moderate
/ˈmɒd.
ə
r.ət/
/ˈmɑː.dɚ-/
adjective
MEDIUM-SIZED
1. neither small nor large but between the two; clearly within the limits of a range of possibilities
moderate growth/inflation
He's a moderate drinker.
The cabin is of moderate size - just right for a small family.
Imposing sanctions is a moderate action when you consider that the alternative is military intervention.
moderate
/ˈmɒd.
ə
r.ət/
/ˈmɑː.dɚ-/
adjective
SLIGHT
2. slight or limited; not as great as hoped for
There has been a moderate improvement in her health since she began the treatment.
We have had moderate success in changing people's attitudes.
obese
/ə ʊ ˈbiːs/
/oʊ-/
adjective
extremely fat
overweight
/ˌəʊ.vəˈweɪt/
,
/ˈ---/
/ˌoʊ.vɚ-/
adjective
1. fat
He used to be very overweight.
I'm only a few kilos overweight, but I just can't seem to lose them.
an overweight man/woman/child Opposite underweight
2. heavier than is allowed
If your luggage is overweight, you have to pay extra.
persistent
/pəˈsɪs.t
ə
nt/
/pɚ-/
adjective
1. lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of
a persistent smell/skin rash
Symptoms of the illness include a high temperature and a persistent dry cough.
There have been persistent rumours that the managing director might take early retirement.
2. Someone who is persistent continues doing something or tries to do something in a determined but often
unreasonable way
Be persistent - don't give up. He has been a persistent critic of the president.
She is a persistent offender and has been arrested five times this year for shoplifting.
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