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| Abrupt (uh-BRUPT): adj - suddenly, having a sudden end |
| The car came to an abrupt stop. That was lucky: it prevented an accident. His abrupt change in manner made me wonder if he was feeling sick. |
| Acceptable (uhKSEptubl): adj - O.K., agreeable |
| Let's make sure the terms are acceptable before we sign the contract. |
| Acclaimed (uh-KLĀMD): adj - having fame, public recognition |
| The acclaimed actress won the Tony award. |
| Adverse (udVERS): adj - related to bad, negative situations |
| After spraining my ankle, I took medication for the pain, but it had adverse effects, especially nausea. |
| Annoying (uhNOYing): adj - irritating, bothersome, bad in a small, though continuous way |
| He had the annoying habit of chewing his food with his mouth wide open. |
Practice: Complete the sentences. Answers are at the bottom of the page.
1. The music was ____________________. I could not listen very long.
2. We need to put this to an _______________ stop. Our company is losing money.
3. An _________________ jazz musician is playing downtown. We should go!
4. I'm worried about the ________________ effects of living in the city. There's so much pollution.
5. It's an _________________ solution. I think everyone will agree.
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1. annoying, 2. abrupt, 3. acclaimed, 4. adverse, 5. acceptable
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