Adjectives➕Adverbs Flashcards
Collectively
as a whole all all in all all things considered Conjointly In 1968 the states collectively spent $2 billion on it.
Notwithstanding Noun/the fact that Clause, S + V
Meaning: is used in the same way as “despite” (more formal) Example: Notwithstanding its profitability /the fact that the factory farming can be profitable, there are major doubts about its morality
Although
- Although X verb, Y verb ==>Although some people…., I prefer…. “Although”, also known as “even though” or “is to show this contrast. It’s a such a useful word when you’re writing essays or speaking in a formal setting. Example: Although X verb, Y verb : Although some people would like to have a lot of children, the cost of raising them has to be considered first. Although some people…., I prefer….: Although some young people consider travelling as the best way to turn into a mature person, I prefer going abroad to study for a tertiary level to broaden my experience which can help me be fully developed in mind.
Immensely
extremely; very much SYN ENORMOUSLY: immensely popular / difficult / grateful * We enjoyed ourselves immensely.
Proportional
[prəˈpôrSHənl] adjective - proportional متناسب: proportional, proportionate, commensurate, adequate, symmetric, symmetrical به نسبت: proportional ● نسبی،برپار،برمبنای نسبت a proportional immigration quota سهمیهی نسبی مهاجرت ● متناسب،همگر،بساوند،همود pay proportional to work done دستمزد متناسب با کار انجام شده The electricity cost is proportional to the total resistance of the circuit
Much as Clause, S + V
\Meaning: A very strong form of “although” Example: Much as mass tourism is harmful to the environment, it should still be encouraged.
❌don’t use very Rephrase ✅Very good ✅ with ✏️
Very good ==> 🔆top-notch, درجه یک: classy, prime, copacetic, nobby, first-string, top-notch US slang 🔆splendid, 🔆terrific, 🔆excellent, 🔆magnificent, 🔆 fabulous, 🔆outstanding
Acutely
1 ~ aware / conscious noticing or feeling sth very strongly: I am acutely aware of the difficulties we face. 2 (describing unpleasant feelings) very; very strongly: acutely embarrassed
❌❌❌Do not use There is There are
When you write, try to write your ideas in a clear & concise way. There is/there are is extra wordsthat are not needed. So just leave them out to make your sentences stronger and straight to thepoint. Example: There are many issues that students have to face at university==> Students face a multitude of issues at university
Cogently
adv. in a cogent manner, convincingly, persuasively, influentially It would be hugely important to learn how to express opposing ideas cogently and with clarity
albeit
(conj.) Even though; although; notwithstanding. Albeit Noun Phrase/Clause, S + V Meaning: Although – Albeit is often used to introduce an adjectival or adverbial phrase that makes a concession about the preceding noun or verb Example: The sponge was very absorbent, soaking up all the soda, albeit with some effort. – In rarer cases, albeit may introduce a dependent clause Example: The good news is that he is back at Tannadice and has resumed his duties, albeit he will not rejoin the board.
Sheer
sheer1 [ʃiə] ♦ adjective 1 absolute: Her singing was a sheer delight; It all happened by sheer chance. (To Express Emphasis) You can use sheer to emphasize that a state or situation is complete and does not involve or is not mixed with anything else. His music is sheer delight. Sheer chance quite often plays an important part in sparking off an idea.
Evidently
clearly; that can be seen or understood easily: She walked slowly down the road, evidently in pain. * ‘I’m afraid I couldn’t finish the work last night.’ ‘Evidently not.’ 2 according to what people say: He evidently hated maths at school, so it’s amazing he became an accountant! * Evidently, she had nothing to do with the whole affair.
Excessively
=> ex.ces.sive.ly Managers are also accused of paying themselves excessively high salaries… Mum had started taking pills and drinking excessively. excessively high taxes
Profoundly
profound profounder profoundest 1. You use profound to emphasize that something is very great or intense. …discoveries which had a profound effect on many areas of medicine. …profound disagreement… Anna’s patriotism was profound. This has profoundly affected my life…