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 eagle 's acute vision enables it to spot prey from great distances .

to assail

[Verb]

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

keen

[Adjective]

(of senses) sharp and highly-developed

Ex: The hunter 's keen senses made him successful in tracking prey .

to perceive

[Verb]

to realize through the senses

Ex: Tasting the dish allowed them to perceive the blend of flavors and spices .

perception

[noun]

the ability to become aware of something through the senses

Ex: He relied on his perception of sound to navigate the dark room .

sensation

[noun]

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

Ex: The sensation of the soft sand beneath her feet was relaxing .

sense

[noun]

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

Ex: Taste is the sense that allows us to experience flavors and enjoy food .

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 integration therapy helps children with autism spectrum disorder improve their responses to sensory input .

to smell

[Verb]

to recognize or become aware of a particular scent

Ex: Right now , I am smelling the flowers in the botanical garden .

obvious

[Adjective]

noticeable and easily understood

Ex: The solution to the puzzle was obvious once she pointed it out .

apparent

[Adjective]

easy to see or notice

Ex: It became apparent that they had no intention of finishing the project on time .

clarity

[noun]

the quality of being easily heard or seen

marked

[Adjective]

clear and easy to notice

Ex: The region has seen a marked increase in tourism over the past year .

conspicuous

[Adjective]

standing out and easy to see or notice

Ex: The graffiti on the building was particularly conspicuous due to its vibrant colors and large size .

detectable

[Adjective]

able to be noticed or discovered

Ex: There was a detectable shift in her tone , indicating she was upset .

distinct

[Adjective]

easily noticeable or perceived by senses

Ex: The architecture of the building is distinct from the modern designs surrounding it .

faint

[Adjective]

difficult to see, hear, smell, etc.

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

invisible

[Adjective]

not capable of being seen with the naked eye

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

subtle

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The changes to the menu were subtle but effective , enhancing the overall dining experience .

dominant

[Adjective]

having superiority in power, influence, or importance

Ex: The dominant culture in the region influences many aspects of daily life and traditions .

ill-defined

[Adjective]

described in a vague or unclear way

Ex: The ill-defined rules of the game caused disagreements among the players .

dim

[Adjective]

lacking brightness or sufficient light

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

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: Don’t be so forward when meeting new people; it’s important to be respectful.

identifiable

[Adjective]

capable of being recognized or distinguished

Ex: The virus has identifiable symptoms that doctors can recognize for diagnosis .

manifest

[Adjective]

easily perceived or understood

Ex: His intentions were manifest, leaving no doubt about his commitment to the project .

unnoticed

[Adjective]

describing something that is not seen or noticed

Ex: Her hard work often went unnoticed by her busy boss .

vague

[Adjective]

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

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

Vocabulary for IELTS (General)
Persuasion and Involvement	Similarity and Difference	Signposting	Problems and Solutions
Being in Charge	Talking about Senses	Possession	Talking about Change
Talking about Events and Incidents	Lifestyles	Tourism	The Planet Earth
Phrasal Verbs

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