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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.
Vocabulary for choosing an option, comparing alternatives, discussing financial impacts, and writing a persuasive essay.
/ˈfeɪvər/
Feel or show approval or preference for.
The absolute best word to use when stating your choice in the survey.
/ɒpt/
Make a choice from a range of possibilities.
Use 'opt for' as a formal replacement for 'choose'.
/sɪˈlɛkt/
Carefully choose as being the best or most suitable.
A slightly formal synonym for choose.
/prɪˈfɜːr/
Like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose.
A standard, strong way to state your choice.
/ˈædvəkeɪt/
Publicly recommend or support.
A highly formal, advanced word meaning 'to firmly support'.
/səˈpɔːrt/
Give approval, comfort, or encouragement to.
Replaces 'I agree with'.
/ɪnˈdɔːrs/
Declare one's public approval or support of.
A strong formal synonym for support.
/əˈpoʊz/
Disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument.
The formal replacement for 'I am against'.
/rɪˈdʒɛkt/
Dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, or not to one's taste.
A strong word for saying 'no' to an option.
/ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/
Have or express an unfavorable opinion about something.
Replaces 'I don't like it'.
/suːˈpɪəriər/
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
The absolute best formal replacement for 'better'.
/ɪnˈfɪəriər/
Lower in rank, status, or quality.
The formal replacement for 'worse'.
/ˈprɛfərəbəl/
More desirable or suitable.
Use to say that one option is the 'better choice'.
/ˌædvænˈteɪdʒəs/
Involving or creating favorable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness; beneficial.
The formal replacement for 'good for you' or 'helpful'.
/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəl/
Favorable or advantageous; resulting in good.
Another excellent formal word for 'good' or 'helpful'.
/ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛntl/
Tending to cause harm.
The best formal replacement for 'bad for you'.
/ˈhɑːrmfəl/
Causing or likely to cause harm.
A common synonym for detrimental.
/proʊz/
Arguments or considerations in favor of something.
Use as a pair: 'pros and cons'.
/kɒnz/
Arguments or considerations against something.
Replaces 'the bad parts'.
/ədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
Conditions or circumstances that put one in a favorable or superior position.
The formal word for 'good points'.