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There was a ________________( very loud) roar as the rocket ship blasted off.
There was a deafening roar as the rocket ship blasted off.
I have an ______________ (very painful) headache. I can’t even think straight.
I have an excruciating headache. I can’t even think straight.
His business failures left him _______________( extremely poor) .
His business failures left him destitute.
They received the _______________( upsetting) news that their son was in a coma.
They received the devastating news that their son was in a coma.
Wow, those flowers are absolutely ____________(stunning)!
Wow, those flowers are absolutely gorgeous!
I have five major projects to finish by the end of this week – I’m totally _________(very busy).
I have five major projects to finish by the end of this week – I’m totally swamped.
stores The stores were __________( crowded) on the day before Christmas – everyone was doing last-minute shopping.
stores The stores were packed on the day before Christmas – everyone was doing last-minute shopping.
Joanna’s parents were ______________(extremely happy) to hear that she’d won a full scholarship to college.
Joanna’s parents were thrilled to hear that she’d won a full scholarship to college.
The prospect of a nuclear war is ____________(really scary) .
The prospect of a nuclear war is horrifying.
Modern medical technology is ____________( amazing) – they can even operate on a baby before it’s born.
Modern medical technology is mind-blowing – they can even operate on a baby before it’s born.
This book tells the story of Henry’s __________ ( very fortunate) escape from a war-torn country.
book tells the story of Henry’s miraculous escape from a war-torn country.
He _____________( without fear) walked into his boss’ office and asked for a big raise.
He fearlessly walked into his boss’ office and asked for a big raise.
The store won’t give you a refund even though it was their mistake? That’s ________ (nonsense)!
The store won’t give you a refund even though it was their mistake? That’s absurd!
If you want to save money, you have to avoid making _________( silly) purchases like buying candy at the supermarket checkout.
If you want to save money, you have to avoid making frivolous purchases like buying candy at the supermarket checkout.
His academic record is ___________ ( perfect) and she’s at the top of her class.
His academic record is impeccable and she’s at the top of her class.
Most people are _________ ( very nervous) on a first date – try to relax and just be yourself.
Most people are jittery on a first date – try to relax and just be yourself.
