Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Intensity

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

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drastic

[Adjective]

having a strong or far-reaching effect

Ex: The company had to take drastic measures to avoid bankruptcy .

utter

[Adjective]

emphasizing the extreme or total nature of a situation

Ex: The final scene of the movie left the audience in utter silence , captivated by its emotional impact .

unmitigated

[Adjective]

not reduced or moderated in intensity

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

to redouble

[Verb]

to strengthen markedly

Ex: He redoubled his focus on studies after failing the first exam .

to radicalize

[Verb]

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

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

to aggrandize

[Verb]

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

Ex: He is aggrandizing himself by exaggerating his accomplishments .

to compound

[Verb]

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

Ex: The lack of communication among team members tended to compound misunderstandings and hinder productivity .

to step up

[Verb]

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

Ex: The supervisor asked the employee to step up their productivity to meet targets .

to exalt

[Verb]

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

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

to assuage

[Verb]

to help reduce the severity of an unpleasant feeling

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

to attenuate

[Verb]

to gradually decrease in strength, value, or intensity

Ex: Without proper maintenance , the performance of the machine will attenuate.

to stifle

[Verb]

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

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

to palliate

[Verb]

to alleviate or mitigate the intensity or severity of something

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

to wane

[Verb]

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

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

mitigation

[noun]

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

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

to tamp down

[Verb]

to reduce the intensity or force of something

Ex: The supervisor had to tamp down rumors spreading among the staff about layoffs .

searing

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The searing grief of losing her loved one was almost unbearable.

to recede

[Verb]

to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence

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

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Dimensions and Areas	Weight and Steadiness	Shapes
Increase in Amount	Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed
Significance	Uniqueness	Value	Complexity
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence

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