BEST Vocabulary Words for IELTS – 470

Ephemeral – lasting for a very short time

Sentence: The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral and only lasts for a few weeks each year.

Furtive – attempting to avoid notice or attention; secretive

Sentence: The furtive thief slipped into the store and stole the valuable merchandise.

Garrulous – excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

Sentence: The garrulous neighbor would talk for hours about her cat’s eating habits.

Hapless – unlucky or unfortunate

Sentence: The hapless traveler lost his passport and missed his flight.

Inscrutable – impossible to understand or interpret

Sentence: The politician’s motives were inscrutable and left many people confused.

Juxtapose – to place two things together for comparison or contrast

Sentence: The artist juxtaposed bright colors with dark ones to create a striking contrast.

Kinetic – relating to motion

Sentence: The kinetic energy of the rollercoaster made it an exciting ride.

Lethargic – feeling sluggish and lacking energy

Sentence: After a long day at work, the lethargic employee struggled to stay awake during the meeting.

Mellifluous – pleasing to the ear; smooth and musical

Sentence: The singer’s mellifluous voice was a joy to listen to.

Nefarious – wicked or criminal

Sentence: The nefarious gang was responsible for a string of burglaries in the area.