Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Intelligence

Here, you will learn some English words related to Intelligence that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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intelligent [adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Ex: My sister is incredibly intelligent ; she can solve complex math problems easily .

smart [adjective]

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

Ex: The smart employee always comes up with innovative ideas .

skilled [adjective]

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

Ex: The skilled surgeon performed the delicate operation with steady hands and precision .

creative [adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: I met a creative artist , turning everyday objects into beautiful sculptures .

wise [adjective]

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

Ex: Wise mentors can provide valuable guidance to those seeking to learn and grow .

clever [adjective]

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

Ex: The clever inventor devised a simple yet effective solution to the complex engineering problem .

intellectual [adjective]

relating to or involving the use of reasoning and understanding capacity

Ex: The university offers a range of intellectual programs to stimulate critical thinking .

sharp [adjective]

able to understand and notice things quickly

Ex: Even at an old age , his mind was as sharp as ever , solving puzzles with ease .

bright [adjective]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

Ex: They were proud of their daughter , who was known for being bright and ambitious .

dumb [adjective]

struggling to learn or understand things quickly

Ex: The dumb student found it challenging to keep up with the pace of the class .

ignorant [adjective]

lacking sophistication, worldly experience, or social refinement

Ex: Despite her intelligence , she remained ignorant about current events due to her refusal to read the news .

unintellectual [adjective]

lacking intellectual depth, curiosity, or engagement with complex ideas

Ex: The book 's unintellectual approach oversimplified the science .

unwise [adjective]

lacking careful thought or sound judgment in decisions or actions

Ex: Leaving valuables in plain sight was an unwise choice .

foolish [adjective]

displaying poor judgment or a lack of caution

Ex: His foolish attempt to fix the car without experience resulted in damage .

unintelligent [adjective]

lacking the ability to understand, reason, or make good decisions

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simple-minded [adjective]

(of a person) not intelligent and unable to comprehend complicated matters

Ex: The simple-minded approach to the issue did n't solve anything .

slow [adjective]

not fast at learning or understanding things

Ex: Despite her age , Grandma May was never slow , she had a wit sharp as her kitchen knives .

brainless [adjective]

showing no cleverness

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mindless [adjective]

done without thought or reason

Ex: Mindless adherence to tradition without considering alternatives can hinder progress and innovation .

silly [adjective]

showing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way

Ex: The kids were being silly , running around the playground and laughing .

aware [adjective]

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

Ex: He was n't aware of the consequences of his actions until it was too late .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	High Intensity	Low Intensity	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Influence and Strength
Uniqueness	Complexity	Value	Quality
Challenges	Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Appearance
Age	Body Shape	Wellness	Textures
Intelligence	Positive Human Traits	Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits
Emotional Responses	Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells
Sounds	Temperature	Probability	Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Knowledge and Information	Encouragement and Discouragement	Request and Suggestion	Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval	Attempt and Prevention	Physical Actions and Reactions	Movements
Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses
Resting and Relaxing	Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food
Changing and Forming	Organising and Collecting	Creating and Producing	Science
Education	Research	Astronomoy	Physics
Biology	Chemistry	Geology	Psychology
Mathematics	Graphs and Figures	Geometry	Environment
Energy and Power	Landscapes and Geography	Technology	Computer
Internet	Manufacture and Industry	History	Religion
Culture and Custom	Language and Grammar	Arts	Music
Film and Theatre	Literature	Architecture	Marketing
Finance	Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms
Law	Crime	Punishment	Politics
War	Measurement	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Animals	Weather	Food and Drinks	Travel and Tourism
Pollution	Migration	Disasters	Materials
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Comment	Adverbs of Certainty	Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Place	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention	Conjunctive Adverbs