Reading vocabulary word lists

International English Language Test System (IELTS) is an English language proficiency test that assesses your skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking modules. To achieve a high score in the reading module, utilise our IELTS reading vocabulary with correct spelling and pronunciation.

Since vocabulary or lexical resource carries 25% marks in overall band score, we have given a complete list of academic & general words that you may see or hear. Once you are familiar with this word list, you will see progress not only in reading, but also in writing and speaking tests. Moreover, our IELTS reading vocabulary includes topic-wise words, various idioms and phrases with meanings (synonyms) and examples. So without further delay, let’s jump in!

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Table of Contents

• IELTS Academic Reading Vocabulary List
• IELTS General Reading Vocabulary List
• Topic-wise IELTS Reading Vocabulary
• IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Travel
• IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Education
• IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Information Technology
• IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Advertisement
• IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Business and Work
• IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Food, Diet and Fitness
• IELTS Reading Vocabulary — The Arts and Culture
• IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Environment and Science
• IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Fashion
• IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Personality
• IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Covid-19
• Best IELTS Reading Practice
• Conclusion
• FAQs

IELTS Academic Reading Vocabulary List

The 150+ IELTS academic reading vocabulary list is given below.

Words/Phrases	Meaning/Synonyms	Examples
Community	Part of society	We must build a strong community to ensure security.
Favourite	Something which is liked	This is my favourite song of the year.
Commercial	Meant for profit	Our service is purely commercial.
Pattern	Trend	The data shows a similar pattern.
Indigenous	Native	We must support our indigenous people.
Instrument	Equipment	To repair, we need instruments.
Traditional	Existing for a long time	Everyone must wear traditional dresses for Christmas.
Exist	Something that is present	Languages have existed for a long time.
Folk song	Country song	I am dancing to a folk song at this function.
Discuss	Talk to others about something	We must discuss the possible solution for climate change.
Glimpse	summarise	John gave us a glimpse of the event.
Theme	Main essence	We will suggest a random theme for his wedding.
History	The past	We must learn about Indian history.
Aristic	Stylist	The photography was artistic.
Quilt	Join fabrics or clothes (bed cover)	He was quilting the bed cover before going to sleep.
Shop	A place which sells products	The nearby shop is open.
Ordinary	Authentic	We give originary yet original honey.
Fold	To rap something	She folded the clothes.
Handicraft	Handmade goods	Give a handicraft for her birthday.
Rural	Village	Rural areas in India are underdeveloped.
Craft	An activity that requires hand skills	He crafted this masterpiece.
Ethnic	Colour of skin	We protect all ethnic groups in the society.
Pair	Two identical things	Give me a pair of sandals.
Maturity	Mental optimal level	Older people have more maturity.
Forest	A place with wild flora and fauna	The Amazon is one of the largest forests.
Thread	A long, thin fibre for sewing.	We built this net using thick thread.
Snacks	Lite food	We don’t have snacks here.
Delicious	Tasty	I cook delicious food.
Latter	Between two things, the last one.	I chose the latter book.
Vary	Deviate	People vary based on their locations.
Cuisine	Cooking style	Indian cuisines are spicy.
Pass time	Leisure time	What do you do for pass time?
Hunting	Killing animals for survival	Wild animals hunt for survival.
Utensil	A tool for cooking purpose	Buy new utensils for this year.
Lifestyle	The way of living	We are not living a healthy lifestyle.
Poultry	Household farm of chicken	Poultry is now growing rapidly in rural areas.
Manage	Organise	You must manage your work.
Hill tracts	Hill region	Running in the hill tracts is risky.
Spices	Seed, fruit, root or plants	Indonesia is famous for spices.
Silent	Without sound	Students keep silent.
Provisional	For present, will be changed later.	Keep your provisional certificates ready for the admissions.
Casual	Not formal	He is a casual person.
Describe	To explain elaborately	Describe your working experience
Structure	Frame work	The structure of the plan is good.
Nutrition	Food values	Biscuits have less nutrition.
Partner	Associate	He is my business partner.
Entire	whole	The entire stadium is crowded.
Socks	A garment for foot	My socks are wet.
Streams	Tide	The stream of padma is dangerous.
Sweet	Pleasant, sugary	I bought sweets for Diwali.
Popular	famous	Who is the popular sportsperson in boxing?
Remember	To memorise, recall	Remember your mobile number.
Properly	rightly	The essay was properly written.
Certain	Something that is predictable	Hard work certainly gives success.
Paternal	From father side	He is my paternal uncle.
Yield	Result	Yield was high this season.
Recreation	entertainment	Recreational activities are good for adults.
Prescribe	To assign	Take prescribed medicines.
Tragedy	sorrow	My planning was a tragedy.
Untimely	inappropriate	Your untimely submission has been rejected.
Isolate	Left lonely	He was isolated from the group.
Contagious	Spreads by touch	Covid-19 is contagious.
Fortnight	After 14 days (two weeks)	I go to a temple every fortnight.
Tidy	Not spending too much	Be tidy in your work.
Preface	Introductory note	Learn how to write a preface.
Heritage	Cultural and physical structure of a society	India has a rich heritage.
Fitful	Not often happening	The rain is fitful.
Envious	Be jealous	Don’t be envious of others.
Typical	normal	She is a typical hard-working woman.
Defying	Refuse to obey	He is defying our order.
Boutique	Home cloth products	Boutiques are expensive.
Chores	Household work	Chores are gender neutral.
Heed	Pay attention	Take good heed.
Nip	bite	The dog nipped him.
Wisdom	knowledge	He has wisdom in life.
Stunned	shocked	I was stunned by the results.
Admiration	Praise	I admire great leaders.
Fascinated	enthusiastic	I was fascinated by the idea.
Astonish	surprise	Astonishingly, people live longer than expected.
Vain	fail	The efforts went in vain.
Unstitched	unsewn	The pants are unstitched.
Grudge	A persistent ill will	Do not have grudges against opponents.
Greedy	Wanting more than enough	Greedy people won’t be satisfied.
Unfortunate	unlucky	Unfortunately, the company is closed.
Abuse	humiliate	Stop abusing others.
Ill fated	hardluck	He is ill fated.
Outward	outgoing	The flood is outward.
Sapling	A young tree	Saplings are necessary for climate change.
Passion	Love to do something	He is a passionate person.
Farthest	Most distant	Our house is located farthest from the city.
Scorching	Very hot	The summer is scorching hot.
Fallow land	A land left unused	Fallow land is now being used.
Fodder	Food, like straw	Fodder is taken to the cattle.
Enormous	Huge	The lion was enormous in the zoo.
Grumpy	Angry	The grumpy old woman fell sick.
Generous	Kind-hearted	He is a generous person.
Flattery	Praising to gain something	Flattery is weak.
Dove	A kind of duck	Doves are beautiful.
Sly	cunny	He is very sly.
Mighty	big	How mighty this machine looks.
Insincere	Not obedient	You are insincere.
Urge	persuade	I urge you to help the poor.
Grateful	thankful	I’m grateful for everything.
Noble	Honourable	Teaching is a noble profession.
Echo	Own sound returning	You will get an echo when you are in a cave.
Vicious	Very bad	Paradox of thrift is a vicious cycle.
Wisest	Knowledgeable	He is the wisest person.
Pledge	A personal promise	We pledge now to save the environment.
Steadfastness	Inflexible	Steadfastness is sometimes a weakness.
Worthless	valueless	Some actions are worthless.
Delight	joy	It was a delightful experience.
Lounge	Lie, sit or stand	Lounge can be an unaware movement.
Expire	Out of death	The milk expired.
Departure	Going away	The departure was sudden.
Seize	stop	The car was seized.
Enclosed	encircled	The area was enclosed with fencing.
Lavatory	toilet	Use the lavatory on the right.
Descend	Downward path	The road descended.
Approximate	Very close	The approximate time is 12 pm.
Upright	vertical	The upright portion of the building is wet.
Turbulence	unstable	The wind is turbulent.
Fasten	To tie	Fasten your seatbelt.
Hesitate	Not doing an action	He is hesitant to tell the truth.
Fountain	A place where water is gushing out	The fountain looks beautiful.
Roasted	fried	The peanut was roasted.
Mythology	Old stories and beliefs	Adonis is involved in mythology.
Ancient	Very old	We have ancient texts.
Hazardous	harmful	This field of work involves hazardous substances.
Shoals	A kind of fish	Shoals are not delicious.
Knight	An honoured soldier	The knight is still alive.
Rely	Depending upon something	Don’t rely on today’s weather.
Oyster	A sea animal	Oysters are expensive.
Nomad	A person who has no permanent place to live	Nomads are increasing in the recent past.
Toddler	A baby who barely walks	Toddlers are active at home.
Herbal	Prepared from herbs	Herbal medicines are good.
Maternal	From the mother’s side	My maternal relatives are awesome.
Bedey	Who do business using snakes	Bedey are commonly seen in Bangladesh.
Compartment	chamber	Take any one compartment from the building.
Benign	Gentle or kind	We cannot be benign against the criminals.
Correspond (with/to)	To be similar to something	Politicians don’t correspond with their words.
Disposal	The act of arranging or distributing	Police are trained for effective disposal of duties.
Distinct	Having easily-identifiable characteristics	Dark chocolate is distinct from other varieties.
Erode	To destroy slowly	Many ancient texts were eroded.
interpretation	An explanation	Literature has various interpretations.
Legislation	The process of making laws	The new legislation benefits the country.
Majority	The greater part or number	The majority of the group ask for a leave.
Maximise	To use to maximum effect or potential	The goal of any business is to maximise its profits.
Minimise	To reduce	In any work you do, try to minimise the risk.
Obtain	To get or receive	Obtain respect from others.
Obvious	Clear and easy to predict	It’s obvious that people feel lonely these days.
Occur	To happen or take place	An earthquake might occur this year.
Option	A choice	There are plenty of options in engineering.
Participate	To take part in something	Students must participate in sports.
Period	A portion of time	During the modern period, countries suffered a lot.
Prospect	A potential candidate	We have different prospects based on the eligibility.
Psychological	Relating to the mind	Psychological health is more equally important.
Purchase	To buy	Purchase those materials for today’s event.
Pursue	To do something	I’m pursuing my goals.
Relevant	Related to	Give relevant answers to the questions.
Reliable	Able to trust	Always refer to reliable sources for exams.
Requirement	Demanded	You must meet these requirements to join our company.
Resource	A support, supply or an aid of something	We need more resources to complete this task.
Retain	To remember	When you learn, try to retain the information.
Role	A position or customary function	The role of a father is important in a man’s life.
Sector	A part or subdivision	It is the government sector.
Secure	safe	Children feel secure with their parents.
Significant	important	There is a significant improvement in your learning.
Status	Someone’s position in relation to other people	People seek status in society.
Symbolise	To represent or be a symbol for something	In most cultures, it is understood that the dove symbolises peace.
Technique	A specific way of doing things	I used this technique to solve my problems.
Transform	To change into a different form	The internet has transformed to another level.
Veritable	Being truly or very much so	I felt a veritable pain in my body.
Visible	Able to be seen	There has been a visible shift in public opinion towards the government.
Wane	To decrease in strength, intensity, and so on	My interest towards football has waned.

