Rule reminder

Choosing the right synonym requires integrating four criteria simultaneously: (1) REGISTER — is the context formal, neutral, or colloquial? (2) CONNOTATION — is the intended meaning positive, neutral, or negative? (3) INTENSITY — how strong is the feeling or degree? (4) COLLOCATION — does the word combine naturally with the surrounding words? True B2+ lexical competence means juggling all four at once.