IELTS Vocabulary

To move rapidly straight ahead, especially in an uncontrolled way; One’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously or over a long period of time; Doing something professionally, for a living

in or near a center or constituting a center; Being in the centre

the way someone is dealt with; medical care

To come near or nearer to; A way of dealing with something; To start dealing with a problem or task in a certain way; The act of coming nearer

the magnitude or dimensions of something

requiring attention; not joking; causing concern

to happen; to come to mind; to be present

Mass communication channels such as TV, radio, and newspapers

a symbol or indication; a board with writing; to put one's signature

An idea or opinion formed in the mind; past tense of 'think'

a compilation of items; to enumerate and record

a single person; relating to one person

easy to do or understand; not complicated

the standard of excellence; a characteristic feature

the force of pushing; mental stress; to coerce

available supply or assets that can be drawn upon

to recognize or establish the identity of

A planned gathering of people; the act of coming together

to make ready in advance

an illness or medical condition

anything or everything; no matter what; at all

To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply

A small drinking vessel with a handle; a trophy; to shape like a cup

(followed by to) To total or evaluate; The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English)

The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power

The people who work for an organization.; To provide an organization with workers.

The process of growing or increasing; an increase in size, amount, or importance.

The fact of no longer having something, or having less of it.; Money that a business loses.; A defeat in a game or contest.

a unit of measure; an academic qualification; an extent or level

To apply violent force to someone or something; An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of opponent or enemy; Designed or kept for the purpose of confrontation

a large area defined by common features

a device for viewing broadcast images and sound; TV

The process of learning or teaching skills through practice

The buying and selling of goods and services; a particular job or craft; To buy and sell goods; to exchange one thing for another

Relating to the body or to matter and energy; a medical body examination

To place flat; to arrange; not professional or clerical

affecting most people; not specific; a high-ranking military officer

a benchmark for quality; normal and widely accepted

Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory etc.)

To be or to provide a benefit to; An advantage; help or aid from something

The category of male or female; sexual activity

A qualified professional who practices law and gives legal advice

happening now; a gift; to show or introduce formally

a distinct part or division of something

Relating to the natural environment

A hard transparent material; a drinking vessel made of glass

an ability acquired through training or practice

A senior academic teacher at a university or college