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raised 
the overall standards of the company within two months of his appointment.
14. As soon as the sun 
rose, 
the demonstrators began to appear on the streets.
15. Prices 
rose 
sharply in the first three months of the financial year.
16. As soon as he had 
tightened 
the knots, he pushed the boat out.
For reference, see the 
Easier English Dictionary for Students
(978 0 7475 6624 3) 

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For reference, see the 
Easier English Dictionary for Students
(978 0 7475 6624 3)
ADJECTIVES
scarce • easy • approximate • dim • compulsory
delicate • innocent • detrimental • reluctant • crude
even • marked • graceful • clear • flexible
1. The meaning of his words was very 
ambiguous
.
2. According to his colleagues, he’s a very 
awkward 
person to deal with.
3. When she first started dancing, she was very 
awkward.
4. His policies were 
beneficial 
to the economy as a whole.
5. We need 
exact 
figures before we embark on a new venture.
6. The jury decided he was 
guilty 
of the crime.
7. Add up all the 
odd 
numbers between 1 and 20 to get a result.
8. Despite the weather, supplies of food after the harvest were 
plentiful.
9. The laws protecting the green belt around the city are very 
rigid.
10. There is a 
slight 
difference in the way the company is run these days compared with a few years ago.
11. The device is very 
sophisticated 
and should only be operated by someone who is familiar with it.
12. The spices used in the production of some international dishes have a very