Lesson 3

a man who is extremely foolish, incompetent, or ridiculous

He acted like a zany, spilling coffee and knocking over chairs.

having a cover of mist that creates a soft, blurred look

The morning was misty, with a soft haze enveloping the landscape.

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

He was so stingy that he wouldn't even buy a coffee for his friend.

lacking sharpness, detail, or clear structure

A wispy outline of the mountain appeared through the mist.

humorously indecent or risqué, often dealing with topics considered taboo in polite society

The comedian's bawdy jokes had the audience roaring with laughter, despite their risqué nature.

(especially of a woman) having a pleasant and attractive appearance

She possessed a comely appearance that drew admirers wherever she went.

having a tendency to become easily irritated or annoyed

After a long day of work, he became testy and snapped at his coworkers over minor mistakes.

very heavy

The weighty dumbbells strained his arms during the workout.

feeling disappointed and sad, especially due to experiencing an unexpected failure

He looked crestfallen when he realized he had missed the deadline for submitting his application.

made of or resembling oak wood

The table was crafted from oaken wood, its sturdy construction attesting to the durability of the material.

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

The sodden ground squelched beneath their boots as they trudged through the rain-soaked field.

having the capacity to be used to grow crops

The farm has large arable fields perfect for wheat.

capable of being corrected, reformed, or improved

Despite his rebellious behavior, the teacher believed that the student was corrigible and could improve with proper guidance.

a substance that is safe and suitable for consumption as food

The chef displayed several edibles on the table.

quick and light in movement or action

The nimble squirrel darted between branches with ease.

able to be defended, justified, or maintained against criticism or opposition

His theory on the origins of the universe was considered tenable by many scientists due to its adherence to known laws of physics.

having the ability to be executed or done successfully

Starting a small business seems viable given the current market conditions.

(of animals) having returned to a wild state

The feral cat hissed and darted into the alley.

pertaining to or characteristic of a son or daughter's duties, relationship, or respect towards their parents

The filial bond between the mother and her daughter was evident in their close relationship and mutual affection.

careful to not spend money in an unnecessary or wasteful way

His frugal habits allowed him to save money for unexpected expenses.