Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9) - Sounds

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9)

shrill [adjective]

having a sharply high-pitched, harsh sound

Ex: The teapot whistled with a shrill tone when the water reached boiling point .

muffled [adjective]

having a sound that is muted, subdued, or dampened

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dissonant [adjective]

(of a sound) having tones that clash or sound unpleasant together

Ex: His music is known for its dissonant harmonies , challenging traditional notions of beauty in sound .

grating [adjective]

having a harsh or unpleasant sound

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clanging [adjective]

having a loud, sharp, and resonant sound, often characterized by the collision or striking of metal objects

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jarring [adjective]

(of a sound) so harsh and unpleasant that creates a strong sense of disturbance

Ex: The screeching brakes of the car were jarring , causing pedestrians to cover their ears .

squeaky [adjective]

producing a high-pitched, sharp sound

Ex: The squeaky hinges of the old door protested as it swung open .

whirring [adjective]

producing a continuous, buzzing, or humming sound

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raucous [adjective]

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

Ex: The children 's raucous shouting echoed through the playground , disrupting the peace of the neighborhood .

raspy [adjective]

having a rough sound, often unpleasant to listen to

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blaring [adjective]

producing a loud, harsh, and intense sound, often characterized by its overwhelming volume and piercing quality

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thudding [adjective]

producing a heavy, muffled, and often repeated sound

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guttural [adjective]

characterized by a deep, harsh, throaty sound

Ex: Amidst the heavy fog , the guttural calls of unseen birds created an eerie atmosphere .

jangling [adjective]

producing a harsh, discordant sound, often characterized by a series of clashing or clinking noises

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to pop [verb]

to make a sudden light sound like a small explosion

Ex: As she twisted the cap , the bottle of sparkling water popped with a refreshing sound .

to chime [verb]

to make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock

Ex: The doorbell chimed as guests arrived for the party .

to screech [verb]

to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement

Ex: The brakes on the roller coaster screeched as it came to a sudden stop .

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Weight and Steadiness	Dimensions and Areas	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed	Shapes
Significance	Uniqueness	Complexity	Value
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence
Human Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells	Textures
Sounds	Temperature	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Encouragement and Discouragement	Attempt and Prevention	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Changing and Forming	Hobbies and Routines
Shopping	Finance and Currency	Office Life	Careers
House	Recovery	Sports	Transportation
Society and Social Events	Friendship and Enmity	Romantic Relationships	Gender and Sexuality
Family	Emotions	Travel and Migration	Weather
Pollution	Disasters	Animals	Food and Drinks
Adverbs of Manner