VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT IN NARRATIVE ESSAYS VERSION 2.
0
(VENESSA 2.0)
By Zanurin bin Mohamad Safar
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kulim
SOPHISTICATED ADJECTIVES
1.1
No.
TO DESCRIBE PLACES
Common
adjective
Attractive
Sample sentence
Sophisticated adjective
Beautiful
Big
Busy
Clean
The mural drawn by the
boys was attractive.
The
scenery
was
beautiful.
We spent six hours at
the big shopping mall.
We left the busy town
after lunch.
The island was clean.
Spellbinding, eye-catching,
attention-grabbing,
Spectacular, picturesque,
stunning
Gigantic, giant, colossal
Clear
The sea was clear.
Crystalline, crystal-clear,
translucent
Sunless, gloomy, lowering
Cloudy
The sky was cloudy
Colourful
Cool
10
Crowded
11
Dangerous
12
Dark
The
buildings
were
colourful.
The wind from the
mountain was cool.
The crowded stadium
was noisy.
The
road
to
the
apartment
was
dangerous.
The cave was dark.
13
Dirty
14
Famous
15
Fresh
16
Grand
17
Great
18
High
Bustling, hectic, frenzied
Spotless, dirt-free, pristine
Vibrant, multi-coloured,
resplendent
Chilly, breezy, nippy
Swarming, teeming, jampacked
Treacherous, perilous,
precarious
Coal-black, pitch-dark,
pitch-black
The public toilet was Filthy, unhygienic, grubby
dirty.
We stayed at a famous Eminent, prominent,
resort.
renowned
The air was fresh.
Invigorating, refreshing,
bracing
The hotel lobby was Majestic, imposing, glorious
grand.
The
waterfalls
were Magnificent, impressive,
great.
extravagant
We took photos of the Sky-scraping, soaring, lofty
high tower.
19
Hot
20
Isolated
21
Noisy
22
Peaceful
23
Polluted
24
Rough
25
Special
26
Strange
27
Strong
28
Wonderful
1.2
We ran along the beach
under the hot sun.
The camping site was
remote.
Scorching, sweltering,
oppressive
Inaccessible, secluded,
isolated
The wet market was
noisy.
The
village
was
peaceful.
The air in the city centre
was polluted.
The countryside was
rough.
Her village was very
special.
The
forests
were
strange.
The wooden bridge was
strong.
The Disneyland was
wonderful.
Deafening, boisterous,
rowdy
Serene, tranquil,
composed
Impure, contaminated,
grimy
Rugged, wild, desolate
Distinguished, exceptional,
notable
Peculiar, bizarre, outlandish
Indestructible, resilient,
durable
Fantastic, superb,
astonishing
TO DESCRIBE PEOPLE (POSITIVE PERSONALITIES)
No. Common
adjective
1
Active
2
Adventurous
Beautiful
Busy
Careful
Clever
Committed
Confident
Cooperative
10
Famous
11
Friendly
Sample sentence
Sophisticated adjective
She was an active
student.
He
was
an
adventurous person.
His bride was very
beautiful.
The
manager
was
always busy.
We were careful in
making decisions.
The clever boy smiled at
me.
He was a committed
employee.
I was confident we
would win.
Everyone
was
cooperative
She was a famous
singer.
The receptionist was
friendly.
Energetic, enthusiastic,
agile
Bold, intrepid, audacious
Appealing, charming,
admirable
Engaged, hectic, bustling
about
Meticulous, scrupulous,
thorough
Brainy, witty, bright
Devoted, faithful, dedicated
Optimistic, cocksure,
assured
Supportive,
accommodating, obliging
Celebrated, prominent,
acclaimed
Amiable, amicable, affable
12
Funny
13
Generous
14
Glamorous
15
Good
16
Great
17
Hardworking
18
Helpful
19
Honest
20
Kind
21
Special
22
Strange
23
Strict
24
Strong
25
Successful
26
Tidy
1.3
No.
My granduncle
was
funny.
The
manager
was
generous.
He led a glamorous life.
His son had good
personalities.
His mother was a great
lawyer.
The
workers
were
hardworking.
My best friend was
helpful.
I admired the honest
tour guide.
The district officer was
kind.
We had a special guest.
She was strange when
she was alone.
Her husband was a strict
man.
He fought with a strong
man.
The successful team
was great.
Her tidy look impressed
us.
Amusing, humorous,
hilarious
Philanthropic, bighearted, benevolent
Dazzling, alluring,
sensational
Righteous, virtuous,
honourable
Distinguished, eminent,
prominent
Diligent, industrious,
assiduous
Benevolent,
accommodating, obliging
Trustworthy, unequivocal,
frank
Benevolent, kind-hearted,
indulgent
Notable, distinguished,
exceptional
Creepy, uncanny, weird
Rigid, stern,
uncompromising
Mighty, sturdy, burly
Triumphant, victorious,
unbeaten
Presentable, well-groomed,
spruce
TO DESCRIBE PEOPLE (NEGATIVE PERSONALITIES)
Common
adjective
Arrogant
Sample sentence
Sophisticated adjective
I hated his arrogant
attitude.
