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NE W Y ORK • T ORON T O • L OND ON • A U C K L A ND • S Y DNE YME X IC O C I T Y • NE W DEL H I • HONG K ONG • BUENO S A IRE S
Leilen Shelton
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TotheteachersatTalbert,especiallyAmyJunge,HeatherHarrison,andDonnaFraga,whogenerouslysharedtheirideas;toBethFockleratFultonformentoringmeearlyon;andtofriend/fellowteacherJenniferMendoza.
To my principal, Cathie Abdel, who has always made me feel like a million bucks;to Fountain Valley School District Superintendent Rosemarie Eadie who has been anincrediblesourceofencouragementovertheyears.
To my tutoring students Alexis Coco, Mark Gale, Mike Gale, Kate Gasparro,MattGasparro,AnthonyHo,JacquelineHo,JoshuaLim,LeslieLim,SarahLo,TiffanyLo,JasonMar,SeanMyers,RyanNguyen,JeffreyWang,andJustineWang.
Thank you, Donna, for cheering me on. Thank you Mom for watching the kids somanytimeswhileIworkedonthebookwithDad.Thankyou,thankyou,thankyou,Dad.Withoutyourcountlesshoursinvestedinthetypesetting,editing,anddesignofthisbook,itneverwouldhavehappened.IoweyouBIGTIME,Nudgy!
To Myles for knowing just when Mommy needed you to take a nap, to Sydneywhobringssomuch loveand joy tomy life, and tomyhusband, Jason,whohasalwayssupportedme.I’mblessedtohaveapartnerlikeyou.
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Editor:SarahLonghiCoverdesignbyJasonRobinson
InteriordesignbyGeneTothISBN-13:978-0-545-08303-4
ISBN-10:0-545-08303-6
Copyright©2009byLeilenSheltonAllrightsreserved.PrintedintheU.S.A.
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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
EssayVerbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Movements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ActionVerbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
“Said”Synonyms............................ 14
-lyAdverbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ColorsandShapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Smell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Taste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Hair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
CharacterTraits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Emotions/Feelings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Big/Small . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Beautiful/Ugly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Good/Bad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Interesting/Boring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
ALittle/ALot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Easy/Hard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Compare/Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
BeSpecific! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
50BoringWordsandPhrasestoAvoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
MyOwnListofInterestingWords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Introduction During my first year as a middle school teacher, I quickly discovered that mystudents had wonderful ideas for their writing, but struggled to express them clearly anddescriptively.Theyrecognizedstrongandspecificwords,butcouldn’talwaysretrievethemontheirown,andusingathesauruswastime-consuming.Whattheyneededwasafastandeasywaytofindthe“right”wordsfortheirwriting.
Idevelopedalistofactionverbs,whichledtoa listofmorespecificmovementwords.Otherwordlistsfollowed,andIsoonhadenoughliststomakeasmallbookletforeachstudenttouse.Iwasthrilledwiththeremarkableimprovementsintheirwritingandintheirconfidence.Theyweresoproudoftheirabilitytochoosetheirwordssopreciselyandpowerfully.
Thebookletcirculatedtootherteachers,anditwasn’tlongbeforealmosteveryEnglishteacheratmyschoolwasusingthebooklet.Withinayear’stime,thebookletbeganshowingupwiththestudentsIprivatelytutored—studentswhoattendedotherschoolsinmydistrict.Apparently, Iwasn’t theonly teacher searching forways to empower studentswith strong,specificwords.I’mexcitedtosharetheculminationofthateffortwithyouinthisbook.
Banish Boring Words—a collection of word lists containing dozens of options forfrequentlyusedwordsandphrases—supportsalltypesofwriting.Insomeways, it is likeacondensedthesaurus.Thepurposeofthisbookistoprovidestudentswithshortcutstofindingdescriptivewordsthatwillenablethemtowritewithgreaterclarityandsophistication.Itismyhopethatthisbookhelpsstudentsachievetheirfullpotentialaswriters.
How to Use This Book The word lists are arranged by topics so students can flip quickly between relatedpages,andexamplesentencesareprovidedunderthetitleofeachwordlisttodemonstratehoweachpageshouldbeused.
Somesuggestionsforusingthisbookflexiblyintheclassroominclude: • Makingcopiesofthewordlistsforeachstudenttouseduringindependentwritingtime. • Providingcopiesofthewordlistsforgroupsofstudentstouseasaresourceduring
writingworkshop. • Photocopyingonewordlistorsectionatatimewhenintroducinganewlesson.
Forexample,youmightusetheCharacterTraitslist(page36)duringalessononcharacterdevelopment.
• Copyingwordlistsforvocabulary-buildingexercises,includinggamesandtestpreparationforEnglishlanguagelearners.
• Makingposter-sizecopiesoftheliststoserveas“wordwalls”intheclassroom—visibleandaccessibleresourcesforinterestingwords.
Formoreinformation,visitmyWebsiteatwww.leilenshelton.com.
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z Boring: So,dogsmaketheperfectfamilypet.L Interesting: Without a doubt, dogs make the perfect family pet.
Transitions
AbadAgoodAnimportantAssoonasAtfirst
AtthebeginningBeforeEarlyonFirstFirstofall
InitiallyInthebeginningInthefirstplaceItstartedwhenOne
OneimportantThefirstTobeginTostartYesterday
For the Beginning
AbetterAccordinglyAdditionallyAfterAfterthatAfterwardAllatonceAllofasuddenAlongwithAlsoAnother
AnotherimportantAsecondAtthesametimeAworseBeforelongBesidesDuringEquallyimportantFollowingthisForexampleForinstance
FurthermoreHoweverInadditionInfactInthemeantimeLaterLateronLikewiseMeanwhileMoreimportantlyMoreover
NextSecondSecondlyShortlythereafterSoonafterSuddenlyThenThenextThesecondWhenWhile
For the Middle
AccordinglyAfinalAfterAfterthatAllatonceAllinallAllofasuddenAsaresultAtlastAttheendClearlyConsequentlyEventuallyFinally
ForthisreasonFurthermoreHenceInbriefInconclusionInfactInotherwordsInshortInsummaryIntheendLastLastofallLastlyLater
LateronMoreoverMostimportantlyObviouslyOfcourseOnthewholeShortlythereafterSinceSoonafterThebestThefinalThelastThemostimportantThen
ThereforeTheworstThusToconcludeTosummarizeTosumupTothisendUltimatelyUndeniablyUndoubtedlyWhenWiththisinmindWithoutadoubtWithoutquestion
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z Boring: Thearticle“Butterflies”isaboutthemigrationhabitsofbutterflies.L Interesting: The article “Butterflies” investigates the migration habits of butterflies.
Essay Verbs for Writing About…
attemptsbattlescompetescopesdealswith
determinesdiscoversencountersendeavorsendures
experiencesfacesfiguresoutfindsoutgrappleswith
learnsrealizesrecognizesseekssetsout
strivesstrugglesundergoesunderstandsundertakes
Characters
addressesadvisesarguesassertsclaimsconfronts
contendsconvincescriticizesdealswithdefendsdenies
discouragesdisputesemphasizesencouragesevaluatesexamines
exposesfocusesoninsistspointsoutpraisesproposes
reasonsrecommendsrefutesrejectssuggestssupports
Persuasive Texts
analyzesclassifiescompares
contrastsconsidersdealswith
emphasizesexaminesexplains
exploresfocusesonhighlights
identifiespresentspointsout
Compare/Contrast Texts
chroniclesdealswithdepicts
describesdetailsexplores
followsillustratesnarrates
presentsrecountsrelates
retellstellsabouttraces
Narrative Stories
analyzesanswersclassifiesdealswith
definesdescribesexaminesexplains
exploresfeaturesfocusesonhighlights
identifiesinformsinvestigatespresents
providesreportsrevealstraces
Informational/Expository Texts
advisesdemonstratesemphasizes
expressesfocusesonilluminates
illustratesimpliespointsout
remindsrevealsshows
stressessuggeststeaches
Messages/Lessons
depicts describes illustrates portrays presentsDescriptions
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jerkedjoltedjostledjumpedkickedknockedlashedleaptlungedmaulednabbedoutpacedoutranplungedpouncedquickenedracedranroderushedscamperedscootedscrambledscurriedscuttledshotshovedskipped
skitteredslammedslappedslashedslicedsmackedsmashedsnappedsnatchedspedsprangsprintedstampededstreakedswipedswoopedtackledtoretrottedwhirredwhiskedwhizzedwrestledyankedzappedzigzaggedzippedzoomed
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loiteredlollygaggedloungedluggedlumberedlurkedmarchedmeanderedmopedmoseyednappedpacedploddedploppedpokedprowledrelaxedroamedrockedrovedsaunteredshuffledskippedslinkedslitheredsloggedslowedsnucksputtered
staggeredstalkedstampedsteppedstompedstraggledstrayedstrodestrokedstrolledstruttedswaggeredswayedtiptoedtoddledtrailedtraipsedtraversedtreadedtrekkedtrompedtroopedtrudgedundulateventuredwaitedwalkedwallowedwandered
Fast Slow
z Boring: Thesoccerplayermovedfast.L Interesting: The soccer player streaked past opponents and sprinted toward the goal.
