Face2Face Upper-Intermediate "Unit 5 - 5A" Vocabulary

time-consuming

Adjective

/tˈaɪmkənsˈuːmɪŋ/

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(of an activity, task, or process) taking up a significant amount of time, and therefore requiring a considerable amount of effort or patience

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The process of renovating the old house was extremely time-consuming, taking several months to complete.

Preparing for the annual audit can be time-consuming, requiring meticulous attention to detail.

rewarding

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(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

unrewarding

unsuitable

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not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation

destructive

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causing a lot of damage or harm

constructive

faithful

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staying loyal and dedicated to a certain person, idea, group, etc.

unfaithful

affectionate

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expressing love and care

eager

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having a strong desire for doing or experiencing something

uneager

harmless

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causing no danger or damage

harmful

enthusiastic

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having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

unenthusiastic

lucrative

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capable of producing a lot of profit or earning a great amount of money for someone

fierce

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having or displaying aggressiveness

outrageous

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extremely unusual or unconventional in a way that is shocking

weird

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strange in a way that is difficult to understand

exotic

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originating in another country, particularly a tropical one

addictive

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(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

nonaddictive

impressed

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respecting or admiring a person or thing, particularly because of their excellent achievements or qualities

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