Saturday 18 April 2020

Synonyms for the IELTS Speaking test
Common adjectiveLess common synonyms
richaffluent, well-off, wealthy
poorhard up, penniless, badly-off
difficultchallenging, tough, tricky
easyeffortless, simple, uncomplicated
enjoyablepleasant, fun
expensivepricey, costly, dear
cheapinexpensive, affordable, low-cost
friendlyoutgoing, sociable, likable, warm
unfriendlycold, unsociable, hostile
happycheerful, content
unhappymiserable, depressed
busyhectic, tiring
fatoverweight, large, plump
healthy (food)nutritious, wholesome
beautiful (landscape/view)attractive, breathtaking, wonderful, picturesque
beautiful (person)attractive, gorgeous, good-looking
deliciouspleasant, scrumptious, yummy (informal)
Make up sentences with each of the presented words and post them in the commentary section.

4 comments:

  1. 1- His parents are very well-off.
    2-He's a wealthy landowner, educated in England, very good family.
    3-We were always hard up, but she did her best.
    4-They're not badly off but they don't have much money to spare
    5-This has been a challenging time for us all
    6-Freshman year is tough, but you really find yourself
    7-His skating ability looks so effortless — like Sergei Fedorov.
    8-Just mix all the ingredients together - it's as simple as that
    9-We had a very pleasant evening.
    10-It's no fun having to work late every night
    11-It would be too costly to build a swimming pool.
    12-I'd like the most inexpensive room you have for two nights.
    13-The land was developed for low-cost housing.
    14-I'm going to make an effort to be a bit more sociable.
    15- A likable boy with sadness in his soul.
    16-Since childhood, Alex grew up a closed and unsociable person.
    17-She manages to stay cheerful and positive despite everything.
    18-He seemed a bit depressed about his work situation.
    19-He felt lonely and miserable after his divorce.
    20-The area has become a haven for people tired of the hectic pace of city life.
    21-We didn't expect such a large number of people to attend the concert.
    22-The nurse was a cheerful plump woman.
    23-He looks like a nice, wholesome young man
    24-It's so wonderful being able to see the sea from my window.
    25-It was a pretty town with a picturesque harbour and well-preserved buildings.
    26-He's very good-looking but not very bright.
    27-I had a scrumptious cake yesterday.
    28-I think I'll have some more of that yummy chocolate cake.

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  2. 1.She is from a very wealthy family
    2. He is not so badly off 
    3. It can be tricky at first, but persevere.
    4. She walked across the stage with effortless grace.
    5. A pleasant female voice came over the phone.
    6. I can't remember when I've had so much fun.
    7. The process is both lengthy and costly.
    8. He was running for dear life.
    9. The actress avoids ostentation. She owns a small house and drives an inexpensive car.
    10. The restaurant serves good food at affordable prices.
    11. They are sociable people who enjoy having parties.
    12. She seems like a friendly, likable young woman.
    13. Among the friends, she felt immune from the hostile world.
    14. He was generally unsociable except with intimate friends.
    15. Max is hardworking, cheerful, and above all honest.
    16. Content to be and to be well.
    17. Both men had unhappy childhoods.
    18. He felt lonely and miserable after his divorce.
    19. His wife seemed depressed, and he feared for his children.
    20. We've all had a very tiring day.
    21. She had much hectic and sweating.
    22. I tried to get you, but your phone was busy.
    23. We have a very large product range.
    24. Tired after her walk, she plumped down on a comfortable chair.
    25.A young actor known for his wholesome good looks.
    26. The cookbook contains many simple yet highly nutritious meals.
    27. Lots of women I know find him attractive.
    28. The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting.
    29. We had a pleasant conversation.
    30. He prepared all sorts of yummy dishes.
    31. A scrumptious chocolate cake.
    32. The dinner was delicious, but the dessert was mediocre.

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  3. 1.She badly needed the money
    2.He was raised in wealthy family
    3. It's a tricky language
    4. He found an uncomplicated solution to the problem.
    5. I didn't find it funny at all.
    6. It is costly and politically difficult to continue this conflict.
    7. This is particularly deplorable given that effective, low-cost technologies and interventions currently exist.
    8. I think your point is just as likeable as naïve.
    9. There is no recommendation on how to deal with such hostile forces.
    10. Bringing online content to a mobile audience in real time is a win-win proposition
    11. Women predominate among individuals with depression, anxiety and somatic complaints.
    12. If I had to hear it 24 hours, non-stop, it might be very tiring.
    13. The one member of her broken family who never wanted for affection was a plump little tabby.
    14. I recommend the following, fresh air, exercise, a wholesome environment, perhaps away from the influence of the elder Mrs. Ruskin.
    15. The distance to the next sandy beach Smokinia is 800m. To the south there is a wonderfull view to the mountain landscape with a bordering preserve area as well as to the sea and beach.
    16. She said she was quite sure because Ronnie was such a good-looking boy that she'd specially noticed him.
    17. I just can't believe how yummy these are.
    18. Economic development projects, however attractive, should not jeopardize human rights.
    19. Yanni was still building his career and maintained a hectic concert schedule.
    20. I don't work now and I lead a less hectic life.
    21. I make sure you passengers have a pleasant and safe flight.
    22. The prosecution of international crimes against children is extremely difficult, expensive and time-consuming.
    23. Attentive, self-confident, friendly, neither aggressive nor timid.
    24. Pushing ourselves into those cold, dark corners
    25. I enjoyed the concert except that the hall was cold.
    26. You said my house seemed cold
    27. No government policy has been developed to support or guide women in formal and informal agriculture.
    28. Labour-intensive services can now be delivered online, providing new opportunities for developing countries with relatively cheap labour.
    29. So beautiful, she's almost not real.
    30. You never told me you were hiding such a beautiful specimen.

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  4. 1)I think my friend’s family is affluent
    2)I always feel sorry for penniless people
    3)This year is pretty challenging
    4)We did our effortless work in time
    5)My were pleasant
    6)My sisters shirt is quite costly
    7)My notebooks were inexpensive
    8)All my classmates are likable
    9)I think this guy Harold is very cold
    10)I feel myself cheerful right now
    11)I felt depressed when I saw this poor girl on the street
    12)All my companions were tiring after dinner
    13)My sister was plump in her childhood
    14)We have to eat only nutritious food
    15)This view is really breathtaking
    16)Adriana Lima is gorgeous !!!!
    17)That meal was delicious !

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