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Action Verbs
arrivedalightedappeareddisembarkeddismountedenteredlandedreached
ateattackedchowedconsumeddevouredfeastedgobbledgorgedgrazedinhaledmunchednibblednoshedpeckedpickedporkedscarfedsnackedwolfed
attackedambushedassaultedbesiegedbombardedchargedcombatedinfiltratedinvadedjumpedmugged
overwhelmedpouncedraidedrushedstormedstruck
beganactivatedcommencedincitedinitiatedinstigatedinstitutedintroducedlaunchedoriginatedpioneeredstarted
brokebustedcrackedcrusheddemolishedfracturedseveredshatteredsmashedsnappedsplittore
bumpedbangedbouncedbuttedcollidedjarredjerked
joltedjostledknockedpoundedrattledshookslammedsmackedthuddedthumpedthwacked
caughtapprehendedbaggedbustedcapturedhookedlassoednabbednailednettedpluckedsnaggedsnaredsnatched
changedadaptedalteredconvertedevolvedmetamorphosedmodifiedmutatedreformedremodeledrenovatedreorganizedrestyled
revolutionizedtransfiguredtransformedtransposed
chasedchargeddrovefollowedhoundedhuntedpursuedrushedspedtrackedtrailed
cheeredapplaudedclappedhailedpraisedrootedsalutedyelled
clappedapplaudedcheeredpattedslapped
climbedascendedclamberedcrawledescalatedmountedrosescaledsoared
z Boring: Thehungrystudentsatetheirlunches.L Interesting: The hungry students scarfed down sandwiches and devoured cookies.
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Action Verbsclosedblockedboltedbuttonedclenchedcloggedcorkedlockedobstructedpluggedscreenedsealedshutstuffed
coveredblanketedburiedcamouflagedcarpetedcloakedclothedcoatedconcealeddisguisedeclipsedenclosedenfoldedenshroudedenvelopedhidmaskedobscuredscreenedshadedshroudedveiledwrapped
crashedcrunchedsideswipedsmashedtotaled
criedbawledbemoanedbewailedblubberedgrievedgroanedhowledlamentedmoanedmournedsniffedsniveledsobbedwailedweptwhimperedwhined
cutamputatedcarvedchiseledchoppedcleavedclippedcroppedcurtaileddicedgashedhackedlaceratedloppednickedpiercedpuncturedrippedshearedslashedslicedslitsnippedsplitwhacked
dancedboogiedfrolickedhoppedhustledjiggedjitterbuggedjivedjumpedleaptprancedrockedshimmiedspunstruttedswayedswungtangoedtappedtwistedwaltzedwhirled
destroyedannihilatedcrusheddecimateddemolishederadicatedexterminatedextinguishedleveledquashedquelledravagedrazedruinedsabotagedshatteredsmashedtotaledtrashedvandalizedwastedwrecked
disappearedabscondeddissolvedebbedevanescedevaporatedfadedfledmeltedrecededretreatedvanishedwaned
draggedhauledluggedschleppedtowedtrailedtransportedtuggedyanked
drankchuggedconsumeddownedgargledgulpedguzzledlappedsippedslurpedswallowedswiggedtoasted
escapedabscondedboltedcircumventeddeserteddisappeared
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escaped (cont’d)dodgedduckedeludedevadedfled
explodedbackfiredblastedblazedburstdetonatederuptedrupturedshatteredsplitthundered
fellcollapseddeclineddescendeddroppedplungedpouredstumbledsunktoppledtotteredtrippedtumbled
fixedadjustedcorrecteddoctoredmendedoverhauledpatchedrebuiltreconstructedrepairedrestoredrevamped
f lewbuzzedcircledcrosseddarteddasheddovedriftedfloatedflutteredglidedhoveredjettedmaneuveredscuddedskimmedsoaredswoopedwhiskedwhooshedzippedzoomed
foughtbattledbickeredboxedbrawledclashedcontendeddisputeddueledfeudedgrappledjoustedquarreledscuffledskirmishedsparredtussledwarredwrestled
founddiscoveredlocatedpinpointedrecoveredspotteduncoveredunearthed
gatheredaggregatedassembledclusteredcollectedcongregatedconvenedconvergedcorralledcrowdedflockedherdedhoardedhuddledralliedreunitedstockpiledswarmedthrongedunited
gaveawardedbequeathedbestowedconferredcontributeddonatedendowedentrustedgiftedgrantedhandedpresentedprovided
relinquishedsupplied
grewaboundedamplifiedbroadeneddevelopeddoubledenlargedexpandedextendedflourishedheightenedincreasedinflatedlengthenedmaturedmultipliedproducedroseshotspreadsproutedstretchedswelledthickenedwaxedwidened
heldclaspedcleavedclenchedclungclutchedcradledembracedenclosedgraspedgrippedhuggedpalmedsqueezed
...more Action Verbs
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hitbashedbeatboxedclippedclobberedclockedclubbedcuffedflailedhookedjabbedknockednailedpeltedpoppedpoundedpunchedslappedsluggedsmackedsockedstruckswattedthrashedthumpedwallopedwhacked
huggedclungcradledcuddledembracedenfoldedenvelopedgraspednestledpressedsqueezed
hungattacheddangled
drapeddroopedfastenedhookedsuspended
hurtabusedachedafflictedailedbeltedbitbruisedburnedcutdisabledflailedfloggedharmedimpairedinjuredkickedlaceratedlashedmaulednippedpiercedpinchedprickedpummeledpunchedpuncturedslappedsluggedsqueezedstabbedstungthrobbedtorewhackedwhippedwoundedwrung
jumpedbobbedbouncedbuckedcantereddovehoppedhurdledjerkedleaptlopedlungedlurchedparachutedplummetedskippedsprangtrippedvaulted
laughedburstchortledchuckledgiggledguffawedhee-hawedhowledroaredscreamedshriekedsimperedsnickeredsniggeredsnortedtee-heedtitteredwhooped
leftabandoneddeparteddeserted
disappearedditchedelopedembarkedescapedexitedfledscrammedsplitvacatedvanishedwithdrew
madeassembledbuiltconstructedcreatedfashionedforgedformedframedinventedmanufacturedproducedshaped
mendedcureddoctoredfixedhealedimprovedpatchedrebuiltreconstructedrecoveredrecuperatedremediedrepairedrestoredrevised
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skippedboundedcanteredflittedhippety-hoppedhoppedleaptprancedscamperedscootedskedaddledskitteredsprang
sleptcatnappedcrasheddozeddreamedhibernatednappedreposedretiredslumberedsnoozedsnored
smiledbeamedgrinnedsimperedsmirked
spungyratedpirouettedreeledrevolvedrotatedtwirled
openedboreburstclearedexposedjimmiedrevealedrupturedslitspreadunblockedunbolteduncorkeduncoveredunfastenedunfurledunlatchedunlockedunsealedunwrappedventedventilated
plannedarrangedbrainstormeddevisedengineeredformulatedmappedorganizedoutlinedplottedschemedsketchedstrategized
playedcavortedclownedfrolickedreveledromped
pulleddraggedhauledheavedjerkedluggedpluckedschleppedtowedtuggedwrenchedyanked
pushedbulldozedcrowdedelbowedgoredimpelledjammedjostledlaunchedmusclednudgedpokedrailroadedrammedshoulderedshovedsquashedsqueezedsquishedsteamrolledthrust
reachedextendedgraspedlungedseizedstrainedstretched
repairedcureddoctoredfixedhealedimprovedmendedpatchedrebuiltreconstructedrecoveredrecuperatedrestoredrevised
rippedclawedfrayedgashedshreddedslashedslitsplittore
shookchatteredjarredjerkedjoggedjoggledjolted
quakedquiveredrattledreeledrockedruffledshimmeredshimmiedshiveredshudderedswayedtotteredtrembledtremoredtwitteredvibratedwaggledwavedwobbled
