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1 Read the dictionary definitions below and complete the gaps with the correct parts of speech: d
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n. (noun),adj. (adjective),v. (verb),adv. (adverb),prep. (preposition) ra
Allthe words are a. and they are used to describe b. .
action-packed adj./ˈakʃ(ə)npakt/(informal) fullofactivityor excitement. ‘anaction-packed programme ofevents’
amazingadj./əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ 1.causinggreatsurpriseor wonder;astonishing. ‘anamazingnumberofpeopleregistered’
1.1.(informal)
Veryimpressive; excellent. ‘Shemakesthe mostamazingcakes.’
breathtakingadj./ˈbrɛθteɪkɪŋ/ astonishingor awe-inspiring in quality,so as to takeone’sbreathaway.‘Thescene
wasoneofbreathtakingbeauty.’
convincingadj./kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ 1.capableof causingsomeoneto believethat somethingis true or real.‘There is no
convincing evidence that advertisinginfluences totalalcoholconsumption.’ 1.1.(ofa victoryor a winner)leaving
no marginof doubt;clear.‘Walescruisedto a convincing winoverIreland’.
disappointingadj./dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ failingto fulfilsomeone’s hopesor expectations. ‘Theteammadea disappointing
start.’
dulladj./dʌl/1.lackinginterestor excitement. ‘Yourdietdoesn’thaveto bedullandboring.’ 1.2Lackingbrightness,
vividness,or sheen.‘Hisfaceglowedin the dulllamplight.’ 2.1(ofthe weather)overcast;gloomy.‘nextmorning
dawneddull’2.2.(ofsound)not clear;muffled.‘adullthudofhooves’. (ofpain)indistinctlyfelt;not acute.‘There
2.3.
wasa dullpainin hislowerjaw.’
fast-movingadj./fɑːstˈmuːvɪŋ/ rapidin movement,action,or progress.‘Afast-moving train switchingtracksat
highspeed.’
humorousadj./ˈhjuːm(ə)rəs/ 1.causinglaughterand amusement;comic.‘ahumorousand entertainingtalk’1.1.
Havingor showinga senseof humour.‘hishumorousgreyeyes’
impressiveadj./ɪmˈprɛsɪv/evokingadmirationthroughsize,quality,or skill;grand,imposing,or awesome.‘an
impressive viewofthe mountains’
intriguingadj./ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/arousingone’scuriosityor interest;fascinating. ‘anintriguingstory’
memorableadj./ˈmɛm(ə)rəb(ə)l/ worthremembering or easilyremembered, especially becauseof beingspecialor
unusual.‘herecalledmemorable momentsin hislife’
predictableadj./prɪˈdɪktəb(ə)l/
1.ableto bepredicted.‘Themarketisvolatileandneverpredictable.’ (derogatory)
1.1.
alwaysbehavingor occurringin the wayexpected.‘Thecharactersarestereotyped andextremely predictable.’
thought-provokingadj. /ˈθɔːtprəvəʊkɪŋ/ stimulatingcarefulconsiderationor attention.‘thought-provoking
questions’
Taken
from:www.lexico.com
2 Word Booster: Finda synonym in the dictionary page above for the followingwords that can be
used to describe films.
a. awe-inspiring c. captivating e. speedy
b. expectable d. amusing f. tedious
3 Now,write a sentence for each of the words in exercise 2.
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