How many times do you use the words "good" or "new" in a writing assigment? We tend to repeat the terms that we are familiar with instead of looking up synonyms. So next time you have to write, try avoiding certain expressions. This site offers some useful ideas...sorry, practical ideas... ^_^  By Silvia :) 

http://justenglish.me/2014/11/06/18-common-words-that-you-should-replace-in-your-writing/