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Paul Sparks,
Sino-Canadian International College, Guangxi University, Online English Lesson Plans, Lesson Material and Ideas
for Semester 2 Reading Lessons...
Reading: Understanding
Adjectives
Lesson Objectives: To enable students to
identify adjectives when reading English. To use better describing words
when writing and speaking English.
The following adjectives have been grouped into categories:
Ability / Condition:
able
|
confident
|
gentle
|
lucky
|
smooth
|
adequate
|
courageous
|
hardy
|
manly
|
spirited
|
alive
|
curious
|
healthy
|
mighty
|
stable
|
assured
|
daring
|
heavy
|
modern
|
steady
|
authoritative
|
determined
|
heroic
|
open
|
stouthearted
|
bold
|
durable
|
important
|
outstanding
|
strong
|
brainy
|
dynamic
|
influential
|
powerful
|
super
|
brave
|
eager
|
innocent
|
real
|
sure
|
busy
|
easy
|
intense
|
relaxed
|
tame
|
careful
|
effective
|
inquisitive
|
rich
|
tough
|
capable
|
energetic
|
jerky
|
robust
|
victorious
|
cautious
|
fearless
|
knotted
|
secure
|
virile
|
clever
|
firm
|
light
|
sharp
|
zealous
|
competent
|
forceful
|
lively
|
shy
|
|
concerned
|
gallant
|
loose
|
skillful
|
|
Anger / Hostility:
agitated
|
combative
|
evil
|
irritated
|
rude
|
aggravated
|
contrary
|
fierce
|
mad
|
savage
|
aggressive
|
cool
|
furious
|
mean
|
severe
|
angry
|
cranky
|
hard
|
nasty
|
spiteful
|
annoyed
|
creepy
|
harsh
|
obnoxious
|
tense
|
arrogant
|
cross
|
hateful
|
obstinate
|
terse
|
belligerent
|
cruel
|
hostile
|
outraged
|
vicious
|
biting
|
defiant
|
impatient
|
perturbed
|
vindictive
|
blunt
|
disagreeable
|
inconsiderate
|
repulsive
|
violent
|
bullying
|
enraged
|
insensitive
|
resentful
|
wicked
|
callous
|
envious
|
intolerant
|
rough
|
wrathful
|
Depression / Sadness / Gloom:
abandoned
|
depressed
|
forsaken
|
low
|
ruined
|
alien
|
desolate
|
gloomy
|
miserable
|
rundown
|
alienated
|
despairing
|
glum
|
mishandled
|
sad
|
alone
|
despised
|
grim
|
mistreated
|
scornful
|
awful
|
despondent
|
hated
|
moody
|
sore
|
battered
|
destroyed
|
homeless
|
mournful
|
stranded
|
blue
|
discarded
|
hopeless
|
obsolete
|
tearful
|
bored
|
discouraged
|
horrible
|
ostracized
|
terrible
|
burned
|
dismal
|
humiliated
|
overlooked
|
tired
|
cheapened
|
downcast
|
hurt
|
pathetic
|
unhappy
|
crushed
|
downhearted
|
jilted
|
pitiful
|
unloved
|
debased
|
downtrodden
|
kaput
|
rebuked
|
whipped
|
defeated
|
dreadful
|
loathed
|
regretful
|
worthless
|
degraded
|
estranged
|
lonely
|
rejected
|
wrecked
|
dejected
|
excluded
|
lonesome
|
reprimanded
|
|
demolished
|
forlorn
|
lousy
|
rotten
|
|
Distress:
affected
|
displeased
|
hindered
|
puzzled
|
tormented
|
anguished
|
dissatisfied
|
impaired
|
ridiculous
|
touchy
|
awkward
|
distrustful
|
impatient
|
sickened
|
troubled
|
baffled
|
disturbed
|
imprisoned
|
silly
|
ungainly
|
bewildered
|
doubtful
|
lost
|
skeptical
|
unlucky
|
clumsy
|
foolish
|
nauseated
|
speechless
|
unpopular
|
confused
|
futile
|
offended
|
strained
|
unsatisfied
|
constrained
|
grief
|
pained
|
suspicious
|
unsure
|
disgusted
|
helpless
|
perplexed
|
swamped
|
weary
|
disliked
|
|
|
|
|
Fear / Anxiety:
afraid
|
dreading
|
insecure
|
overwhelmed
|
tense
|
agitated
|
eerie
|
intimidated
|
panicky
|
terrified
|
alarmed
|
embarrassed
|
jealous
|
restless
|
timid
|
anxious
|
fearful
|
jittery
|
scared
|
uncomfortable
|
apprehensive
|
frantic
|
jumpy
|
shaky
|
uneasy
|
bashful
