Adjectives Vocabulary – englishcorridor.com

Adjectives Vocabulary

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Accurate	/ˈæk.jə.rət/	Correct in all details; exact.	Please ensure the data is accurate.
Active	/ˈæk.tɪv/	Engaging in physical or energetic pursuit.	He leads a very active lifestyle.
Additional	/əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/	Added, extra, or supplementary.	Do you need any additional information?
Adequate	/ˈæd.ə.kwət/	Satisfactory or acceptable in quality.	The lighting in the room is adequate.
Ancient	/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/	Belonging to the very distant past.	We visited the ancient ruins in Rome.
Anxious	/ˈæŋk.ʃəs/	Feeling worried or nervous.	I am anxious about the upcoming exam.
Artificial	/ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/	Made by human beings; not natural.	These flowers are made of artificial silk.
Available	/əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/	Able to be used or obtained.	This shirt is available in several sizes.
Average	/ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/	Typical or ordinary; a middle value.	The average temperature today is 20°C.

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Basic	/ˈbeɪ.sɪk/	Forming an essential foundation.	Food and water are basic human needs.
Beautiful	/ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/	Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.	The sunset over the ocean was beautiful.
Beneficial	/ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/	Resulting in good; favorable or helpful.	Regular sleep is beneficial for your health.
Brief	/briːf/	Of short duration; concise.	He gave a brief summary of the book.
Bright	/braɪt/	Giving out or reflecting much light.	The sun is very bright this morning.
Broad	/brɔːd/	Having a large distance from side to side.	The river is very broad at this point.
Busy	/ˈbɪz.i/	Having a great deal to do.	Monday is usually my busiest day.

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Calm	/kɑːm/	Not showing or feeling nervousness.	Please stay calm during the emergency.
Capable	/ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/	Having the ability to do something.	She is a very capable manager.
Careful	/ˈkeə.fəl/	Making sure to avoid danger or mistakes.	Be careful when you cross the street.
Central	/ˈsen.trəl/	At the center; of primary importance.	The hotel is in a central location.
Certain	/ˈsɜː.tən/	Known for sure; established beyond doubt.	I am certain that I locked the door.
Cheap	/tʃiːp/	Low in price; worth more than its cost.	This store sells cheap groceries.
Clear	/klɪər/	Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.	The instructions were very clear.
Common	/ˈkɒm.ən/	Occurring, found, or done often.	It is common for kids to fear the dark.
Complex	/ˈkɒm.pleks/	Consisting of many different parts.	This is a complex mathematical problem.
Confident	/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/	Feeling self-assurance or belief in self.	He is confident he will get the job.
Constant	/ˈkɒn.stənt/	Occurring continuously over time.	The noise from the street is constant.
Creative	/kriˈeɪ.tɪv/	Involving the use of the imagination.	She has a very creative mind.
Critical	/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/	Expressing adverse or vital comments.	Your feedback is critical to our success.
Current	/ˈkʌr.ənt/	Belonging to the present time.	What is your current home address?

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Daily	/ˈdeɪ.li/	Done, produced, or occurring every day.	Exercise should be a daily routine.
Dangerous	/ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs/	Able or likely to cause harm or injury.	It is dangerous to walk alone at night.
Deep	/diːp/	Extending far down from the surface.	The lake is very deep in the center.
Delicate	/ˈdel.ɪ.kət/	Very fine in texture or easily broken.	The glass vase is very delicate.
Different	/ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/	Not the same as another or each other.	I want to try a different approach.
Difficult	/ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəlt/	Needing much effort or skill to do.	The exam was very difficult to pass.
Direct	/daɪˈrekt/	Extending or moving in a straight line.	Is there a direct flight to London?
Distinct	/dɪˈstɪŋkt/	Readily distinguishable by the senses.	There is a distinct smell of smoke here.
Diverse	/daɪˈvɜːs/	Showing a great deal of variety.	New York is a very diverse city.
Dry	/draɪ/	Free from moisture or liquid.	The laundry is finally dry.

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Eager	/ˈiː.ɡər/	Wanting to do or have something very much.	The students are eager to learn.
Early	/ˈɜː.li/	Happening before the expected time.	I woke up early to see the sunrise.
Efficient	/ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/	Achieving maximum productivity.	We need a more efficient way to work.
Empty	/ˈemp.ti/	Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.	The box was completely empty.
Essential	/ɪˈsen.ʃəl/	Absolutely necessary; extremely important.	Fresh water is essential for life.
Exact	/ɪɡˈzækt/	Not approximated in any way; precise.	What is the exact time right now?
Excellent	/ˈek.səl.ənt/	Extremely good; outstanding.	You did an excellent job on the report.
Expensive	/ɪkˈspen.sɪv/	Costing a lot of money.	That car looks very expensive.
External	/ɪkˈstɜː.nəl/	Belonging to or forming the outer part.	Apply the cream to the external skin only.

