12. Basic Academic Adjectives

 

1- The Syrian refugees came across the Turkish border in vast numbers.

2- The number of doctors is inadequate so hospitals are looking for qualified and competent doctors.

3- The number of overseas students has doubled in the last 5 years. 

4- The local authorities must adopt a rational approach when dealing with problems.

5- Water is essential for life.

6- It’s not feasible to finish the project by tomorrow because we don’t have enough time or resources.

7- Her statements were contradictory; first, she said she liked the movie, but later she claimed it was boring.

 

a. ___________ (adj): foreign 

b. ___________ (adj): very large

c. ___________ (adj): extremely important and necessary 

d. ___________ (adj): conflicting, contrary, different / çelişkili

e. ___________ (adj): capable, able

f. ___________ (adj): realistic, logical / mantıksal, aklı başında olan

g. ___________ (adj): achievable, workable/ yapılabilir, mümkün

 

 

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a. overseas

b. vast

c. essential

d. contradictory

e. competent

f. rational

g. feasible