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BIGmeaning-Large in size

Sentence- The big dog chased the ball across the field.

SMALLmeaning-Tiny or not large in size

Sentence- The small cat hid behind the sofa.

HOTmeaning-Having a high temperature

Sentence- The hot coffee burned my tongue.

COLDmeaning- Having a low temperature

Sentence- The cold wind made me shiver.

FASTmeaning- Moving quickly

Sentence- The fast car won the race.

SLOWmeaning- Moving at a low speed

Sentence- The slow tortoise won the race.

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HAPPYmeaning- Feeling or showing joy or contentment

Sentence- She is always happy with her work.

SADmeaning- Feeling sorrow or unhappiness

Sentence- He was sad after hearing the bad news.

TALLmeaning- Having a great height

Sentence- The tall building towers over the city.

SHORTmeaning- Having a small height

Sentence- The short man couldn’t reach the shelf.

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RICHmeaning- Having a lot of wealth

Sentence- He became rich after his business took off.

POORmeaning- Lacking money or material possessions

Sentence- They lived in a poor neighbourhood.

YOUNGmeaning- Being in an early stage of life

Sentence- She is young and full of energy.

OLDmeaning- Having lived for a long time

Sentence- The old man enjoyed telling stories.

EASYmeaning- Not difficult

Sentence- The test was easy for me.

DIFFICULTmeaning- Hard to do or understand

Sentence- The exam was quite difficult for her.

CLEANmeaning- Free from dirt or impurities

Sentence- The kitchen is always clean after I cook.

DIRTYmeaning- Covered in dirt or grime

Sentence- The dirty clothes need to be washed.

STRONGmeaning- Having power or strength

Sentence- He is strong enough to lift the box.

WEAKmeaning- Lacking strength or power

Sentence- She felt weak after being ill for a week.

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BRAVEmeaning- Showing courage

Sentence- The brave soldier ran into the danger to save others.

FEARFULmeaning- Feeling afraid  

Sentence- The fearful child hid behind his mother.

WIDEmeaning- Having a large extent from side to side

Sentence- The wide river is difficult to cross.

NARROWmeaning- Having a small width

Sentence- The narrow street is blocked by a car.

QUIETmeaning- Making little or no noise

Sentence- The room was quiet during the lecture.

NOISYmeaning- Making a lot of noise

Sentence- The noisy children were playing in the yard.

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SWEETmeaning- Having a sugary taste or pleasant flavour

Sentence- The sweet apple was delicious.

SOURmeaning- Having an acidic or sharp taste

Sentence- The lemon was sour and made my face pucker.

LONGmeaning- Having a great length

Sentence- The long road stretched for miles.

SHORTmeaning- Having a small length

Sentence- The short meeting lasted only 20 minutes.

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BEAUTIFULmeaning- Pleasing to the senses or mind

Sentence- She wore a beautiful dress to the party.

UGLYmeaning- Unattractive or displeasing in appearance

Sentence- The ugly building was demolished.

WIDEmeaning- Large in extent from side to side

Sentence- The wide river is hard to swim across.

THINmeaning- Narrow in size

Sentence- She wore a thin scarf around her neck.

FULLmeaning- Containing as much as possible

Sentence- The full glass spilled over.

EMPTYmeaning- Containing nothing

Sentence- The bottle is empty now; you need to refill it.

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HARDWORKINGmeaning- Putting in a lot of effort and time into tasks

Sentence- He is a very hardworking employee.

LAZYmeaning- Avoiding work or effort

Sentence- She feels lazy and doesn’t want to leave the bed.

SAFEmeaning- Protected from harm or danger

Sentence- The children were in a safe place.

DANGEROUSmeaning- Able or likely to cause harm or injury

Sentence- The dangerous road was closed for repairs.

CHEAPmeaning- Low in cost

Sentence- The phone was very cheap compared to others.

EXPENSIVEmeaning- High in cost

Sentence- The watch was quite expensive, but worth the price.

SHINYmeaning- Reflecting light, bright or glossy

Sentence- The shiny car sparkled under the sun.

DULLmeaning- Lacking brightness or interest

Sentence- The dull blade couldn’t cut through the paper.

CLEANmeaning- Free from dirt or impurities

Sentence- The kitchen is always clean after I cook.

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MESSYmeaning- Disorganized or untidy

Sentence- The room was messy after the party.

QUIETmeaning-Making little or no noise

Sentence- The house was quiet at night.

LOUDmeaning- Making a lot of noise

Sentence- The music was so loud that it woke up the neighbours.

FRIENDLYmeaning- Kind and pleasant

Sentence- She is a very friendly person and always helps others.

HOSTILEmeaning-Unfriendly, aggressive, or antagonistic

Sentence- The hostile crowd booed during the event.

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DRYmeaning- Not wet, free from moisture

Sentence- The towel is dry after being hung out in the sun.

WETmeaning- Covered with or saturated with liquid

Sentence- My clothes got wet in the rain.

BRIGHTmeaning- Giving off a lot of light, vivid in colour

Sentence- The bright lamp lit up the whole room.

DIMmeaning- Not bright, having little light

Sentence- The dim light made it hard to read.

SIMPLEmeaning- Easy to understand or do

Sentence- The instructions were simple to follow.

COMPLEXmeaning-Consisting of many different parts, complicated

Sentence- The math problem was very complex.

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GENEROUSmeaning- Willing to give or share

Sentence- The generous woman donated money to charity.

