English Language Vocabulary

good quality

exceptional, remarkable, high-caliber, first-rate, superior

poor quality

unsatisfactory, mediocre, inadequate, substandard,

negative attitude

pessimistic, unenthusiastic, defeatist, cynical, dismissive

positive attitude

optimistic, sanguine, encouraging, promising, favourable

useful

constructive, productive, beneficial, advantageous, rewarding

mean

malicious, malevolent, uncharitable, contemptible, spiteful

nice

pleasant, gratifying, gracious, amiable, agreeable

exciting

exhilarating, stimulating, compelling, invigorating, sensational

boring

tedious, monotonous, uneventful, ponderous, mundane

new

contemporary, futuristic, avant-garde, modernist, advanced

old

historique, antique, disintegrating, decaying, decrepit

expensive

extortionate, valuable, lavish, extravagant, exorbitante

cheap

economical, competitive, affordable, bargainous, budget

impressive

monumental, palatial, formidable, accomplished, dignified

shocking in a bad way

appalling, shameful, distressing, heinous, abominable

dangerous

destructive, damaging, threatening, hazardous, unpredictable

evil

immoral, dishonourable, degenerate, corrupt, unprincipled,

disgusting

unpalatable, nauseating, repulsive, distasteful , sickening

positive extended metaphors

garden: flourish, nurture, water, prune, grow
journey: progression, growth, experience, knowledge, overcoming setbacks
sunlight: warmth, radiance, joy, cheer, happy

negative extended metaphors

disease:pathogen, infect, transmit, spread, contaminate, outbreak
criminal: thief, violent, perpetrator, criminal, terrorise
prison: confine, trapped, oppressed

Red

Wine, mahogany, merlot, garnet, crimson, ruby persimmon, burgundy

Orange

Copper, rust, autumnal, apricot, canteloupe, bromze

Gold

Medallion, marigold, dijon, ochre, cider

green

Forest, emerald, most, olive, fern

Blue

Sapphire, royal, aquamarine, cerulean, navy, azure