ielts vocab

strike a balanace

to find a compromise between differing elements or viewpoints to achieve harmony.

unwind

to relax or release tension, often after a stressful period.

part ways

to separate or go in different directions, often after a disagreement or conflict.

rejuvenating

to make someone feel refreshed and energetic again, often through rest or recovery.

steep learning curve

a situation where a person has to learn a lot of new information in a short amount of time, often associated with challenging tasks or roles.

therapeutic

relating to the healing of illness or injury, often involving treatment that promotes well-being.

out of my depth

a feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with a situation, often due to lack of knowledge or experience.

break out of one’s shell

to become more confident and sociable, often after a period of shyness or introversion.

innate

existing naturally or inherently, rather than being learned or acquired, often referring to qualities or abilities present from birth.

cognitive

relating to mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning.

interpersonal

relating to interactions between individuals, often focusing on communication and social skills.

life-altering

having a significant impact on a person's life, often resulting in profound changes or transformations.

candid

truthful and straightforward in speech or expression; frank.

a leap of faith

an act of trusting or believing in something without proof or certainty, often involving risk.

renlentless

oppressively constant; incessant

incessant

continuing without interruption; unceasing.

cardiovascular system

the system that comprises the heart and blood vessels, responsible for circulating blood and delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues.

soles

the undersides of the feet, typically in reference to footwear or the bottom of shoes.

fusion

the process of combining two or more things into a single entity, often resulting in a new product or entity.

upward mobility

an individual's ability to move to a higher socioeconomic position, often involving increased income, education, or social status.

proliferate

to increase rapidly in number or amount, often referring to the growth of cells, organisms, or ideas.

cluster

a group of similar things or people positioned closely together, often sharing common characteristics or traits.

taxing

physically or mentally demanding.

a matter of growing urgency

that requires immediate attention or action.

mounting

increasing in intensity or severity.

culminate

to reach a climax or point of highest development.

surreptitious

kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

olfactory

relating to the sense of smell.

entice

to attract or tempt someone by offering pleasure or advantage.

linger

to stay in a place longer than necessary, often due to reluctance to leave.

analogous

having similar features

that’s not to say

this means that something else is not true or doesn't apply.

vindicate

to clear someone of blame or suspicion, showing they were right.

cohesion

the act of forming a united whole, often referring to the way elements or groups connect and work together.

edge up

to increase gradually or steadily, often referring to prices or levels.

hover at

to remain in a particular position or state, often sustained at a specific level or range.

bottom at

to reach the lowest point before rising again, often used in the context of prices or performance levels.

plateau

to reach a state of stability or no growth after a period of increase, often referring to performance or levels.

precipitous

describing a very steep or sudden drop, often used in reference to slopes or declines in data.

cement

to make something firm or solid, often used in the context of binding materials together or establishing an idea firmly.

anthropogenic

related to or resulting from the influence of human activity, often in the context of environmental changes or impacts.

imperative

essential or urgent, often indicating something that requires immediate action or attention.

cascading effect

domino effect

fortitude

courage in pain or adversity.

agility

ability to move quickly and easily; ability to think and understand quickly.

composure

the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.

grinding

(of a difficult situation) oppressive and seemingly without end; the reduction of something to small particles or powder by crushing it.

commence

begin

culminate

reach a climax or point of highest development.

pension scheme

a system for saving money for your retirement

volatile

liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

uptick

a small increase

downtick

a small decrease

relic

an object from the past that continues to exist

confuse

to cause someone to feel uncertain or unclear, or to make something difficult to understand