IELTS General Reading Vocabulary List

The IELTS General test mainly focuses on a candidate’s English language proficiency to understand and converse in everyday life and employment. To express your views clearly, use the IELTS General Reading vocabulary list given below, as it will help you a lot. 

The important words for IELTS General are:

• Understanding
• Incurable
• Mischievous 
• Tolerant 
• Fantastic 
• Intelligent
• Unbelievable
• Efficient
• Outstanding
• Indispensable 
• Reasonable 
• Stringent
• Outstanding 
• Impatient 
• Impure
• Constant
• Revert
• Revoke
• Instigate
• Venture
• Absurd
• Amazing 
• Adventurous
• Reserved
• Severe
• Discreditable  
• Organized 
• Dedicated 
• Explicit
• Extravagant
• Introvert
• Inexperienced 
• Generous 
• Responsible 
• Sentimental 
• Assertive
• Tempting 
• Tangible
• Eminent 
• Spontaneous
• Answer
• Awful
• Bad
• Begin
• Big
• Break
• Calm
• Come
• Cool
• Cut
• Dangerous
• Decide
• Definite
• Delicious
• Describe
• Destroy
• Difference
• Dull
• End
• Explain
• Ego
• Fall
• Famous
• Fans
• Wrong
• Will
• Whisper
• Withdraw
• Withhold
• Withstand
• Wind
• Use
• Upbringing
• Understood
• Tell
• Truth
• Tough
• Teaching
• Tutor
• Traverse
• Tidiness
• Show
• Swim
• Sightseeing
• Skills
• Place
• Palace
• Print
• Polish
• Polite
• Old
• Orchestrate
• Oligarchy
• Open up
• New 
• Netizen
• Neurology
• Networking
• Move
• Massive
• Munch
• Love
• Liberty
• Locate
• Liaison
• Little
• Intriguing
• Innocent
• Informal
• Invariable
• Incarceration
• Imprisonment
• Idea
• Hide
• Hitchhiking
• Holocaust
• Get
• Great
• Giving
• Goosebump

