IELTS Vocabulary

The state of knowing about or being conscious of something

To remove or take back; to retreat; to take money from a bank

A flat platform on a ship or raised surface; to knock someone down with a punch

A long slender rod; either end of the earth's axis or a magnet

A particular way of doing something; a state of operation

A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river

A conversation between people; spoken lines in drama or fiction

At a high level of development; ahead in progress or complexity

Shared or felt equally by both sides; a mutual fund

To discharge from employment; to send away; to refuse to consider seriously

Bringing goods to a destination; giving birth

A raised surface for standing on; a railway boarding area; a political programme

Management of money and assets; to provide funding for something

To go down below a surface; a fixed basin for washing

To cook food in an oven using dry heat

Pleasing to look at; interesting or tempting enough to draw attention

Consisting of many different types or elements; varied

Directly connected to the matter at hand

Perfect or most suitable; a standard of excellence to aim for

At consistent intervals; in a normal or habitual manner

Currently functioning; in paid employment; the way something operates

Protection and careful management of the environment or natural resources

A flat surface for serving; a counting device; to oppose or respond to

To give valid reasons for an action; to prove something is right or acceptable

A public expression of objection; to strongly object to something

A formal agreement between countries

To collide violently; a vehicle accident; a sudden system failure

A skilled trade or activity; a boat or aircraft; to make with skill

A clear, deep understanding of a complex situation; the ability to perceive things accurately

A device controlling liquid flow; a light knock; to strike lightly or access a resource

Covering a large area or range; considerable in scope

A notable event or period; one installment of a TV series

Responsibility for a mistake; a defect or weakness; to criticize

Large or significant in size or amount

Coming before in time or order; earlier; in advance of

Relating to the mind and intellect; a learned, thoughtful person

To describe or portray in a particular way; to be typical of

A violent attack; to attack someone physically or verbally

Located on or coming from the outside; outward features

Feeling certain or sure; having strong self-belief

The muscular organ in the mouth; a language

A place providing protection from danger or weather; to shield from harm

To move with pressure and friction against a surface; an act of rubbing; a difficulty

A public dispute involving strong disagreement

A door or opening used to enter a place; the act of entering

To gradually lose color or strength; to slowly disappear

A dramatic work ending in disaster; a terrible real event causing great suffering

A ceremony to honor and bury a deceased person