shrunkcompressedcondensedconstrictedcontracteddecreaseddeflateddiminisheddwindledlessenednarrowedreducedshortenedshriveledwanedwastedweakenedwitheredwrinkled
...even more Action Verbs
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spun (cont’d)twistedwheeledwhirled
stayedcontinuedlodgedremainedsojournedvisited
stoleabductedblackmailedburglarizedcheateddefraudedembezzledfilchedfleecedkidnappedliftedlootedpilferedpillagedpinchedpiratedplagiarizedplunderedpoachedpurloinedransackedshopliftedsnatchedstrippedswindledswipedthieved
stoppedbarredblockedceaseddiscontinueddisruptedfinishedhaltedhinderedimpededinterceptedobstructedpausedquitrefrainedrestrainedstalledterminated
sufferedachedagonizedailedenduredgrievedstrainedtormentedwincedwrithed
surroundedbesiegedcircledencasedencircledenclosedencompassedengulfedinundatedwrapped
swambatheddovefloatedglidedpaddledracedstrokedsubmergedwaded
swungdangledflappedoscillatedpivotedrockedswayedswervedswiveledtwirledwhirled
threwcatapultedchuckedfiredflunghurledlaunchedlobbedpeggedpeltedpitchedscatteredshoweredtossedvolleyed
tookabductedbaggedborrowedcapturedclutchedcommandeeredconfiscatedfilchedgrabbedhookedliftednabbedpinchedpluckedpocketedseizedsnaggedsnatchedstoleswiped
trappedambushedbeguiledcorneredcorralleddeceiveddupedensnaredentangledentrappedfooled
trickedbamboozledbeguiledcharmed
cheatedconnedconfuseddeceiveddefraudeddupedfooledhoodwinkedmisledoutwittedscammedshaftedswindledtrapped
twistedcoiledcontortedcorkscrewedcurledentwinedintertwinedspiraledspunsquirmedswiveledturnedtwinedtwirledweavedwiggledwoundwrappedwrenchedwriggledwrithedwrungzigzagged
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“Said” Synonymsz Boring: “Idon’twanttogo,”shesaid.L Interesting: “I don’t want to go!” she whimpered.
agreedacknowledgedassentedconcededconcurredconsentedseconded
animal soundsbarkedchirpedcroakedcrowedgrowledhissedhowledpantedroaredsnarledsquawkedsqueakedyappedyelped
answeredreactedremarkedrepliedrespondedretortedreturned
arguedbickeredcontendedcontestedcontradictedcountereddebateddenieddisagreeddisputed
objectedopposedprotestedquarreledquibbledsquabbled
askedchallengedgrilledinquiredinterrogatedpriedprobedqueriedquestionedquizzedrequested
beggedbeseechedentreatedimploredpetitionedpleadedprayedpressedrequestedurged
blamedaccusedallegedattackedchargedclaimedrebukedreproved
chattedbabbledblabbed
chitchattedgabbedgibberedgossipedjabberedprattled
commentedmentionednotedopinedremarkedstated
complainedbemoanedbewailedfrettedfussedgripedgroanedgrumbledmoanedpoutedsniveledwhimperedwhinedyammered
criedbawledbemoanedbewailedblubberedgrievedgroanedhowledlamentedmoanedmourned
sighedsniffledsniveledsobbedwailedweptwhimperedyammeredyowled
criticizedblastedchastisedchideddisapprovedlambastednitpickedreprimandedzinged
declaredannouncedassertedbroadcastedconfirmedinformedproclaimedprofessed
exaggeratedboastedbraggeddistortedelaboratedembellishedenhancedexpandedexpoundedfabricatedinflated
romanticizedoverstated
explainedclarifieddescribeddetailedillustratedinterpretedparaphrasedsummarizedtranslated
gaspedchokedgulpedheavedpantedsnortedwheezed
imitatedapedechoedimpersonatedmimickedmockedparodiedparroted
interruptedblurtedinsertedinterferedinterjected
intimidatedbadgeredbrowbeatbulliedcoercedharassedhounded
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intimidated fi (cont’d)tauntedthreatened
jokedbanteredjestedjivedjoshedkidded
laughedcackledchortledchuckledgiggledhowledroaredsnickeredsniggeredsnorted
naggedbadgeredhoundedneedledpesteredprodded
observeddetecteddiscerneddiscoverednotednoticedperceived
orderedchargedcommandeddecreeddemandeddirectedinstructed
persuadedcajoledcoaxedconvincedexhortedinsistedurgedwheedledwooed
predictedconjecturedforecastedforetoldguessedinferredpresumedprognosticatedprophesiedspeculatedsupposedsurmised
promisedagreedassuredensuredguaranteedpledgedsworevowed
ragedboiledbristledfoamedfumedrantedravedspitstormed
rejoicedcelebratedcheeredexultedhootedjubilatedreveled
rememberedbroodedrecalledrecollectedreflectedreminisced
retoldnarratedquotedrecitedrecountedrepeated
revealedannouncedconfessedconfideddeclareddiscloseddivulgedexpressedproclaimedprofesseduttered
sangchantedchirpedcroonedhummedserenadedtrilled
twitteredwarbledyodeled
scoldedberatedchastenedchidedcriticizedlecturedrebukedreprimandedreproached
screamedbawledbellowedblaredblurtedcriedexclaimedholleredroaredshoutedshriekedshrilledsquealedwailedyelledyowled
stutteredfalteredhesitatedsputteredstammeredstumbledtrembled
suggestedadvisedhintedimplied
inferredinsinuatedintimatedofferedproposedrecommended
tattledblabbedblurtedgossipedleakedrumoredsnitchedspilledsqueaked
teasedbuggedharassedmockedneedledpesteredrazzedribbedroastedtaunted
warnedadmonishedadvisedalertedcautionedexhortedforewarned
whisperedbreathedbuzzedhissedmumbledmurmuredmuttered
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-ly Adverbs
angrilybitterlycoldlyfuriouslyindignantlysharply
apparentlyallegedlyevidentlyincidentallyseemingly
beautifullyalluringlycharminglydaintilydelicatelyelegantlyenchantinglyexquisitelyglamorouslygracefullymajesticallyradiantlystunningly
bravelyadventurouslyaudaciouslyboldlycourageouslydaringlyfearlesslygallantlyheroicallyvaliantly
calmlyharmoniouslypeacefullyplacidlyserenelysoothinglytranquilly
carefullyattentivelycautiouslyconscientiouslygingerlymindfullyprudentlyvigilantlywarilywatchfully
casuallyaimlesslyinformallynonchalantlyoffhandedlyunceremoniously
certainlyclearlynaturallyobviouslysurelyundeniablyundoubtedlyunmistakablyunquestionably
clumsilyabsentmindedlyaccidentallyawkwardlycarelesslyungracefully
continuallyceaselesslyconstantlycontinuouslyendlesslyeternallyincessantlyperpetuallypersistentlyrelentlessly
creativelyartisticallycleverlyimaginatively
cruellybrutallymalevolentlymaliciouslyruthlesslysavagelyviciouslywickedly
dramaticallycharismaticallyemotionallymelodramaticallysuspensefullytheatrically
easilycoollyeffortlesslyfreelysimplyskillfullysmoothly
enthusiasticallyardentlyeagerlyenergeticallyexcitedlypassionatelyzealously
fearfullyalarmedlyapprehensivelycowardlyfranticallytremblingly
finallyconclusivelydecisivelyeventuallylastlyultimately
gentlydelicatelyfaintlymeeklymildlysoftlysweetlytenderly
z Boring: Hebackedawayfromthegrowlingdog.L Interesting: Slowly and carefully, he backed away from the growling dog.
