1.

MYRIAD
Definition: (noun) a countless or extremely great number
Replaces: a lot
Myriad is one of the greatest words to use in your essays! We
2. ASSERTS
Definition: (verb) state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
Replaces: says
Another stellar word to add to your mental dictionary is asserts. This
verb is much more powerful than the alternative says, but it doesnt
make you sound like a vocabulary nerd when you write it! Asserts can
be used in a myriad of situations, but make sure you dont say it so
frequently that it becomes just as repetitive as says! An instance where
asserts would fit perfectly is The author asserts that the issue is lacking
simple solutions.
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3. EGREGIOUS
Definition: (adjective) outstandingly bad; shocking
Replaces: bad
Why use an adjective like bad when you could easily switch
4. ERRONEOUS
Definition: (adjective) wrong; incorrect
Replaces: wrong
Erroneous is an easy word to remember because the word means what
it sounds like - something containing error. Including erroneous in your
essays will take your writing to the next level! After reading a myriad of
essays containing simple words like wrong and flawed, your teacher

will be refreshed by your vast vocabulary! When you assert your

opinions using elevated vocabulary, your teacher will note that youre a
real brainiac, and respect you for that! A perfect opportunity to use this
word is when describing an egregious statement from the author : The
authors solutions for the problem were merely erroneous and absurd
ideas.
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5. ENGENDERS
Definition: (verb) to cause or give rise to
Replaces: causes
When you replace causes with engenders, youre sure to
6. EMPLOYS
Definition: (verb) to make use of
Replaces: uses
For the longest #time, I couldnt think of another word to replace use.
Eventually I came across utilize, but I used it so frequently that it
became as egregious as use! Finally, I began writing employs
instead. There are a myriad of ways to use employs in your essay, but
no matter how you say it, this word will engender more success in your
essay! Employ has a double meaning, because it also means to give a
job to someone. But it isnt erroneous to use employ in the second
sense of the word. For example :The author employs rhetorical
questions in order to assert her beliefs in a more persuasive manner.
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7. SALIENT
Definition: (adjective) most notable or important
Replaces: important
Salient is a great word to employ when writing your next

8. REASONS
Definition: (verb) think, understand, and form judgments by a process of
logic
Replaces: thinks
Like employs, reasons is a word with two very different definitions. But
reasons will most likely engender success when you employ the verb
form of the word to replace thinks. A myriad of instances come up
when writing an essay where youll need to describe what a person
thinks, but we all know variety is a salient component of every good
essay! You can switch out thinks for reasons, but be sure not to
switch it out for erroneous words like extrapolates just to sound
smarter! To-the-point writing with loads of variety is what most teachers
crave! So you can definitely write something along these lines in your
next essay :The author reasons that we can solve the problem if we all
work together, but the methods she asserts will help us do so are
egregious.
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9. ADVANTAGEOUS
Definition: (adjective) providing an advantage; favorable; beneficial
Replaces: good
One word all teachers see fa
10. GALVANIZE
Definition: (verb) shock or excite (someone), typically into taking action
Replaces: motivates
Often times while writing, it's advantageous to address how the author's

words and technique affect the reader. If the writer aims to galvanize his
readers, he or she is basically calling the reader to action, to stand up
against egregious crimes, erroneous accusations, or a myriad of other
injustices. If you notice that the author employs intense diction, or
asserts outright that his speech is meant to engender change, you
should probably us the word galvanize at least once in your essay!
After seeing that word in your essay, your teacher will reason that you
understood the text well and were able to create an essay regarding the
most salient theme in the piece.
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11. CRAFT
Definition: (verb) to make or manufacture (an object)) with skill and
careful #attention to detail.
Replaces: makes/produces/writes
I love the word craft because it instantly fills your teachers mind with
imagery that will galvanize her to keep on reading! Instead of asserting
that a writer produces a speech or writes a story, employ this artful
word! The speaker crafts his lecture by including a myriad of allusions
to other salient speeches is a great start to a thesis statement! Varied
word choice is always advantageous in writing, whereas a limited
vocabulary can prove to be egregious! While your peers write essays
filled with erroneous grammar and improper uses of diction, youll be
creating a unique essay! Since craft alters the tone of your entire
essay, you can reason that it will engender a higher score on your
paper!
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12. SUBSTANTIATE
Definition: (verb) provide evidence to support or prove the truth of
Replaces: proves

