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Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Talking about Senses

Here you will learn some English words about talking about senses, such as "acute", "smell", "faint", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for General IELTS
acute
[Adjective]

(of senses) highly-developed and very sensitive

Ex: The eagleacute vision enables it to spot prey from great distances .
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to assail
[Verb]

(of feelings or sensations) to worry or upset someone suddenly and profoundly

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keen
[Adjective]

(of senses) sharp and highly-developed

Ex: The hunterkeen senses made him successful in tracking prey .
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to realize through the senses

Ex: Tasting the dish allowed them perceive the blend of flavors and spices .
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the ability to become conscious of something through the five senses

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sensation
[noun]

a physical perception caused by an outside stimulus or something being in touch with the body

Ex: sensation of the soft sand beneath her feet was relaxing .
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sense
[noun]

any of the five natural abilities of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste

Ex: Taste is sense that allows us to experience flavors and enjoy food .
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a part of the body that helps someone perceive their surroundings

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sensory
[Adjective]

relating to any of the five senses

Ex: Sensory integration therapy helps children with autism spectrum disorder improve their responses sensory input .
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to smell
[Verb]

to recognize or become aware of a particular scent

Ex: Right now , I smelling the flowers in the botanical garden .
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obvious
[Adjective]

noticeable and easily understood

Ex: The solution to the puzzle obvious once she pointed it out .
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apparent
[Adjective]

easy to see or notice

Ex: It apparent that they had no intention of finishing the project on time .
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clarity
[noun]

the quality of being easily heard or seen

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marked
[Adjective]

clear and easy to notice

Ex: The region has seen marked increase in tourism over the past year .
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conspicuous
[Adjective]

standing out and easy to see or notice

Ex: The graffiti on the building was conspicuous due to its vibrant colors and large size .
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detectable
[Adjective]

able to be noticed or discovered

Ex: There was detectable shift in her tone , indicating she was upset .
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distinct
[Adjective]

easily noticeable or perceived by senses

Ex: The architecture of the building distinct from the modern designs surrounding it .
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faint
[Adjective]

difficult to see, hear, smell, etc.

Ex: The light from the distant lantern was faint, barely visible in the fog.
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invisible
[Adjective]

not capable of being seen with the naked eye

Ex: The small particles of dust invisible in the air until they were illuminated by sunlight .
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subtle
[Adjective]

difficult to notice or detect because of its slight or delicate nature

Ex: The changes to the menu subtle but effective , enhancing the overall dining experience .
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dominant
[Adjective]

having superiority in power, influence, or importance

Ex: dominant culture in the region influences many aspects of daily life and traditions .
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ill-defined
[Adjective]

described in a vague or unclear way

Ex: ill-defined rules of the game caused disagreements among the players .
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dim
[Adjective]

lacking brightness or sufficient light

Ex: The hallway was dim, with only a faint light filtering in from the window.
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defined
[Adjective]

described in an exact and clear way

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focused
[Adjective]

producing a very clear sound or image

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forward
[Adjective]

(of a person) overly confident or direct in behavior

Ex: Don’t be so forward when meeting new people; it’s important to be respectful.
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identifiable
[Adjective]

capable of being recognized or distinguished

Ex: The virus identifiable symptoms that doctors can recognize for diagnosis .
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manifest
[Adjective]

easily perceived or understood

Ex: His intentions manifest, leaving no doubt about his commitment to the project .
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unnoticed
[Adjective]

describing something that is not seen or noticed

Ex: Her hard work often unnoticed by her busy boss .
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vague
[Adjective]

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

Ex: The directions to the restaurant vague, causing us to get lost on the way .
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