Vocab-ability Suffix–345 (__ish = as, like [adjective suffix]) – A More Powerful Vocabulary (earn UpVotes with “Vocab Practice” exercise)
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1- He got on the flight using alias but was saved from trouble as he came up with a good alibi and now he tries to alienate from such a situation.
2- Many of the bookish people think that others are foolish and I think it's selfish.
I am not sure about how to use Nine-ish can you please guide me...
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Bookish:
My brother is so bookish that he forgot to do his main chores.
Selfish:
Minding your own business is considered selfish to the organisation.
Foolish:
I could not tolerate his foolish ideas at the moment.
Nine-ish:
All the interesting games that were played yesterday were pertaining to nine-ish hours.
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Let him eat cake!
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The first piece of furniture I ever made was a large bookshelf. Since then, I've made several more bookshelves. :-)
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1.- Many of the bookish people I know, more than intellectuals tend to sound like petulant people, using elaborate words.
2.- Sometimes in life you have to act selfishly and put yourself first, before others.
3.- Listening to what others say about you or wanting to please everyone are the most foolish things you can think of doing.
4.-The train will return in the morning nine-ish.
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