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What is a synonym for 'fast' that can also be used to describe progress?
What is a synonym for 'fast' that can also be used to describe progress?
Which word is most appropriate to describe traffic that is moving very slowly during rush hour?
Which word is most appropriate to describe traffic that is moving very slowly during rush hour?
What term would be best used to describe a mindful and energetic walk?
What term would be best used to describe a mindful and energetic walk?
How is the adjective 'gradual' characterized in the context given?
How is the adjective 'gradual' characterized in the context given?
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What is the implication of using the word 'leisurely' to describe a stroll?
What is the implication of using the word 'leisurely' to describe a stroll?
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Which of the following words would imply a negative connotation when discussing progress?
Which of the following words would imply a negative connotation when discussing progress?
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Which option reflects a quick response positively?
Which option reflects a quick response positively?
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What best describes interactions deemed 'brisk' in certain cultures?
What best describes interactions deemed 'brisk' in certain cultures?
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What word can be used as an alternative to 'important'?
What word can be used as an alternative to 'important'?
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Which word describes something that is 'very funny'?
Which word describes something that is 'very funny'?
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What is an appropriate synonym for 'big mistake'?
What is an appropriate synonym for 'big mistake'?
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Which term can replace 'small' when describing a mistake?
Which term can replace 'small' when describing a mistake?
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How can you describe someone who is 'very scared'?
How can you describe someone who is 'very scared'?
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What is a synonym for 'brave' when discussing decisions?
What is a synonym for 'brave' when discussing decisions?
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Which word can effectively replace 'crucial' in a given context?
Which word can effectively replace 'crucial' in a given context?
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What is a more suitable term for 'very big' when referring to objects?
What is a more suitable term for 'very big' when referring to objects?
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Which term indicates a 'very small' amount?
Which term indicates a 'very small' amount?
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Which phrase is used to express 'extremely scared'?
Which phrase is used to express 'extremely scared'?
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What does the word 'serene' imply about an atmosphere?
What does the word 'serene' imply about an atmosphere?
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What is the meaning of 'hushed' in the context of a room?
What is the meaning of 'hushed' in the context of a room?
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Which of the following words means extremely loud according to the content?
Which of the following words means extremely loud according to the content?
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What does 'sweltering' specifically refer to?
What does 'sweltering' specifically refer to?
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In terms of expressing temperature, what does 'scorching' mean?
In terms of expressing temperature, what does 'scorching' mean?
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What does the term 'frigid' convey about temperature?
What does the term 'frigid' convey about temperature?
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Which word describes someone who is extremely angry?
Which word describes someone who is extremely angry?
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The term 'ravenous' is used to describe what state?
The term 'ravenous' is used to describe what state?
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What does the word 'weary' indicate about someone’s state?
What does the word 'weary' indicate about someone’s state?
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Which of the following alternatives sounds more polite than 'stupid'?
Which of the following alternatives sounds more polite than 'stupid'?
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What does describing someone as 'dumb' imply?
What does describing someone as 'dumb' imply?
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Which word can be used to describe someone who has just made a minor mistake?
Which word can be used to describe someone who has just made a minor mistake?
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What is the closest synonym to 'wealthy' in regard to financial status?
What is the closest synonym to 'wealthy' in regard to financial status?
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What does the word 'piercing' refer to in terms of sound?
What does the word 'piercing' refer to in terms of sound?
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What is a formal alternative to saying someone is very wealthy?
What is a formal alternative to saying someone is very wealthy?
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Which term describes individuals who are in the most need of assistance?
Which term describes individuals who are in the most need of assistance?
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What is the opposite of the term 'pristine' when describing cleanliness?
What is the opposite of the term 'pristine' when describing cleanliness?
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Which word best describes a lecture that fails to hold interest?
Which word best describes a lecture that fails to hold interest?
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What term is often used to describe a very dirty environment?
What term is often used to describe a very dirty environment?
