IELTS VOCABULARY


1. Education & Technology

Essential for Writing Task 2 and Speaking Parts 2 & 3.

Advanced WordMeaningNatural Example
Acquire (verb)To gain or learn something"Students can acquire practical skills through hands-on workshops."
Literacy (noun)The ability to read and write (or knowledge in a specific area)"Digital literacy is now just as important as traditional reading and writing."
Ubiquitous (adjective)Seeming to be everywhere"Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern classrooms."
Obsolete (adjective)Outdated; no longer used"Many people fear that traditional textbooks will soon become obsolete."

2. Environment & Urbanization

Very common in Reading, Listening, and Essay prompts.

Advanced WordMeaningNatural Example
Degradation (noun)The process of something becoming worse"Deforestation leads to severe environmental degradation."
Mitigate (verb)To make something less severe or harmful"Governments must take action to mitigate the effects of climate change."
Infrastructure (noun)The basic systems like roads, transport, and power"Investing in public transport infrastructure can reduce city traffic congestion."
Sustainable (adjective)Able to continue for a long time without harming the environment"We need to find sustainable energy sources to replace fossil fuels."

3. Society & Work

Great for discussing lifestyle, economy, and global trends.

Advanced WordMeaningNatural Example
Demographic (noun/adj)A specific segment of a population"The advertisement is targeted at a younger demographic."
Prohibitive (adjective)So high that it prevents people from buying/doing something"The prohibitive cost of higher education stops many students from applying."
Standard of living (phrase)The level of wealth, comfort, and material goods available"Economic growth usually leads to a higher standard of living."
Work-life balance (phrase)The equilibrium between your job and personal life"Achieving a healthy work-life balance prevents employee burnout."

4. Boost Your "Academic Essay" Verbs

Instead of using basic words like show, think, or help, swap them for these to instantly elevate your writing tone:

  • Instead of show ---- Illustrate / Demonstrate

    "The graph illustrates a clear upward trend in internet usage."

  • Instead of help ---- Facilitate

    "Modern technology facilitates better communication between remote teams."

  • Instead of change ----- Transform / Modify

    "The rise of automation has transformed the job market."

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