GRE/SAT/GMAT writing—common words and its replacements
Steven Paul Jobs will be remembered for a long time;
Steven Paul Jobs has left an indelible mark on public consciousness; he will be sorely misd.
A lot of, many | Numerous, myriad of |
Famous | Well-known, infamous, notorious; (n.) notoriety |
Big | Enormous, vast, gigantic, massive, ginormous, gargantuan, mammoth, colossal, immen, |
Ability | Capability, aptitude, competence, proficiency, |
Make | Render, fabricate, manufacture, asmble, construct, formulate , construct |
Good | Beneficial, advantageous, wholesome, beneficent, sound |
Bad | Malicious, malign, spiteful, vicious, malignant, wicket, malevolent, deleterious, |
Make wor | Exacerbate, aggravate |
Make better | Ameliorate, amend, upgrade, |
Anger/annoyance | Ire, wrath, fury, exasperation, indignation, |
Anger (v.) | Provoke, aggravate, infuriate, vex |
Logical | Valid, logically s给孩子的新年寄语
ound, rational, coherent, consistent, tenable |
persuasive | Convincing, cogent (ca), potent, demonstrative, tenable |
unpersuasive | Unconvincing, threadbare, inconclusive, untenable |
Against | Contradict, refute, dispute, rebuttal |
support | Buttress, uphold, advocate |
Said, mention, state | Asrt, contend, illustrate, declare, claim, allege, profess, |
Smart | Shrewd, intelligent, sagacious, judicious, perspicacious, sharp, astute |
Stupid | Obtu, den, fatuous, imbecile (n.), dolt, blockhead |
Think | Reckon, deem, meditate, conceive, ponder, ruminate, contemplate, reflect, opine, speculate |
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Many different kind of | Diver, various, miscellaneous, manifold, multifarious, sundry |
Happy | Felicitous, blissful, content, merry, jolly, blithe, jocund, jovial |
Sad | Grievous, dismal, melancholic,西瓜栽培
mournful, woeful, doleful |
Large number | Copious, abundant, plentiful, profu, ample, bounteous, bountiful |
Small number | Meager, scanty, lean, scant, skimpy, scarce, |
Rich, wealthy | Opulent, affluent, abundant wealth, bountiful, |
poor | Penurious, destitute, indigent, poverty-stricken, |
Outstanding | Prominent, salient, eminent, distinguished, notable, remarkable |
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Beautiful | Gorgeous, stunning, striking, charming ; Elegant, graceful, attractive, magnificent |
ugly | Dreadful, obnoxious, hideous, unsightly, revolting, abomination (n.) |
True, truth | Factual, proper, genuine, authentic, veritable, bona fide, |
fal | Fabricated, deceptive, phony, bogus, sham, counterfeit, forged, fictitious, fallacious, baless, unfounded, spurious, specious, invalid, erroneous, unsound |
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in addition, furthermore, again, also, besides, moreover, what`s more, similarly, next, finally.
2.比较(Comparison)
in the same way, likewi, similarly, equally, in comparison, just as
3.对照(Contrast)
whereas, in contrast, on the other hand, instead, however, nevertheless, unlike, even though, on the contrary, while
4.因果(Cau and effect)
becau, becau of, for, since, due to, owing to, thanks to, as a result(of), accordingly, hence, so, thus , therefore
5.强调(Emphasis)
certainly, above all, indeed, of cour, surely, actually, as a matter of fact, chiefly, especially, primarily, in particular, undoubtedly, absolutely, most important
6.让步(Concession)
although, though, after all, in spite of, nevertheless, still, provided, while it acknowledge, concede, recognize, accept
7.例证(Exemplification)
for example, for instance, that is, namely, such as, in other words, in this ca, by way of illustration.
8.总结(Conclusion)
to sum up, to conclude, in a word, in short, in brief, to put it in a nutshell, in summary ， In sum,
9.推断(Inference)
therefore, as a result(of), conquently, accordingly, so, thus, hence
Other good words to u
respite
a delay for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve.
autonomous
lf-governing or independent; subject to its own laws only; not subject to control from outside.
copious
large in quantity or number; having or yielding an abundant supply.
cognizant
aware of and comprehending a situation.
crass
without refinement, delicacy, or nsitivity.
eclectic
lecting or choosing from various sources; made up of what is lected from different sources
recalcitrant
resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; hard to deal with or manage.
moro
gloomily or sullenly ill-humored; characterized by or gloom.
circumspect
watchful; cautious; prudent.
plethora
overabundance; excess.
augment
to make larger in size, number, strength, or extent, to increa; in music, to rai by a half step.
hypothetical
assumed by hypothesis; suppod.
formidable
causing fear, apprehension, or dread; of awesome strength, size, difficulty; intimidating.
abstract
to draw or take away; to divert or to steal.
antithesis
opposition; contrast; the direct opposite.
volition
the act of willing, choosing, or resolving.
sanction
to authorize, approve, or allow; or to penalize by way of discipline.
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atly or effectively conci; brief and pithy; abruptly conci or curt.
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