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Describing Words — Lesson 5

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briefly
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briefly

ˈbriːfli
for a short time
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wooden
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wooden

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
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capable
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capable

ˈkeɪpəbl̩
(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
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harmful
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harmful

ˈhɑːrmfəl
causing or capable of causing harm
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useful
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useful

being of use or service
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distant
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distant

ˈdɪstənt
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
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abroad
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abroad

əˈbrɔːd
in a foreign country
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actual
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actual

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
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afraid
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afraid

filled with fear or apprehension
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aggressive
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aggressive

əˈɡresɪv
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
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ago
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ago

əˈɡoʊ
gone by; or in the past
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ahead
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ahead

əˈhɛd
having the leading position or higher score in a contest
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