13. CAUSTIC
Definition: (adjective) able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical
Replaces: mean/harsh
In order to substantiate that an authors tone is confrontational,
sarcastic, or rude, you should use one precise term: caustic.

4. That is to say
Usage: That is and that is to say can be used to add further detail to your explanation, or
to be more precise.
Example: Whales are mammals. That is to say, they must breathe air.

5. To that end
Usage: Use to that end or to this end in a similar way to in order to or so.
Example: Zoologists have long sought to understand how animals communicate with each
other. To that end, a new study has been launched that looks at elephant sounds and their
possible meanings.

9. Likewise
Usage: Use likewise when you want to talk about something that agrees with what youve
just mentioned.
Example: Scholar A believes X. Likewise, Scholar B argues compellingly in favour of this
point of view.

14. Coupled with

ostensibly
1.
as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently

In view of/in light of

Usage: These phrases are used when something has shed light on something else.

Example: In light of the evidence from the 2013 study, we have a better understanding of

28. Nonetheless
Usage: This is similar to despite this.
Example: The study had its limitations, but it was nonetheless groundbreaking for its day.

29. Nevertheless
Usage: This is the same as nonetheless.
Example: The study was flawed, but it was important nevertheless.

30. Notwithstanding
Usage: This is another way of saying nonetheless.
Example: Notwithstanding the limitations of the methodology used, it was an important
study in the development of how we view the workings of the human mind.

1.

Fidus Achates: More than some internet acquaintance, a fidus Achates

("FEED-us uh-KAH-tays") is a true friend. It's like "BFF" in Latin.

Baffling-mystery
1.
Desultory: Don't be a serial "random"-dropper. If something is unexpected,
call it "desultory."

Write an article for a youth magazine in English about Body language. Use between
200-220 words.
Martie 2013

Volcanic eruption has been a constant threat to our natural

environment for milions of years,
but seldom in recent times has a volcano erupted with the ferocity of
Krakatoa.
Krakatoa,
which is a volcanic island group in Indonesia, erupted
on 27th
August 1883.
Not only was the explosion so .loud that it was
heard as far away(more than 3,000 km) as Perth in Australia, but is
also recognised as
(being tha loudest sound ever recorded.
Tens of thousands of people in the region were killed, many drowning
in the
enormous tsunamis which the eruption produced tsunamis
which eventually reached South
Africa and the English Channel.
The explosion also had a major effect on entire world`s weather
system. The
volcanic dust in the atmosphere reduced the amount of sunlight
reaching the
earth`s surface, reducing global temperatures by more than one
degree centrigrade. Only after
five years had passed did global temperatures begin to return to
normal.
The RNLI ( Royal National Lifeboat Institution) is an organisation
(1)....independent.......................................
(DEPEND) of
Government control, dedicated to saving lives at sea. The RNLI has an
active fleet of several hundred
lifeboats around the length and (2)......breadth..............................
(BROAD) of Britain`s coastline.
Since it was founded in 1824, the RNLI has had an extremely
(3)...........................significant.......(SIGNIFY)
impact on maritime safety, saving over 130,000 lives.
Because the RNLI is not funded by the government, it relies on the
(4)........goodwill.....................(GOOD) of
the public to cover its costs, its income coming from membership fees
and (5)...charitable.................................
(CHARITY) donations. Some people have raised
(6)............objections...................................(OBJECT) to this,
saying that such an
(7)........................invaluable.............(VALUE) service should be
government funded.