happilycheerfullycontentedlyecstaticallyjoyfullymerrily
hesitantlydubiouslyfalteringlyhaltinglyindecisivelyirresolutelyreluctantlyskepticallytentativelyuncertainly
honestlyadmittedlyfranklygenuinelysincerelytrulytruthfullyveraciously
humorouslyamusinglycomicallyjokinglyplayfully
initiallyfirstlyoriginallyprimarily
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intelligentlybrilliantlycleverlyingeniously
kindlyaffectionatelycompassionatelyfondlygraciouslylovinglysweetly
loudlyboisterouslyclamorouslydeafeninglynoisilypiercinglyriotouslyshrillythunderouslyuproariously
luckilyauspiciouslyfavorablyfortunatelyhappilyopportunelyprosperously
nervouslyanxiouslyapprehensivelyrestlesslyshakilyskittishlyworriedly
occasionallyirregularlyperiodicallysporadically
politelyaffablycordiallycourteouslygraciouslyrespectfullytactfully
powerfullyforcefullyintenselymightilystronglyvigorouslyviolently
pridefullyarrogantlyboastfullyegotisticallyhaughtilypompouslysmugly
purposelyconsciouslydeliberatelyintentionallyknowinglyvoluntarilywillfully
quicklybrisklybusilyhastilyhurriedlyimpatientlyspeedilyswiftly
quietlybreathlesslygentlyinconspicuouslynoiselesslysilently
regularlycommonlyfaithfullyfrequentlygenerallyhabituallyinvariablynormallyordinarilyperiodicallyrepeatedlysteadilysystematicallytirelesslytypicallyunchanginglyusually
rudelychurlishlydisrespectfullyharshlyimpertinentlyimpolitelyimpudentlyinconsideratelyinsolently
sadlycheerlesslydejectedlydespondentlydismallydolefullymournfullysorrowfully
tragicallyunfortunatelyunhappilywistfully
shylybashfullyhumblymodestlysheepishlyskittishlytimidly
slowlycasuallyeventuallygraduallyhesitantlylazilypatientlysluggishly
sneakilycunninglydeviouslysecretlyslylystealthilysurreptitiouslysuspiciously
strangelymagicallymiraculouslymysteriouslyoddlysupernaturally
stupidlyfoolishlyindolentlymindlesslymoronicallyobnoxiously
suddenlyabruptlyimmediatelyinstantlystartlinglyunexpectedly
surprisinglyactuallyamazinglyastonishinglyincrediblyinterestinglyironicallyremarkablyshockinglyunbelievablyunknowinglyunpredictably
tiredlyexhaustedlydrowsilysleepilyweaklywearily
wildlyferociouslyfiercelypassionatelyrecklesslyroughlyviciously
wiselydiscerninglyjudiciouslyperceptivelyprudentlysagaciously
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Colors and Shapes
almondamberauburnbeigebrickbronzebuffburntsienna
chestnutchocolatecinnamoncocoacoffeecopperfawnginger
hazelhennakhakimahoganymudmuddymulchnut
nutmegoakochrepinerussetrustsandysepia
sorreltantawnyteakterra-cottatoastumberwalnut
Brown
appleaquamarineavocadoberylcelerychartreuse
emeraldevergreenfirforestgrassyjade
kellyleafylimelushmalachitemint
mossolivepeapeacockpinepistachio
sageseaspinachverdureviridianwillow
Green
aquaaquamarineazurebabyblueberyl
blueberryceruleancobaltdelftdenim
electricindigonavymidnightpeacock
porcelainrobin’seggroyalsapphiresky
steeltealturquoiseultramarineviolet
Blue
ashencloudeddappledingydove
drabdunduskygrizzledheather
ironleadleadenmetallicmousy
oysterpearlypepperyshadedsilvery
slatesmokysombersteelstone
Gray
ebonycharcoalcloudedcoal
crowdingyduskyink
jetlicoricemurkyobsidian
onyxpitchravensable
shadowyslatesootstarless
Black
z Boring: Theblueskyhadsomewhiteclouds.L Interesting: In the azure sky dangled marshmallow white clouds.
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Colors and Shapes
amberapricotaureatebeigebleachedblond
buffbutterbuttercupbutterscotchcanarychampagne
chartreusechromecitroncreamgoldgolden
lemonmustardochreorangesaffronsand
strawsunnytantangerinetawnytopaz
Yellow
amethystbluishredfuchsiagrape
heliotropelavenderlilacmagenta
maroonmauvemulberryorchid
pansyplumpomegranatepuce
royalviolaceousvioletwine
Purple
apricotbrassbronzeburntsienna
coppercoralflameglowing
goldochrepeachpersimmon
pumpkinsalmonsandyshrimp
tangerineterra-cottatitiantopaz
Orange
bloodbloodshotblushbrickburgundycandy-applecardinal
cherryclaretcoralcranberrycrimsonfieryflame
flushedfuchsiagarnetgeraniummagentamaroonpersimmon
pinkraspberryroserosyrougerubyruddy
russetrustsalmonscarletstrawberrytomatowine
Red
alabasterashenblanchedbleachedblondbloodless
chalkycreamfairfrostedfrostyghostly
immaculateivorylightmarblemarshmallowmilky
oysterpalepallidpastypearlplatinum
powderypuresilverysnowyspotlessstainless
White
angularcircularconcave
conicalcylindricalelliptical
hexagonaloctagonaloval
proportionalrectangularsquared
sphericalspiraledtriangular
Shapes
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z Boring: Thecavewasdark.L Interesting: A shadowy gloom settled in the pitch-black cave.
Sight
admireexamineeyeeyeballfocusgapegawk
gazeglanceglareglimpseglowergoggleinspect
marknotenoticeobserveoglepeekpeep
peerperceiverecognizereviewscansearchsight
spotspystaresurveyviewwatchwitness
To See
appearancedisplayexhibition
hallucinationillusionimage
impressionmiragepicture
reflectionscenespectacle
viewvisionvista
A Sight
apparentcloudless
crystallinedistinct
lucidtranslucent
transparentunclouded
unobscuredvisible
Clear
alightfluorescentgolden
illuminatedincandescentlighted
litlucentluminous
moonlitphosphorescentstarry
sunnysunshinywell-lit
Light
blackblackishblackness
inkylightlessmuddy
nebulousobscurepitch-black
pitch-darkpitchysomber
sootysunlessunlit
Dark
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Sight
ablaze
aglow
beaming
blazing
brilliant
flaming
glaring
glowing
radiant
vivid
Bright
bleary
blurred
cloudy
dreary
dusky
faded
faint
foggy
fuzzy
gloomy
gray
lackluster
murky
opaque
overcast
pale
shadowy
shady
tarnished
unclear
Dim
burnished
crystal
dazzling
flickering
glassy
gleaming
glimmering
glinting
glistening
glittering
glossy
jeweled
polished
satiny
sheeny
shimmering
shining
silvery
sparkling
twinkling
Shiny
ashen
cloudy
colorless
dead
dismal
drab
dreary
dusky
faded
flat
hazy
indistinct
lackluster
low
matte
mousy
muddy
murky
muted
obscure
opaque
plain
subdued
toned-down
unlit
Dull
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z Boring: Suddenly,asoundcamefromthebasement.L Interesting: Suddenly, an ear-piercing shriek came from the basement.
