IELTS Vocabulary

A grassy field used for grazing or hay

To openly resist or refuse to obey; to challenge

An electrical connector or object blocking a hole; to seal or promote

The activity of extracting minerals or resources from the earth

A young sheep; lamb meat; (of a sheep) to give birth

A small leftover piece; waste material; to discard as useless

A formal or emphatic statement or official announcement

To force fluid into the body; to introduce something new

A line around which something rotates or is arranged; a coordinate line

A large rectangular piece of luggage used for carrying clothes when travelling

Having two parts or aspects; double

To watch over and direct people or work

A three-sided polygon; a triangular percussion instrument

A piece of armour for protection; to protect from harm

A strong ambition or desire to achieve something

A replacement for someone or something; to use in place of another

A silvery-white metallic chemical element (Ca) essential for bones and teeth

An informal outdoor meal or gathering; to eat outdoors

Small loose rock fragments used for road surfaces; to cover with gravel

A woven or manufactured fabric; relating to cloth-making

A past event used as a guide for future situations; occurring before

Lasting or existing forever; without end

A room for young children; a place where plants are grown

A crash between two or more objects; a conflict

A group of families with a common ancestor; a close-knit group

Extremely large in size or extent

To jump a short distance, especially on one foot; a short jump or trip

Feeling shame or guilt

Playing a key role in achieving something; a piece of music without vocals

Having no practical use or benefit; ineffective

The hard outer layer of bread or food; any hard outer surface

A sudden intake of breath from shock; to breathe in suddenly or with difficulty

Influenza; a contagious viral illness

A period of one thousand years; a thousandth anniversary

A small blood-sucking flying insect that can spread diseases

Not awake or aware; done without intention; the unconscious mind

A protector; a person legally responsible for a child

To redirect to a different course; to distract or entertain

Showing careful thought; considerate of others

Not taking action; accepting without resistance; the grammatical passive voice

Exclusive control of a market or resource by one party

To officially call someone to appear; to gather or muster courage or strength

Not required; left to personal choice

A variety of animal or plant; to reproduce or raise animals

A safe or peaceful place; a sheltered harbour

A confident declaration or guarantee; self-confidence

A sudden sharp movement; to move with a sharp tug; an obnoxious person

A strong distilled alcoholic drink; any liquid