IELTS Vocabulary — Group 15

Showing off wealth or achievement in a way meant to impress or draw attention.

So intense or obvious that it can almost be physically felt or touched.

A typical pattern or model of thinking that shapes how people understand an entire subject.

Overly concerned with minor details or rules, especially in a way meant to show off knowledge.

A strong, recurring liking or inclination for something.

Done with minimal care or effort, as a routine formality rather than genuine engagement.

Spreading through and present in every part of something.

A fact, event, or situation that is noticeable, especially one that is not yet fully understood.

A difficult, unfortunate, or dangerous situation that someone is facing.

Producing a sharp, deeply felt emotion, usually sadness or tenderness.

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically.

A difficult or embarrassing situation that is hard to find a good solution for.

Producing a large quantity of something, especially creative work.

A brief, uneasy feeling of doubt about whether an action is the right thing to do.

Charmingly old-fashioned or unusual in a pleasant, picturesque way.

Having unusual or slightly odd characteristics that make something distinctive and interesting.

Relating to a fundamental, thorough change, often far from what is usual or traditional.

Spreading or growing quickly and uncontrollably, usually referring to something negative.

A close, friendly relationship in which people understand each other's feelings well.

To give formal, official approval to an agreement, making it valid and binding.

The set of reasons or logical basis behind a decision, belief, or course of action.

To cause severe and widespread damage or destruction to something.

To criticize someone sharply, usually because they have done something wrong.

To think or believe something after some consideration, or to calculate an amount.

To make someone or something feel or look young, fresh, and full of energy again.