Sound
catch detect eavesdrop listen overhearTo Hear
din noise note resonance toneA Sound
harmonicharmonious
mellifluousmelodic
melodiousrhythmical
sonoroussymphonic
symphonioustuneful
Pleasant
ear-piercingear-poppingear-splitting
gratingmonotonousnoisy
piercingraucousriotous
rowdyshrillwhiny
boisterousclamorousdeafening
Unpleasant
bangbawlbellowblareblastboomburst
clamorclangclankclapclashclattercrack
cracklecrashhollerpopracketrattlerumble
screamscreechshriekslamslurpsmashsnore
stompthudthumpwhackwhamwhirwhoop
Loud
crygasp
screamscreech
shrieksquall
stammerstutter
whimperyelp
Scared
barkbellowgrowl
grumblehissholler
jeerroarscream
shoutsnapsnarl
snortsputteryell
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Sound
bawlblubbercry
groanhowlmoan
sighsnifflesnivel
sobsquallwail
weepwhimperyowl
Sad
cacklechortlechuckle
giggleguffawhowl
laughroarshriek
snickersniggersqueal
tee-heetitterwhoop
Happy
bubblebuzzcalmclickclink
creakdronefizzgurglehiss
humhushmumblemurmurmutter
pitter-patterplinkrustlesighsizzle
swishticktinkletwitterwhisper
Quiet
breathlesshushed
inaudiblemouthed
mutednoiseless
quietsoundless
speechlessstill
Silent
barkbleatbraybuzzcacklecawcheepchirp
cluckcoocroakcrowgobblegrowlgrunthiss
honkhoothowlmeowmewmooneighpeep
purrquackroarscreechsnarlsnortsquawksqueak
squealtwitterwhimperwhinnyyapyelpyipyowl
Animal
bangbeatboomchantchime
clangclinkhumjinglejangle
pealplunkrattleringrumble
strumthumptinkletolltoot
trilltwangwarblewhistleyodel
Musical
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z Boring: Themilksmelledbad.L Interesting: The stench of the curdled milk turned his stomach.
Smell
inhale scent sniff snuff whiffTo Smell
aroma fragrance odor perfume scentA Smell
deodorized odorless scentless unseasoned unscentedNo Smell
appealing
delightful
divine
enticing
exquisite
heavenly
luscious
mouthwatering
pleasing
rich
savory
tantalizing
tempting
well-seasoned
zestful
Good Smelling
antiseptic
clean
crisp
earthy
fragrant
laundered
minty
new
piney
pure
sanitary
soapy
starchy
sterile
washed
Fresh
aromatic
buttery
candied
chocolaty
citrus
cloying
coconut
flowery
fragrant
fruity
honeyed
nectarous
perfumed
rich
saccharine
sugary
sweet-scented
sweet-smelling
toothsome
vanilla
Sweet
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Smell
acidic
curdled
fermented
rancid
soured
sourish
tart
turned
unwholesome
vinegary
Sour
curdled
damp
dank
decayed
decomposed
fetid
foul
gross
mildewed
moldy
musty
noisome
noxious
offensive
overripe
polluted
putrefied
putrid
rancid
rank
repulsive
rotted
ruined
spoiled
tainted
Rotten
acrid
astringent
biting
cutting
harsh
intense
piercing
pungent
salty
vinegary
Sharp
cinnamic
distinctive
gingery
peppery
piquant
seasoned
spiced
spirited
zesty
zippy
Spicy
detestabledisgustingfishyfoulgross
loathsomemalodorousnastynauseatingnoxious
odiousoffensiveputridrancidrank
raunchyreekingrepellentrepugnantrepulsive
sickeningstinkytaintedunappealingunpleasant
Bad Smelling
burning fumy gaseous smoky sootyBurnt
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z Boring: Thecaketastedgood.L Interesting: He savored each heavenly mouthful of the rich, chocolaty cake.
Taste
lick sample savor sip slurpTo Taste
bite morsel mouthful nibble sampleA Taste
bland
dull
flat
flavorless
insipid
tasteless
unflavored
unsavory
unseasoned
vapid
Tasteless
appetizing
delectable
delicious
delish
divine
flavorful
flavorsome
luscious
mouthwatering
palatable
pleasant
pleasing
rich
savory
scrumptious
tantalizing
tasty
well-prepared
well-seasoned
zestful
Good-tasting
bland
burnt
detestable
disgusting
distasteful
dull
fishy
flat
flavorless
gross
insipid
loathsome
nasty
nauseating
offensive
oily
rancid
rank
raunchy
repellent
repugnant
repulsive
savorless
sickening
tainted
tasteless
unappealing
unappetizing
undesirable
unpalatable
unpleasant
unripe
unsavory
unseasoned
vapid
Bad-tasting
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Taste
acidic
biting
briny
curdled
fermented
rancid
soured
sourish
tart
vinegary
Sour
curdled
decomposed
fetid
foul
gross
moldy
offensive
overripe
putrid
rancid
rank
repulsive
rotted
spoiled
tainted
Rotten
acidic
acrid
astringent
biting
bitter
burning
garlicky
harsh
medicinal
metallic
pungent
stinging
tangy
tart
vinegary
Sharp
biting
cinnamic
distinctive
fiery
gingery
hot
peppery
piquant
racy
seasoned
snappy
spiced
spirited
zesty
zippy
Spicy
acrid
alkaline
brackish
briny
highlyflavored
over-salted
pungent
salted
well-flavored
well-seasoned
Salty
buttery
candied
candy-coated
chocolaty
cinnamic
citrus
cloying
coconut
fruity
honeyed
nectarous
rich
saccharine
sugar-coated
sugared
sugary
sweetened
syrupy
toothsome
vanilla
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z Boring: Theblanketfeltsoft.L Interesting: I snuggled up in the cozy, satin blanket.
Touch
brushcaresscuddledabembracefeel
friskgrabgraspgrazehandlehit
hugitchnudgepatpawpinch
pokerubscratchsmoothsnugglesqueeze
stingstrikestroketagtaptickle
To Touch
bakingblazingblisteringboilingburning
feverishfieryflamingflushedhumid
lukewarmovenlikeroastingscaldingscorching
searingsizzlingsteamysummerysweaty
swelteringtepidtropicaltorridwarm
Hot
arcticbitingbitterbleakbrisk
chillycoolcrispcuttingfreezing
frigidfrostyfrozenglacialicy
numbingpiercingpolarshiveringshuddering
snowystingingtinglingtremblingwintry
Cold
aridbakedbald
barebarrendehydrated
droughtydustyparched
powderysappedshriveled
stalethirstytorrid
Dry
dampdankdewydrencheddripping
drizzlingfoggyhumidmistymoist
muggypouringrainyshoweryslippery
slushysnowysoakedsoakingsodden
soggysoppingsteamytearywatery
Wet
clammygloppy
glueygooey
gummygunky
pastysweaty
syrupytacky
Sticky
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Touchcreamyflatflowing
fluidflushglassy
glossypolishedsatiny
silkysleekslick
slipperyvelvetywaxy
Smooth
beardedbramblybristlybumpybushychapped
choppycoarsecraggygrainygrittyhairy
jaggedknottyleatherylumpymattedprickly
raggedridgedrockyruggedsandyscraggy
scratchystonytangledunshavenwirywoolly
Rough
barbedbrieryhornedjagged
knife-edgedneedlelikepeakedpointy
prongedraggedraggedyrazor-sharp
ridgedserratedspikedspiky
spinysplinterytaperedthorny
Sharp
callousdensefirm
ironleatherymetal
packedrigidrocky
solidstiffstony
thicktoughwooden
Hard
comfycozycreamycushy
doughydownyfeatheryfluffy
foamyfurryfuzzymushy
powderysatinysilkyspongy
squashysquishytendervelvety
Soft
beefybulkychunky
fleshyheftyleaden
loadedmassivemeaty
pulpystoutswollen
thickweightedweighty
Heavy
airybubbly
daintydowny
etherealfeathery
fluffyfrothy
powderysheer
Light
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Conditionsz Boring: Theroomwasamess.
