Edited by ChatGPT* Expressing Opinions
| Word / Phrase | Meaning / Impact |
|---|---|
| Assert | I assert that ”…” |
| Contend | to argue of claim. E.g. “Many contend that education should be free” |
| Advocate | to support / recommend |
| Describing cause & effect |
| Word / Phrase | Meaning / Impact |
|---|---|
| engenders | causes or gives rise to. “neglect engenders resentment” |
| catalyst | - |
| propels | pushes forward |
| exacerbates | makes problem worse |
| mitigates | |
| perpetuates | causes something to continue (stereotypes perpetuate discrimination) |
| stems from | |
| For Critical Analysis / Evaluation |
| Word / Phrase | Meaning / Impact |
|---|---|
| nuanced | showing subtle understanding “a nuanced perspective reveals that” |
| pragmatic | practical and realistic |
| idealistic | |
| myopic | narrow minded (for view) |
| compelling | convincing |
| dubious | questionable |
| plausible | believable, reasonable |
| profound | deep or meaningful |
| For Tone, Morality, society topics |
| Word / Phrase | Meaning / Impact |
|---|---|
| altruism / altruistic | selfless concern for others (altruistic nature) |
| conscientious | guided by moral sense |
| depravity | moral corruption (society must combat moral depravity) |
| virtuous | morally good |
| egalitarian | promoting equality (an egalitarian society values fairness) |
| conformity | following social norms (conformity can stifle individuality) |
Balancing arguments conversely nevertheless / nonetheless granted in spite while it may be true that that being said
Conclusion ultimately in essence in retrospect (looking back) the crux of the matter (the central point) at its core (fundamentally) it is imperative that one might conclude that
Power Adjectives and verbs that impress
- insidious - subtly harmful (an insidious impact on society)
- pernicious (extremely harmful) pernicious influence on youth
- ubiquitous - everywhere (social media is ubiquitous today)
- indispensable
- superficial (lacking depth)
- tangible / intangible
- transcend (rise above)
- undermine (weaken)
- champion (he champions the cause of equality)
Descriptive
Setting / Atmosphere
| Mood | Words / Phrases |
|---|---|
| Peaceful / Beautiful | serene, tranquil, picturesque, idyllic, hushed, golden-hued, mellow, soothing, bathed in soft light |
| Busy / Chaotic | bustling, frenzied, cacophonous, feverish, jostling, turbulent, disordered, clamorous |
| Dark / Scary | ominous, foreboding, shadowy, desolate, bleak, dimly-lit, oppressive, haunting, chilling |
| Hot / Bright | scorching, blistering, blazing, sweltering, radiant, glaring, shimmering, molten |
| Cold / Rainy | frigid, biting, icy, numbing, dreary, drizzly, mist-laden, shivering, bleak |
| Nature / Outdoors | verdant, lush, dew-kissed, windswept, sun-dappled, rustling, earthy, untamed |
| Describing People |
| Aspect | Words / Phrases |
|---|---|
| Appearance | dishevelled, immaculate, wiry, stocky, slender, graceful, frail, radiant, rugged, weather-beaten |
| Movement | lumbered, staggered, darted, glided, trudged, sauntered, sprinted, trembled |
| Facial expression | beaming, scowling, furrowed, wistful, blank-eyed, wide-eyed, tear-streaked, tightened jaw |
| Voice | mellifluous, raspy, trembling, booming, hushed, clipped, drawling |
| Emotions | anxious, wistful, elated, despondent, irate, apprehensive, resolute, indifferent |
| Emotions |
| Feeling | Word / Phrases |
|---|---|
| Happines | euphoric, light-hearted, jubilant, overjoyed, radiant, contented |
| Sadness | melancholic, crestfallen, desolate, grief-stricken, heart-wrenched |
| Fear | petrified, unnerved, tense, quivering, breathless, frozen in dread |
| Anger | seething, livid, indignant, fuming, clenched, bristling |
| Determination | steadfast, unwavering, relentless, driven, resolute |
| Calm / Relief | composed, unruffled, soothed, placid, serene |
| Sensory Details |
| Sense | Examples |
|---|---|
| Sight | dazzling, glimmering, muted, vivid, dim, glistening, gleaming, flickering |
| Sound | murmuring, crackling, shrill, lilting, resonant, echoing, muffled, rhythmic |
| Smell | acrid, pungent, fragrant, musty, earthy, intoxicating, metallic |
| Taste | bitter, tangy, zesty, cloying, refreshing, sharp, bland |
| Touch | coarse, velvety, clammy, prickly, feathery, chilled, rough-hewn |
- ephemeral (short-lived, fleeting)
- luminescent (softly glowing)
- cacophony (mix of harsh sounds)
- tranquillity (peace)
- solitude (peaceful aloneness)
- chaos (confusion)
- nostalgia (sentimental longing)
- resilience (inner strength)
- silhouette (dark outline)
- symphony (harmonious blend)
Phrases that Instantly Elevate Descriptions
- “The air hung heavy with anticipation.”
- “Sunlight spilled through the cracks like liquid gold.”
- “A blanket of silence settled over the room.”
- “Her voice quivered like a fragile thread in the wind.”
- “The city pulsed with restless energy.”
- “He wore his exhaustion like a second skin.”
bathed in a golden glow a hush blanketed the air time seemed to hold its breath a tangle of emotions surged within me the world blurred into a swirl of colours and noise an ache of nostalgia washed over me eyes glimmering with unspoken thought a flicker of doubt crossed my mind the air tasted of rain and memory the ground hummed with quiet life words balanced on the edge of silence the horizon melted into shades of amber and violet a storm brewed behind his calm exterior her laughter rippled through the room the scent of earth and rain clung to the air shadows danced across the walls my heartbeat drummed against my ribs the world spun past in a dizzy rush a bittersweet calm settled within the silence was almost deafening a fragile peace lingered the night hummed with secrets a whisper of wind teased my hair the moment etched itself into memory a glint of mischief played in her eyes the city lights winked awake one by one his words hung heavy between us the air shimmered with heat and tension a lump formed in my throat the faintest smile tugged at her lips the world outside seemed impossibly distant