IELTS Vocabulary

A looking back on or reflection of past events; as a verb, to engage in such reflection

To mix together; to socialize with others

The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests

Absolutely essential or urgent; a command or critical requirement

The system of rules for the structure and correct use of a language

Showing no interest or concern; mediocre

A rail-based transport system for trains

The level of moisture or water vapor in the air

One who dies or suffers for their beliefs; to put to death for one's faith

Suggesting something bad is about to happen

A long mournful cry; to make such a cry in pain or distress

A chirping insect; a popular bat-and-ball sport

To trick or mislead someone into believing something false

Not conforming to rules or patterns; uneven or inconsistent

An official order or law; to issue such an order

A meat seller; to slaughter animals; to kill brutally

A person's natural character and emotional tendencies

To gather or assemble troops; to summon up courage; an assembly of troops

A large heavy gun; to bombard with cannons

Unaware of or not noticing what is happening

A pain-relieving or sleep-inducing drug; often an illegal substance

A very large number; the masses of ordinary people

To make fabric by looping yarn with needles; to join closely

To lower in rank, quality, or dignity

Growing by successive additions; cumulative effect/total

To fall behind; a delay or gap in progress

A strong synthetic polyamide material used in fabrics and products; a nylon stocking

The side of the body or a military formation; to be at the side of

An official certificate of educational achievement

A stroke with a whip; an eyelash; to whip or strike forcefully; to tie tightly

The outer areas or suburbs surrounding a city or town

To surround with a barrier; to include something in an envelope or package

To annoy someone; to cause bodily discomfort or inflammation

A sudden bright light or flame; to burn brightly; to spread outward

A point of land projecting into the sea; a short sleeveless cloak

To eat greedily; to consume or destroy completely

An organism living off a host; a person who exploits others

To make something less complex or easier to understand

Resentful desire for what another has; to feel such desire

To emit rays or spread outward from a centre

By which means or method

To inquire nosily into others' affairs; to force open with a lever

A religious group or sect; a unit of currency value; a name or designation

In accordance with usual practice or tradition

A metal frame for holding fire; to shred food or make an irritating scraping sound

Of, relating to, or resembling metal

To refuse to deal with someone as protest; such a collective refusal

To remove surface matter from liquid; to glide over; to read quickly