IELTS Vocabulary
To grow old gracefully: to act in a way that embraces the fact you are getting older.
Sentence– Some people grow old so gracefully that for them age is just a number.
To be hard of hearing: to find it difficult to hear.
Sentence– New digital technology makes it possible for deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons to enjoy the movies without the need for assistive devices
In his/her 30s/40s: to be 20/30 something.
Sentence– He is so fit that it’s hard to judge whether he is in his 30s or 40s.
Scruffy: dressed untidily.
Sentence– His scruffy appearance does not reflect his character.
To look young for your age: to look younger than you are.
Sentence– Celebrities often look young for their age may be because of cosmetics they use.
To lose one’s figure: to have a figure that has lost its toned shape.
Sentence– Junk food is the main reason specially in youngsters to lose one’s figure
Complexion: natural skin colour and texture.
Sentence- Residents of different regions have different Complexion depending upon the environment they live in.
Make up: cosmetics.
Sentence- Using make up of cheap quality can be harmful to skin.
Medium height: average height.
Sentence– Asians have medium height as compared to the residents of Australia.
Middle-aged: approximately between 45-65.
Sentence– Researches shows that middle aged persons are more prone to diseases.
Hanging out with my friends: spending time together.
Sentence- I like to hang out with my friends.
It might sound kind a obvious but: very clear/common
Sentence- It might sound kind a obvious but it is right that friends are really helpful in every circumstance.
Believe it or not: it is a bit surprising.
Sentence- Believe it or not the free and fun time fly away very quickly.
Introverted person: like spending time alone, quiet.
Sentence- Some people are introverted person and they spend their leisure time with themselves.
Meet up: hang out
Sentence- I like to meet up with my friends when I am free.
Catch up over a coffee: get a coffee and talk about what is new in your life.
Sentence- Today is my off so I will catch up my friends over a coffee.
Grab some lunch: get lunch.
Sentence- People in offices don’t have time even to grab some lunch.
Keep in touch over facebook: talk over Facebook
Sentence- People are so busy that they keep in touch with their near and dear ones over facebook.
Banter: idle, casual conversation.
Sentence- Social media have overtaken the banter.
Getting all their gossip: learning news about other people.
Sentence– Nobody is interested ingetting all their gossip.
Appearance- the way that someone or something looks.
Sentence- Judging a person by his appearance is not good.
Figure- a person’s body shape.
Sentence- His figure is tall and strong.
Look – the way that a person looks
Sentence- His dressing sense makes him look younger.
Identical to –exactly the same; exactly alike.
Sentence- They are identical twins.
Pretty –attractive.
Sentence- She looks pretty in red dress.
Attractive –to be pleasant to look at.
Sentence- His smile is very attractive.
Courageous – brave.
Sentence- He was successful because he was courageous and stubborn.
Generous- to be very kind to other people (willing to give money, help, kindness, etc.
Sentence- My uncle is a generous person.
Grave – looking very serious and worried.
Sentence- He looked very grave as he entered the meeting room.
Compact- closely and neatly packed together.
Sentence- Nowadays the computers have become compact.
