IELTS VOCABULARY

Perfunctory : carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection. 

Sentence: His response to the question was perfunctory, showing little thought or consideration.

Mellifluous : pleasing to the ear; smooth and musical. 

Sentence: The singer’s mellifluous voice filled the room, captivating the audience.

Ambivalent : having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. Sentence: She felt ambivalent about the job offer, unsure whether to accept or decline.

Esoteric : intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest. 

Sentence: The book was filled with esoteric references and obscure terminology.

Ineffable : too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words. 

Sentence: The beauty of the sunset was ineffable, leaving us all speechless.

Pernicious : having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. 

Sentence: The pernicious effects of climate change are already being felt around the world.

Sagacious : having or showing good judgement; wise. 

Sentence: The sagacious advice of the mentor helped guide the young entrepreneur towards success.

Garrulous : excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. 

Sentence: The garrulous salesman wouldn’t stop talking, even when I tried to leave.

Ubiquity : the state of being everywhere at once (or seeming to be). 

Sentence: The ubiquity of social media means that people are constantly connected, no matter where they are.

Discombobulated : confused and disconcerted.

Sentence: The sudden change of plans left me feeling discombobulated, unsure of what to do next.