IELTS Vocabulary Part – 158

To disclaim – to say that you have no responsibility for, or knowledge of, something that has happened or been done.

Sentence – Of course, if they do, politicians can disclaim responsibility; but ducking responsibility is fatal in a democracy.

To vary – If things of the same type vary, they are different from each other, and if you vary them, you cause them to be different from each other.

Sentence – Your supervisor’s approach and enthusiasm are likely to vary according to how motivated and organized you are.

Accurate – correct, exact, and without any mistakes.

Sentence – Police have stressed that this is the most accurate description of the killer to date.

Sacristy – vestry.

Sentence – Placed in the sacristy were three white saris with blue borders, and on them a small cross and a rosary.

Dreadful – causing fear, shock, or suffering.

Sentence – The weather was dreadful but we pressed on regardless.

Immoderate – too much or many, or more than is usual or reasonable.

Sentence – Among a growing minority there was a tendency to immoderate attacks on selectors and, increasingly, Martin Crowe’s leadership.

Cozy – comfortable, pleasant, and inviting, esp. (of a room or building) because small and warm.

Sentence – Smiling residents stroll along a cozy, old-fashioned street; the police chief stops and chats with passing motorists.

Garbage can – a large container for rubbish from a house or other building, usually made of strong plastic or metal and kept outside.

Sentence – He claimed it was an accident, although later the officers found the gun in the garbage can.

Perception – a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem.

Sentence – We have to change the public’s perception that money is being wasted.

Hang – to fasten or support something at the top leaving the other parts free to move, or to be held in this way.

Sentence – Can you hang these in the wardrobe, please?

Immediate – happening or done without delay or very soon after something else.

Sentence – The new hotel blends perfectly with the immediate surroundings.

Mind – the part of a person that makes it possible for him or her to think, feel emotions, and understand things.

Sentence – I don’t wait for moods. You accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has got down to work.

Vague – not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided.

Sentence – We think such information should be made explicit and not left vague.

Understandable – easy to understand.

Sentence – This attitude is unfortunate, but entirely understandable.

Indisputable – true, and impossible to doubt.

Sentence – Hers is a performance of indisputable class making little but tremendously effective use of her famous fluttering gestures.

Terror – extreme fear.

Sentence – I shook with terror whenever I was about to fly in an aeroplane.

Highbrow – (of books, plays, etc.) involving serious and complicated or artistic ideas, or (of people) interested in serious and complicated subjects.

Sentence – It’s better for you to highbrow her, but you have to read these two books beforehand.

Cube – a solid object with six square sides of equal size.

Sentence – He spooned up several cakes of cube sugar and stuffed them into his mouth.

Well timed – happening or caused to happen at a suitable or effective time.

Sentence – For all its note of fantasy, however, the article was widely read and well timed.

Gratuity – a small amount of money for someone who has provided you with a service, in addition to the official amount and for their personal use.

Sentence – Fundraisers will not accept any gratuity when making decisions on behalf of the organization.