Intensity
Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) / Intensity
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having a strong or far-reaching effect
She made the drastic decision to quit her job and travel the world.
View Full Definitionto make audible sounds without necessarily forming clear or meaningful words
In pain, she uttered a loud cry for help.
View Full Definitionnot reduced or moderated in intensity
The unmitigated chaos ensued as the protesters clashed with law enforcement, resulting in widespread violence.
View Full Definitionto strengthen markedly
After the criticism, she redoubled her efforts to improve her performance.
View Full Definitionto cause a person to adopt extreme beliefs, ideologies, or actions
The charismatic speaker had the ability to radicalize individuals with his extremist views on political change.
View Full Definitionto make someone or something more powerful, important, or wealthy
The company's new policies are designed to aggrandize the CEO's influence.
View Full Definitionto combine different things together
The pharmacist compounded various ingredients to create a custom medication.
View Full Definitionto increase the size, amount, intensity, speed, etc. of something
The government decided to step up security measures in response to the increased threat.
View Full Definitionto highly praise or honor someone or something
The teacher consistently exalted the achievements of her students.
View Full Definitionto help reduce the severity of an unpleasant feeling
She tried to assuage his fears by reassuring him that everything would be alright.
View Full Definitionto gradually decrease in strength, value, or intensity
The effectiveness of the treatment has attenuated over time.
View Full Definitionto die or struggle for breath due to a lack of oxygen
The closed room made him feel like he would stifle without fresh air.
View Full Definitionto soothe the pain of an illness without curing it
The hospice team worked to palliate her symptoms, ensuring she remained comfortable in her final days.
View Full Definitionto gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.
The popularity of the trend is currently waning among the younger generation.
View Full Definitionthe act or process of reducing the severity, impact, or harmfulness of something
The construction project included mitigation measures to minimize the impact on the local ecosystem and wildlife.
View Full Definitionto reduce the intensity or force of something
The firefighter worked to tamp down the flames with a fire extinguisher.
View Full Definitionto lightly burn the surface of something with intense heat
She accidentally seared her hand on the hot stove.
View Full Definition(of a man's hair) to cease to grow and become bald from the front hairline
As he aged, he noticed his hair starting to recede.
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