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What is a synonym for 'ordinary' that conveys lack of interest?
What is a synonym for 'ordinary' that conveys lack of interest?
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What term can be used as a more positive alternative to 'nice' when describing a person?
What term can be used as a more positive alternative to 'nice' when describing a person?
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In what context might you use the term 'disheveled'?
In what context might you use the term 'disheveled'?
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Which adjective can be used instead of 'easy' to emphasize simplicity?
Which adjective can be used instead of 'easy' to emphasize simplicity?
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Which of the following words can be used to describe a breathtaking view?
Which of the following words can be used to describe a breathtaking view?
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What is a suitable alternative for 'bad' when discussing traffic?
What is a suitable alternative for 'bad' when discussing traffic?
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Which word describes children who lack resources compared to their wealthier peers?
Which word describes children who lack resources compared to their wealthier peers?
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Which word denotes a higher level of happiness than 'happy'?
Which word denotes a higher level of happiness than 'happy'?
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What term would you use to describe a neighborhood facing redevelopment into luxurious housing?
What term would you use to describe a neighborhood facing redevelopment into luxurious housing?
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What is a better alternative to 'interesting' for describing an engaging presentation?
What is a better alternative to 'interesting' for describing an engaging presentation?
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What word is often used to express extreme cleanliness?
What word is often used to express extreme cleanliness?
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Which word could replace 'hard' when referring to a challenging exam?
Which word could replace 'hard' when referring to a challenging exam?
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Which of these terms is a synonym for 'amazing'?
Which of these terms is a synonym for 'amazing'?
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What word would best describe a situation where someone is financially secure?
What word would best describe a situation where someone is financially secure?
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What word can replace 'smart' to indicate exceptional intelligence?
What word can replace 'smart' to indicate exceptional intelligence?
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What is the likely consequence mentioned regarding affluent housing development?
What is the likely consequence mentioned regarding affluent housing development?
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Which of the following is a synonym for 'beautiful'?
Which of the following is a synonym for 'beautiful'?
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What is a more intense synonym for 'sad' that also means very unhappy?
What is a more intense synonym for 'sad' that also means very unhappy?
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Which word can be used instead of 'difficult' to describe a strenuous hike?
Which word can be used instead of 'difficult' to describe a strenuous hike?
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What adjective can replace 'interesting' to express something that captivates attention?
What adjective can replace 'interesting' to express something that captivates attention?
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What is a suitable alternative to 'pleasant' for describing a great day?
What is a suitable alternative to 'pleasant' for describing a great day?
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Which word is a stronger alternative for 'nice' when describing food?
Which word is a stronger alternative for 'nice' when describing food?
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Study Notes
Advanced Word Alternatives
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Fast: Rapid, speedy, brisk
- Rapid: Used for service, progress, change in conditions
- Speedy: Used for actions, processes, or objects
- Brisk: Used for actions involving energy and speed (e.g., walking), not objects or processes
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Slow: Sluggish, leisurely, gradual
- Sluggish: Suggests less power or energy (e.g., traffic, feeling)
- Leisurely: Implies slow and relaxed activity (positive connotation)
- Gradual: Suggests slow but steady progress (positive connotation)
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Quiet: Silent, serene, hushed
- Silent: Describes a complete absence of sound
- Serene: Suggests a peaceful and calm atmosphere (positive connotation)
- Hushed: Suggests deliberately muted sound or quietness (e.g., a room, situation)
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Loud: Deafening, booming, piercing
- Deafening: Extremely loud and overwhelming sound
- Booming: Extremely loud and resonant sound (often positive, like applause)
- Piercing: Very high-pitched or sharp sound, attracting attention
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Hot: Scorching, blazing, sweltering
- Scorching: Extremely hot
- Blazing: Extremely hot, often with visible flames
- Sweltering: Uncomfortably hot
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Cold: Chilly, icy, freezing, frigid
- Chilly: Slightly cold
- Icy: Very cold; often associated with ice and surfaces
- Freezing: Extremely cold
- Frigid: Very cold, often implying a harsh coldness
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Angry: Irritated, furious, enraged,
- Irritated: Slightly annoyed
- Furious: Very angry
- Enraged: Extremely angry
- A hierarchy of intensity is presented for these words.
