VOCABULARY ENHANCEMENT
You can practice building your vocabulary by doing the vocabulary challenges at:
http://www.vocabulary.com
http://www.readersdigest.co.uk/fun-games/wordpower
http://www.vocabulary.co.il/
When looking for an online thesaurus or dictionary use the following:
a) http://dictionary.reference.com - good for simple pronunciation - this also has a thesaurus option
b) http://www.wordhippo.com - good for synonyms and antonyms
c) http://www.macmillandictionary.com - good for simple, easy definitions and to show how to use the word in a sentence
d) http://www.thefreedictionary.com - good to show many meanings and examples
e) http://www.wordsmyth.net - good leveled dictionary, simple and easy explanations
f) http://www.merriam-webster.com/ - another common dictionary
g) http://www.memidex.com - general dictionary
h) http://www.online-utility.org/english/readability_test_and_improve.jsp - use this to see the readability level of your text i.e. what level you are writing at
http://www.vocabulary.com
http://www.readersdigest.co.uk/fun-games/wordpower
http://www.vocabulary.co.il/
When looking for an online thesaurus or dictionary use the following:
a) http://dictionary.reference.com - good for simple pronunciation - this also has a thesaurus option
b) http://www.wordhippo.com - good for synonyms and antonyms
c) http://www.macmillandictionary.com - good for simple, easy definitions and to show how to use the word in a sentence
d) http://www.thefreedictionary.com - good to show many meanings and examples
e) http://www.wordsmyth.net - good leveled dictionary, simple and easy explanations
f) http://www.merriam-webster.com/ - another common dictionary
g) http://www.memidex.com - general dictionary
h) http://www.online-utility.org/english/readability_test_and_improve.jsp - use this to see the readability level of your text i.e. what level you are writing at
Words that can be used instead of "GOOD", depending on what you are trying to say....
1. Outstanding
2. Astounding 3. Wonderful 4. Breathtaking 5. Stunning 6. Insightful 7. Stupendous 8. Sublime 9. Fantastic 10. Transcendent 11. Marvelous 12. Resplendent 13. Phenomenal 14. Remarkable 15. Magnificent 16. Flawless 17. Legendary |
18. First Call
19. First Rate 20. Supreme 21. Proper 22. Honorable 23. Educated 24. Sound 25. Valid 26. Reliable 27. Beneficial 28. Favorable 29. Agreeable 30. Advantageous 31. Expert 32. Impressive 33. Commendable 34. Invaluable |
35. Worthy
36. Gratifying 37. Fitting 38. Opportune 39. Respectable 40. Suitable 41. Decent 42. Average 43. Satisfactory 44. Acceptable 45. Sufficient 46. Competent 47. Thorough 48. Solid 49. Intriguing 50. Exceptional |
Words that can be used instead of "BAD", depending on what you are trying to say
1. Atrocious
2. Awful 3. Deplorable 4. Distressing 5. Lousy 6. Painful 7. Pitiful 8. Terrible 9. Tragic 10. Unspeakable |
11. Appalling
12. Shocking 13. Horrific 14. Rough 15. Despicable 16. Heinous 17. Reprehensible 18. Vile 19. Revolting 20. Ghastly |
Words that can be used instead of "FUN", depending on what you are trying to say
1. Amusing
2. Interesting 3. Intriguing 4. Enjoyable 5. Entertaining 6. Humourous 7. Engaging |
8. Pleasant
9. Gratifying 10. Satisfying 11. Comical 12. Delightful |
Words that can be used instead of "NICE", depending on what you are trying to say
1. pleasing
2. agreeable 3. delightful 4. amiable 5. delight 6. friendly 7. conversational 8. polite |
9. cordial
10. admirable 11. charming 12. commendable 13. courteous 14. gracious 15. inviting 16. well mannered |
Words that can be used instead of "SCARY", depending on what you are trying to say
1. alarming
2. chilling 3. terrifying 4. creepy 5. eerie 6. horrifying 7. spooky |
8. shocking
9. intimidating 10. horrendous 11. spine chilling 12. unnerving 13. ghastly 14. menacing |
Words that can be used instead of "UGLY", depending on what you are trying to say
1. unsightly
2. hideous 3. horrid 4. deformed 5. disfigured 6. foul 7. unseemly 8. frightful 9. homely 10. repugnant |
11. unappealing
12. decrepit 13. unattractive 14. appalling 15. beastly 16. misshapen 17. loathsome 18. grotesque 19. repelling 20. repulsive |
Words that can be used instead of "HAPPY", depending on what you are trying to say
1. content
2. pleased 3. satisfied 4. elated 5. euphoric 6. overjoyed |
7. thrilled
8. tickled pink 9. gratified 10. cheerful 11. blissful 12. jovial |
Words that can be used instead of "BIG", depending on what you are trying to say
1. mammoth
2. tremendous 3. vast 4. immense 5. monstrous 6. goliath 7. gigantic 8. gargantuan |
9. enormous
10. behemoth 11. colossal 12. hefty 13. substantial 14. massive 15. sizable 16. considerable |
Words that can be used instead of "BORING" / "OKAY"
1. Dull
2. Lame 3. Uneventful 4. Tiresome 5. Mundane 6. Typical 7. Ordinary 8. Normal |
1. Fine
2. So - so 3. Not bad 4. Average 5. All right 6. Decent |