Boring words in English | What To Use Instead ??

POC English

POC English

10 min, 59 sec

Maddie from POC English introduces alternatives to common adjectives and phrases to help enhance vocabulary.

Summary

  • Maddie explains how to use words like 'bright', 'ingenious', and 'knowledgeable' instead of 'smart'.
  • She offers 'gigantic', 'tremendous', and 'immense' as synonyms for 'big'.
  • Alternatives to 'little' such as 'teeny tiny', 'minute', and 'minuscule' are discussed.
  • Maddie suggests 'admire', 'appreciate', and 'fancy' in place of 'like'.
  • She introduces 'despicable', 'sinister', and 'wicked' as substitutes for 'bad'.

Chapter 1

Introduction to Vocabulary Expansion

0:27 - 11 sec

Maddie introduces the lesson on learning alternatives to boring words.

Maddie introduces the lesson on learning alternatives to boring words.

  • Maddie from POC English starts the lesson on enhancing vocabulary.
  • She announces the lesson's goal of providing alternative words to make language more interesting.

Chapter 2

Alternatives to 'Smart'

0:40 - 1 min, 30 sec

Maddie offers synonyms for 'smart', such as 'bright', 'ingenious', and 'knowledgeable'.

Maddie offers synonyms for 'smart', such as 'bright', 'ingenious', and 'knowledgeable'.

  • 'Bright' is suggested as a quick-to-learn alternative to 'smart'.
  • 'Ingenious' is described as being clever and skillful, suitable for solutions.
  • 'Knowledgeable' is for someone with a lot of information, perfect for describing a professor.

Chapter 3

Synonyms for 'Big'

2:18 - 2 min, 2 sec

The lesson continues with synonyms for 'big', including 'gigantic', 'tremendous', and 'immense'.

The lesson continues with synonyms for 'big', including 'gigantic', 'tremendous', and 'immense'.

  • 'Gigantic' is introduced as a synonym for something very huge or enormous.
  • The word 'tremendous' is connected with a very large amount of something.
  • 'Immense' is explained to mean extremely large in size.

Chapter 4

Smaller Alternatives to 'Little'

4:34 - 1 min, 35 sec

Alternatives to 'little' like 'teeny tiny', 'minute', and 'minuscule' are explored.

Alternatives to 'little' like 'teeny tiny', 'minute', and 'minuscule' are explored.

  • 'Teeny tiny' is used to describe something very small, exemplified with a slice of cake.
  • The word 'minute' is clarified to mean extremely small, as in details.
  • 'Minuscule' is another synonym for very small, shown with a piece of toast.

Chapter 5

Vocabulary for Expressing Liking

6:48 - 2 min, 16 sec

Maddie introduces words like 'admire', 'appreciate', and 'fancy' as alternatives to 'like'.

Maddie introduces words like 'admire', 'appreciate', and 'fancy' as alternatives to 'like'.

  • 'Admire' is recommended for expressing respect and approval.
  • 'Appreciate' means to realize the worth or enjoy something.
  • The British term 'fancy' is suggested for expressing a likeness or desire for something.

Chapter 6

Replacing 'Bad' with More Expressive Words

9:09 - 1 min, 33 sec

Maddie concludes with alternatives to 'bad', such as 'despicable', 'sinister', and 'wicked'.

Maddie concludes with alternatives to 'bad', such as 'despicable', 'sinister', and 'wicked'.

  • 'Despicable' is introduced as a term for something very unpleasant.
  • She describes 'sinister' as meaning evil or causing nervousness.
  • 'Wicked' is presented as an alternative that signifies something bad and morally wrong.

Chapter 7

Summary and Invitation to Subscribe

6:15 - 4 min, 37 sec

Maddie wraps up the lesson and invites viewers to subscribe for a detailed PDF summary.

Maddie wraps up the lesson and invites viewers to subscribe for a detailed PDF summary.

  • Maddie offers viewers a free PDF summary of the lesson if they subscribe to her channel.
  • She provides instructions on how to subscribe and access the PDF file from her website.

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