Instead of very

Instead of 'very crowded' we can say:

• perplexed

• bustling

• sluggish

• grave

Instead of 'very calm' we can say:

• basic

• ancient

• desolate

• serene

Instead of 'very tall' we can say:

• towering

• wealthy

• deafening

• sluggish

The little boy was very confused.

Choose the correct synonym for the words 'very confused'.

• bustling

• basic

• petrified

• perplexed

Richie Rich is well-to-do.

Instead of 'well-to-do' we can say:

• desolate

• wealthy

• ancient

• serene

Nancy is very scared of spiders.

Instead of 'very scared' we can say:

• petrified

• deafening

• disparate

• ancient

Suddenly Susie let out a very loud yell.

Instead of 'very loud' we can say:

• grave

• serene

• desolate

• deafening

The old man was fond of very old furniture.

Instead of 'very old' we can say:

• towering

• ancient

• basic

• grave

Chalk and cheese are very different substances.

Instead of 'very different' we can say:

• disparate

• perplexed

• deafening

• petrified

The shopping mall has become a very empty wasteland.

Instead of 'very empty' we can say:

• wealthy

• bustling

• towering

• desolate