IELTS Vocabulary

A shortened form of a word or phrase

The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power

Deviating from what is typical or normal

To formally put an end to a law or institution

Indigenous; relating to the original inhabitants of a region

To end a pregnancy or stop a process before completion

Termination of pregnancy; failure of a plan

To exist in large quantities; to be plentiful

The wearing away of a surface by friction; a scraped area on skin

To shorten a text while keeping essential content; to curtail

Sudden and unexpected; curt in manner

To soak up a substance; to take in information; to fully engage attention

Theoretical, not concrete; a summary of a text

Contrary to reason or common sense; ridiculous; the philosophical concept of life's meaninglessness

A very large quantity; a plentiful supply

Cruel or improper treatment; to misuse or treat harmfully; offensive language

Relating to education or scholarship (adj.); a university scholar or teacher (n.)

To cause to move faster; to increase in speed or rate

To gain or obtain access to; A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage

Easy to reach, use, or understand

An additional item or fashion complement; a person assisting in a crime

Unexpected events causing damage or injury

To praise enthusiastically; enthusiastic public praise

To provide space or lodging; to adapt to suit needs

A place to stay; an adaptation or adjustment

Lodging or living quarters; arrangements to meet needs

To go with someone; to occur alongside; to play musical accompaniment

To successfully complete or achieve something

To make to agree or correspond; to suit one thing to another; to adjust; Agreement or concurrence of opinion, will, or action

To provide explanation; A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review