IELTS Vocabulary Practice

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IELTS Vocabulary and Dictionary for

Practice
This document contains essential vocabulary for IELTS preparation. It is divided into
various topics, word categories, and practice exercises designed to help you achieve the
best results in your IELTS test.

1. Common Vocabulary Topics


 Education: Vocabulary related to learning, school, university, degrees, etc.
 Work: Vocabulary about careers, professions, business, workplace, etc.
 Environment: Terms linked to nature, pollution, conservation, climate change.
 Health: Terms about medical conditions, fitness, mental health.
 Technology: Vocabulary about digital devices, innovation, internet, AI, etc.
 Travel and Tourism: Terms regarding holidays, transportation, landmarks.
 Government and Politics: Words related to governance, policies, international relations.
 Culture and Society: Terms involving traditions, lifestyle, human rights, community.

2. Word Categories
This section categorizes vocabulary words into nouns, verbs, adjectives, and linking words
to help with proper usage in IELTS tasks.

 Nouns: Words like 'environment', 'technology', 'policy', etc.


 Verbs: Commonly used verbs like 'address', 'discuss', 'impact', etc.
 Adjectives and Adverbs: Descriptive words such as 'critical', 'significantly', 'efficiently'.
 Linking Words: Conjunctions and transition words like 'however', 'furthermore', 'in
conclusion'.

3. Advanced Words
For a higher IELTS band score (Band 7+), students should use advanced vocabulary. Here
are some examples:

 Articulate
 Constitute
 Exacerbate
 Juxtapose
 Proliferate

4. Synonyms and Antonyms


Using synonyms and antonyms can improve your writing and speaking by adding variety.

Example:

 Word: Important

 Synonyms: Crucial, Essential, Vital


 Antonyms: Insignificant, Trivial

5. Idioms and Collocations


Examples of idioms and word pairings to make your language more natural:

 Break the ice (make people feel more comfortable)


 Bite the bullet (to endure something unpleasant)
 Make a decision
 Take responsibility

6. Word Formation
Understanding word roots, prefixes, and suffixes can help in deducing the meaning of
unfamiliar words.

Example:

 Root: "spect" (meaning "to see") – Words: inspect, spectator, spectacle

7. IELTS-Specific Practice
This section provides vocabulary exercises focused on Listening, Reading, Writing, and
Speaking.

8. Sample Sentences
Here are example sentences showing how to use the vocabulary in context:

 The government must address the issue of climate change before it exacerbates further.
 Technology has significantly impacted the way we communicate globally.

9. Practice Quizzes
Test your understanding of the vocabulary with these sample questions.

10. Tips for Learning Vocabulary


Use these strategies to memorize and apply new words effectively:
 Use flashcards to review words regularly.
 Read newspapers, articles, and essays to encounter words in context.
 Practice using new words in sentences, both spoken and written.

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