IELTS Reading - Positive/Negative adjectives

Positive (+): diverse (=different), unspoilt (=not damaged), accomplished (=talented), productive (=creative), realistic (=accurate), sophisticated (=cultured), efficient (=well organised), thorough (=in-depth), influential (=important), prominent (=noticeable)

Negative (-): vulnerable (=exposed), dated (=old-fashioned), confusing (=not clear), irrelevant (=unrelated), harsh (=strict), catastrophic (=disastrous), monotonous (=repetitive), distorted (=one-sided), biased (=partial)


The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS for Academic & General Training p.73