IELTS VOCABULARY

Glib — suave or smooth-talking

Sentence – He’s a glib, self-centred man.

Ubiquitous — universal or everywhere

Sentence – Sugar is ubiquitous in the diet.

Nefarious — wicked or criminal

Sentence – He is a nefarious murderer.

Capricious — whimsical, fickle, or careless

Sentence – The novelist characterizes his heroine as capricious and passionate.

Boondoggle — work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives
the appearance of value

Sentence – They were all boondoggled by her big talk.

Sycophant — a person who flatters someone important in order to take
advantage of them

Sentence – The Prime Minister is surrounded by sycophants.

Mellifluous — sweet or musical, pleasant to hear

Sentence – Soon the room is filled with Bates’ mellifluous tones.

Brogue — a strong outdoor shoe, usually made of leather

Sentence – She spoke in her soft, lilting brogue.