Topic-wise IELTS Reading Vocabulary

The main topics for IELTS reading vocabulary are as follows: –

• Travel
• Education
• Information Technology
• Advertisement 
• Business and Work
• Food, Diet and Fitness
• Crime
• The Arts and Culture
• Environment and Science
• Fashion
• Personality
• Covid-19 

IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Travel 

Words	Meaning	Examples
Tourism	The business of providing services for tourists who are visiting a place.	Tourism is an important industry in every country.
Vacation	Holiday; a time period when universities/courts are closed.	We must plan for a long vacation this time.
Take off	The aircraft leaves the ground to fly.	The flight is scheduled to take off at 5 pm.
Freeway	A two-carriageway road, where one has controlled access.	We’ll have to take the freeway to reach the destination.
Cruise	Travelling by boat with a group of people on a holiday.	We will take photos during our cruise through the Mediterranean.
Sailboat	A boat propelled by sails, tides and wind.	The sailboat needs wind, not fuel.
Voyage	A long trip by sea or in space.	The voyage to Alaska took a couple of days.
Bicycle	A vehicle with two wheels.	Use a bicycle to keep yourself fit.
Motel	A hotel near a main road.	I booked a motel for tonight.
Camp	A place where people live in tents.	I like going camping with friends.
Check in	The act of recording your arrival	Reach the airport 2 hours before the check in.

IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Education

Words	Meaning	Examples
Academic year	It’s the time when students attend university or school.	I’m planning to join this course in the next academic year.
Assignment	It’s a work assigned by authoritative figures.	We have given three assignments to complete.
Credit	It is the recognition of having undertaken a course.	To pass this exam, you must obtain the credits.
Curriculum	It stands for the subjects comprising a course of study.	Their curriculum contains practical subjects.
Curriculum Vitae	It is a formal document having a person’s academic, professional background.	Prepare your curriculum vitae for tomorrow’s interview.
Discipline	An area of study.	I’m interested in the Psychology discipline.
Doctorate	It is the highest degree awarded to an individual.	She has completed her doctorate successfully.
Literacy	It is the ability to write and read.	Children lack the basic literacy in English.
Scholarship	It is an amount given to students for financial support.	The scholarship amount is credited to students.
Secondary education	It is the stage of education following primary education.	Children must concentrate more in their secondary education.

IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Information Technology

Words	Meaning	Examples
Commercial	Related to buying and selling	People get attracted to TV commercials.
Coupon	A small piece of paper used to purchase goods at a lower price.	Use this coupon to get the discounted price.
Eye-catcher	Something that attracts someone’s attention.	The last ball six is an eye-catcher.
Features	Noticeable part of something	The movie has 3D features.
Hoarding	Storing large quantities of something (secretly)	We are hoarding tons of weapons.
Poster	A large size picture or a notice in a public place.	The poster for the advertisement is ready.
Target	An outcome that you try to achieve.	The soldiers reached the target.
Endorsement	Officially supporting someone or something publicly.	Brands having celebrity endorsement boosts their market.
Subliminal	A mental process below the state of consciousness.	He reached the subliminal stage during the pandemic.
Telemarketing	Selling products or services over the phone.	We handle telemarketing business for revenue.

IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Business and Work

Words	Meaning	Examples
Bonus	A payment that is added to what is usual.	This year, employees will get an extra bonus for their hard work.
Dismiss	Leaving the place.	Let’s dismiss this meeting now.
Employer	Company	My new employer is IBM.
Interview	A formal meeting between a candidate and the employer to find out if he/she is suitable for a job.	I have an interview this evening.
Redundant	A person is no longer needed for a job role.	When an MNC closes, all employees would become redundant.
Maternity Leave	A period of leave from work given to a mother before and after the birth of a child.	Government announces new rules for maternity leave.
Notice period	A time period where the employee must work after saying that they’re leaving.	We have 2 months of notice period.
Perk	Something an employee gets from the company other than the salary.	There are many perks and privileges available.
Promotion	A move to a higher position	I got a promotion.
Union	A group of people joining for a cause or a situation.	The labour union is on a strike.

IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Food, Diet and Fitness

Words	Meaning	Examples
Abnormal	Not looking normal or usual.	You’re looking abnormal.
Ache	Pain	I’m having a headache.
Achievement	The act of accomplishing something.	When you climb this mountain, it’ll become an achievement.
Genetics	The study of heredity and variations in human organisms.	High blood pressure might come through genetics.
Hygiene	Clean environment	Children must be hygienic.
Immunity	The state where an organism can fight diseases.	Eat green vegetables to increase your immunity.
Infirm	Lacking strength or vitality	After recovering from covid-19, people felt infirmity.
Massage	Kneading or rubbing the body to relax.	I had a head massage.
Moisture	Wetness due to water.	Apply this cream to maintain moisture on your skin.
Performance	The act of doing something.	It was a great performance.

IELTS Reading Vocabulary — The Arts and Culture

Words	Meaning	Examples
Preserve	Keeping something safe.	We must preserve the test samples.
Rituals	An action or process which is done for a purpose.	Are rituals necessary in a marriage?
Parades	A group of people walking for a cause.	Military parades look nice to watch.
Socialise	Connecting with people.	Introverts don’t socialise much.
Cultural traditions	Identifying a person’s heritage	Youngsters must know their cultural traditions.
Myth	A story that is manipulated.	There are many myths about religions.
Ceremonies	Functions	We celebrated wedding ceremonies luxuriously.
Legends	An expert in a field.	Legends have dealt with failures.
Folklore	Traditional stories and beliefs.	I am going to learn folklore music.
Inheritance	The assets that an individual bequeaths to their close ones after they pass away.	People value inheritance.

IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Environment and Science

Words	Meaning	Examples
Deforestation	Cutting down trees	Deforestation is prohibited in our region.
Cultivate	Use land for growing plants	Farmers use land only to cultivate crops.
Wetland	An area of land that is always wet	In the outskirts of Kolkata, there are many wetlands.
Oxidised	To combine or make something with oxygen	The substance is oxidised.
Rainforest	A thick forest in tropical parts of the world that have a lot of rain	Rainforests are gradually decreasing in the world.
Acidification	The process of making or becoming acidic.	In Chemistry, take this liquid for acidification.
Emission	The discharge of something like gas or radiation.	Delhi is suffering from a lot of emissions.
Photosynthesis	The process of plants absorbing energy from sunlight.	Without photosynthesis, plants will die.
Grassland	A large area of open land covered with wild grass.	Insects are more in grassland than any other place.
Ecosystem	Plants and animals in an area together with their surroundings.	Plant trees to build a good ecosystem.

IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Fashion

Words	Meaning	Examples
Trendy	Fashionable	Children look trendy with new costumes.
Casual look	A dress code that looks relaxed and suitable for daily use.	I wear a casual look for the office.
Outfit	A set of clothes worn for an occasion.	There are various outfits related to marriage.
Wardrobe	A person’s collection of clothes.	Fill your wardrobe with many dresses.
Accessories	An extra item added to be useful.	I need to buy new accessories for the reception.
Catwalk	Models walk to display clothes in fashion shows.	I tried doing a catwalk in the previous fashion show.
Aesthetics	Related to beauty or art.	Your painting is filled with aesthetics.
Retro	Back or backwards in fashion.	Retro outfits are reappearing now.
Silhouette	The dark shape of somebody/something placed across a light background.	I have a silhouette at home.
Embellishing	To make something more beautiful.	The bride’s dress is embellished with beautiful colours.

IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Personality

Words	Meaning	Examples
Adventurous	Like to do new things that are quite risky.	It was an adventurous trip.
Aggressive	Ready to fight or argue.	He is very aggressive in sports.
Ambitious	A strong desire to be successful.	She is an ambitious woman.
Temper	Feeling angry instantly.	Control your temper to avoid conflicts.
Emotions	A strong feeling.	All have emotions in life.
Anxiety	A feeling of fear, dread and uncomfortableness.	I’m suffering from social anxiety.
Depression	A mood disorder that has a feeling of sadness.	During the lockdown, people had depression.
Enthusiastic	Full of excitement and interest in something.	When it comes to entertainment, I become enthusiastic.
Challenge	Something that motivates you to put effort on something.	Always challenge yourself to get the best output.
Charming	Very pleasing or attractive.	She is a charming individual.

IELTS Reading Vocabulary — Covid-19

Words	Meaning	Examples
Coronavirus	A deadly virus	Coronavirus has different variants.
Sanitize	Make clean and hygienic	Don’t forget to sanitize your hands.
Facemask	A protective mask covering the nose and mouth.	Wear a facemask while travelling.
Pandemic	A disease spreading the whole world.	The pandemic is terrifying.
Epidemic	A large number of people or animals are suffering from a disease.	The epidemic took away many lives.
Illness	Feeling sick	If you have an illness, go to the doctor immediately.
Decay	Becoming bad or slowly destroyed	The body starts to decay once the person dies.
Corruption	Dishonest or immoral act in a profession.	Corruption is destroying society.
Hospitality	Taking care of guests and being friendly.	He gave great hospitality.
Symptoms	A change in your body	Check for symptoms like fever, dullness, etc before going to school.

Best IELTS Reading Practice

Students who aspire to get their desired score on the first test (IELTS Academic or General Training) must concentrate on the reading module. It is easy compared to listening, writing and speaking if they are good with vocabulary. Now, let’s quickly see the best IELTS reading practice that needs to be taken.  

• Read a wide range of English text like newspapers, magazines, international journals, articles, etc. It helps to increase your reading speed and answer spontaneously. 
• If you’re taking a computer-delivered test, take notes and underline any section of the text. 
• If reading the whole text is time-consuming, then do skimming and scanning to get the main idea and highlight the keywords. 
• Sometimes, you need to focus on key phrases as it helps to retain these special words.
• Make sure you use the correct spelling while writing the answers on the sheet.

Also Read:
IELTS Listening words
IELTS Speaking vocabulary
IELTS Writing vocabulary

Conclusion

«IELTS Reading Vocabulary« is much needed for any level of learner who takes IELTS. By practising tough words and phrases, you can ace the IELTS reading test on your own. Since our vocabulary lists are tested and proven successful, use it correctly and get a good score. All the best!  

FAQs

1. How can I improve my vocabulary for IELTS?

To improve your vocabulary in IELTS, first maintain a notebook. Take all words you find difficult from various sources like newspapers, advertisements, youtube channels, etc. Then memorise them thoroughly before appearing for the exam. 

2. Is the IELTS reading a vocabulary test?

The reading test is not really a VOCABULARY test. However, you must know lots of vocabulary and its synonyms (words that are the same or have similar meanings).

3. How can I get a score of 9 in IELTS reading?

To get a score of 9 in IELTS reading (Academic or General test), you need to understand the question types and then practise them one by one. Attempt a minimum of 2 reading tests in a day to develop your skills and strategy. Since preparing for the reading module involves a lot of training in reading different articles, you need to spend at least one hour every day reading and gain enough speed. If you follow the above mentioned steps, you are sure to achieve a band score of 9. 

4. How many words are there in IELTS reading?

In IELTS reading, there are about 6,250 words in total, including 2000 words for each reading passage and 200 words in the questions. In less than one hour, the test-taker must read, understand and write the answers for 40 different questions. 

5. How can I revise my vocabulary fast? 

You can revise your vocabulary fast by doing the following:

• Memorise those words on a daily basis.
• Explain the difficult words to others so that you can recollect them.
• Use them while speaking and writing.

IELTS VOCABULARY LIST FOR LISTENING & READING. Lists of topics specific vocabulary the way you can use it in the exam

IELTS VOCABULARY LIST FOR LISTENING & READING

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Here we put together lists of topics specific vocabulary the way you can use it in the exam. You’ll find detailed explanations and an IELTS vocabulary list to practice and improve your vocabulary.

Vocabulary or lexical resource is responsible for 25% of your final grade, in both the speaking and writing sections.

Here we have a list of the topics you can expect to find on the exam, we are updating it each week.

It’s common to be stuck with an IELTS exam score of 6.5 and believe in order to get a band 7 they need to improve their IELTS vocabulary.

However, without feedback, evaluation or expert exam help, it is difficult to pinpoint exactly which area you need to get help for.

Constantly build your passive vocabulary word lists by reading and listening. Then move these words into your active vocabulary by actively using them when speaking or writing.

To improve faster, when reading, listening or watching English material, try to capture new words in a phrasebook. If you have time add the context too.

The next time you write an essay, review it and look for opportunities to add the words from your list into your text.

Likewise, when speaking try to incorporate your new vocab into your conversations, don’t force them though because it will sound odd!

Idioms can be extracted from films and English podcasts, however, I’d recommend audio material because there are no visual clues, making listening a little harder.

Active reading is a great habit to develop and a vital exam preparation skill. Active reading is where you circle, underline and mark the text you are reading, so as to ease comprehension.

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International English Language Testing System is a widely accepted English proficiency test taken by students intending to pursue foreign education or employment abroad. The test assesses the candidate’s ability to communicate in English and is based on four parameters: reading, writing, speaking and listening.

For IELTS, it’s crucial to employ a variety of vocabulary with flexibility because the examiner will be looking for it in all the sections. Additionally, you need to read well in order to comprehend the texts because they will contain many challenging vocabulary.

