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