|
frightened
|
nervous
|
shy
|
upset
|
dangerous
|
hesitant
|
on edge
|
strained
|
worrying
|
desperate
|
horrified
|
|
|
|
Inability / Inadequacy:
anemic
|
disabled
|
incapable
|
powerless
|
unable
|
ashamed
|
exhausted
|
incompetent
|
puny
|
uncertain
|
broken
|
exposed
|
ineffective
|
shaken
|
unfit
|
catatonic
|
fragile
|
inept
|
shaky
|
unimportant
|
cowardly
|
frail
|
inferior
|
shivering
|
unqualified
|
crippled
|
harmless
|
insecure
|
sickly
|
unsound
|
defeated
|
helpless
|
meek
|
small
|
useless
|
defective
|
impotent
|
mummified
|
strengthless
|
vulnerable
|
deficient
|
inadequate
|
naughty
|
trivial
|
weak
|
demoralized
|
|
|
|
|
Joy / Elation:
amused
|
enchanted
|
good
|
jubilant
|
smiling
|
blissful
|
enthusiastic
|
grand
|
magnificent
|
splendid
|
brilliant
|
exalted
|
gratified
|
majestic
|
superb
|
calm
|
excellent
|
great
|
marvelous
|
terrific
|
cheerful
|
excited
|
happy
|
overjoyed
|
thrilled
|
comical
|
exuberant
|
hilarious
|
pleasant
|
tremendous
|
contented
|
fantastic
|
humorous
|
pleased
|
triumphant
|
delighted
|
fit
|
inspired
|
proud
|
vivacious
|
ecstatic
|
funny
|
jolly
|
relieved
|
witty
|
elated
|
glad
|
jovial
|
satisfied
|
wonderful
|
elevated
|
glorious
|
joyful
|
|
|
Love / Affection / Concern:
admired
|
conscientious
|
giving
|
mellow
|
reliable
|
adorable
|
considerate
|
good
|
mild
|
respectful
|
affectionate
|
cooperative
|
helpful
|
moral
|
sensitive
|
agreeable
|
cordial
|
honest
|
neighborly
|
sweet
|
altruistic
|
courteous
|
honorable
|
nice
|
sympathetic
|
amiable
|
dedicated
|
hospitable
|
obliging
|
tender
|
benevolent
|
devoted
|
humane
|
open
|
thoughtful
|
benign
|
empathetic
|
interested
|
optimistic
|
tolerant
|
brotherly
|
fair
|
just
|
patient
|
trustworthy
|
caring
|
faithful
|
kind
|
peaceful
|
truthful
|
charming
|
forgiving
|
kindly
|
pleasant
|
understanding
|
charitable
|
friendly
|
lenient
|
polite
|
unselfish
|
comforting
|
generous
|
lovable
|
reasonable
|
warm
|
congenial
|
genuine
|
loving
|
receptive
|
worthy
|
amble
|
flow
|
pad
|
skim
|
toddle
|
blunder
|
fly
|
parade
|
skip
|
topple
|
bolt
|
frolic
|
pivot
|
slide
|
track
|
bounce
|
gallop
|
plod
|
slink
|
traipse
|
bound
|
glide
|
plunge
|
slither
|
tramp
|
canter
|
hasten
|
ply
|
slump
|
travel
|
catapult
|
hike
|
pounce
|
sneak
|
tread
|
charge
|
hobble
|
prance
|
speed
|
trek
|
clatter
|
hop
|
prowl
|
sprawl
|
trip
|
clump
|
hurdle
|
race
|
spring
|
tromp
|
coast
|
hurtle
|
ramble
|
sprint
|
trot
|
crawl
|
hurry
|
range
|
stagger
|
trudge
|
creep
|
hustle
|
roam
|
stalk
|
tumble
|
cruise
|
jog
|
roll
|
stampede
|
turn
|
dance
|
jump
|
romp
|
step
|
twirl
|
dart
|
lead
|
rove
|
stomp
|
twist
|
dash
|
leap
|
rush
|
straggle
|
undulate
|
dawdle
|
linger
|
sail
|
stretch
|
vault
|
dive
|
limp
|
sashay
|
stride
|
waddle
|
dodge
|
loaf
|
saunter
|
stroll
|
wade
|
drag
|
lumber
|
scamper
|
stumble
|
walk
|
drift
|
lunge
|
scoot
|
struggle
|
wallow
|
duel
|
lurch
|
scuff
|
strut
|
waltz
|
file
|
lurk
|
scurry
|
swagger
|
wander
|
flee
|
march
|
shake
|
sway
|
wend
|
flip
|
meander
|
shimmy
|
swept
|
wiggle
|
flit
|
mosey
|
shuffle
|
swerve
|
wobble
|
float
|
navigate
|
skate
|
swing
|
zip
|
flounder
|
pace
|
skid
|
tip toe
|
zoom
|
Quantity:
ample
|
few
|
lots
|
paucity
|
scarcity
|
abundant
|
heavy
|
many
|
plentiful
|
skimpy
|
chock-full
|
lavish
|
meager
|
plenty
|
sparing
|
copious
|
liberal
|
much
|
profuse
|
sparse
|
dearth
|
light
|
numerous
|
scads
