Lesson 5: Adjectives Adjectives are words that describe a noun or a pronoun. Adjectives usually come before a noun or after a linking verb. You can use the location of a word in a sentence as a clue to unlock its meaning. Absolute Adj. complete, total or without limit Mrs. Smiths desk was an absolute disaster because she couldnt keep up with all the paperwork for her students. Bitter Adj. Upset and angry about something; very cold Mrs. Harris feels better because her students did not do well on the common assessment. Bronze Adj. Made from a hard, brownish-gold metal; a reddish-brown color Tomar received a bronze medal because he came in third place at the race. Capable Adj. Able to do something well Her boss thought she was an excellent worker, therefore, Ms. Franklin got a raise. Colorful Adj. Full of color; having bright colors They wore colorful costumes in the parade. Countless Adj. Too many to count I could gaze at the countless stars all night long. Distinct Adj. One of kind Mr. Cunningham looks more distinct when he wears his bowtie and eyeglasses Enormous Adj. Huge The enormous elephant knocked over the tree. Generous Adj. Give or share a lot Ms. Tyler is very generous; she makes sure her team has everything they need. Immense Adj. Very large The Carolina Panthers stadium is immense compared to my bedroom. Memorable Adj. Worth remembering Scarowinds was memorable because Ill never forget running away from all the zombies. Numerous Adj. More than a few things Numerous buildings were destroyed in the earthquake. Partial Adj. Not complete The student did not answer the question completely, so they only receive partial credit. Sloppy Adj. Messy Quentins notes were so sloppy that he couldnt study and did not do well on his test. Tasty Adj. Delicious The lasagna was so tasty that I had two servings.