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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acute

[Adjective]

(of senses) highly-developed and very sensitive

Ex: The cat's acute sense of hearing allows it to detect the faintest sounds.

to assail

[Verb]

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

keen

[Adjective]

(of senses) sharp and highly-developed

Ex: Dogs have a keen sense of smell.

to perceive

[Verb]

to realize through the senses

Ex: As she touched the fabric, she perceived its softness and knew it was made of silk.

perception

[noun]

the ability to become aware of something through the senses

Ex: Her perception of colors is exceptionally sharp.

sensation

[noun]

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

Ex: The cold water created a tingling sensation on her skin.

sense

[noun]

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

Ex: Sight is a sense that allows us to see the world around us.

sense organ

[noun]

a part of the body that helps someone perceive their surroundings

sensory

[Adjective]

relating to any of the five senses

Ex: Sensory receptors in the skin detect pressure, temperature, and pain.

to smell

[Verb]

to recognize or become aware of a particular scent

Ex: I always smell the aroma of fresh coffee when I enter the cafe.

obvious

[Adjective]

noticeable and easily understood

Ex: The answer to the riddle was obvious once you thought about it.

apparent

[Adjective]

easy to see or notice

Ex: His apparent discomfort was evident from his body language.

clarity

[noun]

the quality of being easily heard or seen

marked

[Adjective]

clear and easy to notice

Ex: There was a marked difference in the quality of the two competing products.

conspicuous

[Adjective]

standing out and easy to see or notice

Ex: The bright red dress was conspicuous among the more subdued colors at the event.

detectable

[Adjective]

able to be noticed or discovered

Ex: The slight fragrance of roses was barely detectable in the air.

distinct

[Adjective]

easily noticeable or perceived by senses

Ex: The two species of birds have distinct markings that make them easy to identify.

faint

[Adjective]

difficult to see, hear, smell, etc.

Ex: The faint sound of music could be heard from the distant house.

invisible

[Adjective]

not capable of being seen with the naked eye

Ex: The invisible ink on the paper only became visible when exposed to heat.

subtle

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The artist used subtle brushstrokes to create a sense of depth and movement in the painting.

dominant

[Adjective]

having superiority in power, influence, or importance

Ex: The lion is the dominant predator in its ecosystem, ruling over other animals.

ill-defined

[Adjective]

described in a vague or unclear way

Ex: The project goals were ill-defined, making it difficult for the team to focus their efforts.

dim

[Adjective]

lacking brightness or sufficient light

Ex: The dim hallway was illuminated only by a flickering candle.

defined

[Adjective]

described in an exact and clear way

focused

[Adjective]

producing a very clear sound or image

forward

[Adjective]

(of a person) overly confident or direct in behavior

Ex: The forward woman spoke without hesitation.

identifiable

[Adjective]

capable of being recognized or distinguished

Ex: The suspect wore a distinctive hat that made him easily identifiable in the security footage.

manifest

[Adjective]

easily perceived or understood

Ex: The benefits of the new policy were manifest in the increased employee satisfaction.

unnoticed

[Adjective]

describing something that is not seen or noticed

Ex: The unnoticed errors in the software code resulted in a system crash.

vague

[Adjective]

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

Ex: The instructions given were vague, leaving room for interpretation.

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