The lifeboat crews are almost all volunteers. They are generally
(8).............known...............................
(KNOW) by the British people as being
(9)............exemplary.....................(EXAMPLE) in their
(10).........selflessness........................(SELF),
Frequently putting their lives at risk to save others.
1. It was only when I checked that I noticed the tyre was flat. notice

Only when I checked ...did I notice ..............................................a flat

tyre.
2. My friends persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress. talked
My friends.......talked me into ................................ to the party in fancy
dress.
3. We received a warning to stay at home. should
We were........warned.that we ................................................... stay at
home.
4. The garden party won't take place if the weather stays bad. picks
Unless ......the weather picks up...................................................... the
garden party won't take place.
5. This problem cannot be solved instantly. no
There ..is no instant solution
to..................................................................this problem.
2013 suceava
Danger Facing Antarctica
Antarctica is becoming a popular tourist destination and in the last decade (1)
....there............ has been a dramatic increase in visitors to the area. (2) ...........Some.......
tourists simply
want to see the last unspoiled continent, (3) ......while......... others have more active
pursuits such as
adventure sports in mind. Of course, there are also adventurous souls who want to follow
.....in................... the footsteps of the great polar explorers. (5 However.........,
environmentalists are
concerned that the booming tourist industry may (6) ....be..................... endangering the
Antarctic environment and sowing (7) .....the........ seeds of its own destruction.One of the
problems facing the area is pollution resulting from tourism. Careless visitors throw
rubbish
into the sea, not realising (8) .....how.......... harmful this can be to wildlife. (9)
......Another.......... danger is
oil spills. In the freezing waters, oil does (10not .disperse effectively.
1. Some people accept that life is full of problems. RESIGNED

Some people are resigned to life being full of

problems.
2. He makes too many mistakes to be considered for promotion. FREQUENT
His mistakes are too frequent for him to.be
considered for promotion.
3. He will not be put off taking that trip to China. DETER
Nothing.trip to China.
4. Neil is unreliable and often breaks his promises. GOES
Neil is unreliable and often goes back on ..promises
5. Virtue is of little value in a corrupt government. COUNTS
Virtuecounts for little .government.

Fears of Future Global Hunger

A recent report has warned of global food (SHORTAGE) unless the current system of
farming and
food distribution is changed. The report highlights fears that currently rapid increases in
yields come at the expense of (SUSTAINABILITY), and that unless action is taken,
hunger and
(MALNUTRITION) will become growing problems. The population is expected to rise
to around
8.3 billion in the next twenty years, and (URBANIZATION) is set to continue, and it is
expected that
65-70% of the worlds population will live in cities. Increasing world (PROSPERITY)
will
lead to the rise in demand for energy, food and fresh water. The report also considers the
billion people worldwide who (OVEREAT) and are therefore obese to be another
example of the
(FAILURE) of the current system to provide health and well- being to the worlds
population. The
authors believe that the(APPLICATION) of new technologies can play a role in
(MINIMAIZING) future
food shortages. They see cloning, nanotechnology and genetic (MODIFICATION) as
potential
solutions. However, although many of these technologies have been adopted worldwide,
there
is still resistance to their use in parts of Europe.
2013 JUDET
1. David said that the accident was his fault. .................................. TOOK
David .. ........took the blame for.......................................................................... .. the accident.
2. Sven would have called yesterday if he had had more time. ....... SHORT
Sven didnt call yesterday .................................................... . time.
3. She did everything possible to save her marriage. ....................... POWER
She ....................................................................................... to save her marriage.
4. The costs of digital photography have come down over the last few years. DROP

