IELTS VOCAB

• Elaborate (verb) 


  To add details, explanations, or complexity to something in order to make it more thorough or complete.

  "The chef took great care to elaborate on the dish's ingredients and preperation process during the cooking show".
• Precipitate (verb)


  To cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly, often in a negative or undesirable way.

  "The careless actions of the driver precipitated the accident on the highway".
• Ubiquitous (adjective)


  Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

  "Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society"
• Discernible (adjective)


  Able to be seen, heard, or otherwise detected; distinguishable or perceptible.

  "The difference in quality between two products was discernible to the expert eye".
• Mitigate (verb):

  To make something less severe, harmful or painful.

  "The new policy aims to mitigate the negative effects of pollution on the environment".
• Tenacious (adjective) :

  Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely; persistent in maintaining or pursuing something.

  "Despite the setbacks, the athlete's tenacious spirit kept her going until the end".
• Prolific (adjective):

  Producing many works, results, or offspring; highly productive.

  "The author was a prolific writer, producing over forty novels in her lifetime".
• Incendiary (adjective):


  Causing or capable of causing fire; tending to stir up conflict or rebellion.

  "The politician's incendiary remarks ignited a heated debate in the parliament".
• Exacerbate (verb)

  To make something worse or even more severe; to intesify the negative aspects of something.

  "The lack of rain exacerbated the drought in the region" .
• Incongruous (adjective)


  Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; out of place.

  "The loud pop music was incongruous with the elegant ambiance of the restaurant".
• Notorious (adjective)

  Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

  "Los Angeles is notorious for its smog"