IELTS VOCABULARY WORDS

Mesmerise – hypnotize

Sentence – He was mesmerized by her bewitching green eyes.

Sacked – to throw out

Sentence – They sacked her for being late

Vibes – signals

Sentence – I have good vibes about this contract.

Alteration – change

Sentence – The dress will not need much alteration

Intend – mean

Sentence – I did not intend to be rude.

Bizarre – weird

Sentence – I found the whole situation very bizarre.

Liable – responsible

Sentence – You will be liable for any damage caused.

Lofty – tall, high

Sentence – He has a lofty position in the firm.

Epitome – best possible

Sentence – He is the epitome of a modern young man.

Deter – hinder, prevent

Sentence – Her words of warning would hardly deter him

Quake – tremble

Sentence – Every time I get on a plane, I quake with fear.

Dawn – sunrise

Sentence – The dawn was filled with the sound of birds.

Mild – gentle

Sentence – He has a mild nature.

Timid – nervous

Sentence – Timid dogs bark most.

Guilt – regret

Sentence – He admitted his guilt/mistake.

Misery – distress

Sentence – The family lived in misery for several years.

Sack – big bag

Sentence – An empty sack cannot stand upright.

Sack – big bag

Sentence – An empty sack cannot stand upright.