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Vocabulary For IELTS Band 7 To 9

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OCABULARY Topic Adolescent = teenager Character = typical feature Individual = person Resemble = look like Reliable = can be trusted Bond = close tie / link Conscious = aware Inherent = natural / instinctive IELTS vocabularyBand +8"Topic:People" Self-esteem = belief in ourself 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 repeated. ine ne oe we = === IELTS UPDATES AND RECENT EXAMS Topic 2: Health & fitness IELTS vocabularyBand +7"Topic:Health & fitness" Allergic = react badly to Harmful = unsafe Appetite = desire for food | Lifestyle = the way you live Ingredients = contents of Recovery = getting food better(from illness) Hunger = need for food _| Treatment = medical care Nutritious = full of VIT Suffer = feel pain IELTS vocabularyBand +8"Topic:Health & fitness" Sedentary = sitting a lot Psychological = mental or inactive Beneficial = helpful / | Intake = amount you take in positive Detrimental = harmful / Eradicate = get rid of / negative eliminate / wipe out Well-being = health and Severity = how serious happiness something is Preventive Additives = chemicals added to food Topic 3: Science IELTS vocabularyBand +7"Topic:Science" Elementary = basic Combine = mix together Analyse = examine in details. Exposure = in contact with Detergent = soap Basis = the principal idea Fertilizer = plant food Side effects = unwanted reachons Toxic = poisonous Contaminated = polluted IELTS vocabularyGand +8"Topic:Sience" Ascertain = make sure or Release = allow to escape(gas) or give off Breakthrough = important establish | new discovery Accumulate = collect aver time, gather or build up Absorb = take in or soak Potential = ability / Synthetic = man-made or up (liquid or gas) artificial Advances = progress or capability developments Precise = exact or accurate Quantify = count or measure Antisocial = against Conform = follow the rules society Minority = small Shun = avoid percentage Conventional = traditional Interaction = commiuttication Conduct = behavior IELTS vocabulary8and +3"Top Civilization = culturally | Supportive = helpful and advanced human societ encouraging Appropriate = suitable Engage = join in or get involved Voluntary = done Charitable = helping the willingly or without poor or needy ayment Foster = help something | Multicultural = having many grow (attitude or idea) different cultures Topic 5: S' IELTS vocabuiaryBand +7"Topic:Stua Theoretical = academic or " not proven Acquire = gain or get | Compulsory = must be done Valid = reasonable Establish = prove Review = check or go over IELTS vocabuia Specialize = concentrate Determine = discover or find out Significant = important Concentrate = think very hard Band +8"Topic: Sturt Profound = deep or intense on one subject {effect or feeling) Cognitive = connected to thinking or mental Achievement = woal or success Determination = trying hard or not giving up Collaborate = work together with Persuade = get s to agree Unavoidable = certain to = reaching a Curiosity = desire to know or find out / interest Failure = lack. of suceess or collapse Misealculation = bad judgment or calculation Methodical = ina careful or ordered way ae = mesure of S Commercialized = focused om prcfits ne ~ shin Ploy = trek of girnek Vinal = wl hiinisiee = not widlcotiie Custom = local tradition Attract = act like a magnet Remote = distant / far Spectacular = amazing away Landscape = large area of Outweigh = be more countryside important than Basic = simple / not luxurious Barren = without plants IELTS vocabularyBand +8"Topic: Travel & Places" Cautious = avoiding risks / wary Wander = walk without aim / stroll / roam Adventurous = willing to try new thing / daring Spontaneous = act without planning / unplanned Unspoilt = beautiful or Paradise = a perfect place Wilderness = land not used undamaged (place Leisurely = in a relaxed way / not rushed (adj+adv) Foreign = strange or unfamiliar Rival = be good as $ else Topic 8: Government IELTS vocabularyBand +7"Topic:Government" Blame = accuse Childcare = care for children Govern = control a place Provide = give / make available Regulation = official rule Depend = need help / Predator = animals that Vulnerable = easily hurt hunts another Noctumal = active at Dwindle = become smaller night or fewer Habitat = A natural Prey environ, IELTS vocabularyBand +8"Top Co-exist = live in the same live or exist time or place Abandon = leave Captivity = the state of being _permanently = desert locked up Cruelty = behavior that | Sanctuary = safe = protected i place Defence = reaction to Conservation = protecting attack / self-protection them Creature = living thing Explode = break up Explore = search anew area violenth Risky = dangerous Debris = large broken pieces Topic 10 : Space IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Space” Explore = search a new area Risky = dangerous Debris = large broken pieces Frightening = makes u afraid | Infinite = without end Fascinating = extremely get used to interesting Astronaut = working in space IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Space” Collide = crash into / Universal = worldwide / existing strike everywhere Misuse = bad usage of | Boost = (give)added power / Sth