IELTS Vocabulary

A personal journal of daily experiences; an appointment book

Force or energy gained through movement; in physics, mass times velocity

A voluntary gift given to support a cause or charity

Use of words meaning the opposite of what is said; an unexpected outcome

A narrow passageway between buildings; a bowling lane

To communicate or act together; to have an effect on each other

Charming and attractive in a sweet or pretty way

A competitor striving for the same goal; to compete with or match

A thin pointed metal fastener; to attach or hold firmly with a pin

To continue firmly despite opposition; to continue to exist

To lose or cast off naturally; a simple structure for storage or shelter

A small bag for money; a handbag; to pucker one's lips

To raise an unrelated child; to encourage growth or development; relating to such care

A two-wheeled pedal-powered vehicle; to ride such a vehicle

A device that removes unwanted matter; to pass through a filter

To recover from or cure an illness or injury

An abnormally high body temperature; intense excitement

To use something for one's advantage; a heroic deed

A complete living thing, such as an animal or plant

A metal disc used as money; to mint coins or invent a new word

Easy to reach, use, or understand

An official founding document; to hire a vehicle; leased

To agree or give permission; voluntary agreement

To consist of or be made up of specific parts

The act of placing something or someone in a position or job

A barrier holding back water; to block water flow

A set of clothes; a group or unit; to equip with necessary items

Coming before and preparing for the main event; an introductory action or qualifying round

An exclusive legal right granted to an inventor; obvious and apparent

Highly offensive or disgusting; total before deductions; twelve dozen

Having a physical or mental disability; made inoperational

The feel or surface quality of a material; the overall character of something

A border region; the leading edge of knowledge or development

A fine mist of liquid; to scatter liquid in fine droplets

To reveal or make known something previously hidden

A book for writing notes; a portable laptop computer

The outer shape of something; to summarize main points

The act of being present; the number of people present

The interest or representation of someone, used in 'on behalf of'

To encourage activity or arouse a response

The sport or activity of moving through water using the body

A label attached to something; to attach a label or mark

A systematic list of items or products; to classify into a catalogue

A group of ships or vehicles; swift in movement

Pointing straight up or down; perpendicular to the horizontal

To force or pressure someone to do something

To announce or declare something officially and publicly

A long walk for pleasure; to walk or raise prices sharply