Synonyms

Question 1

better

Answer 1

A cut above
/
This restaurant is definitely a cut above; they have embroidered tablecloths.

Question 2

cheap

Answer 2

affordable
/əˈfɔːrdəbəl/
/
economical
/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl, ˌikə-/

Question 3

definitely

Answer 3

clearly
/ˈklɪrli/
/
absolutely
/ˌæbsəˈlutli/
/
surely
/ˈʃʊrli, ˈʃɝ-/

Question 4

dirty

Answer 4

filthy
/ˈfɪlθi/
/
soiled
/sɔɪld/

Question 5

expensive

Answer 5

costly
/ˈkɔstli, ˈkɑst-/
/
pricey
/ˈpraɪsi/

Question 6

loads (large amount)

Answer 6

heaps
/
tons
/
lots
/
bunch
/
truckload

Question 7

more (in greater quantity)

Answer 7

rather more
/
much more
/
far more
/
a lot more

Question 8

of course

Answer 8

Certainly
/
Sure thing
/
You bet
/
By all means
/
Absolutely

Question 9

reduce

Answer 9

lower
/ˈloʊɚ/
/
decrease
/v. dɪˈkris/
/
drop
/drɑp/

Question 10

stressful

Answer 10

nerve-racking (or: nerve-wracking)
/
nervy (UK)
/
anxiety-ridden

Question 11

enjoyable

Answer 11

fun
/
pleasant
/
entertaining
/
amusing

Question 12

calm [sb] (vi)

Answer 12

reassure
/
soothe
/
support

Question 13

avoid (stay away)

Answer 13

steer clear
- His parents warned him to steer clear of trouble.
/
stay clear
- The memoir is tender, but manages to stay clear of sentimentality.
/
keep clear
- I enjoy our chats but I try to keep clear of political discussions.

Question 14

put something

Answer 14

toss something
/
chuck something
/
stick something
/
throw something

Question 15

co-worker

Answer 15

colleague
/
who I work with
/
workmate

Question 16

in the future

Answer 16

• Down the line: “We can revisit this idea down the line.”
• Moving forward: “Let’s consider this approach moving forward.”
• Ahead of us: “There are many opportunities ahead of us.”
• On the horizon: “Exciting changes are on the horizon.”
• In the coming years: “In the coming years, we expect to see significant advancements.”
• Looking ahead: “Looking ahead, we anticipate new challenges and opportunities.”
• Eventually: “We’ll need to address this issue eventually.”
• Over time: “Over time, we can expect to see improvements.”
• In due course: “The results will be revealed in due course.”
• In the long run: “This decision will benefit us in the long run.”

Question 17

tired

Answer 17

• beat or dead beat
• wiped out
• exhausted
• dead tired
• dragging
• running on empty

Question 18

excited

Answer 18

“I’m pumped!”
“I’m stoked!”
“I’m psyched!”
“I’m over the moon!”
“I’m jazzed!”
“I’m excited as heck!”