1. Instead of Hate...

Hate is a strong word. However, there are some words that mean the same thing as "hate," but somehow sound even stronger. For instance, you can use "loathe," "abhor," or "despise" in order to make it clear that you can't stand someone. They all mean the same thing, but they're used less frequently, which makes them sound much more intense.

2. Instead of Ate...

Instead of telling someone that you ate an entire steak last night, you can replace that common word with "devoured" or "inhaled." However, if you want to use words that aren't as strong, you can use "ingested" or "consumed."

3. Instead of Great...

You don't have to tell your date that you had a great time with him. Instead, you can use the word "superb," "marvelous," or "phenomenal." They'll all make him realize just how much you enjoy spending time with him.

4. Instead of Cool...

Instead of saying that the sunset looks cool, you should use a more descriptive word. Try replacing it with "astonishing," "breathtaking," or "magnificent." It will make the entire experience seem more magical than it would've if you used a bland word like "cool."

5. Instead of Stupid...

If someone is acting like a fool, you shouldn't use the word stupid to describe them. You should use something more intense in order to really get your point across. Try using "dull," "trivial," "senseless," "foolish," or "naive." You can take your pick.

6. Instead of Confused...

If you really want others to understand that you're feeling confused, then you should use a word that sounds a bit more complex. Try using "baffled," "perplexed," or "perturbed." Likewise, if something is confusing, then you can say that it's "convoluted."

7. Instead of so...

When you're telling a story, the word "so" can pop up a lot. Of course, you don't want to sound repetitive, which is why you can replace it with some more intelligent sounding words. Try using "ergo," "therefore," or "hence." Each of them will make you sound much smarter than "so" ever could.

8. Instead of Want...

Instead of saying that you want to eat pizza, you can say that you have a "hankering," or "craving" for pizza. If you're referring to how badly you want to date a certain boy, then you can use words like "yearning" and "longing."

9. Instead of Annoying...

You don't have to call your little siblings annoying, anymore, because there are better words that you can use. You can call them "irksome," "irritating," "aggravating," or even "bothersome."

There's no reason to use the same words over and over again when there are plenty of alternatives you can replace them with to sound smarter. After all, the bigger your vocabulary is, the better off you are in social situations. Which overused word do you hate hearing over and over again in conversation?