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  • The movie was lengthy, which means it lasted a very long time
    long in time
  • The forest looked dense, which means packed closely together
    thick or crowded
  • The surface was rough, or not smooth to the touch
    bumpy or uneven
  • The kitten was playful, or full of fun and energy
    likes to play
  • The soup was bland, meaning it had little flavor
    not flavorful
  • Her notes were legible, that is, easy to read
    clear to read
  • The man was weary, which means very tired from working
    very tired
  • The floor was slippery, that is, slick and easy to slide on
    easy to slip on
  • The room was spacious, meaning it had lots of open space
    large and roomy
  • The child was drowsy, meaning sleepy and ready for a nap
    sleepy
  • The story was fiction, that is, something made up and not real
    made-up story
  • The jewel was precious, that is, very valuable and special
    valuable
  • She felt timid, meaning shy and nervous to speak
    shy or fearful
  • His joke was absurd, or completely silly and unreasonable
    ridiculous
  • The music was soothing, meaning it made everyone feel calm
    relaxing
  • The path was meandering, which means it twists and turns a lot
    winding
  • He was generous, that is, willing to share what he has
    kind and giving
  • The desert was arid, or very dry with little rain
    extremely dry
  • The climb was perilous, which means full of danger
    dangerous
  • The drink was tepid, or slightly warm, not hot
    lukewarm
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