Key to scoring Band 8 or 9 in IELTS is good vocabulary. Here are some of the synonyms that can be used in IELTS or PTE Must have vocabulary for band 8 and 9 Words to use instead of VERY… Very beautiful: Gorgeous, stunning, ravishing Very angry: Furious, irate, incensed Very loud: deafening, ear-splitting, thunderous Very tired: exhausted, fatigued, weary Very happy: ecstatic, elated, euphoric Very sad: despondent, depressed, crestfallen Very confused: perplexed, confounded, baffled Very big: massive, colossal, gigantic Very small: tiny, minuscule, teeny Very bad: awful, terrible, horrible, horrid Very good: fantastic, sensational, terrific, superb Very exciting: exhilarating, thrilling, breathtaking Very old: ancient, antique, vulnerable Very smart: intelligent, exceptional, brilliant Very weak: frail, feeble, fragile Very strong: powerful, forceful, stalwart Very tall: towering, imposing Very clean: spotless, immaculate, pristine Please Like and subscribe for more videos