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 Instead of “VERY” in IELTS

very small = tiny

very good = excellent

very bad = awful

very happy = joyful

very sad = miserable

very funny = hilarious

very serious = grave

very brave = courageous

very cowardly = timid

very fast = swift

very slow = sluggish

very bright = radiant

very dark = gloomy

very noisy = boisterous

very quiet = silent

very strong = powerful

very weak = feeble

very hot = sizzling

very cold = chilly

very young = youthful

very old = elderly

very rich = wealthy