increase Hollow = empty inside | Prolonged = lengthy / over a long time Rotation = spinning / turning Vertical = pointing, going up Fragile = easily broken / delicate Transmit = send out(a signal) Topic 11 : Technology & Computer IELTS vocabulary Band +7 "Topic: Technology & Computer” Virtual = not real Digital = computerized Embrace = accept eagerly Online = via the internet Addicted = obsessed Secure = safe Cutting-edge = the very latest Technological = relate to tech Cyberbullying = attacking S online Dated = old-fashioned IELTS vocabulary Band +8 "Topic: Technology & Computer” Appliance = domestic machine Creativity = imagination / ingenuity Surpass = beat / outperform / do or be better than Run-down = neglected / ina bad condition Hardware = the phys. Parts PC Upgrade = improve the quality Innovative = inventive / a new use of something Computerized = run or controlled by computer Devise = come up with = invent Equipped = have(a tool) included or attached Topic 12: Machines Device = gadget or tool IELTS vocabularyBand +7"Topic: Machines" Manufactured = made in a factory Operate = work(a machine) Convey = transport Automated = done by mach. Mechanical Accelerate = go faster Manually = by hand Technique = method Rotate = turn Topic 13: Fashion IELTS vocabularyBand +7"Topic:Fashion" Consumer = user of goods Passing = short-lived Trendy = fashionable Lasting = long-term Impulsive = acts without thinking Consumerism = buying and owning goods Purchase = S bought Impractical = unsuitable for a situation Discard = through away Mass-produced = made on large scale IELTS vocabularyBand +8"Topic:Fashion" Ethical = morally right Emerge = appear / arise Disposable = intended to be thrown away Second-hand = used / not new Possessions = things you Donate = give money or own / belongings goods to charity Individuality = what makes you different or unique Impulse = sudden urge or desire Manufacturer = company making goods / producer Material = physical / related to possessions Topic 14: City IELTS vocabularyBand +7"Topic: City" Inadequate = not good Transportation = means of enough travel Pedestrian = person Commute = journey to work walking Pavement = footbath Slums = poor quality housing Infrastructure = services Overpopulated = having too in an area many people Outskirts = edge of the Isolated = alone / separate city IELTS vocabularyBand +8"Topic:City" Imbalance = inequality / Overwhelmed = unable to lack of balance cope / strongly affected Shortage = lack / not Affluent = rich / wealthy / enough of prosperous Deprived = poor / disadvantaged Congested = having too much traffic Sanitation = system to remove dirty water or Homelessness = the issue of people having no home waste Poverty = the condition of | Amenities = facilities / being poor conveniences Topic 15: Environment Agricultural IELTS vocabularyBand +7"Topic:Environment" Cultivate = make S grow Disaster = terrible event or accident Erosion = loss of soil Environmental Logging = cutting down trees Vital = very important Irrigation = watering system Impact Pesticide = insect killer IELTS vocabularyBand +8"Topic:Environment" Urgent = pressing / Pollutant = a substance that needing quick attention pollutes Ecosystem = all living things in an area Vegetation = Plants and trees in an are Unprecedented = never Intervene = step in / become involved seen before / unheard-of Hazardous = dangerous to health or safety Degrade = become spoiled or lower in quality Safeguard = keep safe / protect Deforestation = removal of trees / logging Topic 16: Energy IELTS vocabularyBand +7"Topic:Energy" Generate = produce Alternative = not traditional Harness = capture and use Mining = digging up coal etc. Renewable = can be made | Sustainable = will not run again out Maximize = make the Consumption = use most of Curb = limit the use of Emissions = gases released IELTS vocabularyBand +8"Topic:Energy" Abundant = in large Regulate = control S with quantities / plentiful rules Scarce = not easy to find | Supply = give or provide a = rare supply Unsustainable = using more than can be replaced Squander = waste(money, supplies or opportunity) Exploit = take advantage or make the most of Biofuels = fuel made from a living thing or waste Achievable = realistic / attainable Finite = limited / have end Topic 17: Issues IELTS vocabularyBand +7"Topic:/: E Globalization = worldwide trade Modernization Tackle = deal with (a prob.) Worsen = get worse Overcome = beat = conquer Pressing = urgent Development = growth / becoming advanced Diversity = including different types Tolerate = willing to accept (BH) Ongoing = continuing IELTS vocabularyBand +8"Topic:Issues" Scenario = possible future Critical = very serious or situation important / crucial Escalate = become worse / Dispute = argument / intensify disagreement Contemplate = consider / Crisis = extremely bad think carefully situation / emergency Inevitable = certain to happen / unavoidable Acknowledge = admit or accept that S is true Chaos = total confusion / disorder = turmoil Measures = preventive actions / steps Topic 18: Bu isiness & Work IELTS vocabularyBan Worl d +7"Topic:Business & Occupation = job Overtime = extra working Hrs. Rewarding = satisfying Deadline = due date Recruit = take on new Conditions = (work) staff environ. Negotiate = discuss