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sometimes
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/ˈsʌm.taɪmz/
On some occasions but not always.
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living
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/ˈlɪvɪŋ/
Having life; alive.
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glad
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/ɡlæd/
Happy and pleased about something.
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calm
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/kɑm/
Relaxed and not worried, angry, or upset.
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absolutely
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/ˌæb.səˈlut.li/
completely and totally
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worth
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/wɝθ/
Having a particular value or price.
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amazing
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/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
Extremely good; wonderful.
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weird
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/ˈwiɚd/
Strange, unusual, or hard to explain.
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general
B1
/ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹəl/
Relating to the main parts of something rather than the details.
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totally
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/ˈtoʊ.tə.li/
Completely; in every way.
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entire
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/ɪnˈtaɪɚ/
Whole or complete, with no part left out.
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paid
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/peɪd/
Receiving money for work done.
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drunk
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/dɹʌŋk/
Affected by drinking too much alcohol, so you cannot think or act normally.
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involved
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/ɪnˈvoːvd/
Taking part in something, or connected to it
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obviously
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/ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/
In a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly.
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stuck
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/stʌk/
Unable to move from a place or position.
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otherwise
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/ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/
If things were different; or else.
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awesome
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/ˈɔ.səm/
Extremely good or impressive (informal).
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gay
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/ɡeɪ/
Sexually attracted to people of the same sex; homosexual.
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pregnant
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/ˈpɹɛɡnənt/
Carrying a developing baby inside the body.
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written
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/ˈɹɪ.tn̩/
Expressed in writing rather than spoken.
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ridiculous
B1
/ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/
So silly or unreasonable that it deserves to be laughed at.
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responsible
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/ɹɪˈspɑn.sə.bəl/
In charge of something and expected to deal with it.
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main
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/ˈmeɪn/
Most important; chief or principal.
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due
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/djuː/
Expected to happen, arrive, or be ready at a particular time.
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blind
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/ˈblaɪ̯nd/
Not able to see.
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tight
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/taɪt/
Fitting your body very closely.
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hanging
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/ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/
Attached at the top so that the rest falls down freely.
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somehow
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/ˈsʌmhaʊ/
In some way that is not known or explained.
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horrible
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/ˈhɔɹ.ɪ.bəl/
Very unpleasant or bad.
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prepared
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/pɹɪˈpɛɹd/
Made ready in advance.
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incredible
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/ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/
Amazing, wonderful, or extremely good.
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honestly
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/ˈɑ.nɪst.li/
In a truthful and sincere way.
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fake
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/feɪ̯k/
Not real; made to look genuine in order to deceive.
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concerned
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/kənˈsɝnd/
worried about something
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aware
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/əˈwɛɚ/
Knowing that something exists or is happening.
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surely
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/ˈʃɔːli/
Used to show that you strongly believe something is true or expect others to agree.
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ugly
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/ˈʌɡli/
Unpleasant to look at; not beautiful.
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lately
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/ˈleɪt.li/
Recently; in the recent past.
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tiny
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/ˈtaɪni/
Extremely small.
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expected
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/ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/
Thought likely to happen or arrive.
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insane
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/ɪnˈseɪn/
Seriously mentally ill.
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covered
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/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/
Having something spread over or laid on top of it.
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naked
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/ˈneɪkɪd/
Not wearing any clothes; bare.
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Japanese
B1
/ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
relating to Japan, its people, culture, or language
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hidden
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/ˈhɪd(ə)n/
Placed or kept out of sight so it cannot be seen.
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personally
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/ˈpɝ.sə.nə.li/
Used to give your own opinion.
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barely
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/ˈbɛɹ.li/
Almost not at all; only just.
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rough
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/ɹɐf/
Having an uneven or bumpy surface; not smooth.
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obvious
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/ˈɑb.vi.əs/
Easy to see or understand; clear.
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complicated
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/ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/
Hard to understand or deal with because of many parts or details.
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burning
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/ˈbɝnɪŋ/
On fire.
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giant
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/ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/
Extremely large.
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eventually
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/ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/
In the end, especially after a long time or many problems.
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ashamed
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/əˈʃeɪmd/
Feeling embarrassed or guilty about something you have done.
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fixed
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/fɪkst/
Not changing; staying the same.
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positive
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/ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
Hopeful, confident, and focused on good things.
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useless
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/ˈjuːs.ləs/
Not useful; having no practical value or purpose.
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scary
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/ˈskɛə.ɹi/
Causing fear or worry; frightening.
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odd
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/ɑd/
Strange or unusual; different from what you expect.
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sexual
B1
/sɛk.ʃu.əl/
Relating to physical attraction or activity between people.
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disgusting
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/dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/
Extremely unpleasant and making you feel sick.
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pure
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/ˈpjʊə(ɹ)/
Not mixed with anything else; clean and free of other substances.
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aside
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/əˈsaɪd/
To or toward one side so as to be out of the way.
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firm
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/fɜɹm/
Fairly hard and not easily pressed in or moved.
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central
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/ˈsɛntɹ(ə)l/
In or near the middle of an area or thing.
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capable
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/ˈkeɪ.bə.bəl/
Having the ability or qualities needed to do something well.
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unbelievable
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/ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl̩/
So surprising or extreme that it is hard to believe; amazing.
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curious
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/ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs/
Wanting to know or learn about something.
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former
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/ˈfɔɹmɚ/
Belonging to an earlier time; previous.
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desperate
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/ˈdɛs.p(ə.)ɹət/
Needing or wanting something so much that you will do anything to get it.
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dramatic
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/dɹəˈmætɪk/
Sudden, large, and very noticeable.
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properly
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/ˈpɹɒp.li/
In the correct or right way.
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directly
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/dɪˈɹek(t).li/
In a straight line or course; straight.
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silent
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/ˈsaɪlənt/
With no sound at all; completely quiet.
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fallen
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/ˈfaːlən/
Having dropped to the ground.
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precious
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/ˈpɹɛʃ.əs/
Very valuable or worth a lot of money.
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exact
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/ɪɡˈzækt/
Completely correct and accurate in every detail.
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rare
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/ɹɛ/
Not happening or found very often; uncommon.
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nasty
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/ˈnaː.sti/
Very unpleasant or disgusting.
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leading
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/ˈlidɪŋ/
Most important, best, or most successful.
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engaged
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/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/
Having formally agreed to marry someone.
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sharp
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/ʃɑɹp/
Having an edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
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sometime
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/ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/
At a time that is not stated exactly.
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gorgeous
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/ˈɡɔɹ.d͡ʒəs/
Extremely beautiful or attractive.
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previously
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/ˈpɹivi.əsli/
At an earlier time; before now.
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normally
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/ˈnɔɹ.mə.li/
Usually; most of the time.
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current
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/ˈkɝənt/
Happening or existing now; belonging to the present time.
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beloved
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/bɪˈlʌvd/
Loved very much.
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mental
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/ˈmɛn.təl/
Relating to the mind or to thinking.
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highly
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/ˈhaɪli/
To a great degree; very.
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emotional
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/ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
Relating to feelings and emotions
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entirely
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/ɪnˈtaɪɹli/
Completely or fully.
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extraordinary
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/ɪks.tɹɑːˈɔː.dɪn.nə.ɹiː/
Very unusual or surprising; not ordinary.
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naturally
B1
/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/
As you would expect; of course.
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terrific
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/təˈrɪfɪk/
Extremely good; excellent.
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