Category: Adjectives

Adjective > Extinct 1 : no longer existing an extinct (species of) animal Many of these old traditions have since become extinct. 2 : no longer active an extinct volcano

Adjective > Obsolete 1 : no longer used because something newer exists obsolete (=outdated) computers The system was made/rendered obsolete by their invention. replaced by something newer obsolete mills and factories 2 : no longer used by anyone an obsolete Read More …

Adjective > Fictitious not true or real a fictitious story The characters in the book are all fictitious. She gave a fictitious address on the application.

Adjective > Equal 1 a : the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality an equal number of apples and oranges officers of equal rank issues of equal importance = issues that are equal in importance ¡X often + Read More …

Adjective > Odd 1 : (also more odd; most odd) odder; oddest: strange or unusual : different from what is normal or expected He has some odd (=peculiar, weird) habits. She had an odd look on her face. 2 : Read More …

Adjective > Do-it-yourself always used before a noun of or relating to work (such as fixing or building something) that you do yourself instead of hiring someone to do it a do-it-yourself (=DIY) home improvement project do-it-yourself home repair do-it-yourself Read More …

Adjective > Repulsive 1 : causing strong dislike or disgust repulsive and evil acts a repulsive (=repellent) man The rotten meat was repulsive. (=nauseating, revolting) 2 : physics : of or relating to the force that pushes something away from Read More …

Adjective > Haywire informal not working properly a haywire immune system — usually used in the phrase go haywire The disease has caused her immune system to go haywire. (=to stop working properly) The old washing machine went haywire. The Read More …

Adjective > Relieved feeling relaxed and happy because something difficult or unpleasant has been stopped, avoided, or made easier : feeling relief I was relieved to hear that you’re feeling better. He was greeted at the door by his much Read More …

Adjective > Broke not having any money She is broke and homeless. Can I borrow 10 dollars? I’m broke until payday. I’m flat broke. = (Brit) I’m stony broke. [=I have no money at all] go broke informal to spend Read More …