L Interesting: The disheveled room was littered with beat-up toys and filthy clothes.
advancedbrand-newcontemporarycurrentcuttingedge
freshlatestmodernmodernisticnew-fashioned
newfoundnew-sprungnoveloriginalrecent
stylishtrendyultramodernunfamiliarunspoiled
untoucheduntroddenunusedup-to-dateyouthful
New
abandonedagedancientantiquatedantiquearchaicbroken-downcast-offcrusty
dateddecayeddecrepitdeteriorateddilapidateddiscardeddowdyfadedhackneyed
historicalmoth-eatenneglectedold-fashionedoutdatedoutmodedout-of-dateoutwornprimitive
primordialraggedyricketyrun-downrustyscruffyshabbyshoddystale
tatteredthreadbaretime-worntraditionalusedworm-eatenwornworn-outwrinkly
Old
bedraggledbotchycarelesscluttereddirtydisheveleddisordered
disorderlydisorganizedfilthyfoulfrowzyfrumpygrimy
grubbyill-kemptlaxlitteredmuddledmussynasty
raunchyruffledrumpledshabbyslackslapdashslipshod
sloppyslovenlyuncombedunkemptuntidywrinkledwrinkly
Messy
chipperclean-cutcombeddetailedfastidious
groomedimmaculatekemptmeticulousnatty
orderlyorganizedprimshipshapesnappy
snugspick-and-spansprucetidytrig
trimunclutteredunwrinkledwell-groomedwell-pressed
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Conditionsblackcontaminatedcruddydingydraggleddreggydungydustyfilthy
greasygrimygrubbygrungyickyimpuremangymildewedmoldy
muckymuddymurkynastypollutedraunchyscummyscuzzyslimy
smearedsmudgedsoiledsoilysootysordidsplotchedspottedsqualid
stainedsulliedsullytaintedtarnisheduncleanunsanitaryunsightlyunswept
Dirty
blankbrightcleansedcleardirtlessflawless
freshhygienicimmaculateimpeccablelaunderedpure
sanitaryshiningshinysparklingspick-and-spanspotless
squeakystainlesstaintlesstidyunblemishedunpolluted
unsoiledunsullieduntainteduntarnishedwashedwhite
Clean
completeentirefaultlessfirmfixedflawlessfullintact
mintperfectpermanentplenarypreservedrepleterootedsafe
securesetsettledshipshapesolidsoundstablesteadfast
steadyunblemishedunbrokenuncutundefiledundividedunharmedunified
unimpaireduninjuredunmarkedunmarredunruffledunscatheduntouchedwhole
Undamaged
beat-upbentblemishedbrokenburntburstbustedcollapsed
crackedcrippledcrumbleddemolisheddestroyeddingeddiscoloreddisintegrated
dismemberedflawedfracturedfragmentedimpairedinjuredmangledmarred
mutilatedpeelingpulverizedrippedrupturedseparatedseveredshattered
shiveredshotshreddedsliveredsmashedsplittatteredwrecked
Damaged
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z Boring: Theballerinawasthin.L Interesting: Petite and slender, the ballerina twirled like a dainty flower.
Body
angularbonyemaciateddaintyethereal
frailganglygauntlankylean
malnourishednarrowpetitepunyrawboned
scrawnyskeletalskin-and-boneskinnyslender
slightslimsticktwiggyunderweight
Thin
beefybig-bonedbloatedbrawnybroadbulgingbulky
burlychubbychunkydenseelephantinefull-bodiedgargantuan
heavy-sethuskylumpymassiveobeseoversizedpaunchy
plumpplumpishportlypotbelliedpudgyrobustrotund
roundshapelesssolidstockystoutthickwide
Heavy
compactdwarfeddwarfish
littlelowminiature
pint-sizedruntysquat
stuntedstubbystumpy
tinyundersizedwee
Short
alpinebeanstalk
ganglygiant
lankylofty
skyscrapingstick
stretchedtowering
Tall
athletic healthy shapely toned trimFit
decrepitdelicate
effeminateemaciated
feebleflaccid
fragilefrail
punysickly
Weak
beefybrawny
burlyfirm
muscularpowerful
robustrugged
solidstrapping
Strong
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z Boring: Shehadprettyhair.L Interesting: Long, flowing locks of strawberry blonde hair curled down her back.
Hair
cutfuzz
locksmane
mopstrands
tendrilstresses
tuftswisps
Hair
buzzedchin-length
croppedlong
mid-lengthreceding
shavedshort
shoulder-lengthwaist-length
Length
afrobangsbobbedbowlcutbraidedbunbuzz
cowlickcrimpedcurledcurlyfeatheredflattopgelled
kinkyknottedlayerednappymohawkpermedpigtail
pinnedpleatedponytailringletsshavedslickedspiked
stiffstraightteasedtussledtwistedunevenwavy
Style
amberash-blondeauburnblackbleachedblondbronzebrunette
chestnutcoalblackcopperdarkdirtyblondefairfakefieryred
flaxenfrostedgoldengrayhighlightedjetblacklightpale
platinumravenredrussetsandyblondesilversilverysnowywhite
strawstrawberryblondestreakedtawnytowheadedwashedoutwhiteyellow
Color
bouncycleancoarsedingydrabdrydullfine
flakyflowingfluffyflyawayfrizzyglisteningglossygrimy
groomedmessyneatoilypuffyraggedyrattyshaggy
shinysilkysleeksmoothsoftspringystragglystraw-like
stringytangledthickthintidytrimmedwiryunkempt
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Facez Boring: Hehadanunusualface.
L Interesting: He had droopy eyes, pointy ears, and a crooked nose.
dimpled double long pointy squareChin
beardbristles
clean-shavengoatee
mustachescratchy
scruffyshaven
sideburnswhiskers
Facial Hair
broad flat high long pronouncedForehead
archedbroad
bushydefined
highnarrow
penciled-inthick
thinwide
Eyebrows
dark full long short thickEyelashes
almond-shapedbeadybloodshot
brightbugcat
droopynarrowoval
puffyroundslanted
slitsquintywide
Eyes
elephant elf floppy pointy shell-likeEars
bonychipmunk
chubbydimpled
fullhigh
hollowpuffy
roundsunken
Cheeks
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Facecrackedfat
fullplump
poutypuckered
pursedsupple
thinwide
Lips
crooked gaping open slack-jawed wideMouth
bucked chipped crooked pointy straightTeeth
agedalbinoashenashybabyblanchedbleachedblotchyblushingbruisedclammy
clearcolddarkdimpledfairflushedfreckledfrecklyghastlywhiteghostlywhiteglowing
healthyleatherylightmilkywhitemoleyoilyoldolivepalepallidpastywhite
pimplypockmarkedrosyroughruddysallowscarredsensitivesicklysmoothsoft
splotchysuppleswarthytantautwashed-outweatheredwhitewrinkledwrinklyyouthful
Skin
bluntbroadbulbousbumpy
buttoncrinkledcrookeddelicate
flathookedlongpointy
pugRomanskijumpslender
straighttinyupturnedwide
Nose
broad flared narrow pointy wideNostrils
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Character Traitsz Boring: Thenursewasnicetoherpatient.
L Interesting: The tender and compassionate nurse never left her patient’s side.
