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What does the phrase 'grab a coffee' imply in conversation?

  • To have a coffee together with someone (correct)
  • To take a photo of your coffee
  • To buy someone a coffee as a gift
  • To rush off without finishing your drink

Which of the following would be an inappropriate use of the phrase 'grab'?

  • Do you want to grab dinner?
  • Do you want to grab a coffee?
  • Do you want to grab a football game? (correct)
  • Do you want to grab lunch?

What is the meaning of the expression 'You bet'?

  • It suggests that you are unsure
  • It means to hesitate about something
  • It signifies agreement or affirmation (correct)
  • It's a way to place a bet on a game

In which context would you most likely use 'grab a coffee'?

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Which phrase is NOT a suitable substitute for 'grab a coffee'?

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When someone says 'Do you want to grab dinner sometime?' what kind of invitation is being made?

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What is the alternative phrase for 'you bet' indicating readiness?

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Which phrase could you use to suggest an outing without specifying a time?

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What does the phrase 'keep me posted' imply?

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What does the expression 'I'd better get going' mean?

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What does 'head out' signify in casual conversation?

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When someone says 'I'm short on time,' what are they expressing?

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The phrase 'I'm here if you need me' is commonly used to express what?

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What does the phrase 'I'm all ears' mean?

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What does asking 'Can we take a rain check?' imply?

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The phrase 'I'd better head out' is used to convey what?

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What does the term 'short on' commonly relate to?

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The term 'to get going' can be used interchangeably with what?

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When someone says 'Keep me updated,' what are they requesting?

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The phrase 'look at the time' is often used to:

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If you say 'I'm here to help,' what is your intention?

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The expression 'to play it by ear' means to:

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What does the verb 'perplex' mean?

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Which word describes a feeling of pleasure combined with slight sadness about the past?

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What is the meaning of the adjective 'ominous'?

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Which action does the verb 'acquiesce' describe?

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What does the noun 'consensus' refer to?

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What is an 'itinerary'?

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Which word describes something that generates a high profit?

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What does the term 'contingency' imply?

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What does 'tangible' mean in this context?

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Which word represents something that is unnecessary or lacks value?

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How would you best define 'incentive'?

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What word would describe a detailed list of topics for a meeting?

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What feeling would a person potentially experience when hearing a nostalgic song?

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Which term is least likely to be associated with financial success?

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What does it mean to 'play something by ear'?

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In what context is 'hang in there' typically used?

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What does the phrase 'I'm all ears' imply?

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What does the word 'dazzling' mean?

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What does 'caveat' refer to?

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Which of the following statements best describes 'alleviate'?

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What does the term 'conundrum' signify?

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In which scenario would you most likely use 'take care'?

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What does it mean to 'vent'?

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How might someone use 'let's play it by ear' in conversation?

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Why is the expression 'hang in there' considered popular?

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When might you use a caveat in professional communication?

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What is the likely effect of practicing a presentation to alleviate anxiety?

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Which of the following is an example of something frivolous?

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What is the meaning of the term 'incentive'?

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Which metric can be used to assess fluency?

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What does the term 'redundant' imply?

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What does 'streamline' mean in the context of operations?

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In what context would 'glaring' be appropriately used?

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What defines a 'contradiction'?

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What does 'fatigue' specifically refer to?

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How does 'fatigued' differ from 'fatigue'?

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What does the idiom 'put your thinking cap on' mean?

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What is one synonym for 'combat' as used in 'combat brain fatigue'?

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What is an example of something that can be considered redundant today?

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Why might someone want to streamline operations?

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When referring to a glaring mistake, what is being expressed?

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Which vocabulary word refers to a standard of measurement?

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What does the term 'downside' refer to in this context?

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How is mental expenditure defined in the context?

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Which of the following is described as a common expression related to frustration?

<p>A pain in the neck (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary topic of discussion in relation to thinking?

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What does a study mentioned in the content ask participants to choose between?

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Why might someone choose physical pain over mental effort, according to the content?

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What does the term 'distracted' imply in this content?

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How is 'searing pain' characterized in the material?

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What grammatical structure is required when using the phrase 'instead of'?

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What advantage of learning English is implied in the discussion?

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What is commonly understood about the brain's ability to feel physical pain?

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How does frustration from thinking manifest according to the content?

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What creates a distraction according to the examples provided?

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What does it mean to interrupt someone during a conversation?

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Which of the following is an example of a physical break?

<p>Taking a short walk outside. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cut your brain some slack' imply?

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What does it mean to 'beat yourself up' in a mental context?

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What does the word 'flustered' mean?

