IELTS Vocabulary

The arrival or first appearance of something important

A stitched join in fabric; a layer of coal or mineral

To make someone feel estranged or isolated; to transfer property

To pierce with a stinger causing pain; a wound or sharp pain from a sting

Not working or occupied; to spend time doing nothing; (of an engine) to run out of gear

To locate with great precision; extremely accurate

Natural landscape; stage backdrops and props

Alluring beauty or charm; to enchant

A movie theatre; films collectively; the film industry

Wearing torn clothes; rough and uneven

A pleasant sweet smell; a perfume

To come together or meet at a common point

Of little importance or value; insignificant

A hard, white, translucent ceramic material made by firing kaolin at high temperatures; objects made from this material

A continuous humming sound; excited activity or rumour; to hum or bustle

A severe shortage of food causing widespread starvation

The sport or activity of riding a bicycle; relating to cyclic processes.

Living in or relating to water

Communication and cooperation between groups; a person who links parties

A small plastic case containing magnetic tape for recording or playing audio or video

An alphabetical list of names and addresses; a computer folder

An object shaped by cutting; the craft of cutting and shaping hard materials

A device for holding things together; to fasten firmly

To obstruct or slow down progress; located at the rear

The science of planning and following a route; maritime travel

A paste for coating walls; an adhesive bandage; to coat or cover thickly

Deviating from what is typical or normal

A fast-growing grass with hard hollow stems used in construction and crafts

A person who plays the piano professionally or skillfully

A single pulsation of the heart; a vital driving force

The combination of elements into a whole; chemical production from simpler substances

A tendency or preference; a physical tilt or slope

Including everything or everyone within a range

On or near the surface only; lacking depth or thoroughness

Special equipment or gear; to set up or manipulate dishonestly

A short pleasure trip or outing

Relating to a career or practical skills training

A long green vegetable with crisp white flesh

Not straight; bent or curved; dishonest or corrupt

Legally responsible; likely or prone to something

A group of countries or politicians united by common goals

Of or relating to the side; sideways

To pass on information or signals; a system of taking turns or replacing

A self-service meal; to strike or batter repeatedly

To run slowly for exercise; a gentle nudge

A high flat area of land; a stable level after growth

To kill animals or people in large numbers; a massacre

A brave or admirable woman; the main female character in a story