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Familiar	/fəˈmɪl.i.ər/	Well known from long association.	Her face looks very familiar to me.
Famous	/ˈfeɪ.məs/	Known about by many people.	He is a famous Hollywood actor.
Fast	/fɑːst/	Moving or capable of moving at high speed.	That is a very fast computer.
Financial	/faɪˈnæn.ʃəl/	Relating to money or how it is managed.	They are facing some financial problems.
Firm	/fɜːm/	Having a solid, almost unyielding surface.	I prefer a firm mattress for sleeping.
Flexible	/ˈflek.sə.bəl/	Capable of bending easily without breaking.	My work schedule is quite flexible.
Formal	/ˈfɔː.məl/	Done in accordance with rules or etiquette.	You must wear formal clothes to the gala.
Frequent	/ˈfriː.kwənt/	Occurring or done on many occasions.	He is a frequent visitor to this library.
Friendly	/ˈfrend.li/	Kind and pleasant.	The staff at the hotel were very friendly.

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General	/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/	Affecting or concerning all or most people.	This is a general rule for everyone.
Global	/ˈɡləʊ.bəl/	Relating to the whole world; worldwide.	Climate change is a global issue.

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Healthy	/ˈhel.θi/	In good physical or mental condition.	She eats a very healthy diet.
Heavy	/ˈhev.i/	Of great weight; difficult to lift.	This suitcase is too heavy to carry.
Honest	/ˈɒn.ɪst/	Free of deceit and untruthfulness.	Please give me your honest opinion.

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Immediate	/ɪˈmiː.di.ət/	Occurring or done at once; instant.	This situation requires immediate action.
Important	/ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/	Of great significance or value.	It is important to drink enough water.
Independent	/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/	Not depending on another for livelihood.	She is a very independent woman.
Initial	/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/	Existing or occurring at the beginning.	My initial reaction was one of surprise.
Internal	/ɪnˈtɜː.nəl/	Situated on the inside.	The company is undergoing internal changes.

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Joint	/dʒɔɪnt/	Shared, held, or made by two or more.	They opened a joint bank account.

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Logical	/ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/	According to the rules of logic or reason.	That seems like a logical explanation.

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Major	/ˈmeɪ.dʒər/	Important, serious, or significant.	There is a major problem with the engine.
Mental	/ˈmen.təl/	Relating to the mind.	Mental health is just as important as physical.
Modern	/ˈmɒd.ən/	Relating to the present or recent times.	We live in a very modern apartment.

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Narrow	/ˈnær.əʊ/	Limited in extent, amount, or scope.	The car drove down a narrow street.
Natural	/ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/	Existing in or caused by nature.	This juice is made from natural ingredients.
Necessary	/ˈnes.ə.ser.i/	Required to be done, achieved, or present.	It is necessary to wear a seatbelt.
Negative	/ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv/	Consisting in or characterized by absence.	Try to avoid having a negative attitude.

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Official	/əˈfɪʃ.əl/	Relating to an authority or public body.	We are waiting for an official statement.
Opposite	/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/	Completely different; contrary in nature.	They live on the opposite side of town.
Ordinary	/ˈɔː.dən.əri/	With no special or distinctive features.	It was just an ordinary day at work.

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Permanent	/ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/	Lasting or intended to last indefinitely.	He finally found a permanent job.
Personal	/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/	Belonging to or affecting a particular person.	I cannot answer such a personal question.
Physical	/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/	Relating to the body as opposed to the mind.	Physical activity is good for the heart.
Pleasant	/ˈplez.ənt/	Giving a sense of happy satisfaction.	We had a very pleasant conversation.
Popular	/ˈpɒp.jə.lər/	Liked or admired by many people.	Football is a popular sport worldwide.
Positive	/ˈpɒz.ə.tɪv/	Constructive, optimistic, or confident.	Always try to stay positive.
Possible	/ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/	Able to be done or achieved.	It is possible to finish the work by Friday.
Practical	/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/	Concerned with the actual doing of things.	He gave me some very practical advice.
Previous	/ˈpriː.vi.əs/	Existing or occurring before in time.	My previous house was much smaller.
Private	/ˈpraɪ.vət/	Intended for or restricted to one person.	This is a private conversation.
Public	/ˈpʌb.lɪk/	Concerning the people as a whole.	Public transportation is very affordable.

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Rare	/reər/	Not occurring very often.	It is rare to see snow in this city.
Recent	/ˈriː.sənt/	Having happened or been done lately.	Have you seen any recent movies?
Relevant	/ˈrel.ə.vənt/	Closely connected or appropriate.	Please include all relevant experience.
Responsible	/rɪˈspɒn.sɪ.bəl/	Having an obligation to do something.	You are responsible for your own safety.

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Serious	/ˈsɪə.ri.əs/	Demanding character, deep thought, or care.	This is a very serious matter.
Similar	/ˈsɪm.ɪ.lər/	Resembling without being identical.	My phone is very similar to yours.
Simple	/ˈsɪm.pəl/	Easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.	The solution to the problem is quite simple.
Sufficient	/səˈfɪʃ.ənt/	Enough; adequate.	We have sufficient funds for the project.

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Typical	/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/	Having the distinctive qualities of a group.	This is a typical example of his work.

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