bossyaggressivecontrollingdemandingdomineeringforcefulintimidatingoverbearingtyrannical
braveadventurousaudaciousboldchivalrouscourageousdaringdauntlessfearlessgallantheroicknightlyvaliantvalorous
cowardlyfearfulgutlesspassivespinelesstimidweak
crazydementeddisturbedinsanelunaticmaniacal
creativeartisticclevergiftedimaginative
ingeniousinnovativeinspiredinventiveoriginalunique
determineddrivenperseveringpersistentsteadfast
dishonestcorruptdeceitfuldeceptivedeviousdisingenuousuntruthful
disobedientdefiantinsubordinatelawlessrebelliousundisciplinedunmanageableunruly
drivenindustrioussedulousstudious
energeticactiveanimatedenthusiastichigh-spiritedlivelysprightlyvivacious
enthusiasticardenteagerearnestexcitedexuberantpassionatezealous
evilcorruptfiendishhatefulimmoralmonstroussinfulsinistervilewicked
forgivinggraciousmagnanimousmerciful
friendlyaffableamiableamicablecongenialconvivialcordialgenialgood-naturedwarm
funamusingconvivialenjoyableentertainingexcitingimaginativelivelyplayful
funnyamusingcomicalentertaininghilarioushumoroushystericalwitty
generousbenevolentcharitablemagnanimousnobleselflessself-sacrificingunselfish
hard-workingambitiousassiduousdiligent
honesthonorableforthrightsincerestraightforwardtrustworthytruthful
hostileaggressiveantagonisticargumentativebelligerentcombativecontentiouspugnaciousquarrelsome
humblemeekmodestself-effacing
irresponsiblecarelessflightyforgetfulinattentiveundependableunreliableuntrustworthy
jealouscovetousenviousgreen-eyedpossessive
kindcaringcompassionateconsideratecourteousgentlegraciouslovingsoft-heartedsweetsympathetictenderthoughtfulwarm
lazyheavy-footedidleindolentlanguorousslothfulslow-movingunmotivated
loyalcommitteddedicateddevotedfaithfulsteadfast
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Character Traitsmeanbarbarousbrutalcold-heartedcruelheartlessinsensitivemalevolentmaliciousruthlessuncaringunkindvicious
moralchasteethicalnobleprincipledpurerighteousvirtuous
negativecriticalcynicaldefeatedhopelesspessimisticsarcastic
outgoingconvivialextrovertedgregariouspersonablesociablesocialunreserved
politeaffablecivilcordialcourteousgraciousrespectful
positivecheerfulhopefulidealisticoptimisticsanguine
practicallevel-headedlogicalpragmaticrationalrealisticreasonablesensible
pridefularrogantboastfulconceitedegotisticalhaughtynarcissisticpompoussmugvain
respectableadmirablehonorablelaudablepraiseworthyreputableupright
responsibleconscientiousdependabledutifulmaturereliabletrustworthy
revengefulmaliciouspunitiveretaliatoryspitefulvengefulvindictive
rudeboorishchurlishdiscourteousdisrespectfulimpertinentimpoliteimpudentinconsiderateinsolentsurlyuncivil
selfishegocentricgreedymiserlyparsimoniousself-centeredstingy
seriousausterehumorlessintensesolemnsomberstern
sillychildishclownishimmaturenonsensicalsenseless
smartbookishbrightbrilliantcleveringeniousintellectualintelligentknowledgeablequick-wittedsharp
strangeawkwardbizarreeccentricmysteriousoddoutlandishpeculiarunusualweird
stubbornhardheadedheadstrongobstinatepersistentstiff-neckedstrong-willedwillful
stupidbrainlessfoolishidioticimbecilicmindlessmoronicsimpleunintelligentwitless
talentedaccomplishedadeptartisticbrilliantexperiencedexpertgiftedingeniousskilledskillful
trickyconnivingcraftycunningdevious
mischievousschemingshrewdslysneakywily
uncaringapatheticcallouscoldheartlessindifferentinsensitiveunsympathetic
understandingacceptingempatheticperceptivesensitivesympathetic
unforgivingbegrudgingbitterembitteredmercilessresentful
unsocialintrovertedreclusivereservedsolitarystandoffishunsociablewithdrawn
wisediscerningenlightenedinsightfuljudiciousperceptiveprudentsagacious
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Emotions / Feelingsz Boring: Thesingeronthestagewasscared.
L Interesting: Trembling in terror, the panic-stricken singer stood frozen on stage.
afraidaghastalarmedapprehensiveblanchedcowardlycoweddaunteddishearteneddismayeddistressedfaint-heartedfearfulfrightenedfrozenhorrifiedintimidatedpanickedpanickypanic-strickenpetrifiedrattledscaredshakenshockedspookedstartledstunnedterrifiedterror-strickentrembling
angryboilingcrossenragedfieryfumingfuriousheatedincensedindignantinflamedinfuriatediratemaddenedoutragedprovokedrabidragingriledvexedwrathful
annoyedagitatedbotheredcrabbycrankydisgruntleddispleaseddissatisfiedfrustratedgrouchygrumpy
ill-temperedirritableirritatedmoodypeevedpeevishpetulantsulkysullentemperamentalvexed
ashamedapologeticcontritedisappointedmournfulpenitentregretfulremorsefulrepentantruefulsorrowfulsorry
calmharmoniousmellowpeacefulplacidquiescentquietrelaxed
reposefulrestfulserenesoothingstillstormlesstranquilundisturbedunruffledwavelesswindless
confusedabashedaddledbaffledbefuddledbewilderedconfoundeddazeddisconcerteddisorienteddistracteddizzyflummoxedflusteredmuddledmystifiedperplexedpuzzledstumpedunglued
disappointeddisconcerteddiscontenteddiscourageddisenchanteddisgruntleddishearteneddisillusioneddissatisfieddownheartedembitteredfrustratedresentfulsaddenedthwartedungratifiedunsatisfiedvanquished
embarrassedabashedashamedchagrineddisconcerteddisgracedhumbledhumiliatedmortifiedshamed
excitedagitatedanimated
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Emotions / Feelingsarousedawakenedchargeddelightedeageremotionalenthusiasticfeverishhyperhystericaljumpylivelypassionatestirredthrilledwild
happyblessedblissfulblithecheerfulcheerychipperchirpycontentcontentedconvivialdelightedecstaticelatedexultantgleefulgratifiedjollyjoyful
joyousjubilantlightheartedmerrymirthfuloverjoyedpeppyperkyplayfulpleasantpleasedsunnythrilledupbeat
lonelydisconsolateforlornforsakenisolatedlonesomereclusiverejectedsecludedsolitaryunsocialwithdrawn
nervousanxiousapprehensiveconcerneddistressedflusteredhigh-strungjittery
jumpynervyrestlessskittishtenseuneasyuptightworried
proudcontenteddignifiedgratifiedhonoredpleasedsatisfied
sadbereavedbrokenheartedcrestfallencrusheddejecteddepresseddespairingdespondentdevastateddisconsolatedismaldolefuldowncastforlorngloomyglumgrief-strickengrieved
heartbrokenheartsickheartsoreheavy-heartedinconsolablelanguishinglow-spiritedlugubriousmelancholymiserablemorosemournfulsombersorrowfultroubledweepingwistful
shybashfulcautiouscoydemurehumbleintrovertedmeekmodestmousyquietrabbityreservedreticentself-conscioussheepishskittishtimidunassertive
surprisedagapeaghastamazedastonishedastoundedawestruckdumbfoundeddumbstruckflabbergastedflooredoverwhelmedshockedspeechlessstaggeredstartledstunnedthrownthunderstruck
upsetagitatedbothereddisconcerteddismayeddisquieteddistraughtdistresseddisturbedstressedtroubledungluedunsettledworried
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ample
behemoth
broad
bulky
burly
capacious
colossal
considerable
enormous
expansive
extensive
giant
gigantic
grand
great
hefty
huge
hulking
humongous
husky
immeasurable
immense
jumbo
magnificent
major
mammoth
massive
mighty
mountainous
monstrous
monumental
overgrown
oversized
prodigious
roomy
sizable
spacious
staggering
stupendous
substantial
titanic
towering
tremendous
unrestricted
vast
voluminous
whopping
baby
bite-sized
bitty
cramped
diminutive
dwarfish
inconsequential
inconsiderable
insignificant
light
limited
little
meager
microscopic
mini
miniature
miniscule
minor
minute
modest
narrow
paltry
petite
piddling
pint-sized
pocket-sized
puny
runty
scanty
scrubby
short
shrimp
skimpy
slight
smallish
stubby
stunted
teeny
teensy
tiny
toy
trifling
trivial
truncated
undersized
wee
Big Small
z Boring: Thecatwasbigandthemousewassmall.L Interesting: The monstrously oversized cat towered over the teensy mouse.
