Extreme adjectives
The abandoned house was a ______________ (very ugly) sight, with its crumbling walls and shattered windows.
hideous
During the presentation, the speaker struggled to put ___________ their ideas clearly to the audience.
across
While I _________ (study) for my exam, my friends _________ (play) video games.
was studying
were playing
The new teaching method implemented by the school proved to be _____________ effective in improving students' learning outcomes.
highly
After weeks of neglect, the kitchen was ____________, with layers of grime coating every surface.
filthy
They had to put ________ ________ the noisy neighbors for months before finally deciding to move out.
up with
They _____________________ (wait) for the bus for two hours when it arrived.
had been waiting
After extensive research and analysis, she was _________________ convinced that pursuing further education abroad was the right decision for her.
absolutely
totally
Despite its age, the ____________ (very old) vase remained ____________ (very clean), a testament to the meticulous care it had received over the years.
ancient
spotless
He decided to _________ ________ painting as a hobby after being inspired by a friend's artwork.
take up
She ______________ (live) in London two times before moving to New York, where she ______________ (live) for five years until now.
had lived
has been living
Despite his initial excitement, the reality of the job turned out to be _____________ miserable, leaving him longing for a change.
utterly
completely
It was a _____________ (very sad x3) scene as the orphaned child clung to the last remnants of hope.
heartbreaking
depressing
unfortunate
sorrowful
Realizing his mistake, he humbly __________ ________ his hurtful words and apologized to his friend.
took back
By the time the firefighters ____________ (arrive), the flames ____________ (engulf) the entire building, which _____________ (stand) tall in the neighborhood for centuries.
arrived
had engulfed
had been standing
After realizing his mistake, he felt ___________ ___________of his actions and sought to make amends with those he had wronged.
deeply ashamed
The chef served a _____________ meal, but the _________________ wait for it to arrive made the hunger almost _____________, leaving the customers _________________.
delicious
excruciating
unbearable
furious
The actor had to _______ ______ a significant amount of money to finance his film project, but he also had the ability to _________ ________ famous personalities flawlessly in his performances.
put up
take off
Before they _________ (move) to the city, they __________ (live) in a small village where they _____________ (run) a successful family business for over three decades.
moved
had lived
had been running
Finding such a high-quality product at such a _____________ _________ price was a pleasant surprise for the shopper. Having tried it myself, I ________________ ____________ it.
ridiculously cheap
strongly recommend