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 detective had an acute eye for detail , noticing clues others missed .

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 detective relied on his keen instincts to solve the case .

to perceive [verb]

to realize through the senses

Ex: Cats can perceive high-frequency sounds that are inaudible to humans .

perception [noun]

the ability to become aware of something through the senses

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sensation [noun]

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

Ex: The sensation of the warm sun on her face was comforting .

sense [noun]

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

Ex: Smell is a sense that helps us detect scents and odors .

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 processing disorder affects how the brain interprets and responds to sensory input .

to smell [verb]

to recognize or become aware of a particular scent

Ex: Yesterday , I smelled a delicious fragrance coming from the bakery .

obvious [adjective]

noticeable and easily understood

Ex: The reason for her absence was obvious ; she had called in sick earlier .

apparent [adjective]

easy to see or notice

Ex: The apparent beauty of the landscape took her breath away .

clarity [noun]

the quality of being easily heard or seen

marked [adjective]

clear and easy to notice

Ex: The marked improvement in student grades was a direct result of the new teaching methods .

conspicuous [adjective]

standing out and easy to see or notice

Ex: The landmark statue was designed to be conspicuous so that it would catch the eye of every passerby .

detectable [adjective]

able to be noticed or discovered

Ex: The error in the document was not immediately detectable to the untrained eye .

distinct [adjective]

easily noticeable or perceived by senses

Ex: The manager outlined three distinct phases of the project , each with specific goals .

faint [adjective]

difficult to see, hear, smell, etc.

Ex: She noticed a faint light coming from under the door .

invisible [adjective]

not capable of being seen with the naked eye

Ex: The invisible stains on the carpet were only revealed under UV light .

subtle [adjective]

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

Ex: The fragrance was subtle , hinting at notes of jasmine and sandalwood without overpowering the senses .

dominant [adjective]

having superiority in power, influence, or importance

Ex: The company has a dominant position in the market , outpacing all competitors .

ill-defined [adjective]

described in a vague or unclear way

Ex: His responsibilities in the new role were so ill-defined that he was n’t sure where to begin .

dim [adjective]

lacking brightness or sufficient light

Ex: The dim interior of the cave made it difficult to see the path ahead .

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:

identifiable [adjective]

capable of being recognized or distinguished

Ex: His handwriting was easily identifiable , even from a distance .

manifest [adjective]

easily perceived or understood

Ex: The artist ’s talent was manifest in every brushstroke of the painting .

unnoticed [adjective]

describing something that is not seen or noticed

Ex: The quiet student in the back of the class often went unnoticed during discussions .

vague [adjective]

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

Ex: The job posting was vague , providing little information about the responsibilities and requirements .

Vocabulary for IELTS (General)
Communication	Art	Music	Literature
Movie and Theater	The Media	Argument and Agreement	Certainty and Uncertainty
Expressing an Opinion	Advice and Suggestion	Making a Decision	Sickness and Health
Cause and Effect	Success and Failure	Education	Space
Money	Business	The environment	Likes and Dislikes
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