IELTS VOCABULARY

Striking: very noticeable; making a strong impression

Sentence: His striking good looks made him look more like a movie star

Incredible: impossible or very difficult to believe

Sentence: The movie tells an incredible story of survival.

Prominent: important or famous

Sentence: He quickly became prominent in the music industry.

Catapulted: to thrust or move quickly or suddenly:

Sentence: His brilliant performance in the play catapulted him to stardom.

Stared: to look for a long time with the eyes wide open, especially when surprised, frightened, or thinking.

Sentence: I looked in her face for some response, but she just stared at me blankly.

Charisma: a powerful personal quality that some people have to attract and influence other people

Sentence: The politician earned a lot of female votes because of his winning smile and charisma.

Captivating: attracting and holding the attention or interest, as by beauty or excellence; enchanting

Sentence: He has a charming laugh and captivating smile.

Impediment: something that makes it difficult for a person or thing to move or progress

Sentence: I had a bad speech impediment.

Societal: connected with society and the way it is organized.

Sentence: The film is a realistic portrayal of troubles that people faced at the time, and also highlights the societal flaws of casteism.

Perception: the ability to notice or understand something

Sentence: My perception of him changed drastically over the course of the week