details} | Colleague = person you (of a deal) work with Financial = related to Employee = worker money IELTS vocabularyBan d +8"Topic:Business & rk” Competitive = involving competition with others Household = of the people in a house / domestic Flexibility = ability to adapt Delegate = give tasks to others / pass on Monopoly = no competitors / exclusive control Demanding = stressful / need a lot of attention traditional (shops) High-street = ordinary or | Ambitious = having a strong desire to success lead Leadership = the ability to | Entrepreneurs = people who start businesses Topic 19: Crime IELTS vocabularyBand +7"Topic:Crime" Imprison = put in jail | Commit = carry out (crime) Petty = small (crimes) Deter = frighten off Juvenile = relating to young Consequence = Effect or Enforce = ensure people obey (law) Offence = crime Harsh = very tough (punish.) IELTS vocabularyBand +8"Topic: Crime" Vandalism = damage to Predominantly = mostly / largely Bystander = S watching Weapon = object used to nearby / onlooker fight Wrongdoing = any bad or Prohibit = legally prevent S / forbid / ban Lenient = soft = not strict Legalise = make S$ legal / (punishment) authorize Prosecute = legally accuse | Punish = Make S suffer for a S ofa crime / sue crime Topic 20: Media IELTS vocabularyBand +7"Topic: Media" Tabloid = less serious news papers Biased = one-sided Inform = give the facts Impartial = neutral / balanced Medium = one type of media Well-informed = having a lot of information Emphasize = highlight Verify = check S is true Sensational = aiming to shock Paparazzi = celebrity photographers IELTS vocabularyBand +8"Topic:Media" Speculate = make guess Scrutinize = examine very about topic or person carefully Viewer = person watching | Censor = control what is TV published Manipulate = control S or Distorted = altered / S in a negative way inaccurate Controversial = causing Spotlight = public disagreement attention / publicity / limelight / being in the public eye Infamous = famous for S | Imply = suggest S without bad or negative / notorious stating it Topic 21: Art IELTS vocabulary: Band +7"Topic:Art" Dramatic = full of emotions Comical = funny Atmosphere = mood or feeling (of a place) Entertaining = providing amusement Lively = full of energy Participate = take part Exhibition = a public Perform = play or act on display stage Subjective = personal Tedious = boring / tiresome view IELTS vocabularyBand +8"Topic:Art" Audience = the who watch or read $ Sacrifice = give up Moving = causing sadness / emotional Influence = cause S to change / affect Inspire = make you want Convey = communicate or to do or create S express (emotion) ‘Venue = place where an even happens Spectator = person watch a live event Interactive = actively involving the visitor or user Escapism = a way to avoid reality to being bored Topic 22: Changes IELTS vocabularyBa Imminent = coming soon nd_+7"Topic: Gradual = little by little Endure = last a long time Temporary = for a short time Moderate = slight Retrospect = looking back Shift = change Preceding = earlier Abrupt = sudden Turbulent = not calm IELTS vocabularyBa Instantly = immediately nd +8"Topic:Changes" Minute = tiny / very small Topical = current / happening now Imperceptible = invisible / unnoticeable Insignificant = slight / unimportant Subtle = small but important Remnant = piece of the past / remains Persist = continue to do happen (negative) Considerable = large / noticeable / significant Consistently = in a constant or unchanged way Topic 23: Letter IELTS vocabularyBand +7"Topic:Letter & General" Grateful = thankful Apologies = say sorry Sincerely = genuinely Appreciate = thankful for Enclosed = put inside Delighted = very pleased Dissatisfied = not happy with Service = treatment of a customer Propose = suggest Available = free / not busy IELTS vocabularyBand +8"Topic:Letter & General" Inconvenient = causing Unforeseen = unexpected problems and difficulties / sudden Behalf = acting for S Response = answer / reaction Consider = think about an idea Privileged = (feel) special/ given advantages Hesitate = pause before Accidently = not acting / stop to think deliberately / unintentionally Ruined = spoiled/ damaged Unpleasant = not enjoyable / upsetting Topic 24: Describing data IELTS vocabularyBand +7’ "Topic:Describing data’ Percentage Reach = get up to (level) Fluctuate = vary a great Indicate = show deal Projected Steadily = in a constant way Steep = at a sharp angle Anticipated = expected Noticeable = visible/evident Proportion = fraction IELTS vocabularyBand +8 “Topic:Describing data" Marked = very clear/noticeable Decline = become worse or lower / go down Plateaued = remained steady or unchanged Previous = the one before/earlier Relatively = judged in relation to S else Comparison = examining the differences Repeatedly = again and again Variation = change Forecast = say what will happen /predicted Upward = going up Topic 25: Essay writing IELTS vocabularyB< "Topic:Essay Writing" Moreover = in addition Overall = in general Notion = idea Nevertheless = despite this Whereas = on the other Furthermore = as hand well/more importantly Challenge = Unbelievable difficulty/problem Definitely = in a very Consequently = asa clear way result IELTS UPDATES AND RECENT EXAMS

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