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Which grammatical form is implied by the phrase 'when I take a break'?

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Why is it recommended to take regular breaks according to the content?

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In the context given, what does the term 'brain fatigue' refer to?

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Which of the following idioms suggests being less critical?

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What is a likely emotional response to feeling flustered?

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What is a common misconception about taking breaks during work?

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How should one respond to feeling critical about their language skills?

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How can you express the frustration of a specific subject, according to the content?

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What advice is given regarding feelings of stress during complicated tasks?

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What was the primary purpose of the 2020 study discussed?

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What percentage of participants preferred physical pain over mental strain when the pain was most intense?

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What is a recommended strategy to combat brain fatigue?

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Which of the following is NOT suggested as an alternative to the word 'amazing'?

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In what context would 'breathtaking' be used as a replacement for 'amazing'?

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What is a common alternative to the word 'easy' as mentioned?

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Which word can be used to convey that something was not just easy but exceptionally so?

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What is an advanced alternative to describe the word 'nice' when referring to a day?

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What does 'piece of cake' refer to in this content?

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How is the word 'dreadful' used in the context of traffic?

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What is the suggested replacement for describing a challenging experience as 'hard'?

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Why is it advised to recognize feelings of irritation or fluster during a complicated task?

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Which of the following terms is recommended to describe a positive experience instead of 'nice'?

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What emotional state is mentioned in relation to complicated mental tasks?

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What is a more intense synonym for 'bad' that is discussed?

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Which of the following alternatives can replace 'happy'?

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What term is a more formal substitute for 'interesting'?

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Which word can be used in place of 'beautiful'?

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Which term is a stronger alternative for 'important'?

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What is a synonym for 'funny' that reflects cleverness?

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Which term can replace 'big' in a more impactful manner?

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Which word would be an appropriate substitute for 'many' in the context of mistakes?

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What alternative can be used for 'tiny' when minimizing the significance of something?

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Which word signifies a level of greatness and can replace 'huge'?

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Which substitute could be used in place of 'smart'?

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What is a strong synonym for 'good' in a professional context?

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Which choice is the best substitute for the word 'clear'?

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Which word serves as a positive alternative to 'common'?

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What is the likely result of holding a finger against a heat source for an extended period?

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What percentage of participants chose physical pain over mental strain when the pain was searing?

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Which of the following activities is described as 'doing' in English grammar?

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What does the term 'mental strain' specifically relate to?

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What is the primary purpose of scheduling regular breaks during activities?

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What type of pain is characterized as searing?

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Which statement best describes the verb 'complain'?

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What does 'eye strain' refer to?

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What verb form is commonly used with 'break'?

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What is the implication of choosing a difficult memory task over searing pain for most participants?

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What does the term 'combat brain fatigue' imply?

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Which phrase is an acceptable alternative to describe expressing dissatisfaction?

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What does 'interrupting mental flow' suggest in terms of productivity?

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Why might some people prefer physical pain over mental effort?

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Study Notes

Casual Phrases

  • Do you wanna grab a coffee after work? - A casual invitation to socialize after work, can be used with coffee, tea, lunch, dinner, or a bite (meal).
  • You bet. - A casual way to affirm something, same as saying definitely or absolutely.
  • Keep me posted. - A casual way to ask someone to share information or news with you as it becomes available.
  • I'd better get going. - A casual way to say you need to leave, can be used to suggest leaving as well.
  • When do you want to head out? - A casual way to ask when someone wants to leave, head out means leave.
  • I'm short on time. - A casual way to say you don't have a lot of time, can be used to express a shortage of other things like money or patience.
  • I'm here if you need me. - A casual way to offer help or support.
  • I'm all ears. - A casual way to let someone know you're listening closely or paying full attention.
  • Can we take a rain check? - A casual way to decline an invitation, but also express interest in doing it later.
  • Let's play it by ear. - A casual way to suggest being flexible and deciding as things happen.
  • Hang in there. - A casual way to encourage someone to persist through a tough situation.
  • Take care. - A casual way to say goodbye and it adds on a caring tone.

