Recognizable
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Enormous
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Inexpensive
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Exorbitant
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Study Notes
Advanced Vocabulary for IELTS
- Ubiquitous: Present everywhere at the same time. Examples include fast food chains, social media, and surveillance cameras.
- Straightforward: Clear, simple, and easy to understand. A straightforward approach improves communication.
- Fortunate: Lucky, having good luck, or favorable circumstances.
- Extraordinary: Extremely rare or remarkable in nature. Implies exceptional quality or ability.
- Dynamic: Full of energy and constantly changing. Used to describe processes, situations, or people.
- Lengthy: Taking a long time or duration. Can be used for processes, meetings, negotiations, paperwork, etc.
- Delicate: Requires careful handling or attention. Refers to delicate balances, relationships, or situations.
- Formidable: Inspiring fear or respect through power.
- Exact: Precise, perfect, and without error. Used for specifications, time, or other measurements.
- Practical: Focused on real-world application or usefulness. Emphasizes solutions that work in real-life situations.
- Meticulous: Paying great attention to detail and accuracy. Implies a very careful approach.
- Challenging: Requiring effort and skill to overcome. Used for tasks, situations, and personal characteristics.
- Exquisite: Extremely attractive, fine, or delicate. Describes something of high quality.
- Antiquated: Old-fashioned, outdated, or no longer useful.
- Intelligent: Showing high mental capacity or understanding.
- Eloquent: Confident, expressive, and persuasive in speech.
- Lethargic: Gentle, sluggish, and lacking energy.
- Frail: Delicate and easily broken or damaged.
- Deafening: Extremely loud.
- Threatening: Showing an intention to cause harm or danger.
- Overloaded: Given more than can be handled or managed.
- Perplexed: Uncertain or unsure about something.
- Despondent: Feeling hopeless, downhearted, or in despair.
- Courageous: Heroic, willing to face fear or danger.
- Thrilled: Extremely eager, pleased, or delighted. Implies strong positive emotion.
- Relentless: Persistent, continuing without giving up.
- Affectionate: Showing fondness, love, or tenderness.
- Excellent: Of the highest quality or exceptional standard.
- Animated: Full of life, energy, or movement.
- Petrified: Extremely frightened or terrified.
- Excruciating: Extremely agonizing or uncomfortable.
- Compelling: Strongly convincing or irresistible.
- Frequently: Occurring often or at short intervals.
- Spacious: Having a lot of room or space.
- Sluggish: Moving slowly, like in energy or speed.
- Precious: Of great value, cherished, or rare.
- Innovative: Introducing new ideas, methods, or inventions.
- Perilous: Involving awful or grave risk.
- Horrified: Extremely frightened, shocked, or filled with disgust or fear.
- Furious: Showing anger, rage, or intense displeasure.
- Serene: Peaceful and untroubled.
- Mesmerized: Completely captivated or fascinated.
- Vibrant: Having or showing great life activity.
- Conservative: Favoring traditional values or avoiding change.
- Tedious: Boring, monotonous, or requiring long effort.
- Apprehensive: Anxious or fearful about a future event.
- Lavish: Generous, extravagant, or luxurious.
- Desolate: Empty, barren, and devoid of life or comfort.
- Auspicious: Experiencing good fortune.
- Hilarious: Extremely funny.
- Courteous: Polite, respectful, and considerate of others.
- Colossal: Extremely large or immense in size.
- Considerate: Thoughtful, showing concern for others' feelings.
- Inadequate: Not enough, insufficient, or lacking in quality.
- Pungent: Having a strong, sharp smell or taste.
- Effortless: Requiring little or no physical or mental effort.
- Sorrowful: Full of sadness or grief.
- Timid: Afraid; lacking confidence or courage.
- Resilient: Able to recover from difficulties or adversity.
- Freezing: Extremely cold, especially below freezing point.
- Exceptional: Unusually good, extraordinary, or outstanding.
- Cautious: Careful and aware of potential risks.
- Transparent: Flawless; allowing light to pass through easily.
- Elaborate: Carefully planned or intricate in structure.
- Filthy: Extremely unclean or covered with grime.
- Thrilled: Extremely happy or agitated about something.
- Massive: Extremely large or heavy in size or amount.
- Scorching: Extremely warm, burning, or intense.
- Starving: Suffering from extreme hunger or lack of food.
- Crucial: Extremely important or necessary for success.
- Gigantic: Very large or enormous in size or extent.
- Weightless: Having no weight or feeling light.
- Apprehensive: Anxious or fearful about something.
- Excruciating: Extremely painful or agonizing.
- Destitute: Lacking the basic necessities of life.
- Mighty: Having great strength, power, or influence.
- Stunning: Extremely impressive, attractive, or surprising.
- Heartbroken: Overcome with intense sadness or grief.
- Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short period of time.
- Easygoing: Relaxed, calm, and unconcerned about things being easy.
- Unique: Being the only one of its kind; exceptional.
- Sagacious: Wise and insightful; showing good judgment.
- Swift: Moving very quickly or promptly in action.
- Recognizable: Easy to identify or acknowledge by sight
- Enormous: Extremely large or massive in size or extent.
- Inexpensive: Not costly; reasonably priced or affordable.
- Exorbitant: Excessively high in price or demand.
- Amiable: Pleasant and easy to get along with.
- Indolent: Habitually slothful or unwilling to work hard.
- Tiny: Very small in size or amount.
- Wealthy: Having a great deal of money or assets.
- Timid: Reluctant; lacking confidence or courage.
- Sluggish: Moving slowly or lacking energy or alertness.
- Robust: Sturdy, healthy, or vigorous in nature.
- Idioitic: Extremely foolish or lacking in intelligence.
- Towering: Extremely high or reaching a great height.
- Delicious: Extremely pleasing or delightful to taste.
- Exhausted: Depleted of energy, force, or strength.
- Fragile: Easily broken, damaged, or delicate in structure.
- Extensive: Covering a large area or involving much detail.
- Valuable: Worth a lot of money or is highly prized.
- Tranquil: Quiet, peaceful, or free from disturbance.
- Chaotic: In a state of complete disorder or confusion.
- Acute: Severe, intense, or sharply perceptive in nature.
- Repulsive: Causing intense disgust or aversion.
- Content: In a state of peaceful satisfaction or happiness.
- Fascinating: Extremely curious or captivating in nature.
- Radiant: Emitting light or energy; glowing with joy.
- Miserable: Extremely hopeless, uncomfortable, or in distress.
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