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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 stating strong opinions, agreeing or disagreeing, and discussing social issues. Essential for community and policy topics.
/pərˈspɛktɪv/
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Replaces 'in my opinion' or 'how I see it'.
/stæns/
The attitude of a person or organization toward something; a standpoint.
The formal replacement for 'my opinion on this rule'.
/ˈfɜːrmli/
With resolute determination and strength of character.
Use with 'believe' or 'support' to show you are highly confident.
/ˈædvəkeɪt/
Publicly recommend or support.
The formal replacement for 'I support' or 'I argue for'.
/əˈpoʊz/
Disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument.
The formal opposite of advocate. Replaces 'I am against'.
/ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛntl/
Tending to cause harm.
The absolute best CLB 9 replacement for 'bad for you'.
/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəl/
Favorable or advantageous; resulting in good.
The formal replacement for 'good for you'.
/ˈvaɪtl/
Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
Replaces 'very important'.
/ˈkruːʃəl/
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
Another excellent replacement for 'very important'.
/ˈɪmplɪmɛnt/
Put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.
Replaces 'start doing a plan' or 'make a rule happen'.
/ˈrɛɡjʊleɪt/
Control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly. Control or supervise (something, especially a company or business activity) by means of rules and regulations.
Replaces 'control with rules'.
/ˈmændeɪt/
An official order or commission to do something.
Use as a noun or verb to mean 'a strong official rule'.
/proʊˈhɪbɪt/
Formally forbid (something) by law, rule, or other authority.
The formal replacement for 'ban' or 'don't allow'.
/rɪˈstrɪkt/
Put a limit on; keep under control.
Replaces 'limit' or 'don't let people do it too much'.
/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone). Persuade (someone) to do or continue to do something by giving support and advice.
Replaces 'tell people to do it' or 'push them to do it'.
/ˈfɒstər/
Encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good).
A highly advanced synonym for 'encourage' or 'grow'.
/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/
Make less severe, serious, or painful.
The formal equivalent of 'make it less bad'.
/ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt/
Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
A massive CLB 10 word replacing 'make worse'.
/ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Replaces 'what happens next' or 'result'.
/ˌriːpərˈkʌʃən/
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
Use to predict a negative, long-term consequence.