IELTS Vocabulary
Essential vocabulary for the IELTS exam. · 5,038 words
Extra or available for use; to do without or give up; to show mercy
A place where the dead are buried
Repeated unwanted aggressive or intimidating behaviour toward someone
The state of being widely known and celebrated
Remarkably noticeable or impressive; on strike
The probability or chance that something will happen
An orange root vegetable; an incentive or reward
A fee for using a road or bridge; loss caused by disaster; to ring a bell slowly
The outer edge of a circular object; to form an edge around something
Causing or feeling distrust or doubt
Set apart from others; alone and separated
To hold tightly or stick closely to something; to refuse to let go
To close and reopen eyes quickly; to flash on and off
To dive or thrust suddenly into something; a sudden dive or steep fall
A penetrating coldness or shiver; to make cold; calm and relaxed
To shout approval or encouragement; a shout of joy; happiness
To guide the direction of a vehicle or vessel; a piece of advice
An opening for escape or release; a means of expression; an electrical socket
To grow vigorously; to prosper and be successful
To crush food with the teeth; the act of chewing
A thick slice of beef or other meat, typically grilled
The forming of an idea; the beginning of pregnancy
A great victory or achievement; to win or succeed
Able to be compared; similar in quality or degree
One's inner sense of right and wrong
To mark or rub a surface with something sharp; a shallow cut or mark on a surface
A period of time or space between two events or points
An organized journey for exploration or military purposes; speed
Unable to speak; silent; (informal) stupid
Large size or volume; the greater part of something; large in quantity
The process of changing from one form or belief to another
The official residence of a monarch; a large, grand building
A pleasure voyage by sea; to travel at a steady speed for pleasure
A large self-service store selling groceries and household goods
Clean and tidy; skillfully done; (of drinks) undiluted