Match everyday word on the left with a more interesting option from the right Tall cheerful Interesting fascinating Happy colorless Boring towering

tall - towering

happy - cheerful

interesting - fascinating

boring - colorless

Explanation:

It is important, especially when it comes to writing, to have and expanded lexicon so as to avoid repetition or the use of general words. That means we can express the same idea in a more compelling way by simply knowing how to employ more engaging words.

Let's use the words above in sentences. Pay attention to how the sentence sounds different after the change for the more interesting option, even though the words have basically the same meaning:

1. The old tall oak had finally been cut, put to rest without mercy. - The old towering oak had finally been cut, put to rest without mercy.

2. Rosana had always been described as a happy child. - Rosana had always been described as a cheerful child.

3. I have just finished a most interesting book. - I have just finished a most fascinating book.

4. The monotony in his voice made his lecture boring - The monotony in his voice made his lecture colorless.

b is the answer.   i sat on the lumpy sofa, totally exhausted, with a bad taste in my mouth, wondering what i should do next.