Many students may choose the topic of social issues in DSE Writing Paper 2. When you mention a popular issue, can you think of other words than ‘prevalent’? Especially if you want to describe something negative is prevalent, what words should you used?

 

1. Ubiquitous

 

Denim apparel items are ubiquitous every year. They are one of the wardrobe essentials.

 

2. Prevailing

 

She is always in conflict with the prevailing view on the society.

 

3. Be all the rage

 

In the 1990s, floppy disk was all the rage. However, it is rarely used nowadays.

 

4. Fad

 

After the release of this TV series, ear loop highlight had become a fad.

 

 

When describing something negative is prevalent, you may use:

 

1. Endemic

 

The disease is endemic among children due to their underdeveloped immune systems.

 

2. Rife

 

Corruption is a global problem, which is still rife around the world.

 

3. Rampant

 

The rampant inflation has discouraged people to take the risk and invest.