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Describing Words — Lesson 34

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nervous
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nervous

ˈnɜːrvəs
easily agitated
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noisy
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noisy

ˈnɔɪzi
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
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obese
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obese

excessively fat
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obnoxious
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obnoxious

əbˈnɑːkʃəs
causing disapproval or protest
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outstanding
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outstanding

ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ
distinguished from others in excellence
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outrageous
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outrageous

aʊtˈreɪdʒəs
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
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painful
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painful

causing physical or psychological pain
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panicky
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panicky

ˈpænɪki
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
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passionate
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passionate

ˈpæʃənət
having or expressing strong emotions
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peaceful
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peaceful

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
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peculiar
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peculiar

pɪˈkjuːliər
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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philosophical
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philosophical

ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkəl
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
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