There ...........has been a drop in........................................................................ the costs of digital

photography over the last few years.
5. The mountain route is possibly dangerous, but there is no alternative. MAY
Dangerous ........as the mountain route may be.................................................................... , there
is no alternative.
It's something (1) ___any__________ gamer will tell you. Computer games shouldn't be so hard
that they drive you mad, (2) ___but_________ nor should they be so easy that they fail to offer
enough (3) _______of_____ a challenge. Inevitably, however, you get stuck sometimes. What do
you do then? Ask the internet, of course. Many other gamers have figured (4) __out__________
what to do and posted the solution online. The answer is just a (5) _few___________clicks away.
Purists say this is cheating. They argue that solving a puzzle yourself, (6)
____like/as_______gamers had to do in the old days, might have (7) ___taken_________ longer,
but it was more satisfying. (8) ____when________you know that detailed 'walkthroughs' are
available online, free (9) _of___________charge, for almost any game, the temptation is to ask
for virtual help (10) ____at________the first sign of trouble, which robs players of a true sense of
achievement.

ON
James insisted on.... to the head of department alone.
2. There were a lot of things that we had to think about before we could accept their offer.
OBLIGED
There were several things that we were obliged to take into............
consideration before we could accept their offer.
3. Do you think you could help me to fill in this application form?
WONDERING
I am wondering wheather you could give.... me a hand filling in this
application form.
4. I know that it was wrong of me to shout in front of the customers.
RAISED
I know that I should not have raised .. in front of the customers.
5. If you need any help, you can always call me.
HESITATE
If you need any help, dont hesitate to call.... me.
I have had (1) __so__________ many bad experiences with cheap rucksacks that I decided to
buy an expensive one with a guarantee. So in March, I spent 25 (2) ___on_________a
rucksack, which (3) ____came________ with a three-year guarantee. However, the zip of the
rucksack has regularly jammed; in fact, (4) _every/each___________ time you do it up you
have to take great (5) ____care________ not to get the surrounding material stuck in the zip.
Recently it became so completely stuck that I (6) _lost___________ patience with it and tore
the zip open. The rucksack is now unusable, but my point is that there is a basic design fault
to it.

I pointed all (7) ____this________ out to the sales assistant, and produced the receipt and
guarantee. The assistant said that it was dirty and that a replacement (8) __could__________
not be issued. I explained that it was dirty because I use it every day to cycle in to work, and
that on rainy days it gets splashed. But (9) __wheather__________ it is dirty or not has
nothing to (10) ___do_________ with my complaint, which was about the defective zip.
If you are travelling in Thailand and have a
taste for adventure, you can now (1)
_participate__________ in an unusual kind of
activity. For an (2)
__incredibly_____________ modest sum, you
can spend a few days at an elephant
conversation centre training to be a majout or
elephant driver. Be prepared to get wet,
however, because you spend most of the day
atop an elephant, during which time this (3)
___majestic__________ beast can take up to
three baths! Primarly set up in an endeavour to
preserve the Thai elephant, the centre offers
such activities to tourists as a means of funding
itself. Nevertheless, its training programme
remains strictly in (4) __keeping___________
with the traditions of Kachasart, the ancient
method of studying elephants, and the mahouts
that work with the elephants build up a close,
(5) __lifelong_____________ relationship with
them, founded on mutual respect and love.
The type of training depends on the
(6)___abilities_________ that different animals
display, and care is taken not to overtire them.
Training is believed to be
(7)____beneficial__________ to the elephants,
providing them with physical and mental
(8)____stimulation____________. Their wellbeing is of utmost importance, and the success
of the centres breeding programme bears
witness to this.
While it may not be ideal to keep such
magnificent beasts in
(9)___captivity______________ - and the
centre has come in for plenty of criticism (10)
___extensive______________ deforestation
has left wild elephants struggling to survive in
habitats that are shrinking almost on a daily
basis. The centre offers them a sanctuary for
the time being at least.

1. PART
2. CREDIBLE
3. MAJESTY
4. KEEP
5. LIFE
6. ABLE
7. BENEFIT
8. STIMULATE
9. CAPTURE
10. EXTEND