|
sufficient
|
empty
|
loads
|
oodles
|
scant
|
well-stocked
|
Sight / Appearance:
adorable
|
crooked
|
fuzzy
|
muddy
|
skinny
|
alert
|
crowded
|
glamorous
|
murky
|
smoggy
|
beautiful
|
crystalline
|
gleaming
|
nappy
|
sparkling
|
blinding
|
curved
|
glistening
|
narrow
|
spotless
|
bright
|
cute
|
glowing
|
obtuse
|
square
|
brilliant
|
dark
|
graceful
|
round
|
steep
|
broad
|
deep
|
grotesque
|
rotund
|
stormy
|
blonde
|
dim
|
hazy
|
pale
|
straight
|
blushing
|
distinct
|
high
|
poised
|
strange
|
chubby
|
dull
|
hollow
|
quaint
|
ugly
|
clean
|
elegant
|
homely
|
shadowy
|
unsightly
|
clear
|
fancy
|
light
|
shady
|
unusual
|
cloudy
|
filthy
|
lithe
|
sheer
|
weird
|
colorful
|
flat
|
low
|
shiny
|
wide
|
contoured
|
fluffy
|
misty
|
shallow
|
wizened
|
crinkled
|
foggy
|
motionless
|
|
|
Size:
ample
|
elfin
|
immense
|
miniature
|
stupendous
|
average
|
enormous
|
large
|
minute
|
tall
|
behemoth
|
fat
|
little
|
petite
|
tiny
|
big
|
giant
|
long
|
portly
|
towering
|
bulky
|
gigantic
|
mammoth
|
prodigious
|
vast
|
colossal
|
great
|
massive
|
puny
|
voluminous
|
diminutive
|
huge
|
microscopic
|
short
|
wee
|
dwarfed
|
hulking
|
middle-sized
|
small
|
|
Smell / Taste:
acrid
|
fragrant
|
putrid
|
sour
|
sweet
|
antiseptic
|
fresh
|
ripe
|
spicy
|
tangy
|
bitter
|
juicy
|
rotten
|
stale
|
tart
|
choking
|
medicinal
|
salty
|
sticky
|
tasty
|
clean
|
nutty
|
savory
|
strong
|
tasteless
|
delicious
|
peppery
|
smoky
|
stuffy
|
|
Sound:
babble
|
coo / cooing
|
hoarse
|
quack
|
thunderous
|
bang
|
crack
|
hoot
|
quiet
|
tick
|
bark
|
crackle
|
howl
|
raspy
|
tinkle
|
bawl
|
crash
|
hullabaloo
|
resonant
|
toll
|
bay
|
creak
|
hum
|
roar
|
toot
|
beat
|
croak
|
hushed
|
rumble
|
tootle
|
bellow
|
crow
|
husky
|
scream / screaming
|
trill
|
blast
|
crying
|
jingle
|
screech
|
twang
|
bleat
|
deafening
|
loud
|
shriek
|
twitter
|
boom / booming
|
drone
|
melodic
|
shrill
|
voiceless
|
bray
|
drumming
|
meow
|
silent
|
wail
|
bubble
|
faint
|
mew
|
sizzle
|
warble
|
buzz
|
fanfare
|
moan
|
snap
|
wheeze
|
cackle
|
fizz
|
mumble
|
snarl
|
whine
|
caw
|
gibberish
|
murmur
|
snore
|
whir
|
chant
|
grating
|
mute
|
snort
|
whisper
|
chatter
|
groan
|
mutter
|
soft
|
whistle
|
chime
|
growl
|
neigh
|
splash
|
yap
|
chirp
|
grumble
|
noisy
|
squall
|
yell
|
clangor
|
grunt
|
patter
|
squeak
|
yelp
|
clank
|
gurgle
|
peal
|
squeal
|
zap
|
clash
|
harsh
|
peep
|
thrum
|
zip
|
clatter
|
high-pitched
|
pop
|
thud
|
|
click
|
hiss
|
purr / purring
|
thump
|
|
Time:
ancient
|
daylight
|
late
|
outdated
|
sunrise
|
annual
|
decade
|
lengthy
|
periodic
|
sunset
|
brief
|
dusk
|
long
|
punctual
|
swift
|
brisk
|
early
|
modern
|
quick
|
tardy
|
centuries
|
eons
|
moments
|
rapid
|
twilight
|
continual
|
evening
|
noon
|
short
|
whirlwind
|
crawling
|
fast
|
noonday
|
slowly
|
years
|
dawn
|
flash
|
old
|
speedy
|
yearly
|
daybreak
|
intermittent
|
old-fashioned
|
sporadic
|
young
|
Touch:
boiling
|
dirty
|
grubby
|
shaggy
|
stinging
|
breezy
|
dry
|
hard
|
sharp
|
tender
|
bumpy
|
dusty
|
hot
|
silky
|
tight
|
chilly
|
filthy
|
icy
|
slick
|
uneven
|
cold
|
fluffy
|
loose
|
slimy
|
waxen
|
cool
|
flaky
|
melted
|
slippery
|
wet
|
creepy
|
fluttering
|
plastic
|
slushy
|
wooden
|
crisp
|
frosty
|
prickly
|
smooth
|
yielding
|
cuddly
|
fuzzy
|
rainy
|
soft
|
|
curly
|
gooey
|
rough
|
solid
|
|
damp
|
greasy
|
sandpapery
|
sticky
|
|
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