IELTS & TOEFL Vocabulary: 142 Adjectives

A list of 142 adjectives to learn for success in the IELTS, TOEFL, or any other English exam. To communicate more powerfully in English, avoid weak, boring and overly-used words such as good or bad. Instead, choose one of the thousands of other more specific descriptive adjectives that can energize your language, convey greater meaning, and boost your IELTS and TOEFL scores. PEOPLE WEATHER Bad unhelpful unfriendly selfish mean wicked evil unreliable violent dishonest ruthless uncaring snobbish rude manipulative angry impatient untrustworthy disloyal unfaithful EXPERIENCE

Good helpful friendly generous kind compassionate sympathetic reliable gentle honest loving caring humble receptive understanding cheerful patient trustworthy loyal faithful

Good lovely sunny warm pleasant balmy beautiful summery mild fine clear

Bad stormy cold freezing windy awful rainy humid foggy cloudy nasty

Good amazing exciting positive wonderful enriching interesting unique magnificent joyful productive relaxing

Bad boring unpleasant negative difficult frightening scary horrible terrible depressing traumatic stressful

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Good a pretty dress an attractive kitchen a colourful painting a splendid meal a terrific show an amazing concert a wonderful holiday

Bad a terrible accident an evil plot a tasteless meal a horrible day a stupid idea a dreadful incident a violent demonstration an exhausting trip a bitter employee a vengeful gang a tough customer a dirty room a dangerous neighbourhood a tiring day a difficult exam a challenging quiz a notorious criminal an illegal activity an immoral act an isolated place a lonely widow a frustrating time a confusing situation a disgusting smell a shocking attack a tense mood a helpless feeling a cowardly act a strict rule a careless driver a pessimistic view

a superb actor a magnificent collection

an excellent presentation an exceptional teacher an extraordinary performance a marvelous holiday a fantastic movie a tremendous honour an outstanding musician a fabulous location a beautiful woman a breathtaking performance a lovely home an exquisite painting an intelligent professor a gorgeous view a safe area a proud parent a well-behaved child a flexible policy a fragrant garden a talented comedian a comfortable bed an optimistic attitude

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