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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.

It’s ___________ ( very important) to pay attention to the road while driving.

It’s vital to pay attention to the road while driving.

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.

The prospect of a nuclear war is ____________(really scary) .

The prospect of a nuclear war is horrifying.

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.

Wow, those flowers are absolutely ____________(stunning)!

Wow, those flowers are absolutely gorgeous!

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.

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.

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!

My internship at a ___________( renowned) law firm was a great start to my career.

My internship at a prestigious law firm was a great start to my career.

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.

There was a ________________( very loud) roar as the rocket ship blasted off.

There was a deafening roar as the rocket ship blasted off.

The results of the educational program were ________ (very good) . More than 1,000 children were able to improve their grades.

The results of the educational program were outstanding. More than 1,000 children were able to improve their grades.

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.

They received the _______________( upsetting) news that their son was in a coma.

They received the devastating news that their son was in a coma.

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.

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.