Words to Impress Native Speakers

  • Dazzling - An adjective that means brilliant and impressive, leaving a lasting impression. Example: "You look absolutely dazzling in that outfit."
  • Caveat - A noun that means a warning or cautionary statement. Example: "These words will impress native speakers, but there's one caveat. You need to pronounce them correctly."
  • Alleviate - A verb that means to make something negative less severe. Example: "Taking a walk can alleviate stress."
  • Conundrum - A noun that means a confusing and difficult problem or question. Example: "He faced a conundrum about which job offer to accept."
  • Frivolous - An adjective that means not having any serious purpose or value. Example: "He spends all his money on frivolous items."
  • Perplex - A verb that means to confuse and worry someone by being difficult to understand or solve. Example: "The patient's symptoms perplexed the doctors."
  • Nostalgia - A noun that means a feeling of pleasure but also slight sadness when you think about things that happened in the past. Example: "Some people feel nostalgia for their school days."
  • Ominous - An adjective that means giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen. Example: "The dark clouds are ominous."
  • Acquiesce - A verb that means to agree passively, even if you don't really want to. Example: "I wanted to go to Hawaii, but my husband wanted to go to Iceland. I acquiesced."
  • Consensus - A noun means a general agreement among a group. Example: "We couldn't reach a consensus on where to go for vacation."
  • Itinerary - A noun that means a detailed plan or route for an event or vacation. Example: "Have you planned your itinerary for Iceland?"
  • Agenda - A noun that means a list of items to be discussed at a meeting. Example: "What's the first item on the agenda?"
  • Lucrative - An adjective that means producing a great deal of profit or financial success. Example: "Photography isn't lucrative, but it's my passion."
  • Contingency - A noun that means a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty. Example: "We need a contingency plan in case of an emergency."
  • Tangible - An adjective that means real, something you can touch, show, or experience. Example: "The project resulted in tangible benefits."

Tangible

  • Something that can be touched, seen, or experienced.
  • Often used to describe assets, like machinery and buildings.

Incentive

  • Something that motivates or encourages someone to do something.
  • For example, uploading videos every day can be an incentive to subscribe to a Youtube channel.

Metrics

  • A standard of measurement.
  • For example, the size of your vocabulary can be a metric of fluency.

Redundant

  • No longer needed or useful.
  • For example, typewriters are now redundant.

Streamline

  • To make something faster, easier, or better.
  • For example, online learning has streamlined education.

Glaring

  • Extremely obvious, especially when something is bad.
  • For example: a glaring spelling mistake.

Contradiction

  • A combination of words that suggest the opposite of each other.
  • For example: "an honest politician" can be seen as a contradiction.

Fatigue

  • Extreme tiredness
  • Can be used as a noun (I feel fatigue) or adjective (I feel fatigued)

Thinking cap

  • An idiom meaning to think hard or creatively.

Downside

  • A negative aspect or disadvantage.
  • The opposite is "upside."

Mental expenditure

  • The amount of effort or energy required to think.

A pain

  • Describes something frustrating or annoying.
  • Can be used as a full expression: "a pain in the neck"

Mental strain

  • The effort or energy required to think.

Complain

  • To express negative feelings or opinions about something.
  • Can be used as a verb (I complained about the lesson) or a noun (This lesson was a complaint).

In order to

  • Used to indicate the purpose of an action.
  • Native speakers often drop "in order" and use the infinitive (to combat brain fatigue).

Combatting Brain Fatigue

  • Combatting brain fatigue is essential.
  • Regular breaks help refresh and boost brain power.
  • Cut your brain some slack, be understanding.
  • Beating yourself up is being critical about your mental fatigue and strain.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

  • Cut one some slack means to be lenient and understanding.
  • Beat yourself up means self-criticism.
  • Rather than + gerund is a gerund expression, the verb needs to have an “ing” form

Flustered

  • Flustered means to be upset, annoyed, frustrated, confused, or stressed.
  • Flustered is an adjective.
  • Something flusters someone is an active form.
  • Someone is flustered by someone or something is a passive form.

Words to Improve Vocabulary

  • Amazing common alternatives: incredible, astonishing, breathtaking.
  • Nice common alternatives: pleasant, lovely, delightful, enjoyable,
  • Easy common alternatives: a piece of cake, easy peasy, effortless, straightforward, clear.
  • Hard common alternatives: challenging, difficult, strenuous, arduous, tough.
  • Bad common alternatives: dreadful, terrible, appalling.
  • Happy common alternatives: joyful, cheerful, elated, ecstatic.
  • Smart common alternatives: clever, brilliant, intelligent, bright, astute, ingenious.
  • Interesting common alternatives: fascinating, intriguing, captivating.
  • Beautiful common alternatives: gorgeous, stunning, exquisite.
  • Important common alternatives: crucial, significant, vital, essential.
  • Funny common alternatives: hilarious, humorous, comical, witty.
  • Big common alternatives: substantial, enormous, massive.
  • Small common alternatives: tiny, minor, compact, modest.
  • Scared common alternatives: terrified, frightened.

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