Vocabulary · B1 · 1 min
Is invaluable good or bad? 5 words that fool you
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Key points
invaluableGood. It means extremely useful, not "not valuable."
infamousBad. It means famous for something bad, not "not famous."
terrificGood. It means excellent or wonderful, not "terrible."
pricelessGood. It means extremely valuable, not "worth nothing."
calculatingBad. It means planning selfishly, not "good at math."
Quick quiz
3 questionsYour help was invaluable. What does this mean?
He's infamous in our town. What does this mean?
My cousin is so calculating. What does this mean?
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