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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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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
drastic
[Adjective]

having a strong or far-reaching effect

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utter
[Adjective]

emphasizing the extreme or total nature of a situation

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

not reduced or moderated in intensity

Ex: unmitigated beauty of the sunrise over the mountains left everyone in awe .
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to intensify or increase in force, magnitude, or activity

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

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

Ex: He aggrandizing himself by exaggerating his accomplishments .
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to make a situation worse or more intense by adding to it

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

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to exalt
[Verb]

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

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to help reduce the severity of an unpleasant feeling

Ex: Offering to help with the project assuage her guilt for missing the deadline .
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to gradually decrease in strength, value, or intensity

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to stifle
[Verb]

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

Ex: The lack of support and encouragement from family stifle a person 's aspirations and ambitions .
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to alleviate or mitigate the intensity or severity of something

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to wane
[Verb]

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

Ex: The organization expects the controversy wane as more information becomes available .
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the act or process of reducing the severity, impact, or harmfulness of something

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to reduce the intensity or force of something

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searing
[Adjective]

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

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to recede
[Verb]

to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence

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