To get a band 7 or higher on the IELTS, having a strong vocabulary is crucial. Here we have compiled a list of IELTS vocabulary words that candidates can utilise for their preparation. 

Topic-wise List for IELTS Vocabulary

Candidates should have a wide range of vocabulary as that will help them to discuss various topics. If one is unable to appropriately use the correct words, then this becomes a major drawback and can hamper the overall score as well. 

We have identified the latest and most popular topics that have been used in IELTS exam. In the list below, you will find topic-wise IELTS vocabulary words with their meaning and usage next to them for better understanding. 

• Advertisement 
• Business
• Culture
• Environment
• Fashion
• Personality
• Covid-19 
• Education
• Travel
• Food

Phrasal Verb for IELTS vocabulary

Phrasal verb consists of two or three words from different grammatical groups. When all of them are combined, a different meaning is put forward and hence must be used according to the context. Besides, phrasal verbs belong to the IELTS vocabulary list and candidates can make use of them to demonstrate their command over the English language.

Before that, the candidate must try to understand the meaning of the phrasal verb as the wrong usage can reduce the band score.  Here is the list of phrasal verbs that the candidate can use: 

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Example
Quarrel with	Dispute or disagree with something	I am not quarrelling with their idea, but I think there are other possibilities.
Romp in	Win easily	In the first race, the favorite romped in.
Salt away	Save money	She’s making a lot of money, but salts it away rather than spending it.
Venture forth	Leave somewhere safe or comfortable	If the storm has finished, we could venture forth.
Stick with	Not change something	We’d better stick with our original idea.
Tee off	Start or launch an event	The new project will tee off next month.
Go by	The passing of time	Ten years went by before we saw each other again
Kick back	Relax	Rather than go out tonight, we plan to kick back and watch television
Limber up for	Prepare for something that will require a great effort	They are limbering up for the end of the financial year.
Measure against	Evaluate or judge by comparison	The work doesn’t look good if you measure it against what our competitors have done.
Pass over	Ignore, refuse to discuss	Let’s pass over what they said and get on.
Peel away	From Leave a group by moving in a different direction.	They peeled away from the crowd and went down a side road

Idioms for IELTS Vocabulary

IELTS speaking section is another challenging area for many. However, it is in this section that the candidates can show their fluency, pronunciation and vocabulary of the language.

Idioms in this section help in expressing our ideas more clearly and make them sound rather natural. But, candidates must not use idioms without understanding their meaning, as that will lead to a deduction in marks. Hence, it is advisable that candidates use it in tasks only when they’re confident about its meaning and context.

We have compiled a list of common idioms for IELTS vocabulary that can be used in the speaking section. Remember when used properly they will lead to a great band score. 

• To be on the top of the world 
• To be on cloud nine 
• If my memory serves me well 
• Over the moon 
• Once in a blue moon 
• Piece of cake 
• A drop in the ocean 
• To be like a dog with two tails 
• It makes my blood boil 
• Change one’s mind 
• Call it a day 
• Put all your eggs in one basket 
• Blessing in disguise 
• Actions speak louder than words 
• I hit the ceiling 
• Fresh as a daisy
• Couch potato
• Full of beans   
• A bad egg
• Eager beaver

Collocations for IELTS Vocabulary

Collocations can be understood as the proper arrangement of words in a sentence or the combination of words that appear natural. They can be paired in this manner: 

1. Verb & noun 
2. Verb & adverb 
3. Adverb & adjective 
4. Adjective & noun 
5. Noun & noun 

For easier understanding, some examples are listed below: 

• Make someone’s bed
• I have a preference for continental cuisine
• I prefer reading
• Parents can assist their children with financial responsibility
• I have to take the test if I want to take the course 

The speaking module tests the candidate’s ability to communicate fluently in English. However, this means that the student must be able to pronounce the words correctly without much hesitation. But that is not all, they must have a grasp over their vocabulary and use it when and where it is required as that can provide them with a good score. 

Here is a comprehensive list of IELTS vocabulary words: 

To achieve a band score of 9 in the speaking section is a dream for many. Indian students specially struggle in this section.

For detailed content on how to prepare for the IELTS speaking section, you can read:

Band 8 Sample Answer

IELTS Speaking Tips

How to Improve Speaking Section Score

For specific content on cue cards, task type samples and latest topics, visit:

IELTS Speaking Part 1

latest Speaking Topics

IELTS Cue Cards

Reading and Writing : IELTS vocabulary list

Most candidates lose out marks as they do not use synonyms in the reading and writing section. Here is a list of popular words and their synonyms to help you expand your IELTS vocabulary for the reading and writing sections:

Words	Synonyms
Amazing	Incredible
Answer	Respond
Awful	Bad
Beautiful	Pretty
Begin	Start
Come	Arrive
Cool	Frosty
Dangerous	Risky
Decide	Settle
Definite	Certain
Delicious	Savoury
Wrong	Mistaken
Tell	Narrate, Inform
Show	Display, Exhibit
New	Recent, current
Neat	Clean
Interesting	Intriguing
Important	Vital, crucial
Help	Assist
Happy	Content
Famous	Well-known
Funny	Amusing
Place	Procedure

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Tips to prepare for IELTS Vocabulary 

Candidates should follow these tips diligently while preparing for their IELTS exam. At the end of the day, attaining a good score is the stepping stone towards pursuing their dream of studying abroad. 

• Read, listen and converse in English. 

Candidates should read English newspapers and get into the habit of reading. While reading, if they find any new word, they should note it down and look for its meaning. 

• Practice 

Practice makes a man perfect and hence is the key to nailing a good score. Whether it’s reading, writing, speaking or listening, practising each of these sections is necessary. 

• Use YouTube 

Candidates should use YouTube to understand how academic words are pronounced. They can also watch English shows to learn new vocabulary. 

• Avoid memorising in all circumstances

Memorising words is an activity that should be avoided as the meaning of words change according to their context. 

Besides the list of IELTS vocabulary words, candidates can also make use of audio and videos as this can amp up the preparation process. Following the syllabus for each section is also essential. 

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IELTS vocabulary — is it necessary to study?

IELTS exam contains four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

For each section, you should have a strong background about vocabulary so you can deal with it and score a high band 7 — 8.

IELTS vocabulary

➤ IELTS vocabulary in the Listening section

Listening section of the IELTS exam consists of four parts, the first part is the easiest and the last one is the hardest.

You will hear a wide variety of IELTS words with different speeds and usually with the British accent. 

In a few cases, you may hear one record with the Australian accent.

You will hear numbers, letters, names, directions, mono speech, and conversations using daily language, as well as academic and scientific compound terms particularly in part 4.

➤ IELTS vocabulary in the Reading section

The reading section in the IELTS test contains three reading passages with 40 questions and you should answer all these questions in 1 hour.

