IELTS Vocabulary — Group 16

To relegate something is to push it down in rank or importance, often dismissively.

Reminding one of something else, especially something from the past, through similarity.

To formally reject or refuse to accept something as true, valid, or binding.

Showing good judgment and keen insight, especially about practical matters.

Cheerfully confident and optimistic that things will turn out well.

Having practical knowledge and good judgment, especially about a specific subject.

Extremely harsh and critical in a way that feels painfully sharp.

Involving a lot of sitting and very little physical movement or exercise.

Having sharp practical judgment, especially in business or money matters.

Happening or existing at exactly the same time as something else.

Comfort received during a time of great sadness or distress.

Highly developed, complex, and refined, or having worldly experience and refined tastes.

Not genuine or authentic, and often meant to deceive by appearing legitimate.

To waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly.

To do or be better than someone or something else, going beyond an expectation or limit.

Long, slow, and boring in a way that makes time feel like it is dragging.

A tenable position is one solid and well-supported enough to withstand serious challenge or criticism.

Using very few words, often in a way that feels blunt or curt.

To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously and in a healthy way.

To prevent someone from succeeding in a plan or action.

To cause someone severe mental or physical suffering over a period of time.

To publicly praise or promote something, often in an enthusiastic or persistent way.

Calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance or noise.

A feeling of fear or nervous uncertainty about something about to happen.

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.