Some useful Vocabulary and Synonyms

Hello guys! Today we will learn some important vocabulary words for task-1.These will really help you to score good band in the task. So let's start now: There are words and phrases which help to describe trends. 

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NOUNS AND VERBS: 

An increase, a boom, a growth, a rise, a surge, to go up, to double, to reach, at peak, to grow, to climb, to skyrocket. To decrease, to fall, to decline, to dip, to drop, to reduce, a slump, to plunge No change, steady, constant, remain stable, to hold, maintain the same level, to level off. A fluctuation- to fluctuate, a variation- to vary A plateau, a period of stability. 

PHRASES: 

To hit the highest point, to hit the lowest point, to show an upward trend, to show a downward trend, to reach a peak, to show some fluctuation, to fluctuate widely, to remain stable, to remain static, to remain constant, to remain unchanged, to stay constant, to level off, to reach a plateau, to flatten out, the highest, the lowest, the second highest, the fourth highest,compared to, relative to, compared with. 

ADJECTIVES:

Sharp, sudden, rapid, abrupt, dramatic, steep, significant, slight, moderate, considerable, marked, slight, gentle, gradual, enormous, substantial, moderate, slow, swift, minimal. 

ADVERBS: 

Sharply, rapidly, suddenly, significantly, dramatically, abruptly, slightly, gently, considerably, markedly, wildly, enormously, moderately, substantially, slowly, minimally, swiftly. 

TIME EXPRESSION: 

For the period, since 2010, for ten years, in 2015, between 2002-2012. 

CONTRAST: 

However, otherwise, on the other hand, despite, in spite of, though, although, but, otherwise, yet, instead of, rather, whereas, nonetheless, even though, compared with, alternatively. 

SEQUENCE:

In addition to, later, to begin with, similarly, likewise, besides, furthermore, also, too, firstly, initially, later, after this/that, following this/that. 

CONCLUSION: 

In a nutshell, in conclusion, to recapitulate, the overall view. 

CONNECTING WORDS:

Also, although, recently, as a consequence of, despite, as well as, final, in case of, now, furthermore, therefore, however, in case of, similarly, subsequently, such as, then, while, when, moreover, simultaneously, and, in addition to.

• There are also some other useful language words which will help you:
• To reduce the size of the group: A few, some, many, most, a little, some, much.
• To reduce the number of times something occurs: Sometimes, frequently, often, occasionally.
• To express doubts: Seems to, appear to, seems that, appears that.
• To express the idea of likelihood rather than certainty: It is likely that...
• It is probable that...
• To say something is possible: May, might, can, could, perhaps, maybe, possibly, probably.

SOME USEFUL SYNONYMS 

Here is a list of adjectives and their synonyms that are commonly used to describe people.

1. Beautiful: Attractive, Pretty, Lovely, Stunning
2. Fair: Just, Objective, Impartial, Unbiased
3. Funny: Humorous, Comical, Hilarious, Hysterical
4. Happy: Content, Joyful, Mirthful, Upbeat
5. Hardworking: Diligent, Determined, Industrious, Enterprising
6. Honest: Honorable, Fair, Sincere, Trustworthy
7. Intelligent: Smart, Bright, Brilliant, Sharp
8. Introverted: Shy, Bashful, Quiet, Withdrawn
9. Kind: Thoughtful, Considerate, Amiable, Gracious
10. Lazy: Idle, Lackadaisical, Lethargic, Indolent
11. Mean: Unfriendly, Unpleasant, Bad-tempered, Difficult
12. Outgoing: Friendly, Sociable, Warm, Extroverted
13. Rich: Affluent, Wealthy, Well-off, Well-to-do
14. Strong: Stable, Secure, Solid, Tough
15. Unhappy: Sad, Depressed, Melancholy, Miserable
16. Lucky: Auspicious, Fortunate
17. Positive: Optimistic, Cheerful, Starry-eyed, Sanguine
18. Bossy: Controlling, Tyrannical
19. Here are some miscellaneous words and their synonyms:
20. Baffle: confuse, deceive
21. Hypocrisy: duplicity, falseness
22. Pacify: appease, placate
23. Recalcitrant: obstinate, stubborn
24. Turbulent: disordered, violent
25. Valid: authorized, legitimate
26. Old: antiquated, ancient, obsolete, extinct, past, prehistoric, venerable, aged
27. True: genuine, reliable, factual, accurate, precise, correct, valid, real
28. Important: required, substantial, vital, essential, primary, significant, requisite, critical
29. Weak: frail, anemic, feeble, infirm, languid, sluggish, puny, fragile

These are just a few examples of synonyms, You can find more in Vocabulary section from above tag or here.