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Verbjectives 2
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For each of the following, figure out the answer word which can be used as both a verb and an adjective, hence the made-up term for them - "verbjectives".
Use the clue words given. The first clue word is for the verb form of the word, denoted by "(v)", and the second clue word is for the adjective form of the word, denoted by "(a)".
Example: aim (v), honest (a)
Answer: direct
1) hurt (v), intelligent (a)
2) dehydrate (v), dull (a)
3) forgive (v), extra (a)
4) sweep (v), understandable (a)
5) offend (v), inconsiderable (a)
Use the clue words given. The first clue word is for the verb form of the word, denoted by "(v)", and the second clue word is for the adjective form of the word, denoted by "(a)".
Example: aim (v), honest (a)
Answer: direct
1) hurt (v), intelligent (a)
2) dehydrate (v), dull (a)
3) forgive (v), extra (a)
4) sweep (v), understandable (a)
5) offend (v), inconsiderable (a)
Answer
1) smart2) dry
3) spare
4) clear
5) slight
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