Descriptive Vocabulary
Contemplated - thought about or considered
Reticent - reserved or reluctant to speak
Single-minded - focused or determined on one goal or purpose
Marinated - soaked in liquid and spices before cooking
Highly-strung - having an extremely nervous or sensitive temperament
Hospitable - welcoming and generous to guests
Good-natured - pleasant and friendly in temperament
Inadvertent - unintentional or not deliberate
Bemused - puzzled or confused
Nouns that exist only in the singular or plural form
Entrails Ashes (of a dead cremated body)
Tropics Guts (bowels, courage)
Odds (in the expression 'heavy odds') Looks (e.g. She has attractive looks)
Drawers Surroundings (environment)
Contents Proceeds
Valuables Riches (wealth)
Manners (in the expression 'good Fireworks
manners')
Thanks Funds (money)
Troops Archives
Outskirts Wages
Customs (duty) Goods
Premises (buildings) Stairs (e.g. a flight of stairs)
Earnings Auspices (patronage)
Brain (Intellect) Pains (e.g. to take pains)
Time fixers
Nowadays...............These days..............Until now............Recently...........Ten years ago
Introducing points / Transition sentences:
In the first place............... the main............... Another reason............... To begin
with............... Moreover............... Lastly...............
Time sequence Phrases
All afternoon/night……..Throughout the night……From dusk till dawn…..Through the wee
hours of the morning…..
Idioms
“Paint the town red" - Describing a festive and lively celebration.
"Have a blast" - Signifying an enjoyable and exciting time.
"A walk in the park" - Referring to something easy and enjoyable, like a fun outing.
"Party animal" - Describing someone who loves to have fun and socialize at gatherings.
"On cloud nine" - Feeling extremely happy or joyful.
"Living it up" - Enjoying life to the fullest, often used in the context of celebrations.
"Hit the jackpot" - Describing a highly successful or enjoyable experience.
"In high spirits" - Feeling happy and cheerful.
"The time of my life" - Referring to an unforgettable and enjoyable experience.
"Like a kid in a candy store" - Describing someone who is extremely excited or delighted.
Compound adjectives (Essential for Review writings!)
"Well-written" - Example: "The book is well-written and engaging."
"State-of-the-art" - Example: "The state-of-the-art technology in this smartphone is
impressive."
"High-quality" - Example: "The restaurant serves high-quality cuisine."
"User-friendly" - Example: "The software has a user-friendly interface."
"Fast-paced" - Example: "The movie is known for its fast-paced action."
"Top-notch" - Example: "The hotel offers top-notch service."
"Mind-blowing" - Example: "The special effects in the movie were mind-blowing."
"Eye-catching" - Example: "The artwork features eye-catching colors and designs."
"Budget-friendly" - Example: "This hotel is a budget-friendly option for travelers."
"Crowd-pleasing" - Example: "The concert was a crowd-pleasing event."
"Action-packed" - Example: "The movie is action-packed with thrilling sequences and
intense battles."