The average time for each reading passage is 20 minutes, and many IELTS instructors prefer to take a maximum of 6 to 8 minutes to read the passage completely to save time to answer the question.

You can not do this fast reading without a good knowledge about the advanced IELTS vocabulary.

➤ IELTS vocabulary in the Writing section

As you know, there are four criteria to evaluate your IELTS essays for task 1 and task 2.

One of these criteria is called lexical resource, which evaluates the words you write in your essay, how rich your vocabulary is, and to what extent you know how to use it.

Choosing the right words in the context, using synonyms, and avoiding tautology will increase your final score.

IELTS vocabulary will reduce your IELTS writing score if:

1. you use words in the wrong meaning;
2. you confuse the form of a word (for example, instead of an adjective, use a noun, etc.);
3. you do not use synonyms and repeat the same words;
4. you spell many words in a wrong way.

➤ IELTS vocabulary in the Speaking section

Again in the speaking section, lexical resource or vocabulary using is one of the criteria on which the IELTS examiner will give you the final score according to it.

To get a high score on this criterion, it is necessary to know a wide variety of terms on the topic of discussion.

You should know a variety of vocabulary and synonyms related to the common topics of the speaking part.

Just remember, the more advanced IELTS vocabulary you use correctly, the higher score you will get.

IELTS vocabulary band +7 vs band +8

In this section, you will find more than 2500 IELTS words in 25 different topics divided into band 7 and band 8 vocabulary with the meaning of each word.

Hint: You can download all these vocabulary and more as a pdf file at the end of this article.

Topic 1: People

IELTS vocabulary Band +7 «Topic: People«
Adolescent = teenager	Sibling = brother or sister
Characteristic = typical feature	Responsibility = duty
Individual = person	Resemble = look like
Reliable = can be trusted	Bond = close tie / link
Conscious =  aware	Inherent = natural / instinctive

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 «Topic: People«
Self-esteem = belief in yourself	Stereotypical = having typical qualities
Fallible = able to make mistakes and be wrong	Sociable = friendly or seeking company
Tendency = recurring action or behavior	Gender = sex (male or female)
Lifetime =  period of time you are alive	Empathise = understand someone’s feelings
Hardwired = automatic behavior	Habitually = usually or repeatedly

Topic 2: Health & fitness

IELTS vocabulary Band +7 «Topic: Health & fitness«
Allergic = react badly to	Harmful = unsafe
Appetite = desire for food	Lifestyle = the way you live
Ingredients = contents of food	Recovery = getting better(from illness)
Hunger = need for food	Treatment = medical care
Nutritious = full of VIT	Suffer = feel pain

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 «Topic: Health & fitness«
Sedentary = sitting a lot or inactive	Psychological = mental
Beneficial = helpful / positive	Intake = amount you take in
Detrimental = harmful / negative	Eradicate = get rid of / eliminate / wipe out
Well-being = health and happiness	Severity = how serious something is
Preventive	Additives = chemicals added to food

Topic 3: Science

IELTS vocabulary Band +7 «Topic: Science«
Elementary = basic	Combine = mix together
Analyse = examine in details	Exposure = in contact with
Detergent = soap	Side effects = unwanted reactions
Basis = the principal idea	Toxic = poisonous
Fertilizer = plant food	Contaminated = polluted

IELTS vocabulary Band +8 «Topic: Sience«
Ascertain = make sure or establish	Breakthrough = important new discovery
Release = allow to escape(gas) or give off	Accumulate = collect over time, gather or build up
Absorb = take in or soak up (liquid or gas)	Synthetic = man-made or artificial
Potential = ability / capability	Advances = progress or developments
Precise = exact or accurate	Quantify = count or measure

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1000 Vocabulary Words for IELTS!

The Top 1000 Words You Need To Know for the IELTS! These Words are Most Important for the IELTS and we have selected these words based on the previous IELTS tests with experience and expert guides.

The list covers vocabulary appropriate to the A2 level, and some Advance to basic IELTS vocabulary words, that are very important for you if you are a beginner in IELTS preparation.

We Have Provided the pdf of this IELTS Vocabulary at the end of this lesson, don’t forget to download that.

1000 Vocabulary Words for IELTS

Here is the list of 1000 Vocabulary Words for Ielts with their meanings.

IELTS Vocabulary Words List 1

• Curler – roller
• Grasping – greedy
• Skull – cranium
• Conscientious – virtuous
• Hate – loathe
• Foyer – lobby
• Maneuver – manipulate
• Numerous – many
• Wonderful – marvelous
• Bloodbath – massacre
• Cruel – mean
• Important – meaningful
• Quite – fairly
• In the meantime – meanwhile
• Reminiscence – memory
• Obligatory – compulsory
• Unforeseen – unexpected
• After – following, next
• Intellectual – mental
• Contemporary – modern
• Humble – modest
• Religious – devout
• Impolite – rude
• Second – moment
• Temper – mood
• Immobile – motionless
• Mobile – moveable
• Hearsay – rumor
• Pattern – sample
• Homicide – murder
• Incidentally – by the way
• To condemn – to sentence
• Devil – satan
• Passable – satisfactory
• Contented – satisfied
• Warranty – guarantee
• Meager – scanty
• Almost – nearly
• Afraid – scared
• Dull – blunt
• Comic – comedian
• Stupid – silly
• To renew – to resume
• Hint – trace, tip
• Uncared for – neglected
• Damage – hurt
• Easy – simple
• Transparent – obvious
• Moment – occasion
• To beat – to defeat
• Unbiased – impartial
• Rude – impolite
• Deserted – abandoned
• To denote – to indicate, to represent
• Unmarried – single
• Cry – sob
• Foxy – cunning
• Depraved – wicked, evil
• Ability – skill
• Scrumptious – delicious
• Mysterious – occult
• Couch – sofa
• Vacancy – emptiness
• Special – exceptional
• Daybreak – dawn
• Trivial – worthless
• Naked – bare
• To bring sth. Back – to reintroduce
• Arise – occur
• Convention – conference
• Uninjured – unhurt
• Mild – gentle
• Earth – soil
• Movie – film
• Beneficial – favorable

