Intense Vocabulary

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun; in this case, 'brutal' describes something extremely cruel or harsh

• The brutal murder case shocked the entire community.
• That movie was brutal, I couldn't watch it till the end.
• The new fitness regime is brutal, but it's really effective.
• The competition in the market is brutal, only the strongest businesses survive.

adjective causing great interest or excitement; compelling

• The novel was a gripping tale of love and betrayal.
• I couldn't put the book down, it was so gripping!
• The movie was totally gripping, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.
• Her performance was so gripping, it moved the audience to tears.