24 Sep Vocabulary to avoid “VERY” for IELTS, CELPIP

To avoid using very in our writing and speaking, we must learn synonyms for commonly used words. This is highly effective in improving your scores in both writing and speaking.

Very afraid: Fearful

Very Angry: Furious

Very Bad: Awful

Very Beautiful: Gorgeous

Very Big: Massive

Very Bright: Luminous

Very Busy: Swamped

Very Calm: Serene

Very Clean: Spotless

Very Colorful: Vibrant

Very Competitive: Cut Throat

Very Complete: Comprehensive

Very Confused: Perplexed

Very Creative: Innovative

Very Crowded: Bustling

Very Cute: Adorable

Very Deep: Profound

Very Detailed: Meticulous

Very Difficult: Arduous

Very Easy: Effortless

Very Exciting: Exhilarating

Very Friendly: Amiable

Very funny: Hilarious

Very Glad: Overjoyed

Very Great: Terrific

Very Hurt: Battered

Very Hungry: Starving

Very High: Soaring

Very Hard to find: Rare