I could not stand my bad
neighbour.
She was a careless
driver.
Were they crazy?
Snobbish, stuck-up,
supercilious
Dreadful, horrible, awful
Bad
Careless
Crazy
Cruel
The cruel criminal was Barbaric, malicious,
arrested.
atrocious
Dangerous
The armed robber was Ruthless, brutal, merciless
dangerous.
Reckless, thoughtless,
negligent
Lunatic, insane, loony
Dishonest
Evil
Fat
10
Greedy
11
Lazy
12
Rude
13
Selfish
14
Stupid
15
Thin
16
Tired
17
Troublesome
18
Ugly
19
Useless
20
Weak
1.4
No.
The dishonest clerk was
fired.
We stayed away from
the evil killer.
The fat landlady chased
us out.
The village headman
was greedy.
The lazy students were
sleeping.
The rude boy was her
cousin.
Their selfish attitude was
bad.
Her stupid act made
everybody angry.
The thin man was her
father.
We were tired.
Fraudulent, deceitful,
corrupt
Black-hearted, devilish,
wicked
Overweight, stout, flabby
Avaricious, voracious,
ravenous
Slothful, sluggish,
indolent
Discourteous, boorish, illmannered
Self-centred, self-seeking,
egotistical
Brainless, half-witted,
absurd
Lanky, scrawny, skeletal
Exhausted, wearied,
fatigued
He was punished for his Irksome, annoying, niggling
troublesome act.
His face was ugly after Gruesome, monstrous,
the accident.
hideous
A drunkard was a Worthless, hopeless, futile
useless person.
A weak leader made no Ineffective, forceless, frail
progress.
TO DESCRIBE FEELINGS
Common
adjective
Angry
Bad
Bored
Confused
Disappointed
Happy
Lonely
Sample sentence
Sophisticated adjective
She was angry when
her husband left her.
I felt bad when I lied to
you.
We were bored.
Irritated, annoyed,
fuming
Dreadful, awful, horrible
Everybody was confused
why he ran away.
He was disappointed for
failing his test.
We were happy to be
there.
The lonely wife cried in
her room.
Bored to death, bored stiff,
bored rigid
Puzzled, perplexed, baffled
Disenchanted, thwarted,
saddened
Radiant, elated, contented
Lonesome, forlorn,
desolate
Nervous
She looked nervous
during the contest.
Panicky, anxious, edgy
Proud
10
Sad
11
Scared
Pompous, conceited,
swollen with pride
somber, miserable,
poignant
Petrified, terrified, horrified
12
Surprised
13
Worried
They were proud to be
able to help us.
They were sad to lose
the game.
She was scared to stay
alone at night.
She was surprised to
see me.
He looked worried.
1.5
No.
TO DESCRIBE OTHERS (FAVOURABLE)
Common
adjective
Accurate
Bright
Cheap
Clear
Delicious
Easy
Important
Interesting
Lasting
10
Perfect
12
Strong
13
Successful
14
Valuable
1.6
Startled, stunned,
astonished
Upset, apprehensive,
troubled
Sample sentence
Sophisticated adjective
The answers given were
accurate.
He used a bright colour
to paint his room.
The items were cheap.
Precise, exact, faultless
Gaudy, glowing, dazzling
Inexpensive, under-priced,
low-priced
My
explanation
was Lucid, unambiguous, clearclear.
cut
We tasted the delicious Appetizing, savoury,
food.
delectable
Frying egg was easy.
Effortless, undemanding,
unconstrained
11 January was an Momentous, historic, vital
important day to me.
The
story
was enthralling, engrossing,
interesting.
engaging
I hoped to have a lasting Lifelong, undying, longmarriage.
standing
The essay was perfect.
Flawless, faultless,
immaculate
Her
evidence
was Undisputed, convincing,
strong.
solid
Our
plans
were Fruitful, victorious,
successful.
flourishing
He took all the valuable Priceless, invaluable,
items.
treasured
TO DESCRIBE OTHERS (UNFAVOURABLE)
No.
1
Common
adjective
Accidental
Bad
Boring
Complex
Difficult
Empty
Expensive
Heavy
Ill
10
Illogical
11
Unclear
12
Unlucky
13
Wrong
Sample sentence
Sophisticated adjective
The
mistake
was Unforeseen, unintended,
accidental.
unintentional
The plane crash was Appalling, disastrous,
bad.
catastrophic
We left early as the movie
was boring.
The
solution
was
complex.
Climbing Mount Tahan
was difficult.
The house was empty.
Dreary, dry, stale
His unclear idea was
rejected.
We were unlucky that
day.
It was wrong to cheat
others.
Ambiguous, hazy, doubtful
Complicated, multifaceted,
multifarious
Arduous, strenuous,
backbreaking
Vacant, deserted,
uninhabited
I bought an expensive Pricey, costly, luxurious
house.
The responsibility was Hefty, weighty, profound
heavy.
His grandmother was Bedridden, ailing, frail
very ill.
Her reason was illogical.
Absurd, fallacious, irrational
Luckless, hapless, doomed
Sinful, vicious,
unscrupulous
