BEST VOCABULARY WORDS FOR IELTS – 379

Shrewd-having or showing sharp powers of judgement

Sentence-She is a shrewd judge of character.

Discerning-having or showing a good judgement

Sentence-Politicians are good at discerning public opinion.

Astute-having or showing a ability to assess situation accurately

Sentence-He made a series of astute business decision.

Resentment-feeling of anger when you are forced to accept something

Sentence- All his resentment spilled out in the debate.

Animosity -strong hostility

Sentence – We have no animosity toward anyone.

Hostility- unfriendliness

Sentence-Mixed-race couples faced open hostility.

Exacerbate-making a bad situation more worse

Sentence-Interfering now would only exacerbate the situation.

Ameliorate-to make something better

Sentence-He works hard to ameliorate his family’s poor circumstances.

Sagacity-the quality of being sagacious(wise or shrewd)

Sentence- Sagacity, unlike cleverness, may increase with age.

Perspicacity -the quality of having a ready insight into things

Sentence- The detective’s perspicacity allowed him to easily recognize the criminal in the crowd