GREEDYmeaning- Having a strong desire for more than is needed or fair

Sentence- The greedy man took more than his fair share of the food.

EARLYmeaning- Happening or arriving before the usual time

Sentence- She arrived early for the meeting.

LATEmeaning- Happening or arriving after the expected time

Sentence- He was late to class because of traffic.

BRAVEmeaning- Showing courage in the face of fear] –

Sentence- The brave fire fighter rescued the child from the burning house.

COWARDLYmeaning- Lacking courage, afraid to face danger

Sentence- The cowardly soldier ran away during the battle.

POLITEmeaning-meaning- Having good manners, being respectful

Sentence- He is always polite to his teachers.

RUDEmeaning- Not respectful or courteous

Sentence- The rude customer shouted at the cashier.

FLEXIBLEmeaning- Able to bend easily, adaptable to change

Sentence- She is very flexible with her work schedule.

RIGIDmeaning- Not able to be bent, strict or unchangeable

Sentence- The rules are rigid and cannot be altered.

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CLEVERmeaning- Quick to learn and understand, intelligent

Sentence- He is a clever student who always excels in exams.

DULLmeaning- Lacking intelligence or sharpness

Sentence- His response to the question was dull and uninspiring.

HEALTHYmeaning- In good physical condition, free from illness

Sentence- Eating vegetables is important for staying healthy.

SICKmeaning- In poor physical condition, affected by illness

Sentence- He felt sick and couldn’t go to work today.

HEAVYmeaning- Having a lot of weight

Sentence- The heavy suitcase was difficult to lift.

LIGHTmeaning- Not heavy, easy to carry

Sentence- The light jacket was perfect for the warm weather.

STRAIGHTmeaning- Not curved or bent, in a direct line

Sentence- He drew a straight line on the paper.

CURLYmeaning- Having a spiral or twisted shape

Sentence- Her curly hair is hard to manage.

SHARPmeaning- Having a fine point or edge, capable of cutting

Sentence- The sharp knife easily sliced through the bread.

BLUNTmeaning- Having a dull edge or point, not sharp

Sentence- The blunt pencil couldn’t write clearly.

WIDEmeaning- Having a great extent from side to side

Sentence- The wide river was difficult to cross.

NARROWmeaning- Having a small width

Sentence- The narrow alley was barely wide enough for a car.

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SMOOTHmeaning- Having an even surface or texture

Sentence- The smooth road made for a pleasant drive.

ROUGHmeaning- Having an uneven surface or texture

Sentence- The rough road caused the car to shake.

OPENmeaning- Not closed or shut, accessible

Sentence- The open window let in a cool breeze.

CLOSEDmeaning- Shut, not allowing entry or exit

Sentence- The shop was closed for lunch.

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GENEROUSmeaning- Willing to give or share freely

Sentence- She is a generous donor to many charities.

SELFISH – Concerned only with oneself, not willing to share

Sentence- His selfish attitude made it hard to work with him.

TIDYmeaning- Organized and neat

Sentence- The tidy room made the house look very welcoming.

MESSYmeaning- Disorganized and dirty

Sentence- The messy desk made it hard to find anything.

HARDmeaning- Firm or solid, not easily bent

Sentence- The hard wood broke when struck with a hammer.

SOFTmeaning- Easily shaped or bent, yielding under pressure

Sentence- The soft carpet feels good underfoot.

COMFORTABLEmeaning- Providing physical ease and relaxation

Sentence- The sofa is so comfortable to sit on.

UNCOMFORTABLEmeaning- Causing discomfort or unease

Sentence- The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn’t sit still.

ALIVEmeaning- Living, not dead

Sentence- The plant is still alive after the winter.

DEADmeaning- No longer living

Sentence- The animal was dead when I found it.

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TRANSPARENTmeaning- Clear, able to see through

Sentence- The transparent glass allowed sunlight to enter the room.

OPAQUEmeaning- Not transparent, unable to see through

Sentence- The opaque curtains blocked the sunlight.

SHALLOWmeaning- Not deep

Sentence- The water in the pool is quite shallow near the edge.

DEEPmeaning- Having a great depth

Sentence- The deep sea is mysterious and full of life.

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TIGHTmeaning- Firmly held in place, not loose

Sentence- The screw is tight and won’t come out.

LOOSEmeaning- Not firmly held, free to move

Sentence- The button on my shirt is loose.

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RAREmeaning- Uncommon, infrequent

Sentence- It’s rare to find a four-leaf clover.

COMMONmeaning- Frequent, usual

Sentence- It’s common to see birds in the park.

ANCIENTmeaning- Very old, from a long time ago

Sentence- The ancient ruins were fascinating to explore.

MODERNmeaning- Relating to the present, new or contemporary

Sentence- The modern city is full of high-rise buildings.

SYMPATHETICmeaning- Showing compassion and understanding

Sentence- She was very sympathetic toward the victim’s family.

INDIFFERENTmeaning- Showing no interest or concern

Sentence- He seemed indifferent to the idea of helping out.

BOLDmeaning- Not afraid, daring

Sentence- The bold explorer travelled to unknown lands.

TIMIDmeaning- Shy or lacking self-confidence

Sentence- The timid student hesitated to speak in class.

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NOBLEmeaning- Having high moral qualities, honorable

Sentence- The king was noble and respected by all.

IGNOBLEmeaning- Having low moral qualities, dishonorable

Sentence- The ignoble actions of the traitor shocked everyone.

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