BEST VOCABULARY WORDS FOR IELTS – 347

Temper – mood

Sentence – She has a bad temper.

Immobile – motionless

Sentence – Her illness has made her completely immobile.

Hearsay – rumour

Sentence – I don’t believe it; it’s merely hearsay.

Homicide – murder

Sentence – He was convicted of homicide.

Incidentally – by the way

Sentence – Incidentally, I think you still owe me some money.

 Condemn – express complete disapproval of

Sentence – Politicians were quick to condemn the bombing.

Passable – satisfactory

Sentence – The food was excellent and the wine was passable.

Contended – satisfied

Sentence – A contented mind is a perpetual feast.

Warranty – guarantee

Sentence – The television comes with a full two-year warranty.

Meager – scanty

Sentence – He could not support his family on his meager salary.

Dull – blunt

Sentence – His hair dulled as he aged.

Comic – comedian

Sentence – The play is both comic and tragic.

Uncared – neglected

Sentence – The children looked dirty and uncared for.