words to use instead of ______
"Very"
Mild: clearly, decidedly, distinctly, markedly, considerably, notably, largely, recognizably, especially, indubitably
Moderate: especially, surprisingly, substantially, uncommonly, chiefly, incredibly, obviously, unmistakably, considerably, awfully, wonderfully, particularly
Bold: profusely, unequivocally, strikingly, astonishingly, exceedingly, absolutely, exceptionally, extremely, unquestionably, vastly, incontestably
"A Lot" (time)
Mild: often, oftentimes, sometime
Moderate: frequently, usually, various, generally
Bold: regularly, recurrent, persistent
"A Lot" (size)
Mild: many, much, several
Moderate: numerous, bountiful, considerable
Bold: multitude, profuse, vast
"Big"
Mild: sizable, ample, large, considerable, great, above average, important
Moderate: ponderous, significant, crucial, vast, copious, magnificent, substantial
Bold: enormous, immense, colossal, extensive, endless, paramount, boundless, prodigious, imposing, gigantic, voluminous, limitless, essential
"Small"
Mild: slight, limited, trivial, minor, light, puny, superficial, undersized, dinky, negligible, faint
Moderate: scant, petite, inconsiderable, microscopic, dwarf, unsubstantial, minimum, miniature, tiny
Bold: insignificant, minute, meager, infinitesimal, ineffectual, undetectable, inconsequential
"Good"
Mild: acceptable, favorable, agreeable, pleasing, satisfactory, satisfying, super, able, relevant, accomplished, efficient, reliable, ample, useful, profitable, adequate, adept
Moderate: great, honorable, admirable, commendable, sound, splendid, superb, valuable, wonderful, worthy, clever, proficient, qualified, apt, skillful, thorough, wholesome
Bold: excellent, exceptional, gratifying, marvelous, reputable, stupendous, superior, exemplary, virtuous, expert, solid, advantageous, flawless, extensive, perfect
"Bad"
Mild: cheap, dissatisfactory, faculty, off, mean, wrong, unpleasant, unwell, low, grim, sour, regretful
Moderate: careless, defective, inferior, imperfect, deficient, rough, ill-suited, inadequate, unsatisfactory, delinquent, sinful, unruly, wicked, rancid, grave, harsh, terrible, downcast
Bold: awful, unacceptable, corrupt, dreadful, putrid, erroneous, detrimental, ruinous, vile, villainous, diseased, adverse, evil
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Querl sucks in a breath and finds himself trying to shake the slight tremor out of his hands. Three days of chaos; sleepless; on edge. He's done battle with his fair share of foes, but going up against his mother has been... stressful.
That is, perhaps, putting it lightly.
The breeze ruffles his hair, and he looks up as Kara appears at his side, taking his hands and squeezing. Querl squeezes back, grateful for the release in it. Grateful for Kara.
"So she's not invited to the wedding." Kara meets his eyes, her blue ones grounding him, and draws a laugh from Querl, in spite of everything.
"Indeed not." He smiles wanly, and Kara cups his cheek, warm as a sunbeam since the day he met her; shelter in a storm since before even then.
There is so much to fix.
He bows his head, heart heavy, and her lips press softly to his brow.
"It's ok." She whispers. His arms slip around her and she kisses his forehead again. A thousand scenarios play out in his head, and he does his best to eliminate the worst of them.
Still...
"I know that I have alluded to it, but Kara, now that you have seen exactly what it is I come from, if you don't-"
She pulls back, and looks at him incredulously.
"After everything you’ve lived through... Your parents, your ancestors... You’re still so good, and warm, and just-... incredible. You’re a miracle, Querl Dox."
Something- relief? hope? joy?- sweeps through him, and this time it's her startled into laughter as he takes her hand and spins her. There foreheads touch as they draw close together, and his heavy heart is lighter in her arms.
"Did you know your super strength also has metaphorical applications?" He murmurs.
"What?" The bemused little laugh in her voice makes him smile softly.
"I will explain later... right now, we are rather late."
"Let's get married." Kara beams.
-One-shot written by my friend @starswouldtell
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