GCSE English Language (AQA)

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VOCABULARY

Replacement words

Below are some commonly overused words in English Language with synonyms you can use instead to give your writing more variety and specificity.

  • SHOWS: demonstrates, portrays, reveals, clarifies, illustrates, depicts, explains, accentuates, emphasises, underlines, highlights, underscores, elucidates
  • SUGGESTS: implies, connotes, signifies, symbolises, represents, hints, engenders, reflects, conveys, reiterates, supports, explicates
  • SAYS: asserts, claims, states, declares, argues, explains, emphasises, expresses, proclaims, communicates
  • GOOD: admirable, commendable, noteworthy, benevolent, impressive, virtuous, praiseworthy, exemplary
  • BAD: detrimental, flawed, harmful, ineffective, inferior, unfavorable, deficient, problematic, reprehensible, deplorable, malevolent
  • IMPORTANT: pivotal, crucial, essential, fundamental, significant, core, vital, integral, key, paramount, indispensable
  • VERY: extremely, exceptionally, incredibly, tremendously, profoundly, remarkably, overwhelmingly, intensely, hugely, significantly

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