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

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

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)

sublime [adjective]

having exceptional beauty or excellence

Ex: The sublime craftsmanship of the sculpture made it a masterpiece of art .

unsurpassed [adjective]

not exceeded by anything or anyone else

Ex: The artist 's mastery of the medium resulted in unsurpassed works of art that captivated viewers worldwide .

awe-inspiring [adjective]

evoking a feeling of great respect, admiration, and sometimes fear

Ex: The explorers were in awe of the awe-inspiring natural wonders they discovered .

dazzling [adjective]

extremely impressive or stunning

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superb [adjective]

extremely good

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abysmal [adjective]

bottomless in extent

Ex: Her grief was abysmal , swallowing every trace of joy .

subpar [adjective]

falling below the expected or desired level of quality, performance, or standard

Ex: Her grades in the class were subpar compared to her usual high standards .

atrocious [adjective]

extremely bad or unacceptable in quality or nature

Ex: The first draft of his essay was atrocious , filled with grammatical errors .

lackluster [adjective]

dull and without innovation or change

Ex: The lackluster response to the new product release was disappointing for the company .

mediocre [adjective]

substandard or below average

Ex: The smartphone 's performance was mediocre , constantly lagging and crashing .

crummy [adjective]

having poor quality or being unpleasant in some way

Ex: The old car had a crummy engine that frequently broke down , causing frustration for the owner .

lousy [adjective]

extremely poor in quality, performance, or condition

Ex: The lousy quality of the product did not justify its high price .

wretched [adjective]

extremely bad in quality, state, or workmanship

Ex: The restaurant served a wretched meal that nobody could eat .

salient [adjective]

standing out due to its importance or relevance

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nonpareil [adjective]

beyond comparison or unmatched in excellence

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unimpaired [adjective]

not damaged or weakened, remaining in a perfect or complete state without any loss of function or quality

Ex: His vision is unimpaired , allowing him to see clearly without the need for glasses .

up to snuff [phrase]

meeting a certain standard or expectation

Ex: The restaurant had high standards for its food quality , and anything less than perfect was n't up to snuff .

shoddy [adjective]

of poor quality or craftmanship

Ex: Despite the enticing price , the smartphone proved to be shoddy , with a fragile screen and frequent technical issues .

bouncy [adjective]

having a lively, energetic, and resilient quality

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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
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	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion	Attempt and Prevention
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Science	Changing and Forming
Education	Astronomy	Physics	Biology
Chemistry	Geology	Philosophy	Psychology
Maths and Graphs	Geometry	Environment	Energy and Power
Landscape and Geography	Engineering	Technology	Internet
Computer	History	Religion	Culture and Custom
Language	Arts	Music	Film and Theatre
Literature	Architecture	Marketing	Finance
Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms	Law
Crime	Punishment	Government	Politics
War	Measurement	Emotions	Travel and Migration
Weather	Pollution	Disasters	Animals
Food and Drinks	Adverbs of Manner