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IrresistibleIrresistible

• too difficult to stay away from

Sue ate two piecesof the cake because it looked irresistible.

ancientancient

• very old

The sun dial is an ancient clock used to tell time long ago.

cratercrater

• the hole in the top of a volcano

When the volcano erupted, red hot lava exploded out of the crater.

terrifyingterrifying

• causing much fear

The people were screamingbecause the roller coaster was a terrifying ride.

creaturecreature

• a living being, especially an animal

Fish are water creatures.

dreadfuldreadful

• shocking, very unpleasant

We could always tellwhen the dreadful shark was about to appear in the movie from the music.

heroicheroic

• very brave or daring

Soldiers are heroic men and women brave enoughto risk their lives to protect our country.

monstrousmonstrous

• extremely large, enormous

The monstrous size of the dinosaur makes itvery scary, yet interesting.

colossalcolossal

• very big, enormous, huge

From the bones found and put on exhibition in museums, it was obvious dinosaurs were colossal creatures.

tremendoustremendous

• very great in size, large

The tremendous height of the building made it hard to see its top.

fieryfiery

• very hot, like a fire

The fiery heat from the sun made Mr. Jackson very hot.

horrifyinghorrifying

• causing much fear

The horrifying jumpmade by the motorcycle rider was very dangerous.

etchedetched

• clearly or firmly fixed

Mr. Smith worked hardbecause making lots of money was etched in his mind.

confidentconfident

• feeling sure of oneself

Graduating from college made Joe feel confident about finding a good job.