IELTS Vocabulary

Short for laboratory; a place for scientific research

To enclose in paper or fabric; a covering material or loose outer garment

A public show or screen; to show something openly

Something of value owned by a person or organization; a useful quality or advantage

A mental disorder causing persistent sadness; a period of economic decline; a sunken area

Relating to the spirit or soul; a religious folk song

A show combining acting, singing and dancing; relating to or skilled in music

A person who professionally reports or writes news

To believe someone is guilty without proof; a person under suspicion; regarded with distrust

A solid dairy food made from milk curds

The act of watching carefully; a remark based on what is noticed

The act of paying; a sum of money paid for goods or services

To allow or give permission; an official document granting authorization

Something considered more important than other things; the right to be dealt with first

The act of making something new; a thing that has been created

To ask for something; a polite or formal act of asking

A strong feeling such as joy, anger, or sadness

Relating to drama; striking or exciting in effect

A break or empty space; a significant difference between two things

A place where books are kept for public use; a collection of books or media

A list of items to be discussed or a plan of things to do

To regain something lost; to return to good health

A building where goods are manufactured

The act of choosing; a range of options to choose from

The ability to act independently; a new plan or approach; the first step

The food one regularly eats; a controlled eating plan; to follow such a plan

Treatment of a physical or mental health condition

A timetable of planned activities; to plan something for a specific time

Residential buildings collectively; a protective casing for machinery

a job or pole; to send mail or publish online

Currently present and in existence

A hard metal made from iron; to mentally prepare for something difficult

Concerning or with respect to a subject

Relating to sight or vision; an image or graphic element

Involving great physical force or harm; very intense

A small broken piece; a silicon microchip; to break off small pieces

Free from sound or noise; not speaking

A drink made from tea leaves; a light afternoon meal

To become aware of something through the senses; to understand or interpret

A resolution of a dispute; a newly established colony or community

A single thickness of material; one level in a series of stacked items

The process of making plans or organizing in advance

A spoken or written account of someone or something

To move smoothly across a surface; a playground slide; a landslide

A ceremony celebrating the beginning of a marriage

A part or share of something; a serving of food

An area of land under a government's control; a field of knowledge or activity

A person who opposes or competes against another