Ielts Vocabulary

IELTS VOCABULARY
Panaceathe goddess of healing incisivedemonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

aberrationa state or condition markedly different from the norm indolentdisinclined to work or exertion
abhorfind repugnant ineptgenerally incompetent and ineffectual
acquiesceagree or express agreement infamya state of extreme dishonor
alacrityliveliness and eagerness inhibitlimit the range or extent of
amiablediffusing warmth and friendliness innatepresent at birth but not necessarily hereditary
appeasemake peace with insatiableimpossible to satisfy
arcanerequiring secret or mysterious knowledge insularrelating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
avaricereprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth intrepidinvulnerable to fear or intimidation
brazenunrestrained by convention or propriety inveteratehabitual
brusquerudely abrupt or blunt in speech or manner jubilantfull of high-spirited delight
cajoleinfluence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering knellthe sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death
callousemotionally hardened lithemoving and bending with ease
candorthe quality of being honest and straightforward luridglaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
chidescold or reprimand severely or angrily mavericksomeone who exhibits independence in thought and action
circumspectcareful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk meticulousmarked by precise accordance with details
clandestineconducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods modicuma small or moderate or token amount
coercecause to do through pressure or necessity moroseshowing a brooding ill humor
coherentmarked by an orderly and consistent relation of parts myriada large indefinite number
complacencythe feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself nadirthe lowest point of anything
confidantsomeone to whom private matters are told nominalrelating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
conniveform intrigues (for) in an underhand manner novicesomeone new to a field or activity
cumulativeincreasing by successive addition nuancea subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
debasemake impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance obliviouslacking conscious awareness of
decryexpress strong disapproval of obsequiousattempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
deferentialshowing courteous regard for people's feelings obtuseof an angle, between 90 and 180 degrees
demureshy or modest, often in a playful or provocative way parodya composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
deridetreat or speak of with contempt penchanta strong liking
despota cruel and oppressive dictator perusalthe act of examining or reading carefully
diligentquietly and steadily persevering in detail or exactness plethoraextreme excess
elatedexultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits predilectiona predisposition in favor of something
eloquentexpressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively quaintattractively old-fashioned
embezzleappropriate fraudulently to one's own use rashimprudently incurring risk
empathyunderstanding and entering into another's feelings refurbishimprove the appearance or functionality of
enmitya state of deep-seated ill-will repudiaterefuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
eruditehaving or showing profound knowledge rifeexcessively abundant
extolpraise, glorify, or honor salientconspicuous, prominent, or important
fabricateput together out of artificial or natural components serendipitygood luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
feralwild and menacing staidcharacterized by dignity and propriety
flabbergastedas if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise superfluousmore than is needed, desired, or required
forsakeleave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch sycophanta person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
fractiouseasily irritated or annoyed taciturnhabitually reserved and uncommunicative
furtivesecret and sly or sordid truculentdefiantly aggressive
gluttonyhabitual eating to excess umbragea feeling of anger caused by being offended
gratuitousunnecessary and unwarranted venerableprofoundly honored
haughtyhaving or showing arrogant superiority vexdisturb, especially by minor irritations
hypocrisypretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not have vociferousconspicuously and offensively loud
impeccablewithout fault or error wantona lewd or lascivious person
impertinentimproperly forward or bold zenith
implacableincapable of being appeased or pacified
impudentimproperly forward or bold

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IELTS VOCABULARY

Panaceathe goddess of healing incisivedemonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

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