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Hungry: Peckish, famished, ravenous
- Peckish: Slightly hungry
- Famished: Extremely hungry, usually after a long period without food
- Ravenous: Extremely hungry
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Tired: Weary, drained, exhausted
- Weary: Tired from physical or mental exertion
- Drained: Tired and lacking energy
- Exhausted: Extremely tired; could be from prolonged effort
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Stupid: Dumb, foolish, silly
- Dumb: Suggests a lack of intelligence
- Foolish: Lacks good judgment; less harsh than "dumb"
- Silly: Describes lighthearted mistakes; not as severe as "foolish"
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Rich: Wealthy, loaded, affluent, prosperous
- Wealthy: Possessing a great amount of money
- Loaded: Informal way to say extremely wealthy
- Affluent: Living in a wealthy area or having wealth
- Prosperous: Having success and wealth, often used for groups or places
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Poor: Disadvantaged, impoverished, destitute
- Disadvantaged: Having fewer opportunities or resources
- Impoverished: Reduced to poverty; condition of poverty
- Destitute: In extreme poverty; lacking basic necessities
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Clean: Spotless, pristine, immaculate
- Spotless: Extremely clean; no noticeable marks
- Pristine: Very clean; unused or in original condition
- Immaculate: Perfectly clean; no imperfection or mark
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Dirty: Filthy, grimy, unkempt, disheveled
- Filthy: Extremely dirty; soiled
- Grimy: Covered in dirt; dirty
- Unkempt: Uneven; poorly cared for (typically used for personal appearance)
- Disheveled: Disarranged; untidy (typically used for personal appearance)
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Boring: Dull, dry, slow, tedious, mundane, monotonous
- Dull: Lacking interest or excitement
- Dry: Lacking interest or excitement
- Slow: Suggesting a slow tempo.
- Tedious: Boring and time-consuming
- Mundane: Ordinary; lacking interest or excitement
- Monotonous: Routine; lacking excitement and change
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Amazing: Incredible, astonishing, breathtaking
- Incredible: Extraordinary; exceeding belief
- Astonishing: Extremely surprising; impressive
- Breathtaking: Extremely impressive to the eyes
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Nice: Pleasant, lovely, delightful, joyful, cheerful, elated, ecstatic
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Easy: Piece of cake, easy peasy, straightforward, clear, effortless
- Piece of cake: very easy
- Easy peasy: very easy
- Straightforward: simple to understand
- Effortless: done with no or little effort
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Hard: Challenging, difficult, strenuous, arduous, tough
- Challenging: demanding and requiring effort
- Difficult: hard
- Strenuous: requiring a lot of physical or mental effort
- Arduous: very difficult
- Tough: hard
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Bad: Dreadful, terrible, appalling
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Happy: Joyful, cheerful, elated, ecstatic
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Smart: Clever, brilliant, intelligent, bright, astute, ingenious
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Interesting: Fascinating, intriguing, captivating
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Beautiful: Gorgeous, stunning, exquisite
- Gorgeous: very beautiful
- Stunning: exceptionally beautiful
- Exquisite: flawlessly beautiful; delicate
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Important: Crucial, significant, vital, essential
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Funny: Hilarious, humorous, comical, witty
- Hilarious: extremely funny
- Humorous: amusing; funny
- Comical: funny
- Witty: amusing in a clever way
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Big/Large: Substantial, enormous, massive, minor
- Substantial: sizable
- Enormous: very large
- Massive: extremely large (often used for size)
- Minor: small
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Small: Tiny, compact, modest
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Scared: Terrified, frightened, petrified, bold, courageous
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