Press 5A - Lesson 1 Vocabulary
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  Number Word Definition 5Note Example Type type Number sentence number word definition Note Example type type Number Word Definition Note Example type Type
  1 Grading adverbs adverbs that make adjectives stronger or weaker - "very" is a grading adverb grammar term grammar term 1                 1 go somewhere on business to go on a business trip somewhere - I went to China on business last week. verb (phrase) verb (phrase)
  2 Gradable adjectives adjectives that can get stronger or weaker - "hot" is a gradable adjective grammar term grammar term 2                 2 jam packed to be very crowded - The trains were jam packed. adjective adjective
  3 exceptionally unusually good - Dinner was exceptionally good. grading adverb grading adverb 3                 3 equivalent of Equal in value, amount, function, or meaning - One big glass of wine is the equivalent of two glasses of beer in regards to alcohol content. noun (phrase) + object noun (phrase) + object
  4 dreadfully very bad (used the same as "extremely") Always used in sentences with a negative meaning Synonyms: terribly, awfully The train was dreadfully late. grading adverb grading adverb 4                 4 inedible not able to be eaten - This food is inedible. adjective adjective
  5 fairly to a reasonable or moderate degree Synonyms: rather, quite, pretty This is fairly expensive. grading adverb grading adverb 5                 5 back home in one's home country - I prefer the food back home. adverb of place adverb of place
  6 unbelievably difficult or impossible to believe (used the same as "extremely") Synonym: incredibly It was unbelievably hot. grading adverb grading adverb 6                 6 portion a serving of food - The portions here are really big. noun (countable) noun (countable)
  7 somewhat in a small amount or degree (positive sentence) Synonyms: kind of, slightly The room was somewhat small grading adverb grading adverb 7                 7 intensive involving very great effort or work - I am doing an intensive course at the moment. adjective adjective
  8 immensely very great in size or amount Synonyms: enormously, tremendously The tower was immensely tall grading adverb grading adverb 8                 8 patient to not get angry when you are made to wait - I am not a very patient person. adjective adjective
  9 not all that in a small amount or degree (negative sentence) Synonyms: not very, not really, not overly It wasn't all that expensive. grading adverb grading adverb                                
  10 ridiculously extremely silly or unreasonable - It was ridiculously cold. grading adverb grading adverb                                
  11 extremely to a large or great degree or extent Synonyms: seriously, really, so, very, That place is extremely fun. grading adverb grading adverb                                
  12 exceedingly a formal way to say "very" - It took an exceedingly long time to get there. grading adverb grading adverb                                
  13 relatively when compared to others - This place is relatively cheap. grading adverb grading adverb                                
  14 extraordinarily extremely good or impressive - The hotel room was extraordinarily big. grading adverb grading adverb                                
  15 surprisingly unexpected or unusual - The room was surprisingly nice. grading adverb grading adverb                                
  16 remarkably likely to be noticed - The tickets were remarkably cheap. grading adverb grading adverb                                
  17 unusually different from what is normal Synonyms: abnormally The train was unusually early. grading adverb grading adverb                                
  18 excessively going beyond what is usual - That place was excessively crowded. grading adverb grading adverb                                
  19 touristy appealing to tourists - I don't like touristy places. adjective adjective                                
  20 historical relating to history - This place is really historical. adjective adjective                                
  21 wildlife wild animals - There is lots of wildlife here. noun (uncountable) noun (uncountable)                                
  22 law the system of rules made by a government - The laws here are really strict. noun (countable) noun (countable)