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Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS Academic (Score 8-9) - Intensity

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à l'intensité qui sont nécessaires à l'examen académique IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
drastic
[Adjectif]

having a strong or far-reaching effect

drastique

drastique

Ex: The company had to drastic measures to avoid bankruptcy .
utter
[Adjectif]

emphasizing the extreme or total nature of a situation

total, absolu

total, absolu

Ex: The final scene of the movie left the audience utter silence , captivated by its emotional impact .
unmitigated
[Adjectif]

not reduced or moderated in intensity

absolu, sans réserve

absolu, sans réserve

Ex: unmitigated beauty of the sunrise over the mountains left everyone in awe .

to intensify or increase in force, magnitude, or activity

redoubler, intensifier

redoubler, intensifier

Ex: The coach encouraged the players redouble their focus during the crucial moments of the game , and they did so successfully .

to cause a person to adopt extreme beliefs, ideologies, or actions

radicaliser, extrémiser

radicaliser, extrémiser

Ex: Online forums became breeding grounds where vulnerable individuals might have radicalized by extremist propaganda .

to make a person or thing seem more important or impressive than they actually are

agrandir

agrandir

Ex: He aggrandizing himself by exaggerating his accomplishments .

to make a situation worse or more intense by adding to it

aggraver, compliquer

aggraver, compliquer

Ex: The lack of communication among team members compound misunderstandings and hinder productivity .
to step up
[verbe]

to increase the size, amount, intensity, speed, etc. of something

augmenter, intensifier

augmenter, intensifier

Ex: The supervisor asked the employee step up their productivity to meet targets .
to exalt
[verbe]

to elevate or intensify the quality, value, or significance of something

élever, glorifier

élever, glorifier

Ex: Through his philanthropic efforts , the billionaire aimed exalt the impact of his wealth on the well-being of society .
to assuage
[verbe]

to help reduce the severity of an unpleasant feeling

calmer

calmer

Ex: Offering to help with the project assuage her guilt for missing the deadline .

to gradually decrease in strength, value, or intensity

s'atténuer

s'atténuer

Ex: Without proper maintenance , the performance of the machine attenuate.
to stifle
[verbe]

to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something

étouffer, réprimer

étouffer, réprimer

Ex: The lack of support and encouragement from family stifle a person 's aspirations and ambitions .

to alleviate or mitigate the intensity or severity of something

atténuer, réduire

atténuer, réduire

Ex: The comedian used humor palliate the awkwardness of the situation and lighten the mood .
to wane
[verbe]

to gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.

décliner, diminuer, décroître

décliner, diminuer, décroître

Ex: The organization expects the controversy wane as more information becomes available .

the act or process of reducing the severity, impact, or harmfulness of something

atténuation, réduction

atténuation, réduction

Ex: Mitigation of air pollution involves the implementation of stricter emission standards for industrial facilities and the promotion of cleaner energy sources .

to reduce the intensity or force of something

réduire, atténuer

réduire, atténuer

Ex: The supervisor tamp down rumors spreading among the staff about layoffs .
searing
[Adjectif]

extremely intense and forceful, often leaving a lasting impression or impact

brûlant, intense

brûlant, intense

Ex: The searing grief of losing her loved one was almost unbearable.
to recede
[verbe]

to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence

s'amenuiser

s'amenuiser

Ex: The crowd 's receded as the marathon runner neared the finish line .
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