Ielts Vocabulary Words List 2

• To illustrate – to demonstrate
• To hazard – to endanger
• Worn – old
• Everlasting – eternal
• Enemy – opponent
• Modern – contemporary
• Uncommon – unusual
• Non – stop
• Pressing – urgent
• Amateur – beginner
• To narrate – to relate
• Possibility – opportunity
• Abandon – forsake
• Contrary – opposite
• Famous – famed, renowned
• Militant – combative
• Poisonous – toxic
• Dirty – soiled
• Help – aid
• To intend – to mean
• Association – organization
• Continue – persist
• Branch – department
• Fool – idiot
• Particular – specific
• Upset – perturb
• Inventory – stock
• Independent – autonomous
• To bring sb. Up – to raise
• Conservative – cautious
• To oversee – to supervise
• Surplus – excess
• Decontrol – deregulate
• Nervous – perturbed
• Choosy – picky
• Midway – halfway
• Deliberate – planned
• Fantastic – great, brilliant
• Impatient – eager
• Believable – plausible
• Omnipotent – all
• To imitate – to mimic
• Belly – stomach
• Nice – pleasing
• Gratis – free of charge
• Well mannered – polite
• Able – capable
• To glitter – to sparkle
• Ballot – poll
• Formerly – previously
• New – fresh
• Precept – principle
• Approve – endorse
• Before – prior

Must Learn: Most Basic Vocabulary words for Beginners

• Fanatic – enthusiast
• Precedence – priority
• Yield – produce
• Economic – profitable
• Suggest – propose
• Inheritor – heir
• Unusual – strange
• Impasse – deadlock
• Thrive – prosper
• Successful – prosperous
• Hypothesis – speculation
• Hard – firm
• Backbone – spine
• Constitution – structure
• Sunrise – dawn
• Valueless – worthless
• Awful – atrocious
• To demonstrate – to protest
• Adult – grown
• Measure – degree
• Divide – split
• Manmade – artificial
• To put sth. Back – to postpone
• Cussed – stubborn
• Loveable – habitable
• Obdurate – stubborn
• Intermittent – sporadic
• Drastic – extreme
• Moreover – in addition
• Detached – indifferent
• Immaculate – spotless

Vocabulary Words for Ielts List 3

• Dedicated – committed
• Ignorant – unaware
• Constant – fixed
• Intolerant – bigoted
• Congested – stuffed
• To symbolize – to represent
• Dash – sprint
• Hunger – starvation
• Stable – steady
• Stable – steady
• Egocentric – selfish
• Hospitable – cordial
• Legitimate – valid, leva
• Mindless – senseless
• Destiny – fate
• Touchy – sensitive
• Loopy – crazy
• Imperative – vital
• Business – commerce, trade
• Honest – truthful
• Napkin – serviette
• Disgrace – shame
• Confederate – accomplice
• To enquire – to investigate
• Sure – certain
• To provide – to supply
• Phantasm – illusion
• Scarcity – shortage
• Delicate – fragile
• Dull (person) – stupid
• Dawn – daybreak
• About – approximately
• To hawk – to peddle
• Constantly – always
• To overlook – to miss
• Barren – infertile
• Merciless – cruel
• Bizarre – weird
• Continuous – continual
• Maximum – uppermost
• Bum – backside, behind, bottom
• To mirror – to reflect
• Commencement – graduation
• Dumb – stupid
• Usually – generally, normally
• Becoming – fitting
• Concord – harmony
• Always – forever
• Bashful – shy
• Soiled – dirty
• Daring – bold
• To expire – to run out
• Insufficient – inadequate
• Signal – sign
• Foolish – silly
• Candy – sweet
• Happily – fortunately
• Word – synonym
• Inflow – influx
• Surroundings – environment
• Tailored – tailor
• Impassive – emotionless
• Docile – tame
• Transitory – temporary
• Internal – inner
• A narrative – a story
• To mimic – to imitate
• Gay – homosexual
• Bid – tender
• Organic – biological
• To confine – to restrict
• Convenient – handy
• To migrate – emigrate

Vocabulary Words for Ielts List 4

Blameless	innocent
Crazy	insane
Noted	famous
Madness	insanity
Arrogant	haughty
Awful	terrible
To disclaim	to deny
To vary	to differ
Accurate	correct
Sacristy	vestry
Dreadful	terrible
Immoderate	excessive
Cozy	comfortable
Garbage can	trashcan
Perception	insight
Hang	out
Immediate	instant
Mind	intellect
Vague	indistinct
Understandable	comprehensible
Indisputable	undeniable
Terror	terrorism
Highbrow	intellectual
Cube	dice
Remoted	isolated
Well timed	timely
Gratuity	tip
Disadvantaged	deprived
Abundant	ample
To misconceive	to misunderstand
Denims	jeans
Connect	join
Ecstasy	joy
Magistrate	justice of the peace
Eager	keen
Wise	knowing
Crusade	campaign
To establish	to set up
Neutral	impartial
Vicious	ferocious
Interplay	interaction
To desert	to abandon
Touchdown	landing
Oblique	indirect
To accomplish	to achieve
Hashish	cannabis
To close	to shut
Defective	faulty
Mischievous	impish
Dormant	inactive
Idle	lazy
Turbulent	blustering
To disclose	to reveal
Dally	loiter
Isolated	lonely
Missing	lost
Drab	dull
Fortunate	lucky
Off	season
Mendacity	lying
Superb	magnificent
Leading	main
Chiefly	mainly
Aggressive	militant
Noon	midday
Vague	indistinct
Misfortune	mishap
Misread	misinterpret
Deceptive	misleading
Lacking	missing
Jealous	envious
Doubt	mistrust
Wrong	mistaken
Away	absent
To notify	to inform
Mannequin	model
Dicey	risky
Empty	drain
Misery	distress
Impartial	neutral
Impartial	neutral
To behave	to act
Bendy	flexible
Extra	additional