Big / Small
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adorablealluringappealingattractivebeckoningbecomingbewitchingbreathtakingcaptivatingcharmingclassycomelycutedazzlingdelightfuldivineelegantenchantingengagingenthrallingenticingexcellentexquisitefairfascinatingfetchingfineglamorousgood-lookinggorgeousgraceful
grandhandsomeidealimpressiveinterestinginvitinglovelyluringmagnificentmajesticmarvelousmesmericpleasantpleasingprettyradiantravishingrefinedresplendentshapelysightlysplendidstatuesquestunningsublimesuperbtantalizingwell-formedwell-groomedwinsomewonderful
abnormalappallingawfulbad-lookingbeastlybizarrecreepydeformeddisagreeabledisfigureddisgustingdistastefuldistortedeeriefoulfreakishfrightfulgrislygrossgrotesquegrungyhag-likehard-featuredhideoushomelyhorridhorrifyingill-favoredinelegantloathsomemisshapen
monstrousnastynauseatingobnoxiousoddoutlandishpiggishplainrepellentrepugnantrepulsiverevoltingshockingsickeningsordidsorrystrangeterribleunalluringunappealingunattractiveuncomelyundesirableuninvitingunnaturalunpleasantunseemlyunsightlyvileweirdwretched
Beautiful Ugly
z Boring: Thehaircutwasugly.L Interesting: The frightful haircut bordered on grotesque.
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admirableamazingastonishingastoundingawe-inspiringawesomebeautifulbreathtakingbrilliantcommendabledistinguishedexcellentexceptionalexcitingextraordinaryfabulousfantasticfinegloriousillustriousimpressiveincredibleinspiringlegendaryloftymagnificentmarvelousmemorable
mind-blowingmiraculousnotablenoteworthyoutrageousoutstandingoverwhelmingphenomenalprodigiousremarkablesensationalspectacularsplendidstirringstrikingstunningstupendoussuperbsuperiorterrificthrillingunbelievableunrealunrivaledvaluablewonderfulwondrousabhorrent
abominableappallingatrociousawfulbasebeastlycontemptiblecurseddeplorabledespicabledetestabledisagreeabledisgustingdreadfulfoulfrighteningfrightfulghastlygrimgrislygruesomehatefulheinoushideoushorrendoushorriblehorridhorrific
horrifyingloathsomelousyluridmeannastynauseatingobnoxiousobsceneodiousoffensiveraunchyrepellentreprehensiblerepugnantrepulsiverevoltingscandalousscaryshamefulshockingsickeningterribleterrifyingunpleasantvilewretched
Good Bad
z Boring: Theweatherwasbad,butwehadagoodday.L Interesting: Despite the foul weather, we still had a sensational day at the park.
Good / Bad
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Interesting Boring
z Boring: Thebookwasboring.L Interesting: The dull, monotonous book left me feeling uninspired.
Interesting / Boring
absorbingalluringamusingappealingarrestingcaptivatingcharismaticcompellingcuriousdelightfulenchantingengagingengrossingentertainingenthrallingentrancingexceptionalexcitingexoticfascinatinggrippingimpressiveintriguingprovocativerefreshingrivetingspellbindingstimulatingstirringstrikingthought-provokingunusual
colorlesscommonplacedeaddrabdrearydrudgingdullflatho-humhumdruminsipidinterminablelacklusterlifelessmonotonemonotonousplatitudinousrepetitiousroutinespiritlessstalestereotypicalstodgytedioustiresometriteunanimatedunexcitinguninspireduninterestingvapidwearisome
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A Little A Lot
z Boring: Thenightskyhadalotofstars.L Interesting: The stars were numberless in the night sky.
A Little / A Lot
afewahandfulofascatteringofasprinklingofinconsequentialinconsiderableinfrequentinsufficientlimitedmeagerminorminutenegligibleoccasionalpaltrypettypiddlingrarescantscantyscarcescarcelyanyskimpyslightslimsomesparse
abundantbounteousbountifulcopiouscountlessendlessimmeasurableincalculableinfiniteinnumerablelimitlessmanymultifariousmultiplemultitudinousmyriadnumberlessnumerousplentifulplentyofscadsofseveralswarmingwithteemingwithuncountableunlimitedvoluminous
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Easy / Hardz Boring: Thehomeworkwaseasy,butthetestwashard.
L Interesting: The homework was manageable, but the test was complicated.
Easy Hardaccessible
apparent
basic
clear-cut
direct
effortless
elemental
elementary
evident
facile
manageable
obvious
painless
plain
routine
self-explanatory
simple
smooth
straightforward
uncomplicated
undemanding
understandable
uninvolved
workable
arduous
backbreaking
bothersome
burdensome
challenging
complex
complicated
confusing
demanding
difficult
exacting
exhausting
formidable
grueling
involved
laborious
painful
perplexing
problematic
puzzling
strenuous
troublesome
trying
unclear
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Comparing Words Contrasting Words
z Boring: Tennisisplayedonacourt,andbaseballisplayedonafield.L Interesting: Tennis is played on a court, whereas baseball is played on a field.
Compare / Contrast
alike
atfirstglance
besides
both
bycomparison
comparable
compare
comparedto
incommon
incomparisonto
inthesamemanner
inthesameway
justas
like
likewise
ontheonehand
resemble
resemblance
share
similarities
similarity
similarly
similarto
thesame
thesameas
although
atfirstglance
but
bycontrast
contrast
conversely
despite
differ
differences
different
differentfrom
eventhough
however
incontrast
instead
onthecontrary
ontheotherhand
opposite
unlike
variations
varied
vary
whereas
while
yet
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Be Specific! How to avoid using the word “thing.”
achievementaccomplishmentadvancementcontributionfeatimprovementprogresssuccess
beliefconvictionfeelingideanotionopinionpositiontheoryunderstandingview
chanceopportunitypossibilityprospect
characteristicaspectattributedistinctionfeaturepeculiaritypropertyqualitytrademarktrait
choicealternativedecisionoptionpossibilitypreferenceselection
effectaftermathconsequenceoutcomeramificationresult
effortactionattemptendeavorstepstrideundertaking
enjoymentactivityamusementdiversionentertainmenthobbyinterestpastimerecreation
experienceadventureaffairencounterenterpriseescapadeeventexplorationexposureinvolvementordealparticipationundertakingventure
goalaimambition
idealintentionobjectiveplan
issueargumentcontroversyfocusquestionsubjectthemetopic
itemarticlebelongingobjectparticularpossessionproduct
partaspectcomponentdetailelementfactorfeatureparticularsectionsegment
placearealocalelocationscenesettingspotsitevicinity
problemchallengeconcernconflictdifficultydilemmadisadvantagefrustrationhardshipobstaclepredicamentquagmirequandarystruggletrialtroubleweakness
proofdataevidencefactstatistictestimonyverification
reasonargumentexplanationjustificationmotivepretextrationale
situationcircumstanceepisodeeventhappeningincidentissuematteroccasionoccurrence
talentabilitycapabilitygeniusgiftpowerskillstrength
typecategorydescriptionexampleformgenregroupkindmodelpatternsortvariety
valueadvantagebenefitimportancemeaningmeritpurposesignificanceuseworth
wayapproachcoursedirectionmannermethodmodestylesystemtechnique
z Boring: Frogsandtoadshavemanythingsincommon.L Interesting: Frogs and toads have many characteristics in common.
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Boring Word/Phrase Page Boring Word/Phrase Page
Don’tgetstuckinoldwritinghabits!Whenyoufindyourselfabouttousethesetiredwordsandphrases,searchformorespecificandlivelyones!
50 Boring Words and Phrases to Avoid
Alittle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Alot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Asked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ate..................8
Bad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,26,42
Beautiful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Big . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Boring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Dirty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Easy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,26,42
Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Happy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,39
Hard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,45
Hear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Hot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Interesting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Kind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Fast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Loud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Made . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
New. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Orange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Purple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
See . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Said . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–15
Slow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Small . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Smell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sweet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,27
Tall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Thing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Toendthispaper . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ugly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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My Own List of Interesting Words
Instead of…moved,Icoulduse
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said,Icoulduse_____________,_____________,_____________
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big,Icoulduse_____________,_____________,_____________
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small,Icoulduse_____________,_____________,_____________
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beautiful,Icoulduse_____________,_____________,_____________
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ugly,Icoulduse_____________,_____________,_____________
(seepage41)
good,Icoulduse_____________,_____________,_____________
(seepage42)
bad,Icoulduse_____________,_____________,_____________
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interesting,Icoulduse_____________,_____________,_____________
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boring,Icoulduse_____________,_____________,_____________
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