IELTS Vocabulary

A deep gap or gorge; a large difference of opinion

A false reason used to hide one's true purpose; an excuse

To move busily and energetically; excited noisy activity

Sharp, ironic language used to mock or show contempt

To disturb or upset; a decorative frill of fabric

A white carbohydrate in foods; a substance used to stiffen fabric

An expression of sympathy offered to someone who has suffered a loss

Full of tiny holes allowing fluids to pass through; having many loopholes

The desire to harm others; deliberate ill will

The use of machines to perform tasks automatically

A deep feeling of sadness; feeling or expressing sadness

A small printed information sheet; to distribute such sheets

Robbery at sea; unauthorized copying of protected works

To release air from; to reduce in size or confidence

A narrow crack or gap in a rock or wall

To lose shine through oxidation; to damage a reputation; discoloration on metal

Implied or understood without being directly stated

Pleasant and enjoyable; willing to agree or consent

Correct and appropriate behaviour according to social standards

To make more compact or concise; to change from gas to liquid

Informal words and expressions; jargon of a particular group

Clean and hygienic; relating to health

To turn away from an established course or norm

To continue steadfastly despite difficulty or discouragement

A trip to observe or hunt wild animals in nature, especially in Africa

Passed from parent to child genetically or by inheritance

A cereal plant producing corn; corn

The physical structure or form of a person's body

Extremely unpleasant, offensive, or annoying

To reply sharply to a criticism; a sharp or witty comeback

Poor health caused by lack of adequate or balanced nutrition

The sport or activity of moving on skates

To attach something to another; a prefix or suffix added to a word

At a right angle to something; a line forming a right angle

The process of renewal, rebuilding, or regrowth

In a state of ruin or disrepair due to neglect

A series of steps for moving between floors

Unable to move or react; sluggish; chemically unreactive

A confused mixture of things; to mix in a disordered way

Required by law or duty; compulsory

The striking of objects to produce sound; percussion instruments

A break or split; a breakdown in relations; to burst open

Lacking skill or competence; clumsy or unsuitable

The state of being a father; legal acknowledgement of fatherhood

Not clearly defined or limited; vague or open-ended

To strongly disapprove of or feel deep regret about something

Active hostility or strong opposition

Providing additional support; supplementary