Band 9 IELTS Vocabulary for Exemplary Examples

The video tutorial explains the use of advanced vocabulary words like 'paragon', 'quintessential', and 'embodiment'. 'Paragon' is used to describe a person as a perfect example of a quality, such as virtue or strength. 'Quintessential' refers to the perfect example of something, applicable to people, places, or things. 'Embodiment' means to perfectly and thoroughly show an example, applicable to various contexts. These terms are useful for enhancing language skills in speaking and writing tasks.

What does the word 'paragon' refer to?

• A mathematical term

• A historical event

• A perfect example of a quality

• A type of building

Which of the following can be described as 'quintessential'?

• An incomplete idea

• A perfect example of something

• A place only

• A person only

Which word would you use to describe a hotel that perfectly represents luxury?

• Ordinary

• Paragon

• Quintessential

• Embodiment

How is the word 'embodiment' used?

• To describe a partial representation

• To show a perfect and thorough example

• To refer to a fictional character

• To indicate a temporary state

If someone is the 'embodiment of kindness', what does this mean?

• They are unaware of kindness

• They perfectly represent kindness

• They dislike kindness

• They occasionally show kindness