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Tip: Speaking Task 5: pick one option and stay with it. Comparing both is fine, switching sides isn't.
Tip: Speaking Task 5: pick one option and stay with it. Comparing both is fine, switching sides isn't.
Words focused on comparison, contrast, highlighting benefits, and persuasion. Essential for arguing why your choice is the best.
/ˌædvænˈteɪdʒəs/
Involving or creating favorable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness; beneficial.
The absolute best CLB 9+ replacement for 'better' or 'good'.
/suːˈpɪəriər/
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
Use to state directly that your choice is better.
/ɪnˈfɪəriər/
Lower in rank, status, or quality.
Use to criticize the option you did not choose. Replaces 'worse'.
/ˈɒptɪməl/
Best or most favorable; optimum.
Replaces 'best' or 'perfect'.
/ˈfiːzɪbəl/
Possible to do easily or conveniently.
A highly professional word replacing 'possible' or 'we can do it'.
/ˈpræktɪkəl/
Of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.
Use to argue that a boring but useful option is the best.
/ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Characterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning.
Replaces 'it makes sense'.
/ˈræʃənəl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
A massive CLB 9 synonym for logical.
/əˈpiːlɪŋ/
Attractive or interesting.
Replaces 'looks good' or 'sounds nice'.
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
Use when persuading someone to accept a 'middle' option.
/ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/
Consider (something) again, especially for a possible change of decision regarding it.
A highly polite but strong way to say 'change your mind'.
/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/
Show or prove to be right or reasonable.
Replaces 'give a good reason for'.
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way. Not able to be refuted; inspiring conviction.
The definitive CLB 10 word for 'very convincing'.
/ˈdrɔːbæk/
A feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem.
The formal replacement for 'bad thing' or 'negative'.
/ˈdaʊnsaɪd/
The negative aspect of something otherwise regarded as good or desirable.
Replaces 'disadvantage'.
/proʊˈhɪbɪtɪv/
(Of a price or charge) excessively high; difficult or impossible to pay.
The most advanced way to say 'way too expensive'.
/ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
(Of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.
Another massive CLB 9+ synonym for 'too expensive'.
/ˌaʊtˈweɪ/
Be heavier, greater, or more significant than.
Crucial for comparing pros and cons. 'The good outweighs the bad'.
/ˈtreɪd ɒf/
A balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; a compromise.
Use when explaining that you have to give up one good thing to get another.
/dɪˈlɛmə/
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.
Replaces 'hard choice' or 'problem'.