August 20, 2019
ADJECTIVES
Ancient /ˈeɪnʃənt/
Ex: If we consider only the ancient stones themselves, the work spanned seventy generations – some 1,600 years.
Chronological /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
Ex: You should organize the dates into chronological order from the oldest to the most recent.
Consecutive /kənˈsekjətɪv/
Ex: After six consecutive defeats, the team was almost ready to give up.
Historical /hɪˈstɒrɪkl/
Ex: For example, we have found historical evidence that the Chinese used acupuncture to treat the pain associated with tooth decay.
Imminent /ˈɪmɪnənt/
Ex: The newspaper warned that a stock market crash was imminent.
Middle-aged /ˈmɪdl eɪdʒ/
Ex: Most companies are run by middle-aged men.
Nostalgic / nɒˈstældʒɪk/
Ex: I think I am a very nostalgic person.
Prehistory /ˌpriːˈhɪstri/
Ex: However, the first construction at this site began in prehistoric times.
Prior (to) /ˈpraɪər/
Ex: Prior to the introduction of the steam engine, most people in the UK worked from home.
Punctual /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
Prehistory /ˌpriːˈhɪstri/
Ex: However, the first construction at this site began in prehistoric times.
Prior (to) /ˈpraɪər/
Ex: Prior to the introduction of the steam engine, most people in the UK worked from home.
Punctual /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
Ex: I am very punctual.
Time-consuming /taɪm kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/
Ex: I find writing notes by hand very time-consuming.
Time-consuming /taɪm kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/
Ex: I find writing notes by hand very time-consuming.
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