IELTS VOCABULARY

Absolve To forgive; to free from guilt

Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.

Antidote: Something that relieves or counteracts

Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness

Aerate: To supply with air

Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.

Aesthete: Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty

Consuela’s friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet’s paintings made her cry.

Apathetic: Showing little or no emotion

Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother’s apathetic attitude.

Benefactor: One who offers financial help

Michael’s aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.

Berate: Scold

The father berated his son on his failure to produce the expected result in the final examination.

Scamper: To go quickly

As soon as the news of a fire on the third floor spread, the workers scampered down the stairs in haste.

Serene: Calm

The serene environment by the side of the lake was a perfect setting for someone wanting to do serious study or thinking.