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b. chatty /ˈtʃæt.i/ : someone who talks a lot

Use : Kritika is too chatty. Once she
starts, she keeps going for hours.

c. coward /ˈkaʊ.əd/ : someone who is afraid of things,
often used as an antonym for brave

Use : Mr. Jha is a coward fellow. He
always finds ways to run away.

d. generous /ˈdʒen.ər.əs/ : someone who shares time and

things with others
Use : My parents are very generous.

They distribute foods to the
beggars every Saturday.

e. grumpy /ˈɡrʌm.pi/ : bad-tempered
Use : Shital is very grumpy. She is easily

annoyed in small matters
f. mean /miːn/ : with a feeling of loneliness
Use : Don’t talk about that mean fellow. He

always cares himself and his money.

g. serious /ˈsɪə.ri.əs/ : omeone who is always very
sensible

Use : Arpit is really a serious boy. He
never takes anything lightly.

h. smart /smɑːt/ : someone who takes a lot of care
over their appearance

Use : You are so smart. Your dress-up,
hair and complexion are always

impressive.

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