FANTASTICAL

1 – based on fantasy

Game of Thrones takes place in a fantastical world, filled with dragons, and magic.

FEROCIOUS

1 – unrestrained violence or brutality

The ferocious lion hunted his prey.

FUNERARY

1 – having to do with burial.

They found treasure in the Pharaohs funerary chamber.

FIXATED

1 – focused on something.

The dog was fixated on the squirrel.

GRASSY

1 – covered with grass

The grassy knolls are stunning.

GALORE

1 – a large number of

He had charm galore .

GRUESOME

1 – repulsion, or inspiring horror.

The movie was too gruesome for me.

HARROWING
1 – painful or distressing

It was a harrowing adventure filled with unexpected twist, turns, and sacrifice.

HEARTY

1 – unrestrained expression

I was greeted with a hearty welcome.

2 – wholesome or substantial

I enjoyed the hearty meal.

HERBACEOUS

1 – relating to an herb

Those herbaceous flora was savory.

ISOLATED

1 – alone

He was isolated during the exam.

INTOLERABLE

1 – not tolerable or unbearable

The intolerable noise kept me up all night.

IDYLLIC

1 – picturesque or pleasing

The idyllic Irish landscapes is some of the best in Europe.

IMMENSE

1 – great in size or degree

Our immense Universe is without limits.

INTENSE
1 – extreme degree

The intense amount of work was overbearing.

IRKSOME

1 – irk or tedious

Sometimes we all have to do Irksome task.

IMPULSE

1 – prone to act, acting momentarily

To lose weight sometimes we have to deny our impulses for bad food.

INNATE

1 – existing in, or belonging to

The innate behavior of child was to cause trouble.

INDELIBLE

1 – memorable or cannot be washed away or erased..

The indelible landscape means there are hundreds of places to visit in the United States .

INFURIATING

1 – feeling of extreme anger.

The infuriating delay at the airport made him miss his flight.

IMMACULATE

1 – spotless / extremely clean

Singapore is an immaculately clean country.

2 – having no flaw

The glass in Venice is immaculate.

INTRICATE
1 – having many complex parts

Mona Lisa is an intricate painting. Making it the most famous in the world.

INTERIOR

1 – belonging to the inside,

I great battles happen inside the interior of our mind.

JAUNTY

1 – sprightly

he took a jaunty stroll through the park.

JARRING

1 – having disorienting effect

The jarring truth is that dreams without goals, remain dreams.

KEEN

1 – ready, or in favor of

I am keen to go to the bar.

2 – sensitive perception

He had a keen nose.

LUNGED

1 – having lungs

The lunged fish swan in the pond.

LIMPID

1 – transparent or clear ; Glasslike

The limpid waters in Thailand or famed around the world.

LAVISH
1 – expending or bestowing excess

The lavish palace of Versailles is one of the most popular day trips from Paris .

LUDICROUS

1 – outlandish, or eccentric

Some ludicrous movies aren’t bad.

LASCIVIOUS

1 – filled with desire or lust

She was filled with lascivious thoughts.

LISTLESS

1 – lack of interest, or energy

His listless attitude held him back in life. .

LONESOME

1 – sad or lonely

Ah, the lonesome road, has many trails, but many rewards.

MONUMENTAL

1 – highly significant, outstanding

The monumental task can be accomplished by taking little steps everyday.

MELANCHOLY

1 – expressing sadness

A melancholy nature will keep you stuck.

MERITORIOUS

1 – deserving reward or praise.

A meritorious life of service.

MEDDLESOME

1 – intrusive or getting involved in

The meddlesome raccoon knocked over the trash can.

MAMMOTH

1 – Huge, exceedingly large

Many of the mammoth caves in United States are worth visiting.

MODERN-DAY

1 – existing today

Many modern-day advances give our lives ease.

MINOR

1 – inferior in size or degree

The minor problems in life or nothing to sweat over – life is too short .

MISTY

1 – covered by mist.

The heavy air of the misty morning endowed the park with an eerie coolness.

MYSTERIOUS

1 – covered by mystery

The monk has a mysterious nature.

OUT-OF-PLACE

1 – not where it should be

The restaurant felt out-of-place.

ORNATE
1 – elaborate or excessively decorated

The ornate .ruins draw in visitors.

OUTSTANDING

1 – standing out

His outstanding skills put him in line for a promotion.

2 – unpaid

Outstanding bills can be stressful.

OBTUSE

1 – lack of sharpness

His obtuse answer made no sense.

OBLIVIOUS

1 – lacking remembrance, or memory

Don’t be oblivious to opportunities that life presents you.

OPULENT

1 – wealth, abundance

The opulent hotel is worth the price tag.

