IELTS VOCABULARY

Brumal – in the winter

Sentence – He shivers in brumal blasts

Chafing – irritating, rubbing against

Sentence – The passengers sat chafing at the long delay.

Ferine – wild, feral

Sentence – the boxer’s ferine ferocity in the ring is legendary.

Besetting – constantly present

Sentence – Laziness is my besetting sin.

Egotistical – self-important

Sentence – I became more egotistical and more dedicated.

Insular – alone

Sentence – They are insular rather than embracing.

Progeny – children, descendant

Sentence – He was surrounded by his numerous progeny.

Stated – satisfied

Sentence – It is often stated that we use only 10 per cent of our brain.

Trifle – unimportant, a little

Sentence – Try turning the key a trifle .

Futilely – with no hope of success

Sentence – The tear fills the empty eyes and flows futilely.

Stout – heavy, fat

Sentence – He cut a stout stick to help him walk.

Surcharged – an additional charge or payment.

Sentence – There is a surcharge for excess baggage.

Sullenly – in a dark, gloomy way

Sentence – A small child stood sullenly by her side

Vilely – highly offensive

Sentence – She committed suicide after being vilely tormented at work.

Assailed – attacked

Sentence – The doubts and fears didn’t assail the very strong