Words for Ielts List 4

To administer	to manage
Murderer	assassin
To maintain	to preserve
Mediocre	fair
Aromatic	fragrant
Dispute	debate
Ambitious	aspiring
To foretell	to predict
To ignore	to disregard
Virtue	advantage
To cope	to manage
Appreciable	considerable
Disagreeable	unpleasant
Rubbish	nonsense
To bear on sth.	to affect
Lousy	awful
To consult	to refer to
Cranky	cross
Mackintosh	waterproof coat
Pocket book	notebook
Middleman	intermediary
Paper money	notes
Infamous	notorious
Mirth	fun
Selection	choice
To quake	to tremble
Today	nowadays
Self	assured
Mean	unkind
Contaminate	defile
Impediment	obstacle
Construction (lit.)	interpretation
Hostile	antagonistic
To function	to operate
Apparent	obvious
Comfort	consolation
Unstated	unspoken
Enormous	huge, immense
Sincere	honest
Imperfect	faulty
Obsolete	out of date
Above	overhead
Total	entire,
Twosome	pair
Especially	particularly
Monotonous	boring
To hurry	to rush
Ardor	passion
Gut	intestine
Identical	duplicate
Immodest	conceited
Untrue	unfaithful
Achieve	accomplish
To annoy	to irritate, to bother
Awkward	clumsy
Completely	totally
To elevate	to raise, to promote
Insolvent	bankrupt
To rue	to regret
Essential	fundamental
Peaceable	peaceful
Nightfall	dusk
Handsome	good
Stupid	dense
Zenith	peak
Vacant	empty
Fragrance	perfume
Maybe	perhaps, possibly
Aid	help, assist
Bad (not good)	poor, naughty
Magician	conjuror
Unfortunate	unlucky
Gravestone	headstone
Housebreaking	burglary
To grab	to seize
Refrain	chorus
To disappear	to vanish
Painting	portray
Adjourn	postpone
Instructions	directions
Momentous	powerful
Priority	precedence
Stationary	fixed
Praise	compliment
Insufferable	unbearable
Previous	preceding
Exactly	precisely
Mistrust	distrust
Early	premature
Untimely	premature
Antagonize	provoke
Citation	quotation
Naughty	disobedient
Cheesy	corny, tacky
Huge	vast
Hole	gap
Magnify	expand
Lethal	deadly
Immune	exempt
Mourn	grieve
Ban	forbid
Infrequent	rare
Spontaneous	automatic
To cite	to quote
Uncooked	raw
Arrive	reach, come
Dark	dismal
Unlawful	illegal
Knowingly	deliberately
Moderately	reasonably
Insurgent	rebel
Uprising	rebellion
Clerk	receptionist
Miserable	depressing
Curative	healing
Equity	fairness
Immature	inexperienced
Artful	crafty
Practically	virtually
Conscious	aware
To arrive	to reach
Apparent	evident
Crook	criminal
Unvoiced	voiceless

Vocabulary Words for Ielts List 5

Negligent	inattentive
To differentiate	to distinguish
Inferior	substandard
Win	succeed
Hold	grasp
To nominate	to appoint
To near	to approach
To impact	to affect
Charter	constitution
Eccentric	unusual
Consecutive	successive
Morose	sullen
Disagree	differ
Invoice	bill
To withstand	to resist
Insupportable	intolerable
Meeting	assembly
To convey	to communicate
To denationalize	to privatize
Abstract	summary
Attractive	appealing
Illiberal	intolerant
To overhaul	to overtake
Anyway	besides
To respond	to reply
Precis	summary
Dry	arid
To minimize	to play down
Satisfied	convinced
Vain	useless
To conform	to comply
Conflict	clash
Twister	tornado
To float	to drift
Instinct	intuition
To admit	to confess
To intensify	to heighten
Intriguing	fascinating
Moderate	lenient
Minor	lesser
To infect	to contaminate
To vacuum	to hoover
Removable	detachable
Sundown	sunset
Joy	delight
Encourage	support
Class	lesson, course
To vanquish	to conquer
Turmoil	disturbance
To transform	to convert
To deprave	to corrupt
To chop	to cut
To diminish	to decrease
To involve	to entail
To magnify	to exaggerate
Constancy	fidelity
Ornament	decoration
Diminish	curtail
Nugatory	worthless
Revolting	disgusting
Torpid	lethargic
Prompt	immediate
To operate	to function
Vast	huge
To inspect	to examine
To collect	to gather
Impetuous	reckless
To receive	to get
Beneficent	generous
Nameless	anonymous
To confuse	to mix up
Overseas	abroad
To deduce	to infer
High	elevated
Convalesce	recover
Outside	external
To renounce	to give up
More and more	increasingly
To grouse	to grumble
To assure	to guarantee
Advocate	support
Coiffure	hairstyle
Forehead	brow
Discount	reduction
To appear	to seem
Except	apart from
To survive	to outlive
Migrant	drifting
Dead	lifeless
Notwithstanding	however
A native	a local
To visualize	to imagine
Informal	casual
To begin	to start
Infuriate	enrage
Animated	lively
Chorus	refrain
Necessary	essential
Provided	if
Remorse	regret
Domesticate	cultivate
Steady	regular
Testament	testimony
If	whether
Applicable	relevant
Difficult	hard
Trustworthy	reliable
Mend	repair
Moral	ethical
Nobility	the aristocracy
Repute	reputation
Abbreviate	condense
Unhurt	unharmed
Imperative	crucial
Dilute	weaken, thin
Prosperous	affluent
To fabricate	to manufacture
Reasonable	fair
Idler	loafer
Mandatory	required
Suppress	restrain
Dossier	file
Lucid	clear
Complete	total
Diverse	distinct
Backside	behind, bottom
To answer	to reply
Home	domestic
Matters	things
Correct	right
Brow	forehead
Remainder	the rest
Object	thing
Hermetic	airtight
To learn	to memorize
Considerate	thoughtful
Considerate	thoughtful
Urgent	important
Inconsiderate	thoughtless
Silly	foolish

Ielts Vocabulary Words with Meaning List 6

Words	Meanings
To evaluate	to assess
Substantially	considerably
Dangerous	unsafe
Hall	corridor
French dressing	vinaigrette
To explode	to blow up
To collapse	to break down
To accumulate	to build up
Livid	furious
Remark	comment
Vibrate	tremble
Inflexible	rigid
To select	to choose
Spotlight	highlight
To illuminate	to clarify; to light up
Disaster	catastrophe
To encounter	to come across
To emphasize	to stress
Innocent	harmless
Undeniable	indisputable
Humiliate	embarrass
Beautiful	attractive
To impeach	to question
Bloodless	cold
Hard	tough
Dubious	doubtful
Reliable	dependable
Material	fabric
Infantile	childish
To imagine	to suppose, to assume
Clever	intelligent
Deliberately	intentionally
Last	final
Brave	courageous
Winery	vineyard

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Some Premium Tips For IELTS vocabulary!

How can I improve my IELTS vocabulary?

Follow these tips to Improve your IELTS Vocabulary:

1. Make a good timetable for your study, and learn 10 new important IELTS words every day.
2. Your first focus is on making your own dictionary, must put new words into your own dictionary, and revise them.
3. Must practice the new words in your friend’s circle.
4. Try to write something using new words that you learn every day.
5. Have a significant focus on the IELTS speaking section.

How much vocabulary is enough for IELTS?

As an IELTS Vocabulary learner, you must have a collection of 6000 to 7000 most used vocabulary words. And be focused that these words cover every aspect of nature so that you can speak fluently about any topic.

How can I study for IELTS at home?

That’s the question of every second student preparing for IELTS, I will give you some promising tips that will help you and even boost your IELTS preparation at home.

1. Learn new vocabulary Words Daily (At Least 10)*
2. Practice these words with your speaking partner or a friend.
3. Buy Some Good Vocabulary books for IELTS.
4. For Making your interest, do a bit case study of some successful.
5. Do a bit of research on IELTS.
6. Write your new Words in a book. (Save your Vocabulary Collection)
7. Revise your vocabulary every day.
8. Join an online IELTS Preparation Program *

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