PECULIAR

1 – characteristic on a person

His hot temper was peculiar.

2 – different from the normal

The book had a peculiar plot twist in the book.

PRISTINE

1 – not spoiled, or corrupted

The pristine beaches had soft sandy.

2 – earliest state

The pristine state of the forest

PEACEFUL

1 – a sense of peace

The peaceful forest instilled a peace of tranquility.

PUGNACIOUS

1 – argumentative quarrelsome

He has a pugnacious nature.

PANIC

1 – mental and emotional state of fear

Don’t panic . Breathe and slow down.

PASSABLE

1 – able to be passed

The currents were passable during the low tide.

PIVOTAL

1 – turning, a pivot

Taking my first trip to Ireland was a pivotal moment in my life.

1 – important or critical

It was pivotal piece of the puzzle.

POLISHED

1 – polishing, smooth, glossy

Polish your writing before publishing the piece.

POSIED

1 – by or in itself

That’s not the facts per se , but valuable to know.

PLUSH

1 – notably luxurious or rich

His plush life made him soft.

POMPOUS

1 – elevated or arrogant

The pompous rhetoric is hurtful.

2- exhibiting an air of self importance.

The pompous politician lost site of his vision..

RIGOROUS

1 – extreme or severe

After rigorous training he was ready to test himself.

THUNDEROUS

1 – like thunder

The thunderous roar of the waves beating along the coast.

DESCRIPTIVE WORDS FOR WRITING: ACTION VERBS

ATTRIBUTE

1- regard something as being caused by.

I attribute my grammar skill to how many question I ask.

ATTEST
verb

1 – provide clear evidence of ; declare that something exist.

I attest that life is good

AMEND

1 – make minor changes to.

I had to amend your application before sending it in.

ADMIRE

1 – regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval.

I admire your commitment to learning the English Language.

ACCLAIMED

1 – praise enthusiastically

I acclaimed actor won best actor for his deep performance.

COMMUNAL

1 – relating to the community / Collective ownership.

The communal garden gives us great vegetables every year.

COLOSSAL

1 – huge in size, power, or stupendous.

The colossal rocks blocked the dusty path.

DELECTABLE

1 – pleasing

Chicago food has some of the most delectable meals I’ve ever had.

DAINTY

1 – delicate
The dainty glass broke from the fall.

2 – tasty

The dainty sandwich was filling.

DISHEVELED

1 – untidy in appearance

Boys often have a disheveled room.

DEDICATED

1 – devoted to a cause or purpose

Star Wars has dedicated fans.

2 – given a purpose

He has a dedicated server to protect his data.

DECORATED

1 – awarded or receiving mark of honor.

He was decorated with a medal for winning the race.

2 – furnished with something ornamental

A hallmark of the parade are the decorated floats.

DESIGNATE

1 – chosen but not yet installed

the ambassador designates the future assignments.

He has a designated server to protect his data.

DAZZLING

1 – bright, brilliant, or showy, colorful and impressive.

The dazzling fireworks were the highlight of the festival.

DEVOURING

1 – eating food quickly.

The Lion is a devouring beast.

2 – destructively consuming / totally absorbing

Don’t let devouring loneliness defeat you.

DEEP

1 – below / far from the surface

His joy was buried deep below the surface of an ocean of swirling emotions.

DILAPIDATED

1 – fallen into decay or deteriorated

The dilapidated home needed an intense amount of love and care.

DECORATIVE

1 – serving to ornamental decorate .

The decorative replica was made to be displayed.

DIVERGENT

1 – moving from the common direction.

Do follow the popular path. Instead go into the unknown, and discover your divergent path..

ELUSIVE

1 – hard to pin down , identify, or isolate.

They knew the elusive thief lurked nearby.

EXUBERANT

1 – enthusiastic joy

They were exuberant about there upcoming trip to some of the most beautiful places in the world .
ERECT

1 – vertical position

Few erect columns, were peppered throughout the temple ruins.

EXPANSIVE

1 – having the ability to expand.

The expansive landscape, seemingly never ending.

ECLECTIC

1 – deriving style, ideas, and taste for a wide range of sources.

The eclectic mix of opinions caused an argument.

EXASPERATING

1 – cause a strong feeling of annoyance

The planes exasperating delay made everyone late.

ELABORATE

1 – fully detailed or well planned.

The elaborate design of Bangkok’s royal palace is breathtaking.

EMPHATIC

1 – uttered, or putting emphasis on.

The emphatic refusal helped them close the deal.

EFFICIENT

1 – productive / desired effects.

The efficient writer finished before the deadline.

2 – being involved or an immediate agent.

The efficient action helped make change.

EVER-DEEPENING

1 – go deeper

He had an ever-deepening love for sports.