Learning English with Green Forest: Adjectives (Part 2)

Learn the adjectives in the picture below.

The word “quaint”, which means “unusual”, is present as part of the word “acQUAINTance” (which, in turn, means “a person that you know but who is not a close friend” or “knowledge of something”).

Fill in the gaps with suitable words.

1. Thousands of killed and wounded soldiers and civilians, homeless orphans, ... families, destroyed cities and looted villages — these are only some of the horrible outcomes of any armed conflict.

2. Maureen would have turned 35 today. She did a lot in her short life. A talented and dedicated scholar, she always remained ... to her principles such as professionalism and integrity.

3. I’m looking for a ... and methodical statistician to work together on an interesting project.

4. Even though the word “...” sounds old-fashioned to us, prudence is still considered a virtue.

5. We are fairly ... by the recent research results because they contradict the findings of the previous survey.

6. Quite a few psychologists assert that ... kids are more likely to be victims of child sexual abuse.

7. Honestly, I’m ... to persuade Amelia to see the foolishness of her plan — she won’t listen to me.

8. He is said to live like a king in a ... mansion overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.

9. Living in a toxic marriage has turned her into a ... and bad-tempered creature.

10. David has the reputation of spawning ... ideas one after another.

11. Aunt Nancy is even ... than her sister. But she is an incredible cook, that’s why I love her.

12. Lisa is ... about moving house despite not liking the neighbourhood she lives in.

13. My parents never let me stay ... for long.

14. Quite a lot of ... customs and traditions still survive today.

15. An ... passenger agreed to swap seats with me.