Adjectives Flashcards
Subtle
Subdued/ Muted
Sacrosanct
Inviolable/ Unchallengeable/ Inalienable
Amicable
Cordial/ Amiable/ Harmonious
Hypocritical
Sanctimonious/ Pious/ Self-righteous/ Holier-than-thou
Viral
Quickly/ Fervently/ Aggressively spreading/ growing
Unavoidable
Inescapable/ Ineluctable/ Inexorable
Intrusive
Invasive/ Obtrusive/ Meddlesome
Subdued
Gloomy/ Despondent/ Dispirited
Steady (increase)
Gradualist/ Progressive/ Incremental
Palpable
Perceptible/ Discernibles/ Incontrovertible
Sluggish
Bearish/ Slow/ Stagnating/
Bullish
Grow fast
Accompanying
Concomitant/ Collateral/ Consequent
Counterproductive
Backfiring/ Ineffectual/ Useless/ Unworkable
Practical
Functional/ Feasible/ Constructive/ Efficient/ Pragmatic
Risky
Precarious/ Dicey/ Perilous/ Treacherous
Deliberate
Purposeful/ Intentional/ Calculated/ Conscious/ Meticulous
Inept
Incompetent/ Poor/ Awkward/ Bumbling/ Inefficient
Tangible
Substantial/ Touchable/ Papable/ Appreciable
Perfect
Flawless/ Impeccable/ Ideal/ Faultless
Misguided
Ill-conceived/ Imprudent/ Erroneous/ Foolish/ Unwise/ Wrong
Inhuman
Cruel/ Harsh/ Unkind/ Uncompassionate/ Unsympathetic
Constant / Unending
Ceaseless/ Incessant
Consistent/ Perpetual/ Continuance/ Unrelenting
Willing
Agreeable
Eager/ Enthusiastic/ Prepared/ Inclined/ Responsible
Harmless
Inoffensive/ Innocuous
Overrated
Too much credit/ Rated too highly
Body
Physical aspect
Spirit
Emotional aspect
Mind
Cognitive/ Logical/ Mental Psychological
Disapproving
Critical of
Outdated
Outmoded/ Archiac
Pressing
Urgent/ Dire/ Necessary/ Imperative
Genuine
Authentic/ Legitimate
Thriving
Blossoming/ Expanding/ Growing/ Burgeoning/ Advancing
Lenient
Forgiving/ Merciful
Specific
Clearly defined
Reasonable
Sensible/ Fair
Long-standing
Well/long-established/ Persistent/ Prevailing/ Deep-rooted
Promise
Claim / Pledge / Vow / Guarantee / Assure
Separate
Isolate / Disconnect / Split / Divide / Segregate
Siphon away (figurative)
Take away
Gather
Congregate / Convene / Meet / Flock together / Crowd / Assemble
Socialise
Interact / Converse / Mingle / Enjoy one another’s company
Devote
Commit / Pledge / Sacrifice / Dedicate
Grounded in
Based on / Rooted in
Increasing
Growing / Rising / Escalating
Associated with
Affiliated with / Linked to / Pertaining to / Related to
Ailing
Sickly / Weak / Debilitated / Dying / Failing / In poor condition / Inadequate / Substandard / Flawed
Progessively
Gradually, Incrementally, Steadily, Increasingly, Phased, Slowly
Weakened
Eroded / Debilitated / Incapacitated / Tired / Exhausted / Worn out / Diminished
Reduced / Decreased / Lessened / Depleted
Extreme
Utmost / Intense / Severe
Drastic / Serious / Radical
Excessive
Developing
Growing / Evolving
Expanding / Advancing / Broadening
Global
Worldwide / International / Universal
Necessary
Essential / Indispensable / Vital
Heavy (many use)
Vigorous / Sizeable / Substantial
Hefty / Considerable / Intensive
Very
Exact / Actual / Precise / Particular / Specific / Distinct
Mere / Simple / Sheer / Utter
Certain
Particular / Specific
Evil
Acts of injustice / Wrong / Bad / Immoral / Sinful
Capable of
Able to / Competent / Proficient
Unnecessary jabbering
Incoherent / incomprehensible / meaningless / senseless / pointless / trivial chatter / exchanges
Difficult
Hard / Strenuous / Arduous / Laborious / Tough / Gruelling
Meandering
Rather than a direct path to achieve our goal, we move from site to site in an indirect, aimless way
Seductive
Tempting / Enticing / Alluring
Meaningful
Significant / Important / Consequential
Pristine
Immaculate / In perfect condition / Spotless / Clean / Unblemished
On balance
Overall / All in all / All things considered / For the most / Generally
Failed
futile / disastrous / unsuccessful / botched / disappointed / failed to achieve intended outcomes / diminished / weakened
Spartan (4 different contexts / meaning)
Showing or characterised by austerity or a lack of comfort or luxury.
Plain / Bare / Simple
Harsh / Hard / Rigorous / Arduous / Strict / Stern / Severe / Rigid
Frugal / Stringent
Bleak / Joyless / Grim
Outside and inside
Internal and external
New
Novel / Fresh / Modern / Unconventional
Stunning
Amazing / Impressive
Unnatural
Abnormal / Strange / Weird
Bad
Negative / Undesirable / Adverse / Disruptive / Devestating / Deleterious / Damaging / Evil / Malicious
No point
Futile / Purposeless / Meaningless / Pointless
Powerful
Stronger / More effective
Impossible
Unattainable / Unachievable
Changing
Shifting
Poignant
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
“a poignant reminder of the passing of time”
Touching / Moving
Saddening / Pitiful / Pathetic
Wretched / Miserable / Bitter / Painful
Disenchanted
Disillusioned
Disappointed
Dissatisfied
Whopping
Monumental/ Staggering / Enormous/ Massive
Well-founded
Justified / Warranted / Legitimate / Valid / Well-grounded
Newfound
Recently discovered
Gradual
Slight / Slow / Moderate / Unhurried / Step by step / Progressive / Steady / Consistent
Mass
Universal / Widespread / Large-scale / Extensive
Moral
Ethical / Virtuous / Righteous / Upright / Principled / Proper / Honourable / Just / Noble / Respectable
Strong-arm
Using or characterized by force or violence.
Aggressive / Forceful / Coercive / Oppressive / Intimidatory
Passionate
Intense / Ardent / Fervent / Zealous / Heated
Eager / Excited / Animated
Harmful
Pernicious / Damaging / Destructive / Detrimental / Deleterious
Optimistic
Sanguine / Hopeful / Positive / Cheerful
Trans-national
Cross-border
Autonomous
Free / Independent / Sovereign
Insular
Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one’s own experience.
Narrow-minded / Parochial / Petty / Close-minded / Short-sighted / Myopic
Judicious
Having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.
(Can use as adverb - a decision made judiciously)
Wise / Sensible / Prudent / Sound / Well advised / Informed
Relevant
Pertinent / Applicable
Staunch
Loyal / Faithful / Resolute / Unwavering / Unfaltering
Entrenched
Deep-rooted / Deep-set